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ABS … ...... 8 International Paint ...... 73 All American Marine ...... … 10 Jessup Manufacturing Company ...... 43 AME Solutions ...... 18 JMS Naval Architects ...... 75 The American Equity Underwriters ...... … 10 JonRie InterTech LLC ...... 63 Advanced Logistics …...... 12 Karl Senner LLC ...... 65 Ahead Sanitation Systems …...... 12 Klüber Lubrication ...... 75 Alps Wire Corp...... 12 Laborde Products, Inc...... 65 Appleton Marine, Inc...... 18 Lincoln Electric Canada ...... 67 Aspin, Kemp & Associates ...... 18 Lloyd’s Register (LR) ...... 68 ASV Global ...... … 14 MarineCFO ...... 68 BAE Systems - Power & Propulsion ...... 14 Markey Machinery Company ...... 77 Bouchard Transportation ...... … 16 Massachusetts Maritime Academy ...... 68 Bristol Harbor Group ...... 20 McDonough Marine Service ...... 32 BRP - Evinrude ...... 20 Metal Shark Boats ...... 44 Brunswick Commercial & Government Products ...... 26 Metal Trades ...... 72 BSRM - Sea Hoss Marine Products ...... 22 Moose Boats, Inc...... 77 Campbell Transportation Company ...... 50 Nabrico ...... 72 Carboline ...... 26 NETSCo ...... 74 Carlisle & Bray Enterprises ...... 50 North River Boats ...... 78 Chesapeake Marine Training Institute ...... 22 Northern Lights, Inc...... 74 Conrad Industries … ...... 44 Ocean Tug & Barge Engineering ...... 40 Cummins … ...... 30 OceanMedix ...... 76 DA West ...... 22 Paciﬁ c Power Group ...... 76 DASCOM Americas … ...... 23 PileMedic by QuakeWrap ...... 80 David Clark Company ...... … 37 ReconCraft ...... 79 Dellner Brakes … ...... 30 Ribcraft USA ...... 79 Delta T Systems …...... 33 R.W. Fernstrum & Co...... 62 Desmond-Stephan Mfg. Co...... 31 Robert Allan Ltd...... 70 Dometic ...... 31 San Jacinto College ...... 81 Eastern Shipbuilding Group … ...... 24 Schoellhorn-Albrecht ...... 71 Ecochlor ...... 58 Scienco/FAST ...... 73 Elastec ...... 42 Seakeeper ...... 80 Eltorque ...... 34 Shock Mitigation ...... 82 Envirocleanse ...... 58 Silva Non Skid Solutions LLC ...... 83 Euro Marine LTD ...... 42 SSI ...... 84 Fairbanks Morse Engine ...... 34 Swiftships, LLC ...... 44 FCI Watermakers ...... 35 Tampa Defense USA ...... 81 FPT Industrial ...... 36 The Shearer Group, Inc...... 82 Gnostech ...... 36 The Vane Brothers Company ...... 85 Fireboy-Xintex, Inc...... 64 Thordon Bearings, Inc...... 85 Gladding-Hearn ...... 64 Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc...... 84 Glosten ...... 66 Tidewater Transportation & Terminals ...... 50 GPLink ...... 66 Tugpins B.V...... 87 Herbert Engineering Corp...... 69 Victaulic ...... 89 Horizon Ship building ...... 44 Viega, LLC ...... 89 Hyde Marine ...... 58 Volvo Penta ...... 86 HS Marine Propulsion ...... 38 West Kentucky Community Technical College ...... 88 Hydrocomp, Inc...... 39 XL Catlin ...... 88 HydraTech Engineered Products ...... 38 W&O Supply ...... 91 Inland Marine Service ...... 41 YANMAR America Corp...... 91

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MarineNews MarineNews August 2017 Volume 28 Number 8 (ISSN#1087-3864) (USPS#013-952) Florida: 215 NW 3rd St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435 tel: (561) 732-4368; fax: (561) 732-6984 ON THE COVER New York: 118 E. 25th St., New York, NY 10010 tel: (212) 477-6700; fax: (212) 254-6271 www.marinelink.com Painting the cover of this month’s edition, a collage of colors and PUBLISHER John C. O’Malley • [email protected] different business sectors provides just a hint of the diversity present Associate Publisher & Editorial Director Greg Trauthwein • [email protected] in this year’s group of MN100

Editor companies. It also turns out that Joseph Keefe • [email protected] diversity is the key to thriving in a Tel: 704-661-8475 challenging market. Web Editor Eric Haun • [email protected]

Contributing Writers Susan Buchanan • Lawrence R. DeMarcay, III Joe Hudspeth • Randy O’Neill

PRODUCTION Production & Graphics Manager Nicole Ventimiglia • [email protected]

SALES Features Vice President, Sales & Marketing Rob Howard • [email protected] 44 Boatbuilding: Alive and Well on the Gulf Coast Advertising Sales Managers National Sales Manager The diverse backlog of four Gulf Coast builders is carrying the day in an Terry Breese • [email protected] otherwise lackluster market. Tel: 561-732-1185 Fax: 561-732-8414 By Susan Buchanan Lucia Annunziata • [email protected] Tel: 212-477-6700 ext 6240 Fax: 212-254-6271 John Cagni • [email protected] 50 Rolling on the River Tel: 631-472-2715 Fax: 561-732-8063 Frank Covella • [email protected] Three companies demonstrate every day what it takes to survive and thrive Tel: 561-732-1659 Fax: 561-732-8063 as they integrate new equipment, confront difﬁ cult and shifting markets and, Mitch Engel • [email protected] literally, weather tough operational environments. Tel: 561-732-0312 Fax: 561-732-8063 Mike Kozlowski • [email protected] Tel: 561-733-2477 Fax: 561-732-9670 By Tom Ewing Jean Vertucci • [email protected] Tel: 212-477-6700 ext 6210 Fax: 212-254-6271

Managing Director, Intl. Sales 58 Triple Threat: You’ve got (North American) options Paul Barrett • [email protected] Two longtime stakeholders and a new entry to the ballast water treatment Tel: +44 1268 711560 Fax: +44 1268 711567 Uwe Riemeyer • [email protected] battles all move towards U.S. Coast Guard approvals. The three U.S.-based Tel: +49 202 27169 0 Fax: +49 202 27169 20 OEM’s all employ different approaches to the same problem. CORPORATE STAFF By Joseph Keefe Manager, Marketing Mark O’Malley • [email protected] Accounting Esther Rothenberger • [email protected] 6 Editor’s Note Tel: 212-477-6700 ext 6810 Manager, Info Tech Services 28 Editorial Calendar Vladimir Bibik • [email protected] 92 Classifieds CIRCULATION Circulation Manager Kathleen Hickey • [email protected] 96 AD Index Tel: 212-477-6700 ext 6320

