(LONDON) — A new report published by Inmarsat pinpoints the impact of COVID-19 in accelerating global shipping’s digital journey. Written by maritime innovation consultancy Thetius and sponsored by the Inmarsat Research Program, "A Changed World: The State of Digital Transformation…
(SPAY, Germany) — Schottel has been selected to equip Frederick Paup, the largest U.S.-flagged self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), with three rudder propellers type SRP 510 L FP. The dredger will be owned and operated by Manson Construction Co.…
(SEVERNA PARK, Md.) — Twenty products garnered top honors in three separate award competitions at the 2021 NMEA Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held last week at the Orlando Doubletree Universal Hotel in Florida. NMEA members cast their votes online…
(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — At this year’s NMEA Marine Electronics Conference and Expo, Icom will be showcasing its newest VHF marine transceiver, the M510. With the M510 on board, conveniently command and control wirelessly, all from your smart device. Icom will…
(PANAMA CITY, Fla.) — Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has been named Manufacturer of the Year by the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes a Bay County company that contributes to the local economy while exhibiting excellence in leadership,…
(AUCKLAND, New Zealand) — Propspeed, a leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has launched its first kit packaged specifically for the commercial marine trade professional. The Propspeed Commercial Kit includes what is needed to coat two propellers 165-203 centimeters in…
(QUONSET POINT, R.I.) — CrewSmart, the end-to-end management system for compliant, effective maritime operations, has been chosen by U.S. offshore energy support vessel (OESV) pioneer Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) to ensure compliance and set the benchmark for fleet and personnel…
(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Global marine electronics and satellite communications provider Mackay Communications, dba Mackay Marine, has joined the group of worldwide service providers for Iridium’s new Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Mackay is similarly a global partner with…
(SEVERNA PARK, Md.) — The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) has released an extensively updated and expanded version of the NMEA 0400 Installation Standard. This standard is the basis for the popular daylong NMEA Marine Electronics Installer training certification courses…
(SEATTLE) — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, will deliver two 120-foot double telescopic service cranes and one 50-foot telescopic stores crane for Frederick Paup, a self-propelled hopper dredge being built for Manson Construction Co. It will be the largest vessel of…
(SEATTLE) — Crowley Maritime has chosen two Markey model DEPC-48 hawser winches to outfit the first all-electric-powered ship-assist tug in the United States. Informed of Crowley’s selection, Markey President Blaine Dempke expressed pride at joining the team building this groundbreaking…
(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines for boats, trucks, buses and industrial applications, has been selected by the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. (WCMRC) to power four 52-foot oil spill response landing crafts.…
