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07 Nov

First marine vehicle classed using ABS autonomous guide

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsAutonomous vessels, technology

(SAN FRANCISCO) — Saildrone Voyager, a 10-meter commercial uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), is the first autonomous asset built to ABS class using the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions. ABS presented the class certificate to Saildrone at its headquarters in Alameda, Calif. Voyager is a marine vehicle developed by Saildrone, a provider of ocean data for climate, mapping…

07 Nov

Propspeed achieves positive results in fuel efficiency test

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsAntifouling

(AUCKLAND, New Zealand) — Propspeed, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced that Netherlands-based shipbuilder Padmos conducted an independent test in conjunction with Techbinder, a data-driven vessel optimization technology firm, of the Propspeed system on one of their vessels, with results concluding that Propspeed significantly reduced fuel and power consumption as well as load on the vessel. The…

06 Nov

Shipbuilders Council of America names new senior defense adviser

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(WASHINGTON) — The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance and repair industry, has named Kevin Terry as senior defense adviser, overseeing the organization’s national ship repair and security, as well as the industry workforce development and education initiatives. Terry is set to assume the role from Frank Collins on Dec. 15. Collins is…

02 Nov

North River Boats, Willie Boats form new company

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(ROSEBURG and CENTRAL POINT, Ore.) — Two Oregon boat companies, North River Boats and Willie Boats, have joined forces under a new parent company, 44° North Marine, helmed by CEO Brent Hutchings. North River, a premier builder of heavy-gauge aluminum boats, and Willie Boats, a builder of aluminum drift boats and powerboats, are an unprecedented combination, well-poised to serve commercial,…

02 Nov

Northern Lights launches new series for marine power generation

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News

(SEATTLE) — Northern Lights has announced its latest innovation in clean, efficient commercial marine power generation: the C4105 and C6105 series. Built for reliability, durability, simplicity and high performance, the Northern Lights C4105 and C6105 are robust commercial marine diesel generators that stand up to heavy-duty demands and offer long-term economic advantages. The C4105 and C6105 series have kilowatt ratings…

01 Nov

Colonna’s Shipyard names new CEO and president

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsshipbuilding

(NORFOLK, Va.) — The board of directors of Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. (CSI) on Tuesday announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Godfrey will retire effective Dec. 31. Randall Crutchfield has been named to replace Godfrey as the company’s CEO. Crutchfield is currently executive vice president and chief operating officer. Additionally, Jordan Webb, currently executive vice president of shipyard operations,…

31 Oct

Crowley names VP of business development for Wind Services

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newsoffshore wind

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley has named offshore wind veteran Christy Guthman as vice president of business development for its Wind Services business as the company grows in the clean, sustainable energy sector. Guthman most recently served as executive general manager of sales and commercial operations for GE Offshore Wind. During her tenure there, she built the company’s North American sales,…

30 Oct

Marine Research Hub honors innovation, sustainability at FLIBS

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsEnvironment

(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — The Marine Research Hub, in collaboration with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), announced the recipients of the first MRH Innovation & Sustainability Awards at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023. This accolade celebrates companies and organizations within the marine industry that have demonstrated remarkable dedication and ingenuity in developing solutions to safeguard…

24 Oct

Richard Mueller named president-elect of SNAME

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorizedshipbuilding

(ALEXANDRIA, Va.) — Richard Mueller, president and CEO of Northeast Technical Services Co. (NETSCo), has been named as president-elect of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) and is slated to ascend to the presidency next year. With almost five decades of experience in the maritime industry, Mueller is a respected and accomplished professional in the field of…

23 Oct

Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry Newscommunications, Electronics

(PYEONGTAEK, South Korea) — Intellian Technologies, a leading global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of a next-generation GMDSS safety terminal, designed for operation over Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network. The new safety terminals will become the standard Inmarsat Maritime product for the next-generation…