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MN Aug17 Layout 1-17.indd 4 7/19/2017 10:38:21 AM MN Aug17 Layout 1-17.indd 5 7/21/2017 9:12:40 AM EDITOR’S NOTE

he annual edition of MN100, our review of the most compelling companies serving the workboat, brown water, inland and coastal markets, always comes in August. This much Twe know. What we don’t know – until we actually sit down to put it all together – is who will make the cut in any given year. To that end, the ‘buck’ always stops at my desk. Every year, culling out the 100 best fi rms in this workboat sector is one of my most diffi cult tasks. At the same time, believe it or not, it is also one of the most valuable editorial efforts that I make time for. All that said; if you didn’t apply, then you couldn’t be considered. Looking back over the twelve months since we last looked at the ‘best of the best,’ it is no secret that it has been an up-and-down year. Offshore energy continues to see challenges, while the ferry-building boom has, during the same period, been nothing short of spectacular. Those [email protected] boatbuilders with a wider portfolio have weathered the storm nicely, some boasting some of the better backlogs that they’ve experienced in some time. Our feature focus on four of those Gulf Coast-based shipyards starts on page 44. Separately, it is also true that there is no need for shipyards if operators don’t put those boats in the water. Spotlighting the inland markets, MarineNews contributor Tom Ewing gives his slant on why three of these fi rms are prospering in brown water. Each has a unique business plan, unusual operating conditions, and recent business deals that collectively position them for what comes next. Spoiler Alert: no one is sitting on their hands, even when times can and do get tough. “Diversify, diversify, diversify … always,” is the way that Sean Fernstrum neatly summarizes the challenge of running an effi cient business to and through the many up and down cycles. In the November 2016 edition of Maritime Reporter and Engineering News, he says it best, insisting, “You have to be in different markets. You try to ride an even line (with diversifi cation). We rode the oil wave for a number of years, but you always have to have other pieces in place for when a market drops off.” It should be no surprise then, that Fernstrum holds a very prominent spot (page 62) in this year’s MN100 edition. This annual exercise is a valuable effort, immersing me still deeper into the industry that I already serve. It requires collation of, poring over and ultimately ranking scores of entries from every corner of the collective waterfront. Where some might fi nd it tedious, I instead fi nd it instructive; something which can provide better understanding of the markets and, at the same time, provide that course correction that allows me to provide more cogent analysis for our market-leading BPA audited readership. Sure: some might view the North American brown water, workboat market as a narrow niche. It is anything but. And that market diversity is where we at MarineNews draw our strength.

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16855 Northchase Drive Houston, TX 77060 Telephone: (281) 877-6774 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.eagle.org CEO/President: Christopher J. Wiernicki THE COMPANY: To help asset owners tackle the growing risks of mari- ABS offers support during initial concept design, design time cyber-security, ABS has launched the industry’s fi rst approval, construction and throughout the life of the ves- risk-based management program to help owners and op- sel. The company provides independent and uncompro- erators apply best practice. The ABS CyberSafety program mised perspective on classifi cation and statutory-critical can be applied to a single component or to a multi-system items. ABS is a recognized leader in the development and suite of assets and can be used in tandem with industry assessment of new technology, serving as a trusted technical regulatory mechanisms to achieve secure, sustainable and advisor to the industry. ABS presently operates in 70 coun- measurable asset conditions. tries, and across North America, the company maintains ABS Nautical Systems, the ABS enterprise fl eet manage- 40 offi ces. The fi rm’s commitment to North America has ment software suite, has launched a new mobile application, seen expanded operations in Canada, and the development NS Workboat. It was developed to help workboat operators of services and software specifi cally geared toward helping gain compliance with the pending Subchapter M regula- workboat owners to gain Subchapter M compliance. tions for towing vessels. The ‘app’ is a mobile solution that is purpose-built for the workboat and inland-shipping sec- PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: tors, where ease of use is of paramount importance. Another Classifi cation is at the core of every product and ser- module, NS Voyage Manager, was purpose built for the ma- vice provided by ABS, where a commitment to safety and rine sector to capture all the data required to meet emerging environmental protection is in our DNA. The drive for MRV regulations and other environmental requirements. innovation has seen ABS redefi ne the role of class and help Both products help to improve the accuracy of reporting, the maritime industry to solve its most pressing safety, reg- are Cloud-based with no additional IT infrastructure re- ulatory and environmental challenges. Beyond traditional quired and can be operated with limited training. classifi cation, ABS offers a suite of technical services that allow designers, builders, owners, and operators to leverage THE CASE: the latest technologies and best practices when developing ABS classed the fi rst workboats to venture into the Gulf their projects. These services include: of Mexico. Today, it classes one-third of the world’s offshore support vessels. ABS is a recognized Third Party Ver- • Energy Effi ciency ifi cation Organization for Subchapter M plans. Advances • Vessel Performance in technology are opening new opportunities for workboat • BWM Technology Evaluations owners, so ABS recognizes the importance of continually • Techno-economic Analysis updating and expanding guidance to support a safer and • EU MRV Compliance more effi cient fl eet.

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MN Aug17 Layout 1-17.indd 9 7/19/2017 9:06:37 AM was soon established and vessel operators from all over the country started seeking a custom built boat in Bellingham. Many of AAM’s boats feature hydrofoil-assist technology and include hulls that have been specifi cally optimized for performance characteristics. Today, All American Marine has become the exclusive builder of Teknicraft Design catamarans in North America and constructs vessels ranging from 40’ to over 200’. Teknicraft designed hulls have been recorded as producing one of the lowest levels of wake wash energy within their vessel class. A Teknicraft Design catamaran offers advantages unlike any other. AAM’s market segments cover work boats, cruise boats, and passenger ALL AMERICAN MARINE vessels. Currently AAM is experiencing a full workload 200 Harris Avenue Bellingham, WA 98225 and healthy backlog consisting of several ferries, hybrid Tel: (360) 647-7602 powered vessels, low wake vessels, and whale watch vessels. Email: [email protected] Website: www.allamericanmarine.com CEO/President: Matt Mullett THE CASE: THE COMPANY: From the Northwest to the Northeast and all the shore- All American Marine is proud to celebrate 30 years of lines in between, All American Marine has become a high- business building custom aluminum boats. Like all great ly sought after builder of aluminum vessels. AAM is the companies, AAM can trace their roots back to a start-up in largest builder of aluminum catamarans over 45’ in the a backyard shed. While AAM’s fi rst boats were built specif- U.S. and is known for hybrid propulsion technology and ically for fi shing in Alaska, over time the AAM difference high performance applications.

THE COMPANY: The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Associa- tion Ltd., a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. AEU works with insurance brokers to provide USL&H coverage to employers who are members of ALMA, including THE AMERICAN EQUITY UNDERWRITERS shipbuilders, ship repairers, marine terminal operators, 11 North Water Street, 32nd Floor stevedores, marine contractors and other waterfront busi- Mobile, AL 36602 Tel: (866) 690-4238 nesses. With a history rooted in maritime, AEU is keenly Email: [email protected] aware of the challenges faced by waterfront employers and Website: www.amequity.com has carefully built services and teams to directly meet those CEO/President: Michael L. Lapeyrouse needs. Members can rest assured their unique exposures are being managed by experts in longshore. The ﬁ rm is THE CASE: the largest provider of USL&H coverage by member count Nearly 1,000 waterfront employers trust the experts and nearly 1,000 waterfront employers entrust AEU with at The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. with their their USL&H needs. These members generate $3 billion+ longshore workers’ compensation needs. AEU has care- in total payroll and account for $150 million+ in total pre- fully built services around loss control, underwriting, and mium contributions. The American Equity Underwriters claims handling to directly address the unique challenges enjoy a 98% member retention rate. these waterfront employers face.

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Advanced Ahead Sanitation Alps Wire Rope Logistics Systems Corp.

