>> If you have not received the current maritime edition, and would like a subscription please Click Here to subscribe now.
PressReleases 
Articles Marex Corporate News and Press Releases
Forward Looking 3D Sonar System for Navigation and Collision Avoidance for Long Range and High Speed Applications
Thursday, September 27th, 2007
FarSounder, Inc., the world leader in 3D forward looking sonar technology, announced that it has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for work to develop a long range/high speed navigation and obstacle avoidance sonar. In order to improve the efficiency and safety of marine cargo transport, FarSounder plans to develop a forward looking navigation and collision avoidance sonar system, providing real-time 3-dimensional location (bearing, range, depth) of obstacles at distances up to 3.2km (2 miles) for vessels traveling at up to 65 km/hr (35 knots). This project opens up new possibilities ...
Click Here To Read More
Lamor News Bulletin September 2007
Thursday, September 27th, 2007
Download the September issue here: http://www.lamor.fi/news/LamorNBSept2007.pdf In this issue e.g.: - Product development: Lamor oil recovery block - Lamor celebrates 25th anniversary - New Quality Management System - Lamor at Balex Delta 2007 Subscribe to Lamor's quarterly News Bulletin by sending your contact details to: info@lamor.fi
Click Here To Read More
Hemisphere GPS Announces Centimeter Accuracy with New Eclipse™ Dual-Frequency GPS
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Fort Worth, TX - September 26, 2007 - (TSX: HEM) Today, from the 2007 ION GNSS Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Hemisphere GPS, a designer and manufacturer of advanced GPS products announced the latest addition to its innovative product line, Eclipse dual-frequency GPS receiver technology. Based on Hemisphere GPS’ successful Crescent® L1 GPS technology that incorporates exclusive techniques for reducing code measurement noise and mitigating multipath signals, Eclipse delivers reliable centimeter-level accuracy. The superior performance and versatility of Hemisphere GPS’ Eclipse board allows OEM customers to integrate it into a wide variety of precise applications including navigation and GPS machine ...
Click Here To Read More
INTUITIVE FAN CONTROL SYSTEM MAXIMIZES VENTILATION EFFICIENCY
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Proper engine room ventilation takes a smart system. More than just an on-and-off switch, the new 600-DCT1-24 DC Fan Control System from Delta "T" Systems is designed to automatically and efficiently manage temperature and ventilation. It also provides convenient low and high speed manual operation. In the automatic mode, the state-of-the-art unit senses engine room temperature. As the space reaches 105° F, it will start the fans at low speed. Running the fans at a reduced speed lowers the noise level generated and decreases the current draw by roughly 75%. This saves energy and eases the load on the electrical ...
Click Here To Read More
Autoship and S & I Systems Form Partnership
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
Autoship Systems Corporation (ASC) is pleased to welcome S & I Systems Pte Ltd (S & I) of Singapore to the Autoship Dealer Network. Headquartered in Singapore, S & I has over 200 employees in the Asia Pacific, with direct presence in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand. Working together with leading technology vendors and solution partners, S & I provide infrastructure and business solutions to a customer base of over 1000 customers who represent a broad spectrum of industries across the Asia Pacific. Since 1998, the company’s mission is to help customers implement world-class solutions that enhance operational efficiency ...
Click Here To Read More
Allen marine delivers 65' aluminum landing craft to US national park service in ALASKA
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007
September 26, 2007 - Sitka, Alaska - Allen Marine, Inc. announces it has delivered a custom fabricated 65ftx21ft aluminum landing craft to the U.S. National Park Service. Powered by two QSL9 285 h/p Cummins engines, the vessel will be used in the Katmai National Park & Preserve on the Naknek River and Naknek Lake to carry heavy equipment, and occasionally passengers to remote Brooks Camp which is the only developed area in Katmai National Park & Preserve. The U.S. National Park Service named the vessel Qit’rwik, which means “sheltered place on the water” in the original Sugt’stun language of Pacific ...
Click Here To Read More
Tackling Appraisal meetings and other Communication Challenges
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Seagull is the world leader in computer based training (CBT) modules based on the STCW convention, statutory regulations and industry requirements. Our latest modules is based on several customers’ request about Softskills modules or Management training. We are therefore now proud to introduce more of these modules. The modules are developed by working closely with the well respected Danish training company, Green Jacobsen, management specialists, has produced 8 new modules on several important management topics on how to manage different and sometimes new situations. Three of these modules deal explicitly with “Active Listening” (CBT#252), “Corrective Feedback” (CBT#253) and “Question Techniques” ...
Click Here To Read More
New KVH HDTV Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit Makes HDTV a Breeze on Compatible TracVision Systems
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
Product affected: TracVision M3 DX, M5, M7, and M9 KVH's brand-new, exclusive KVH HDTV Tri-Sat AutoSwitch™ kit is now available to bring additional luxury and convenience to TracVision® M3 DX, M5, M7, and M9 users. This revolutionary device makes HDTV with TracVision systems truly automatic -- your customers can switch among programs on up to three different DIRECTV® standard-definition and Ku band HD satellites using just the receiver's remote control, without ever having to leave their seat! When ordering, please use the following part numbers: • KVH HDTV Tri-Sat AutoSwitch Kit (for new TracVision C3, M3 DX, TracVision M5, M7, ...
