Marine Research Hub honors innovation, sustainability at FLIBS
30 Oct

Marine Research Hub honors innovation, sustainability at FLIBS

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(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…
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Richard Mueller named president-elect of SNAME
24 Oct

Richard Mueller named president-elect of SNAME

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Uncategorized
(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…
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Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal
23 Oct

Intellian, Inmarsat to develop next-gen GMDSS terminal

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News,
(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…
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Scania showcases E-Machine hybrid solution
20 Oct

Scania showcases E-Machine hybrid solution

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) – Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, is showcasing its new marine hybrid solution – the E-Machine – at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. A new innovation in alternative propulsion, the E-Machine is a compact, modular, yet powerful solution with propulsion, inverter and power control unit…
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Icom to display innovative lineup at Fort Lauderdale show
11 Oct

Icom to display innovative lineup at Fort Lauderdale show

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — Icom will be joining the largest in-water boat show on the seven seas: the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held Oct. 25-29 across seven locations. Attendees can see the latest and greatest in fishing boats, runabouts, cruisers, marine accessories, fishing equipment, diving accessories, personal watercraft and more. Find Icom in the Broward County Convention Center at…
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Lloyd’s awards AiP for ERMA FIRST carbon capture system
10 Oct

Lloyd’s awards AiP for ERMA FIRST carbon capture system

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(LONDON) — Lloyd’s Register has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to ERMA FIRST for its amine absorption-based carbon capture and storage (CCS) system. ERMA FIRST’s CCS system uses absorption technology to mix CO2 (carbon dioxide) flue gases with a proprietary amine solvent, which is then heated to produce a chemical reaction which reverses the absorption and separates the CO2 from…
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Gulf Island, Hornbeck resolve suit over MPSVs
09 Oct

Gulf Island, Hornbeck resolve suit over MPSVs

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(COVINGTON, La.) — Hornbeck Offshore Services has entered into a final settlement agreement for two multi-purpose support vessels (MPSVs) that had been under construction at Gulf Island Shipyards. Pursuant to the settlement, Gulf Island was required to dismiss with prejudice all claims it had asserted against Hornbeck on account of Hornbeck’s termination of the vessel construction agreements with Gulf Island…
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Bristol Harbor Group Inc. president named SNAME fellow
06 Oct

Bristol Harbor Group Inc. president named SNAME fellow

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News
(BRISTOL, R.I.) — Gregory Beers, president of the Bristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI), has been named a fellow of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). The honor is awarded to SNAME members who have made remarkable contributions to the fields of naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, or related areas through significant achievements in design, research, production,…
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