2014 W Pinhook RD STE 310 Lafayette, LA 70508 Tel: (337) 232-4699 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.al-llc.com 329 Hardware Road 2530 Production Drive Broussard, LA 70518-7809 St Charles, IL 60174 CEO/President: Jeffery Svendson Tel: (337) 330-4407 Tel: (630) 893-3888 E-mail: headfl [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] THE COMPANY: Website: www.aheadsanitationsystems.com Website: www.alpswirerope.com Advanced Logistics understands tech- CEO/President: Winton “Boo Boo” Rebouche CEO/President: Brad Benner nology in logistics management is one of the fastest growing segments in the THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY: oil & gas industry. As E&P companies Ahead Sanitation Systems is rec- From its corporate headquarters in and production operators seek more ognized as a Premier Designer, St. Charles, IL and 3 other branch lo- cost effective solutions to logistics chal- Manufacturer and Distributor of cations around the United States, Alps lenges in marine transportation, those New Generation Sanitation Systems, Wire Rope Corporation provides inno- armed with knowledge and real time in- Products and Supplies for the Marine vative products from the best mills in formation will have the advantage. Real and Recreation Industry. The Ahead the world. Our long history providing time technology enables clients to trans- Tank is a Type II Marine Sanitation globally sourced wire rope products, late acquired data into useful informa- Device and certifi ed in accordance gives us access to technical support tion then transform that information with the USCG and IMO stan- from the engineering staffs of the man- into useful knowledge for improved ef- dards. The fi rm provides and services ufacturing mills, who have an intimate fi ciency, productivity and decision mak- Type II Marine Sanitation Devices understanding of the various interna- ing … anytime, anywhere. and Sewage Treatment Plants that tional standards applicable to this mar- are IMO and USCG certifi ed, self- ket. Alps Wire Rope Corporation is a THE CASE: contained Macerator Pump Toilets, full wire rope provider, inventorying Advanced Logistics has provided Ma- and Pre-Assembly Lift Pump Station only the fi nest quality materials. rine and Oil & Gas software solutions LUS-75 Camp Units. for almost 14 years. They have created THE CASE: strategic partnerships and are currently THE CASE: Alps Wire Rope has been provid- active with Harvey Gulf, Seacor, Field- Since 2005, Ahead Sanitation ing the highest quality stainless steel wood Energy, BPTT, & Talos Energy. Systems has been providing Marine strand, wire rope and coated cables Working hard to continue providing Sanitation Devices to the Marine and (lifelines) to the Marine Industry for service beyond the current downturn Recreation Industry. Their mission is 49 years. The quality of their wire to new clients, the fi rm reports that to provide our customers across the rope is what distinguishes Alps from over the past 9 years, over 200 vessels globe with quality products at reason- the rest. Alps provides the luster you operated by over 35 vessel companies able prices, while dedicating a level of are looking for with the quality engi- world-wide have deployed our technol- unparalleled excellence in Customer neering to boost longevity and resis- ogy to help manage their fl eet. Service and Satisfaction. tance to corrosion on the high waters.

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MN Aug17 Layout 1-17.indd 13 7/19/2017 4:58:56 PM in industry working closely alongside relevant authorities and maritime institutions to develop and promote responsible autonomous operations at sea. Notably, ASV Global technology has been used to compliment traditional meth- ods of working at sea instead of replacing them. As part of ASV GLOBAL a mission for survey company, TerraSond, the ASV Global 209 Cummings Road Broussard, LA 70518-3229 ‘C-Worker 5’ autonomous vessel was used for seabed map- Tel: (337) 422-4411 ping in the Bering Sea off Alaska. Using the C-Worker 5 in Email: [email protected] parallel to the traditional survey vessel doubled the overall Website: www.asvglobal.com CEO/President: Thomas Chance survey coverage resulting in a saving of 25 days at sea – THE COMPANY: a huge cost saving. In total, the C-Worker 5 completed Having delivered over 80 autonomous systems to more 2275 nautical miles of unmanned hydrographic survey than 40 customers in 10 countries, ASV has established lines over 36 days. This mission marked an industry ﬁ rst itself at the forefront of the continually evolving Auton- for unmanned hydrographic survey. omous Surface Vehicle industry. ASV has built a world- class team with specialist expertise and experience in ASV THE CASE: concept design, build and commissioning, operation and ASV Global maintains a leading position in the growing maintenance, control system development and advanced market for Autonomous Surface Vessel technology. The com- autonomy research and development. ASV Global vehicles pany’s expertise combining platform manufacturing and con- and control systems are designed, built, ﬁ tted and tested trol system development brings the very latest in maritime from the company’s facilities in Louisiana, USA as well as autonomous technology to market. ASV Global platforms in Portsmouth, UK. ASV Global maintains an active role are in operation across the globe within a variety of industries.

THE COMPANY: Using technology evolved from over 20 years of investment in aircraft controls and power systems, BAE Systems’ Power & Propulsion Solutions business area delivers propulsion and power management performance with innovative electrifi cation products and solutions that advance vehicle mobility, effi ciency and capability. With more than 170 patents in power management technology including hybrid & electric technology PPS serves a diversifi ed market footprint. Systems development and integration is BAE’s core compe- BAE SYSTEMS - tency, making the difference between average performance POWER & PROPULSION SOLUTIONS 1098 Clark Street and class-leading. Delivering innovative and cost-effective Endicott, NY 13760 electrifi cation solutions for transit, military and marine mar- Tel: (607) 770-2083 Email: carol.gorenfl [email protected] kets, the fi rm is able to offer electric and hybrid solutions Website: www.hybridrive.com/index.php including power and propulsion for vessels. As the need for GM/VP: Steve Trichka environmentally sound and fuel effi cient propulsion ramps liver hybrid and electric marine technology to watercraft. up, BAE Systems’ Power & Propulsion Solutions deliver Our solutions range from accessory power to propulsion both to the workboat and the domestic waterfront. and include aftermarket support. Recent signifi cant deliveries and contracts include Red & White fl eet, a San Fran- THE CASE: cisco passenger ferry contract, Kitsap Ferry CUNY hybrid BAE Systems’ Power & Propulsion Solutions business ferry delivery, and notably, the Harbor Harvest hybrid ferry area has more 7,000 hybrid & electric bus systems around contract, an ACBL Inland tow boat delivery and Norwalk the world and is using proven, production hardware to de- Aquarium’s “Spirit of the Sound” – hybrid ferry delivery.

14 MN August 2017 MN Aug17 Layout 1-17.indd 15 7/21/2017 10:31:54 AM 58 South Service Road, Suite 150 Melville, NY 11747 Telephone: (631) 390-4900 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bouchardtransport.com CEO/President: Morton S. Bouchard III THE COMPANY: order to service their customers in the most effi cient and Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. has made signifi cant environmentally safe manner possible. investments over the past fi ve years in a major fl eet expansion plan, which recently produced the most impressive and PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: modern ATB units currently in the industry; the M/V Kim Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. is the nation’s largest M. Bouchard & B. No. 270 and M/V Donna J. Bouchard independently-owned ocean-going petroleum barge com- & B. No. 272. The expansion also included two new ATB pany. Bouchard’s fl eet includes 26 double-hulled barges tugs; the M/V Frederick E. Bouchard and M/V Morton S. and 25 tugs which feature state-of-the-art equipment and Bouchard Jr., as well as the conversion of two barges to In- fuel-effi cient technologies that exceed industry standards. tercon. The recent investments made to expand Bouchard’s Bouchard features one of the youngest fl eets on the water. fl eet have increased fuel-effi ciency, capacity, speed, and has expanded their ATB fl eet to twenty (20), thus resulting in THE CASE: an operation that continues to perform well above industry The recent investments Bouchard has made to expand standards. Safety also continues to be Bouchard’s top prior- their fl eet have increased fuel-effi ciency, capacity, and ity, and it is showcased within the design of all new vessels, speed. Additionally, the technological advancements con- as well as within Bouchard’s routine maintenance policies sistently being made to their fl eet allows for an operation and Safety Management System (SMS). The technological that limits risk by providing environmental protection, advancements consistently made to Bouchard’s fl eet allows a safe work environment for the crew, and a reliable ser- for an effi cient operation that limits risk by providing en- vice for customers. In the early 1990s, Bouchard was the vironmental protection, a safe work environment for the fi rst Jones Act company to build double-hull ocean-going crew, and a reliable service for customers. As Bouchard ATB barges with Intercon, and added hot oil systems to its nears a milestone anniversary of 100 years in 2018, it is barges to reduce downtime and product loss while increas- important to note that their corporate philosophy has re- ing effi ciency. Beyond this, Bouchard is a tireless supporter mained the same. Bouchard is dedicated and committed of the domestic waterfront and the fi rm has made many to their customers and the safety of their operation, which contributions to mariner training, increased safety on the is driven by investing profi ts in new, modern equipment in water and many other important initiatives.