Click Here To Read More
Latest News from MacGREGOR
Monday, September 24th, 2007
• MacGREGOR wins combined crane and hatch cover contracts for Buss newbuildings MacGREGOR has won crane and hatch cover orders for ten 30,000dwt general cargo ships being built at a Chinese shipyard for Hermann Buss Ten 30,000dwt general cargo ships that are being built for German owner Herman Buss will now feature MacGREGOR cranes and hatch covers in contracts worth over US$30 million. MacGREGOR Cranes will deliver 40 GL-type cranes (GL6020/5024/4030 + 2430 in grab operation), with four specified per ship; five of the vessels will have additional grab control systems. Delivery is planned to start from spring 2009 and ...
Click Here To Read More
Latest News from Kongsberg
Monday, September 24th, 2007
• UNDERWATER SURVEILLANCE AND PROTECTION Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) has signed a contract with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MoD) for Underwater Surveillance and Protection. KONGSBERG by KDA will carry out the 3 year project in cooperation with Kongsberg Maritime (KM) and Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), and assisted by the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNoN). First version of the integrated surveillance and protection system has already been installed at Haakonsvern, the main base of the RNoN. Necessary adaptations, improvements and exstensions will be implemented in the integrated system during the project period. The background for the project is the ...
Click Here To Read More
PrimeServ Addresses Spares Availability in a Booming Market
Monday, September 24th, 2007
In early 2006, MAN Diesel reorganised its after-sales activities, creating MAN Diesel PrimeServ, a new integrated, company-wide organisation combining the after-sales activities of all the products of the whole MAN Diesel group. Headed by Dr. Stephan Timmermann, executive board member with PrimeServ responsibility at MAN Diesel in Augsburg, Germany, the new after-sales organisation has rapidly taken steps to develop all aspects of its activities. In the area of spare parts supply, measures have been taken to respond to a continuing boom in engine sales which is already noticeably increasing spares demand, Timmermann notes. “One of the most far reaching steps ...
Click Here To Read More
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY TO HONOR OSG AMERICA AT DEDICATION OF NEW SIMULATOR
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007
CASTINE, Maine -- Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) President Leonard Tyler has announced that the college will honor OSG America at an upcoming campus ceremony dedicating the college’s latest training simulator. The college’s new ocean-going petroleum tank-barge simulator will be named for OSG America in appreciation of the company’s lead contributions to the project. The dedication will take place on Friday, September 28, at 3:30 p.m., in the lower level of Dismukes Hall on the college campus. Senior executives from OSG America will join Maine Maritime Academy students, faculty, and staff to conduct a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. Students and staff ...
Click Here To Read More
Lufkin Industries, Inc. has named Terry Orr Vice President/General Manager of the Power Transmission Division
Friday, September 21st, 2007
Lufkin Industries, Inc. has named Terry Orr Vice President/General Manager of the Power Transmission Division effective today. In his new assignment Terry will report directly to me. Orr’s career with the company began in 1976, and he’s worked in several positions and locations during his 31 years of service. Most recently, Orr served as the Power Transmission Division’s Director of Sales and Marketing. He has been responsible for the global expansion of the division’s products, according to Jay Glick, President of Lufkin Industries. “I am pleased to have Terry in this leadership position. He fully understands the markets and customers ...
Click Here To Read More
An International Approach to Marine Coatings
Thursday, September 20th, 2007
An International Approach to Marine Coatings With special assistance from the Coatings Council of NACE International Welcome to Shanghai! Join the marine industry's most prominent leaders where East and West meet--Shanghai. The dynamic center of Chinese trade and navigation is the perfect place for marine industry leaders to participate in vital discussions on specification, implementation, and maintenance of marine coating systems. Shipbuilders, regulatory agencies, owners, and users will come together for this three-day program, including highlights on: Day 1 Monday, October 29, 2007 Hull Surface Management & New Technologies, including a panel on: "Highly Corrosion-Resistant Steel Plate for the Inner ...
Click Here To Read More
MARKEY SUPPLIES FIRST DEPCF-52 ELECTRIC HAWSER WINCH TO BAYDELTA
Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Markey Machinery is pleased to announce completion of the first winch for the current series of tugs under construction at Nichols Brothers Shipyard. This Electric Hawser Winch, designated the DEPCF-52, is installed on the Crowley-chartered tug VALOR (on charter from Baydelta Maritime). Newly designed for the ship escort market, this model incorporates all the features proven on the Markey type DEPCF-48 Render-Recover winch- with important enhancements. It’s larger sized drum now makes it possible to carry 750 foot long by 10 inch hawsers. Increasing the electric drive motor from 50 to 75 horsepower enables the tug’s operator to call upon ...
Click Here To Read More