Walk to work gets a spring in its step from new applications

By Wei Huang Ph.D., Director, Global Offshore, Market Sector Lead, Offshore Support Vessels, ABS

Walk to work technology, designed to enable crew and service personnel to move safely between vessels and offshore facilities, is finding new applications offshore.

As development of traditional offshore energy projects evolves into increased demand for renewable energy, the booming offshore windfarm market presents a new opportunity for a safe, flexible and proven means of transferring service...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/walk-to-work-gets-a-spring-in-its-step-from-new-applications/

VULKAN flexible couplings

For more than 50 years, VULKAN flexible couplings have been used on nearly all types of ships with diesel me­chanic or diesel-electric drive concepts. Large cruise ships such as the Aida Stella, workboats such as the icebreak­ing drillship Stena Icemax or the jackup vessel Innovation, and boats for leisure activities can all benefit from the out­standingly dynamic properties and the long product lifetime of the couplings made in one of our production locations.

https://www.vulkan.com/en-us/holdin...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/vulkan-flexible-couplings/

Jamestown Metal: Offshore living quarters, marine interior outfitting

At booth 1823 at the WorkBoat Show, stop by to discuss how Jamestown Metal can provide the most economical solution to your habitability and system needs on your new project, conversions and M&R activities.

Jamestown has been providing materials and installing interior outfitting the marine market on thousands of vessels for over 45 years. We offer turnkey packages including joiner bulkheads and ceilings, furnishings, modular toilet spaces, HVAC, piping and electrical installations. Jamestown...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/jamestown-metal-offshore-living-quarters-marine-interior-outfitting/

Simrad R2009 and R3016 radar control units: Dedicated radar displays

The Simrad®R2009 and R3016 Radar control units are two dedicated radar displays for use with the award-winning Simrad Halo and Broadband Radar antenna solutions. The Simrad R2009 radar control features a 9-inch portrait display, while the Simrad R3016 boasts a 16-inch wide-screen display. Both systems use an intuitive control interface with the latest generation of digital tuning to allow for optimal situational awareness in the most adverse conditions. Outstanding target resolution is...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/simrad-r2009-and-r3016-radar-control-units-dedicated-radar-displays/

Henderson Auctions has Expanded

Henderson Auctions has expanded with our affiliate company marinebid providing asset auction services to the maritime industry.

Our Clients Include:

  • Marine Construction Firms
  • Ship Builders
  • Stevedores
  • Financial Institutions
  • Towing & Fleet Operations
  • Fleet Service Companies
  • Diving Service Companies
  • Insurance Companies
  • Shipyards & Ports
  • Individuals and More

Our Buyers Include:

  • The above industries and the general public. All auctions are open to the public.

.The principals of Henderson Auctions and...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/henderson-auctions-has-expanded/

Flexible Hybrid & Energy Storage

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader with a comprehensive offering for digital industries. With a history of innovation spanning more than 130 years, ABB is today a leader in digital industries with four customer-focused, globally leading businesses: Electrification, Industrial Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation, supported by its common ABB Ability digital platform. ABB’s market-leading Power Grids business will be divested to Hitachi in 2020. ABB...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/flexible-hybrid-energy-storage/

Fleet Management in the Digital Age

By Stephen Schwarz, President, ABS Nautical Systems

To improve uptime and compliance, workboat owners must get the most value out of technology systems and become more data-driven in their decision-making.

As digitalization transforms maritime operations, collecting and managing accurate data is fundamental tomanaging—and moving—a fleet into the digital age. ABS Nautical Systems is building the platform of the future to solve one of the most pressing operational issues today: getting better data...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/fleet-management-in-the-digital-age/

The DryMax seal from Duramax

The DryMax® seal from Duramax Marine® is a robust, environmentally-friendly, water-lubricated stern tube seal system. The DryMax Seal was launched at the Workboat show in 2016. Since that time the seal has gained major market acceptance and is now successfully running on over 200 commercial vessels.

One successful arena for the DryMax seal has been in the inland river towboat market. According to Duramax Sales Manager Tracy Pearman, “Our new seal works exceptionally well in the brown water...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/the-drymax-seal-from-duramax/

Cummins Filtration Sea Pro Delivers Industry Leading Fuel Filtration Value Package

The new Fleetguard FH240 series Sea Pro® fuel water/separator processor is revolutionizing the marine industry by delivering unprecedented filtration performance, while extending service maintenance intervals beyond industry standards (up to 3x longer filter life!). Featuring a combination of innovative NanoNet® filter media in an all-steel, erosion-treated plex’d body, marine customers can expect significant reduction in operating costs. Our latest SeaPro® product boasts certifications from...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/cummins-filtration-sea-pro-r-delivers-industry-leading-fuel-filtration-value-package/

Cimolai Technology Supplies Specialized Equipment to be used in Shipyards, Marinas and Ports

The Italian company Cimolai Technology Spa supplies special and customized equipment to be used in shipyards (boat production or refit), marinas and ports.

The company manufactures 100% Italian made products, taking care of the equipment’s engineering, the whole manufacture of the steel structures  and the development of the machines’ control software by means of qualified engineers and state-of-the-art technologies.

The wide range of the equipment supplied by Cimolai Technology includes severa...

https://www.workboat.com/press-releases/cimolai-technology-supplies-specialized-equipment-to-be-used-in-shipyards-marinas-and-ports/