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AME Appleton Marine, Aspin Kemp & Solutions Inc. Associates (AKA)

217 SW 28th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Tel: (954) 764-2678 E-mail: [email protected] Website: amesolutions.com CEO/President: Richard Merhige 23 Brook Street Montague, PE COA 1RO Canada Tel: (519) 270-5840 THE COMPANY: 3030 E. Pershing Street E-mail: [email protected] AME specializes in Predictive, Preven- Appleton, WI USA 54911 Website: www.aka-group.com tative and Corrective Maintenance for Tel: (920) 738-5432 CEO/President: Jason Aspin rotating and reciprocating machinery. E-mail: [email protected] Since 1992, AME has pioneered the use Website: www.appletonmarine.com THE COMPANY: CEO/President: Frank P. Pierri of the most cutting-edge technologies, AKA manufactures power plants, and state-of-the-art equipment to the di- hybrid propulsion and hybrid power THE COMPANY: agnostics, maintenance, and repair of ro- systems for all classes of marine vessels. Appleton Marine designs and man- tating machinery, particularly for private AKA’s XeroPoint hybrid propulsion sys- ufactures a wide range of custom ma- and commercial vessels. AME’s 24-hour tem signifi cantly reduces vessel fuel con- rine offshore and shipboard products worldwide services include computer- sumption and emissions. On a hybrid – also providing handling solutions ized laser alignment, optical alignment, design, AKA’s patented drive train has a for commercial marine, offshore oil vibration analysis, balancing, infrared greater impact than the addition of ener- and government applications. Apple- thermography, balancing, welding, fabri- gy storage devices for reducing harmful ton Marine has continued to supply cation, machining and oil analysis. Com- emissions. AKA developed the world’s custom marine deck machinery in- prising the AME Team are Certifi ed Vi- fi rst Hybrid Tugboat (Carolyn Dorothy cluding cranes, winches, windlasses, bration Analysts, Field Service Engineers, 2009) – with Foss Maritime Company, capstans, hose reels and special sys- Technicians, Mechanics, Welders and Europe’s First Hybrid Tugboat (Adriaan tems for military and commercial Machinists who have over 100 years of 2012) with Kotug, and an industry fi rst shipbuilding since 1971. All machin- combined experience with running gear DP3 Closed Bus Operation (Deepwater ery is proudly made in the USA. diagnostics and service work. Conqueror 2016) - with Transocean.

THE CASE: THE CASE: THE CASE: Appleton Marine stands out from AME is a leading comprehensive The fi rm improves reliability, in- the competition because the fi rm par- marine and industrial engineering ser- creases availability, and reduces op- ticipates in multiple market segments vices company. AME fi nds solutions erating costs. Central to the Aspin (both domestic and worldwide); it is a for complex rotating and reciprocating Kemp & Associates (AKA) approach turnkey package provider (cranes and machinery issues. As authorized dis- on all engineering projects is ensuring other deck equipment); maintains a tributors for Windrock equipment and the integrity of associated data. This staff of long-tenured employees and Wartsila seals and bearings, AME has is achieved through the utilization of most importantly, is capable of pro- also recently been selected as Florida’s specialized technical engineering tools viding technologically-advanced, authorized distributor for Pruftechnik that are designed to streamline and heavily-engineered products. 2017 laser alignment and condition moni- manage projects from inception to marks 30 years of Appleton Marine toring equipment. In May, AME cel- delivery and throughout the full life being an employee-owned company. ebrated 25 years of success. cycle of the installation. 18 MN August 2017

BHGI was tasked to develop a detail level design for the Quad Cities Crane Barge. This project was completed in the 4th quarter of 2016. BHGI recently completed the design of a USACE wicket lifting vessel for operation at Ol- msted Lock & Dam on the Ohio River. Currently under construction, the vessel is expected to be delivered in the 3rd quarter of 2017. BHGI will continue to provide design and engineering support to the USACE for the NASA BRISTOL HARBOR GROUP barge PEGASUS. In 2015, BHGI was contracted by Con- 99 Poppasquash Rd. Unit H Bristol, RI 02809 rad Shipyard in Amelia, LA to develop the design of an Tel: (401) 253-4318 80k BBL ATB oil barge unit for Vane Brothers Company. Email: [email protected] The lead vessel is expected to be delivered in 3rd quarter Website: bristolharborgroup.com CEO/President: Greg Beers, P.E. 2017 with two follow on units at six month intervals. Nu- THE COMPANY: merous other contracts and commercial work is ongoing Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) is a full service naval within the fi rm’s considerable backlog. architecture and marine engineering fi rm located on the harbor in Bristol, Rhode Island. In business for more than THE CASE: twenty years, BHGI has produced more than 75 unique Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) is one of the lead- designs to which more than 100 vessels have been built. ing naval architecture and marine engineering fi rms in the BHGI specializes in commercial vessel design and consult- country. Constantly innovating and pushing work product ing and have experience with tugs, barges, ATB’s, passen- to the limits, BHGI has years of experience providing na- ger vessels, dredges and yachts. Through BHGI’s second val architecture, marine engineering, and project consult- IDIQ contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ing services to the marine industry.

THE COMPANY: BRP is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of powersports vehicles and propulsion systems. Its portfolio includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Can-Am Spyder roadsters, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles and recreational aircraft. That lineup BRP – EVINRUDE also includes a robust presence in the commercial workboat 10101 Science Drive Sturtevant, WI 53177 markets. BRP supports its line of products with a dedicated Tel: (844) 345-4277 parts, accessories and clothing business. With annual sales of Email: [email protected] Website: www.evinrude.com over CA$3.8 billion from over 100 countries, the Company Director of Global Marketing & Strategic Planning: Olivier Pierini employs approximately 7,900 people worldwide. Combining thrilling performance with the most intelligent design and THE CASE: the cleanest outboard engine combustion technology avail- Evinrude has made a signifi cant investment in new able, the Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard engines deliver up to fuel emissions research resulting in the breakthrough 30% more torque, up to 15% better fuel effi ciency, and up invention of the Evinrude E-TEC G2 outboard engine. to 75% fewer total regulated emissions compared to leading Released in 2014, the G2 is the cleanest combustion four-stroke outboard engines. Available at BRP dealers, the E- outboard engine in the world today. These direct-inject TEC G2 engines also feature a distinctive, customizable look two-stroke engines deliver up to 20 percent more torque, that allows consumers to perfectly match their boat. BRP’s up to 15 percent better fuel effi ciency and up to 75 per- Evinrude engine line up, from 3.5 to 300 HP, offers custom- cent fewer total regulated emissions than leading com- ers superior value across a full range of applications. petitive four-stroke engines.

