08 Nov

Simrad launches S3009 navigation echosounder

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(EGERSUND, Norway) — Simrad Commercial has launched the Simrad S3009, a commercial-grade navigation echosounder that meets the requirements for a depth under keel display and logging system for SOLAS vessels. Two configurations are available: a single-transducer system for smaller vessels, and an expanded dual-transducer system for larger vessels that require separate bow and stern transducers. The S3009 is designed for…
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07 Nov

Judge upholds increase in US Great Lakes pilotage rates for 2016

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The following is text from a news release issued by the Lakes Pilots Association: (WASHINGTON) — On Friday, Judge Rudolph Contreras of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that the U.S. Coast Guard was justified in increasing 2016 rates charged to shippers for U.S. pilotage service on the Great Lakes to address safety issues and problems…
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RH Marine introduces next-generation ship automation systems
07 Nov

RH Marine introduces next-generation ship automation systems

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(ROTTERDAM, Netherlands) — RH Marine introduced its next generation alarm, monitoring and control systems (AMCS) on Tuesday at Europort Rotterdam. The new Rhodium AMCS is the successor of the widely used UniMACS and FT NavVision automation systems. Being completely modular and scalable in terms of configuration and complexity, the future-ready Rhodium AMCS is just as suitable for large naval vessels…
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Conrad delivers ATB to Harley Marine
02 Nov

Conrad delivers ATB to Harley Marine

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The following is the text of a news release from Conrad Shipyard: (MORGAN CITY, La.) — Conrad Shipyard conducted sea trials on the Harley Marine Services tug OneCURE and the 80,000-barrel, double-hull oceangoing barge Edward Itta as a combined articulated tug-barge unit (ATB). The trials were conducted Oct. 26, 10 miles south of Port Fourchon, and the vessels have been…
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New study details impacts of unscheduled lock closures
01 Nov

New study details impacts of unscheduled lock closures

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The following is the text of a news release from the National Waterways Foundation (NWF): (WASHINGTON) — The National Waterways Foundation, in cooperation with the Maritime Administration (MarAd), has released a study titled “The Impacts of Unscheduled Lock Outages” that examines the economic impacts of unscheduled lock outages and highlights economic benefits associated with reliable inland waterways navigation. The study…
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27 Oct

Garmin acquires Navionics

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(SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland) — Garmin Ltd. on Friday announced that it has acquired Navionics S.p.A., a privately-held worldwide provider of electronic navigational charts and mobile applications for the marine industry. “Navionics has long been known as a leading supplier of highly accurate navigational charts and mobile applications for boaters,” said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO. “By combining Navionics’ content with Garmin’s…
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27 Oct

Shipping groups 'broadly satisfied' with IMO progress on CO2

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The following is the text of a news release from the International Chamber of Shipping: (LONDON) — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intercargo and Intertanko represented the global shipping industry throughout this week's intensive discussions at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which continued the development of a comprehensive CO2 reduction strategy for the international shipping sector. The international…
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Foss captains give Markey variable-slip towing brake high marks
19 Oct

Foss captains give Markey variable-slip towing brake high marks

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(SEATTLE) — After two seasons of use, a special feature included in the Markey towing winches on board three Foss Arctic-class tugboats has proven to be very useful for operations requiring a “tight leash” on the tow. The three most recent additions to the Foss fleet, the Arctic-class tugs Michele Foss, Denise Foss and Nicole Foss, are all equipped with…
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19 Oct

MarineCFO, Conley to host Subchapter M webinars

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The following is the text of a news release from MarineCFO: (HOUMA, La.) — MarineCFO and Conley Marine Services will host a six-week Subchapter M webinar series as a primer for the International Workboat Show. The program will be held every Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST (2 p.m. CST) beginning Oct. 24 and running through Nov. 28.   In each 30-minute…
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