05 Nov

ACR Electronics offers two-way transponder to captains seeking navigational safety aid

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The Nauticast-INLAND AIS from ACR Electronics is functionally two transponders in one. (FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – November 5, 2007) ACR Electronics, a designer and manufacturer of a line of safety and survival products, has introduced the Nauticast-INLAND AIS (automatic identification system), a transponder that also serves as a navigational safety aid on rivers and inland waterways. The Nauticast-INLAND AIS provides…
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05 Nov

Blessey fleet to use Jeppesen information service for safer operation

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Top, an example screen from the new Jeppesen Workboat Navigator software. Above, the product includes comprehensive 24/7 service and support. (ENGLEWOOD, CO – October 30, 2007) Blessey Marine Services will deploy Jeppesen Workboat Navigator, a professional information service, across its fleet of 50 towboats.  This new offering from Jeppesen Marine was developed specifically for commercial vessels operating in coastal and…
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05 Nov

Kiddie Fire Systems makes automatic fire suppression available to smaller boats

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The Sentinel Pro (components pictured above) and Sentinel systems both come with built-in fault and alarm indicators and diagnostic capabilities. Available only with the Sentinel Pro are mechanical siren and discharge delay capabilities. (ASHLAND, MA – November 2, 2007) Kidde Fire Systems, a developer of fire detection and suppression systems, has announced its new SBS Fire Protection System for marine applications. Developed…
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05 Nov

Foss Maritime announces switch to ultra low sulfur diesel fuel

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(SEATTLE, WA -- November 1, 2007) Foss Maritime Company announced today that, effective immediately, its vessels are switching to ultra low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSDF) from low sulfur diesel fuel, significantly reducing emissions of particulate matter and other pollutants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and port officials in Seattle and Portland lauded Foss for taking an important step to…
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01 Nov

Markey supplies tug with software-integrated winch

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Front and rear views of the DEPCF-52 75HP Electric Hawser winch from Markey Machinery. (SEATTLE, WA -- October 29, 2007) Markey Machinery has announced that it will supply the second DEPCF-52 75HP Electric Hawser winch for a series of 6,800 horsepower tugs constructed at Nichols Brothers Shipyards.  The DEPCF-52 Electric Hawser winch is slated for installation on the tug Vigilant.…
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31 Oct

New hull coating from Xiom reduces costs of maintenance and fuel

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Top, the front side of panels not treated with Xiom's marine vessel hull protection (mvhp) product are caked with marine organisms. Bottom, treated panels are buildup-free. (WEST BABYLON, NY --October 24, 2007) Xiom Corporation, manufacturers of portable polymer spray equipment and coatings, has designed a polymer/ceramic-based, self-cleaning coating for marine hull bottoms.The protective coating can be used on both steel and fiberglass…
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31 Oct

New electric anchor windlass available from Markey Machinery

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(SEATTLE, WA -- October 29, 2007) Markey Machinery, a Seattle-based designer serving professional mariners with custom deck machinery, has custom designed and manufactured an anchor windlass for use aboard the drill ship Joides Resolution. The Markey Type WES-32 Electric Anchor Windlass is being installed as part of infrastructure upgrades to the vessel as it undergoes a major overhaul and conversion in a…
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31 Oct

Crowley announces organizational changes; Peterson and Hoggarth promoted

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(SEATTLE, WA -- October 24, 2007) Crowley Maritime Corporation has announced organizational changes in its West Coast Marine Services group. The company's operations and commercial responsibilities have been combined into one group under the leadership of Chris Peterson, vice president, West Coast services. Scott Hoggarth will act as the newly promoted general manager of ship assist and escort.Peterson will now…
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31 Oct

Navionics wins industry award for Platinum electronic cartography

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A view of the Navionics Platinum electronic cartography screen. (WAREHAM, MA -- October 29, 2007) Platinum, multi-dimensional electronic cartography from Navionics, has won the 2007 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Industry Award in the Marine Specialty category.    The award recognized Platinum charts for excellence in innovation, design, performance and reliability in marine navigation. Award winners are selected by a secret…
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31 Oct

SES Americom launches Maritime Mobile Broadband service

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(PRINCETON, NJ -– October 24, 2007) SES Americom, a supplier of satellite services, today launched its Maritime Mobile Broadband (MMB) service which enables telecommunications service providers to offer affordable, “always on” broadband data and voice service to boats and ships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean.The company operates a fleet of 15 spacecraft. The satellites used for MMB services, such…
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