20 MN August 2017 MN Aug17 Layout 18-31.indd 21 7/20/2017 3:26:51 PM BSRM – SeaHoss Chesapeake Marine DA West Marine Products Training Institute

691 Cornwallis Drive 3566 George Washington Memorial Hwy PO Box 968 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Hayes, VA 23072 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 Tel: (888) 509-0668 Tel: (804) 642-0123 Tel: (360) 378-4182 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: bsrminc.com Website: www.chesapeakemarineinst.com Website: www.dawest.com CEO/President: Bruce Rotkowitz CEO/President: Amanda L. Symonds CEO/President: Chris Raichlen

THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY: BSRM Inc. is a New Jersey-Based, Chesapeake Marine Training Insti- Diesel America West (DA West) is a family owned company that manufac- tute was founded in 1992. CMTI offers USA manufacturing and distributing tures with recycled tire crumb rubber over 50 Coast Guard approved courses. company of high quality diesel powered materials. The company has two main The school takes pride in present- solutions to a variety of industries in all marine areas (among others) of con- ing professional seamanship skills and locales. This 40 plus year old company centration, namely (INSOPAD) for knowledge for mariners seeking Coast is a woman owned family run busi- HVAC, Machinery Equipment, and Guard credentials. CMTI also has full ness built on trust and the core value of (SEAHOSS Marine Pads) for deck tiles, time license consultants to assist mari- ‘doing it right the fi rst time’. The fi rm anti-chafi ng pads, loading dock bum- ners through the Coast Guard applica- sets itself apart by customizing orders, pers, and boat bumpers. Started in 2009, tion process. CMTI is a one-stop shop stocking parts, and providing top notch BSRM’s main goal was to improve the when it comes to applications, physical customer service. DA West offers Por- environment by creating new and inno- exams and drug screens, saving time table Diesel Powered equipment such vative products from recycled material. and ensuring that your credential is is- as but not limited to Air Compressors, sued in the most effi cient way. In ad- Fire/Pressure Pumps, Dewatering/Trash THE CASE: dition to standard curriculum, CMTI Pumps, Sludge Pumps, Fuel Transfer/ BSRM’s deck tiles (patent pending) develops and tailor courses to meet the Chemical Pumps, Pressure Washers, replace the old asphalt tiles that crack needs of the company or mariner. Hydraulic Power Packs, and Generators. in cold and melt in heat. The Hosspad Marine modular boat and loading THE CASE: THE CASE: dock bumpers and anti-chafi ng pads CMTI, a proven industry leader Loadstar by DA WEST is at the are made with recycled tire crumb rub- providing quality maritime training to forefront of emergency portable diesel ber. They are formulated to withstand thousands of mariners over the last 25 equipment for the maritime industry. the elements of commercial marine years, is widely respected for its service Manufactured in the USA using the use. They are unique as they are mod- to the workboat community through- highest quality components, these ular and can be changed on site to fi t out the mid-Atlantic region. CMTI units meet regulations such as Sub- the specifi c need. The bumpers can be takes the time to ensure each mariner chapter M. Manufacturing over 30 mounted with solid road or cable which has the knowledge and skills needed in products, the fi rm provides solutions is unique and patents are applied. today’s competitive environment. for myriad maritime applications.

22 MN August 2017 DASCOM Americas

34 Lakeview Court Verona, VA 24482 Tel: (540) 904-0391 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sonarayled.com CEO/President: Ron Acorn

THE COMPANY: SONARAY LED lighting leads the way to a greener and cleaner tomorrow with exceptional lighting for the industrial, commercial, and maritime marketplace. SONARAY’s mission is to create and contribute to a more intelligent and sustainable planet and better human condition by offering innovative LED lighting solutions. With a broad array of research, development, test and production capabilities and facilities, their experienced team is dedicated to producing only the highest quality LED lights. The OCEANRAY line of maritime ﬂ ood lights are designed to provide safe, efﬁ cient, and long-life even under the most challenging and adverse conditions. A variety of beam angles, rugged design, anti-corrosive treating, and exceptional return on investment make SONARAY an excellent choice in brown or blue water applications.

THE CASE: SONARAY LED Flood Lighting is rugged, durable, and offers a number of beam angles that are perfectly designed for marine applications. In ports, shipyards, and vessels, SONA- RAY lights the way for safe, bright, and cost-effective operation. www.marinelink.com 2200 Nelson Street Panama City, FL 32402 Telephone: (850) 763-1900 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.easternshipbuilding.com CEO: Brian R. D’Isernia / President Joey E. D’Isernia THE COMPANY: process. Eastern has built everything from Offshore Supply Eastern’s original shipyard was established in 1976 for Vessels to Tugs, ATB’s, Inland Towboats, a SWATH Vessel, the purpose of constructing commercial fi shing boats for Passenger Vessels, Ro-Ro/Passenger Ferries, Inland Trans- the company’s founder and President, Brian R. D’Isernia. port Vessels, Barges, Fireboats, Research Vessels, Offshore As the owner of a fl eet of commercial fi shing vessels, Mr. Construction Vessels, Dredges, High Speed Passenger Ves- D’Isernia ventured into the world of shipbuilding after sels, Fishing Vessels, Steel Hull Sailing Vessels and more. learning fi rst hand that the only way to get the type of ves- On September 15, 2016 Eastern Shipbuilding Group was sels he wanted was to design the vessels, write the specifi ca- selected to fi nalize its design and construct the fi rst series of tions, and build them himself. As he built and developed nine Offshore Patrol Cutters to replace the Medium Endur- his own personal fl eet of vessels, other professionals in the ance Cutters currently in service. The Coast Guard program industry took notice and also began desiring their own cus- goal is to build 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters having a poten- tom built vessels. Soon customers in areas including New tial total contract value in excess of Ten billion dollars. Ini- England, the Pacifi c Northwest, and Alaska were contact- tially, Eastern has been awarded the detail design effort with ing Eastern with requests for customized fi shing vessels. By a value of approximately $110 million dollars. Construction 1980, 26 commercial fi shing vessels had been constructed of the fi rst vessel is expected to commence in 2018. and delivered. Today’s Eastern Shipbuilding can fulfi ll any type of custom vessel request, large or small. The sizable THE CASE: fl eet of quality built Eastern vessels can be found from Eastern Shipbuilding Group was established in 1976 by coast to coast and around the world. CEO Brian R. D’Isernia and remains today a family owned business. Since 1981, Eastern’s diversifi cation is its success. PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: Today, Eastern’s portfolio of over 350 vessels making East- In 1981, Eastern’s diversifi cation began with the delivery ern one of the most diverse vessel construction companies in of its fi rst Offshore Supply Vessels. Today, Eastern’s his- the United States. Eastern has built from Offshore Supply tory includes a portfolio of over 350 vessels and Eastern is Vessels to Tugs, Inland Towboats, RO-RO/Passenger Fer- one of the most diverse vessel construction companies as a ries, Dredges, Barges, Fireboats, Research Vessels, Offshore result of its state of the art production line and fabrication Construction Vessels, Fishing/Processing Vessels and more.

24 MN August 2017 MN Aug17 Layout 18-31.indd 25 7/20/2017 9:50:55 AM patrol offshore in big water or can dart in and out of tight inland shallows. A favorite of law enforcement and fi rst responders, the stable and forgiving Brunswick Impact RHIB diminishes damage and wear with repeated board- ing of other boats. The durable Sentry aluminum mod- BRUNSWICK COMMERCIAL & els with enclosed helms keep rough weather from slow- GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS ing down the rescue – or the chase. BCGP was recently 420 Megan Z Edgewater, FL 32132 awarded a multi-year, multi-unit contract for the United Tel: (386) 423-2900 States Southern Command. The single-award, indefi nite- Email: [email protected] Website: www.brunswickcgp.com delivery/indefi nite-quantity contract is for both 32-foot CEO/President: Nick Stickler and 37-foot Boston Whaler Justice boats and will include THE COMPANY: spare parts, maintenance and training support for The Tough missions call for tough boats. That’s why boats United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area from Brunswick Commercial & Government Products of responsibility, which includes Central America, South (BCGP) are designed specifi cally for the rigors of high- America and Caribbean nations. stress, high-speed and dangerous applications. Choose from the Boston Whaler lineup, Impact RHIB family or THE CASE: the Sentry aluminum fl eet, all with thousands of custom- Later this year, the company will be celebrating 60 ized options. Custom-build your boat with heavy-duty years of Boston Whaler boats. Commercially built Boston laminate schedules and stainless steel deck fi xtures, along Whaler boats have served in every major U.S. Military with a wide variety of hull lengths and horsepower. BCGP confl ict since the Vietnam War. Today, the company con- designs boats to be labor-saving and ergonomic, putting tinues that legacy by building the toughest boats on the crucial controls right at hand. Unsinkable Boston Whalers water for militaries around the world.

