Propspeed launches commercial marine kit for anti-fouling
09 Sep

Propspeed launches commercial marine kit for anti-fouling

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(AUCKLAND, New Zealand) — Propspeed, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has launched its first kit packaged specifically for the commercial marine trade professional. The Propspeed Commercial Kit includes what is needed to coat two propellers 165-203 centimeters in size, or a total surface coverage of 14.2 square meters – ideal for most vessels in this space. With over…
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Atlantic Wind Transfers chooses CrewSmart for compliance, management
08 Sep

Atlantic Wind Transfers chooses CrewSmart for compliance, management

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Offshore Wind
(QUONSET POINT, R.I.) — CrewSmart, the end-to-end management system for compliant, effective maritime operations, has been chosen by U.S. offshore energy support vessel (OESV) pioneer Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) to ensure compliance and set the benchmark for fleet and personnel management efficiency in the growing U.S. offshore wind market. CrewSmart’s digitally-optimized management software allows AWT to streamline its reporting and…
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Mackay Marine selected as Iridium GMDSS global service provider
08 Sep

Mackay Marine selected as Iridium GMDSS global service provider

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Global marine electronics and satellite communications provider Mackay Communications, dba Mackay Marine, has joined the group of worldwide service providers for Iridium’s new Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Mackay is similarly a global partner with Lars Thrane A/S, the first and currently the only manufacturer of an IMO-certified Iridium GMDSS terminal, the LT-3100S. Iridium’s implementation…
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NMEA releases new version of 0400 Installation Standard
20 Aug

NMEA releases new version of 0400 Installation Standard

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(SEVERNA PARK, Md.) — The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has released an extensively updated and expanded version of the NMEA 0400 Installation Standard. This standard is the basis for the popular daylong NMEA Marine Electronics Installer training certification courses that are taught virtually and in person. “Version 5.0, Edition 2021 is a major revision to the world’s most extensive…
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Crowley chooses Markey hawser winches for all-electric tug
13 Aug

Crowley chooses Markey hawser winches for all-electric tug

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(SEATTLE) — Crowley Maritime has chosen two Markey model DEPC-48 hawser winches to outfit the first all-electric-powered ship-assist tug in the United States. Informed of Crowley’s selection, Markey President Blaine Dempke expressed pride at joining the team building this groundbreaking vessel. “Crowley’s eWolf heralds the era of zero-emissions assist tugs for the maritime industry," Dempke said. "As a one-of-a-kind vessel,…
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Scania powers new Western Canada Marine Response vessels
03 Aug

Scania powers new Western Canada Marine Response vessels

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Shipbuilding
(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, has been selected by the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. (WCMRC) to power four 52-foot oil spill response landing crafts. The vessels, currently in production by the William E. Munson Co., are powered by twin keel-cooled 750-hp Scania DI13-liter 088M…
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ABB to power first fully electric US tugboat
29 Jul

ABB to power first fully electric US tugboat

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Propulsion
(SAN DIEGO) — ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley Maritime Corp.’s pioneering eWolf tug, built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego. Upon delivery by Alabama-based shipbuilder Master Boat Builders (MBB) in mid-2023, Crowley’s new 82-foot vessel will support ship arrivals and departures at the Port of…
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MobileOps, ioCurrents launch data integration initiative
20 Jul

MobileOps, ioCurrents launch data integration initiative

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(BELLEVUE, Wash., and SEATTLE) — MobileOps, a pioneer in the design and development of maritime software applications (safety, compliance, vessel maintenance, scheduling and analytics) and ioCurrents, a leader in maritime data analytics and IoT technology, have partnered to launch an integration for the maritime sector. In a world where data plays a significant role in operational efficiencies, this integration empowers…
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Crowley appoints John Claybrooks as chief marketing officer
15 Jul

Crowley appoints John Claybrooks as chief marketing officer

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed John Claybrooks to the newly created position of chief marketing officer, leading the company’s strategic marketing and communications to enhance and differentiate the Crowley brand across its worldwide services. In this new role, Claybrooks leads all marketing and communications functions for the global enterprise, including the harmonization of integrated marketing and communications…
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