03 Oct

Wesmar adds ‘get-home system’ to its product line

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(WOODINVILLE, WA –- September 19, 2007) Wesmar, a U.S. manufacturer of bow and stern thrusters, roll fin stabilizers and hydraulic systems has announced it has purchased patent rights to manufacture and sell the Auxiliary Propulsion Unit (APU) patented by inventor Ronald Voegeli of Oak Harbor, Washington. Formerly called the BAT Drive, the APU is a unique auxiliary drive ‘get-home system,’ which uses hydraulic power…
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03 Oct

Crowley ships receive CSA Environmental Excellence award

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Erny Otterspoor (left), Director of Contract Operations, Crowley, with USCG Commandant Thad Allen (right). (JACKSONVILLE, FL -- October 2, 2007) The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) recently recognized Crowley Maritime Corporation's with environmental excellence awards in Washington, DC. Twenty-six ships owned or operated by Crowley subsidiaries received awards. To be recognized, vessels must have a record of two or more years…
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03 Oct

Thrane & Thrane to introduce satellite communication system

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(COPENHAGEN, DENMARK -- October 3, 2007) Thrane & Thrane, a manufacturer of global satellite and radio mobile communication equipment, will soon introduce the SAILOR 500 and 250 FleetBroadband systems for communication at sea. The communication systems were developed with the help of Inmarsat, owner of a global satellite network. SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband is almost 7 times faster than current generation Fleet77 systems,…
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03 Oct

Van der Velden offers EPS thruster in azimuthing retractable version

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(DRACHTEN, NETHERLANDS -- October 3, 2007) Van der Velden Marine Systems has introduced a new version of its EPS thruster, the EPS Azimuthing Retractable thruster, as part of its range of yachting products. The thruster performs both propulsion and steering duties, making it appropriate for superyacht dynamic positioning, station keeping and mooring. The original EPS, introduced in 2005, is an…
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03 Oct

James Stannard joins Rigdon Marine

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(HOUSTON, TX -- October 2, 2007) Rigdon Marine announced that long-time offshore industry veteran James (Jim) Stannard has joined the company as Director of Sales and Marketing. “Jim’s industry knowledge and business relationships will go a long way in advancing information about our company’s ultra-modern offshore support vessels,” said Billy Guice, a vice president. “He has built an illustrious career…
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03 Oct

Mark Hoddinott joins Titan Salvage as Managing Director, Europe

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(DANIA, FL -- October 1, 2007) Titan Salvage, Crowley Maritime Corporation's salvage and wreck-removal company, announced today that Mark Hoddinott has joined them as managing director of its European operations.  In this position, Hoddinott will be based in the UK office and salvage depot and will report to Todd Busch, Titan's vice president in Florida. Hoddinott is responsible for the sales…
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27 Sep

USMMA names Capt. Hall new Head of Department of Marine Transportation

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) has named Capt. Brian J. Hall its new Head of the Department of Marine Transportation. Hall, a 1984 USMMA graduate, has been a member of the federal maritime school’s faculty since 1998. He taught courses in Terrestrial Navigation, Safety of Life at Sea, Fast Rescue Boat Operations and Basic and Advanced Fire Fighting. Hall holds a…
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21 Sep

Crowley Awards Scholarship to Williams-Mystic Student

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(MYSTIC, Conn.; September 20, 2007) Crowley Maritime Corporation has presented its annual Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship to Iris Lowery, a student in the maritime studies program of Williams College and Mystic Seaport, from Washington, DC. Crowley Chairman, President and CEO, Tom Crowley Jr., furnishes scholarship dollars to deserving students at the maritime academies and other select institutions in…
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21 Sep

National Marine Electronic Association to demonstrate at ConnectFest

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The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) is scheduled to demonstrate their newly developed NMEA 2000 Network at a special event called ConnectFest, scheduled to be held at the IBEX trade show in Miami Beach on October 11, and at the METS trade fair in Amsterdam on November 15.   The NMEA 2000 Network is an international networking marine electronics standard…
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