THE COMPANY: Since 1947, Carboline has expanded to over 25 manufacturing locations and numerous distribution centers strategically located around the world. Carboline has one of the most advanced global research and development facilities strictly dedicated to high-performance coatings, linings and fi reproofi ng materials. The state-of-the-art facility, located in St. CARBOLINE Louis, includes world-class development, testing and applica- 2150 Schuetz Road St Louis, MO 63146 tions areas. Carboline has focused on innovation with many Tel: (314) 644-1000 x2340 breakthrough product developments. In the early 1950s, Car- Email: [email protected] Website: carboline.com boline developed and patented Carbozinc 11, which revolu- CEO/President: Chris Tiernay tionized painting for steel fabrication and it is still the premier zinc primer in the industry. Pyrocrete 241, a breakthrough ce- tank linings are well-respected brands with decades of history mentitious fi reproofi ng product with outstanding durability, and testing in hundreds of commodities. was developed in 1978. Recent innovations include Carboth- erm 551, an insulative epoxy coating that is extremely durable THE CASE: and protects against hot surfaces. Carbotherm 551 has found 2017 marks the 70th anniversary for Carboline, a global some unique uses since it was developed, including protect- leader in coatings, linings, and fi reproofi ng. Carboline was ing asphalt barge decks from the hot temperatures that rise, founded by Stanley Lopata in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1947 allowing workers to walk the deck safely and preventing valu- and has grown into a global organization. Carboline’s cut- able energy from escaping. In 2016, Carboline released Phe- ting-edge research and development center as a refl ection noline Tank Shield, an expansion of its comprehensive tank of their commitment to remaining at the forefront of the lining product family. The Plasite and Phenoline families of protective coatings industry.

26 MN August 2017 MEET THE HARVEST

Vigor was honored to build Savage Marine’s new ATB tank barge, the most signiﬁcant refrigerated liqueﬁed gas carrier to be built in America in decades. The ATB will transport raw materials for The Mosaic Company, the world’s leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash.

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ture, distribute and service diesel and natural gas engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, ﬁ ltration, emissions solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins currently employs approximately 55,000 people worldwide, and serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of approximately 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and more than 7,200 dealer locations. Cummins earned $1.4 billion on sales of $19.1 billion in 2015. Cummins Inc. recently delivered the ﬁ rst four QSK95 engines for a marine application to longtime Cummins partner SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. for installation into a 57-meter catamaran crewboat designed by CUMMINS Incat Crowther. 4500 Leeds Avenue North Charleston, SC 29405 Tel: (843) 745-1172 THE CASE: Email: [email protected] Website: marine.cummins.com For almost 100 years, Cummins has been providing reli- Executive Director Marine and Oil & Gas Segments: Jim Schacht able, durable diesels to the marine market with a broad range of power from 6.7 liters to 95 liters, including fac- THE COMPANY: tory ReCon engines, marine generators, and a broad range Cummins Inc. is a global power leader, is a corporation of related technologies. Cummins also offers a global sup- of complementary business units that design, manufac- port network to ensure our customers success.

THE COMPANY: Dellner Brakes runs its US operation from Charlotte, NC. The company is part of the 700-employee global DELLNER BRAKES AB Dellner Group, enabling them to utilize production, sales 8334-H833 Arrowridge Blvd and service offi ces around the world. They are one of the CCharlotte,ha NC 28273 Tel: (401) 515-4657 world’s leading suppliers of stopping, turning and locking Email:Ema [email protected] systems and components. Dellner’s brakes can be found in Website:We www.dellner-brakes.com marine vessels of all sizes across the world, including fer- CEO/President:CEO Marcus Aberg ries, workboats, and luxury yachts. Dellner Brakes AB is ISO 9001:2008 certifi ed and their commitment to cutting edge design, robust assembly and precision testing means you can count on reliable products of the highest quality, every time. Dellner Brakes products come in a range of standard sizes and can also be custom built to meet specifi c needs. The unique design also contributes to lower fuel consumption, reduces load on the propulsion systems, THE CASE: reduces sea growth on the propeller and allows for easy, Dellner Brakes is one of the world’s leading suppliers of safe maintenance. Through its innovative modular design, stopping, turning and locking systems and components. Dellner can also provide larger systems, combining several Their strong focus on innovation stretches back 50 years brake assemblies or customized housings with several pis- and their fl exible, customer oriented approach allows them tons, to deliver even more braking power, tailored specifi - to continually adapt their products to meet customers’ spe- cally for customers’ needs. cifi c needs and changing market requirements.

30 MN August 2017

MN Aug17 Layout 18-31.indd 30 7/21/2017 4:56:46 PM Desmond-Stephan Dometic Mfg. Co.

P.O. Box 30 Urbana, OH 43078 Tel: (800) 823-4670 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.SwirlOff.com CEO/President: Robert McConnell

THE COMPANY: Desmond Stephan Mfg. produces 1120 N. Main Street Elkhart, IN 46514 high quality and long lasting tools. Tel: (574) 594- 2511 With over 100 years of experience man- Website: www.dometic.com ufacturing Grinding Wheel Dressers. President: Scott Nelson Desmond Stephan provides the longest and highest quality line of products, THE COMPANY: including the only complete line of Dometic’s Durasea Air-cooled Sys- dressers from the star tooth cutter type tems are the solution to the problem of to precision dressers. The fi rm also car- sand and mud being sucked up into the ries a wide range of scarifying cutters to condenser. Instead of utilizing water suit the many needs of cleaning appli- cooled condensers in areas of extreme- cations for oil refi neries, painters, river ly low depths, such as in shallow draft and harbor engineers, construction hull boats, the Durasea Air-cooled Sys- equipment, and the marine industry. tems can be utilized. The systems use the ambient air to cool the condensers THE CASE: and can be mounted on the deck or The effi cient Swirl-Off scarifi er tool, roof of the vessel, allowing workboats from Desmond-Stephan Mfg., rapidly to operate in very shallow waters with- removes paint, rust, scale, barnacles, out affecting the air conditioning sys- and other hard coatings from metal and tems. The Durasea Air-cooled units are concrete surfaces without heavy pres- designed for exterior installation and sure. Using pneumatic tools, it removes engineered for exceptional resistance to tough marine growth underwater. It harsh marine environments. works easier, faster, and safer than scrap- ing, sandblasting, or chemicals. Choose THE CASE: from three models with interchange- Dometic leads the industry in smart able cutters. The Desmond-Stephan solutions, reliable products with out- Mfg. Company is over 100 years old standing design. With various award- and family owned. Their products are winning marine products, life on the sold in 17 foreign countries and 100% water continues to improve for mari- made in USA and purchased in USA. ners everywhere.

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MN Aug17 Layout 18-31.indd 31 7/18/2017 3:07:13 PM 3500 N. Causeway Blvd, Ste 900 Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 780-8100 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mcdonoughmarine.com CEO/President: Patrick Stant THE COMPANY: and compliance responsibility associated with barge own- Bernard P. McDonough created the company in 1945 by ership. These cost-effective barge solutions allow custom- leasing barges from his construction company into the mar- ers to focus on their projects and dedicate their capital to ketplace. Through a series of new and used barge additions, projects that benefi t their business. McDonough forged his company, expanding from the Ohio McDonough’s deck barges provide advantages with open River to the Gulf of Mexico and eventually to the East Coast. deck space for over-sized cargo, as well as shallow port His company was modeled around his fundamental phi- access. These barges are built to the requirements set by losophy of surrounding good equipment with very talented the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Ship- people. This recipe has yielded more than seven decades of ping (ABS). McDonough Marine’s Project Cargo service dedicated service to its valued customers’ marine transpor- is dedicated to the planning, coordination, and manage- tation requirements. After 72 years, McDonough Marine ment of the marine transport of your cargo throughout the Service continues Mr. McDonough’s legacy as a talented, lifecycle of customer’s projects. Utilizing an extensive and family owned organization, serving exceptional clients with diverse fl eet of barges, availability and control of high-level one of the largest fl eets of inland and ocean spud, shale, boats, and specialized equipment, the McDonough project hopper, and cargo barges in the United States. McDonough cargo team offers both fl exibility and rapid response time Marine Service’s core services are barge bareboat chartering, as a single source provider for resources and management tugboat time charters, lump sum Project Cargo movements, of your project cargo moves. With McDonough’s barges, and logistics management. These services are carried out by boats, and logistics experts dedicated to each job, the fi rm a modern fl eet of 600 barges and four tugboats, dispatched is able to provide the consistency in care, crew, and the from 14 fl eeting locations. The fi rm has offi ces in New Or- control to reduce risks associated with damage and delay leans, Houston, and Norfolk and has 46 employees. of your cargo. Because every rented barge needs a tow, McDonough Marine Service has invested in inland push PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: boats, high eye level tugs, and strong industry relationships Owning the largest fl eet of deck barges available for to supply customers with towing services they can rely on. charter on the market today, McDonough Marine Service offers the fl exibility our customers need to secure the right THE CASE: barge for their marine transport and construction projects. McDonough Marine Service has been the leader in the Their extensive fl eet of inland and ocean barges includes deck, spud, and material barge chartering market in the deck barges, spud and power spud barges, hopper barges United States for 72 years. The fi rm operates a fl eet of and shale barges. The fi rm’s barge rental solutions supply more than 600 barges with 14 fl eeting locations within intermittent barge needs while removing the fl eeting costs Gulf of Mexico, Upper Rivers and East Coast.

32 MN August 2017 THE COMPANY: Delta T Systems is the pioneer and world leader in modern marine engine room ventilation systems and equipment. Each system is custom engineered based on the parameters and requirements of a vessel’s engine room and its engines and generators. These fans, dampers, moisture eliminators and control systems in the world are manufactured in order to fulfi ll those requirements. Delta T Systems strives to maintain an environment of continuous improvement and is on a life-long mission to improve and expand their products and service offerings with one to two new products each year. Recent highlights for the fi rm include the culmination of a three and a half year endeavor to design and gain U.S. DELTA T SYSTEMS 858 West 13th Court Coast Guard approval for the new Slimline series of A60 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 rated marine fi re dampers. Another highlight emanates from Tel: (561) 204-1500 Email: [email protected] Delta T Systems’ partnership with the prominent dry mod- Website: www.deltatsystems.com ular exhaust system manufacturers, Dinak of Spain. The CEO/President: Lynn Oien partnership kicked off with a sixteen boat order for both dry hinges on the fact that they are the pioneers of the en- stack exhaust systems and engine room ventilation systems gineered marine engine room ventilation system, which for the Hornblower New York City Ferries contract. they have developed and refi ned over the past twenty-fi ve years. Delta T Systems’ equipment has enhanced the per- THE CASE: formance and reliability of more than 15,000 vessels of all Delta T Systems’ signifi cance in the marine industry types around the world. www.marinelink.com MN 33 Eltorque Fairbanks Morse Engine

3921 SW47th Avenue Davie, FL 33314 Tel: (954) 790-4635 E-mail: [email protected] Website: eltorque.com CEO/President: Arnstein Kjesbu 3566 George Washington Memorial Hwy THE COMPANY: Hayes, VA 23072 Tel: (804) 642-0123 Since the start in 1996, the company has developed a E-mail: [email protected] wide range of high performance actuators. Today, more Website: www.chesapeakemarineinst.com than 75,000 Eltorque actuators have been installed on CEO/President: Amanda L. Symonds board over 500 Fishing and OSV vessels. The backbone of the Eltorque valve control solution is found in the THE COMPANY: actuators, which are based on permanent magnet mo- Fairbanks Morse is the critical power solutions expert tor technology. The actuators are highly intelligent units – a strategic partner and a trusted source for application- with no need for maintenance, designed to last the life- specifi c, fuel- fl exible power systems that deliver optimal time of the vessel. The end-users are provided with a performance in mission critical applications. These appli- cost-effective solution securing carefree remote control cations include power generation – base load and standby of valves. power plants, and emergency back-up power for nuclear plants; and ship propulsion and shipboard power for the THE CASE: United States Navy and Coast Guard and commercial ves- Eltorque is an Eco and user friendly unit that offers ease sels. Fairbanks Morse reliable engine drive solutions also of big data collection while maintaining the smallest foot- can be found in a wide range of municipal, institutional print on the market today. Eltorque offers full customized and industrial applications. fl ow control solutions and is simple install. A hybrid cable houses both the power and CANbus cable in one line, al- THE CASE: lowing the system to be installed on a loop instead of the Fairbanks Morse will be celebrating 125 years in busi- standard installation, saving time and money. ness in 2018.

34 MN August 2017 FCI Watermakers

3782 W 2340 S “E” West Valley, UT 84120 Tel: (801) 906-8840 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fciwatermakers.com CEO/President: Scott McGuire

THE COMPANY: and only company to offer fully auto- Type Approval Certifi cations from FCI Watermakers is a family owned matic watermakers with digital elec- ABS, GL, Lloyds Register EMEA company that specializes in Reverse tronics certifi ed for marine use with and Det Norske Veritas. Osmosis Watermakers for marine use. For over 30 years FCI have engineered and built all products in-house, allowing FCI to produce a high quality product while keeping costs low for the end user. FCI’s philosophy is to continuously implement new technologies into the design of its systems, making FCI watermakers the most reliable and effi cient equipment available. FCI Watermakers design, engineer and build Reverse Osmosis watermakers from 1-1000m3 for a wide range of applications. Units are available for the pleasure, commercial, oil/ gas, military and land based applications. All products are made in USA.

THE CASE: FCI Watermakers is the leader in innovation when it comes to Reverse Osmosis watermakers. A technology forward company, FCI was the ﬁ rst to implement the Automatic Fresh Water Flush years ago and the ﬁ rst

www.marinelink.com MN 35 FPT Industrial Gnostech

650 Louis Drive, Suite 190 Warminster, PA 18974 6900 Veterans Boulevard Tel: (215) 443-8660 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (630)481-2856 Website: www.gnostech.com E-mail: [email protected] CEO/President: James Espino Website: www.fptindustrial.com CEO/President: Annalisa Stupenengo THE COMPANY: Gnostech is an applied engineering and consulting THE COMPANY: company supporting the maritime industry, Department FPT has a strong commitment to partnership, provid- of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security ing customer focused tailored solutions. The fi rm offers (DHS), and other government agencies. Gnostech offers engines ranging from 120-810hp. FPT has 7 R&D cen- maritime organizations a holistic and tailorable approach ters and 1,000 engineers dedicated to the development of to secure operational systems by using state-of-the-market industry-leading technology. The Cursor C90, available technologies, developing a comprehensive maintenance in 380, 620, and 650hp, provides 8.7 liters, with a six and sustainment program, and implementing automated cylinder in-line confi guration. It uses the latest genera- solutions to eliminate vulnerabilities without disrupting tion electronically controlled Common Rail fuel injection maritime operations. A one size fi ts all cybersecurity solu- system, with the rail integrated in the head cover. These tion is not suffi cient for maritime organizations. As di- features result in high effi ciency and low noise, and reverse as the maritime industry, so are Gnostech’s offerings duced fuel consumption. The C90 is certifi ed EPA Tier 3, under the SafeHarbor products and services line. Gnoste- IMO Marpol Tier 2, RCD Stage II, and meets the most ch is headquartered in the Philadelphia, PA metro area stringent international emissions regulation. with an offi ce in San Diego, CA.

THE CASE: THE CASE: Building upon more than a century of experience in Cybersecurity is a growing issue for the maritime in- high-power Diesel engines and marine operation, FPT dustry. Cyber threats pose signifi cant security, safety Industrial offers a complete range of products character- and fi nancial risks to shipping and offshore operations. ized by high quality, superb features, and broad applica- Gnostech can safeguard both the integrity of maritime tion versatility – that guarantee maximum performance systems, assets, and facilities based on advance knowledge and effi ciency even in the most demanding conditions. and expertise in the U.S. naval and maritime domains.

36 MN August 2017 DAVID CLARK COMPANY 360 Franklin Street Worcester, MA 01604 Tel: (508) 751-5800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.davidclark.com CEO/President: Rich Urella

THE COMPANY: limited numbers of users, radios David Clark specializes in pro- and other devices, with each user viding communication solutions being afforded 4 mode selections for high-noise environments. The to program to their unique job cri- ﬁ rm’s noise-attenuating headset sys- teria. As an IP-based system, it can tems are used worldwide in applica- also accommodate a number of ex- tions where clear communication is isting network ancillaries as well, critical. An ISO9001 quality assur- resulting in a simple, cost-effective ance system is designed to meet the solution for all marine-based criti- most stringent testing standards to cal communications. ensure product excellence. David Clark Marine Intercom Systems THE CASE: are installed on all manner of work- David Clark Company has a boats – at work on patrol boats and proven track record of providing military craft, off-shore service ves- Wired, Wireless and Digital marine sels, tug and tow boats, ﬁ re/rescue communication system solutions boats, and more. These systems are for more than 15 years. David Clark designed to withstand the rigors of Marine Intercom Systems are cur- the harsh marine environment with rently being installed for crew com- marine-grade components that re- munications on Coastal Interceptor sist salt, spray, shock and vibration Vessels (CIV) for the U.S. Depart- at sea. The Series 9100 Digital In- ment of Homeland Security, U.S. tercom System is fast becoming the Customs and Border patrol, as well communication system of choice as the Cutter Boat-Over-The-Ho- for workboat and patrol boat crews. rizon (OTH) and Special Purpose The Series 9100 provides clear Craft-Law Enforcement (SPC-LE) headset communication for an un- for the U.S. Coast Guard. www.marinelink.com HS Marine Propulsion HydraTech Engineered Products

2113 Government Street, Building G Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Tel: (228) 875-6611 10448 Chester Road E-mail: [email protected] Cincinnati, OH 45215 Website: hsmarineprops.com Tel: (513) 827-9169 CEO/President: Peter Cheng E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.hydratechllc.com THE COMPANY: CEO/President: Peter Blais As a distributor for Hung Shen propellers in the Ameri- cas, and equipped with sophisticated analytical tools, the THE COMPANY: HS Marine vision is to meet the challenges of operating HydraTech Engineered Products, LLC provides repair in harsh environments. Whether trouble-shooting a ves- and rehabilitation products and services for various mar- sel with vibration problems or developing custom designs kets including power generation; municipal; maritime, for new construction, HS Marines tools, know-how and petrochemical, oil and gas; and general industrial. Hy- manufacturing capability delivers every time for conven- draTech is a manufacture of epoxy and polyurea coatings, tional shaft-line vessels. The ﬁ rm provides propellers cast ﬁ ber reinforced composite repairs systems and internal in Manganese Bronze, Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze or CF-3 mechanical pipe joint seals. Since 2009, HydraTech has Stainless Steel up to 150 inches in diameter. In addition, been providing cost effective leak repair and trenchless they provide engineering consulting services in marine repairs to various piping systems and the rehabilitation engineering and hydrodynamics. If it’s underwater, they and protection of civil infrastructure and operating assets can analyze it. using custom engineered products and coatings.

THE CASE: THE CASE: HS Marine Propulsion is an industry leader in engi- HydraTech manufactures products designed to repair, neered propellers for America’s workboats. With engineer- rehabilitate, and protect marine vessels and maritime ing and manufacturing experience dating back to 1975, structures to increase operating efﬁ ciency and reduce customers can trust that their propulsion system has been costly expenditures related to replacing aging utilities optimized for performance and durability. One recent and assets. HydraTech offers various protective coatings highlight for HS Marine was a contract with Master Boat to combat aggressive marine applications including ABS Builders to provide six pair of 120-inch Advantage Series approved carbon ﬁ ber composite systems for structural re- propellers for six new Kirby ATBs. pair of piping and similar apparatus.

38 MN August 2017 PROTECTING MARITIME SYSTEMS AND ASSETS IS MORE VITAL THAN EVER

Reduce your risk from HYDROCOMP, I NC. cyber exploitation by applying software 13 Jenkins Court, Suite 200 patches with Durham, NH 03824 Tel: (603) 868-3344 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hydrocompinc.com CEO/President: Jill Aaron Designed for use in the maritime industry and operational environment THE COMPANY: HydroComp was formed in 1984 and today is known Part of worldwide for its software and services. HydroComp introduced the ﬁ rst version of the NavCad software in 1987. NavCad is still HydroComp’s ﬂ agship product, with users in all corners of the world from design to construction to academia. In addition to NavCad, HydroComp’s software products grew to include PropExpert, PropCad, PropEle-

ments, SwiftCraft, and SwiftTrial – programs for propeller [email protected] • 215-443-8660 sizing & analysis, propeller CAD, resistance and power- www.gnostech.com ing, and sea-trial & analysis. The ﬁ rm serves customers in 60 countries. Many of the world’s propulsion equipment manufacturers and research institutions count themselves plied hydrodynamic problems. Their products and services among HydroComp’s clients. are used by designers and builders, owners & operators, academics, propulsion equipment suppliers, governments, THE CASE: and militaries worldwide. Jill Aaron (and HydroComp) Hydrocomp specializes in cost-effective R&D solu- were awarded the Small Business Association New Hamp- tions, development of specialized tools, and solving ap- shire Exporter of the Year for 2017.

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MN Aug17 Layout 32-49.indd 39 7/21/2017 4:29:23 PM 258 Main Street / Suite 204 Milford, MA 01757 Telephone: (508) 473-0545 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oceantugbarge.com CEO/President: Robert P. Hill THE COMPANY: port and another contract design for an AT/B Gas Carrier OT&BE Corp. is an American naval architecture and for an undisclosed operator. Beyond this, a 950 TEU High marine engineering fi rm that specializes in the AT/B, or full Speed Container Carrier Concept Design for Minyan Ma- oceans, and coastwise service articulated tug/barge design rine was provided as well as one FacetTug At/B tug deliv- fi eld. The fi rm has designed AT/B’s for services as diverse as ered for Reinauer Transportation. petroleum products service, to crude oil to chemicals, to gas carriers, to container carriers to PSV confi gurations, to Ro/ PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: Ro services and others. Robert (Bob) Hill of Ocean Tug & Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering services Barge Engineering Corp., of Milford, MA has specialized in covering all aspects of AT/B design including concept the design of AT/B’s for many years. Hill’s name – in most design, contract and FEED design, production design, maritime circles – is synonymous with the words “articulated novel concepts, Finite Element Analysis of connection sys- tug/barge systems.” As probably the world’s most experienced tem support structures, lines development, model testing, designer of large articulated tug/barge (AT/B) systems, Hill’s CFD studies, piping, electrical, and machinery systems, success comes, in part, from a willingness to innovate. Ocean structural design and 3d modeling, regulatory compliance, Tug & Barge Engineering Corporation and Robert Hill are machinery selection, propulsion analysis - with over 23 the co-inventors of the Intercon Connection System. Cur- years experience for the company itself and over 37 years rently, the fi rm is involved in the design of AT/B gas carriers, AT/B design experience for the Principal. container carriers, clean product and crude carriers, and their attending tugs. Beyond this, the fi rm created the FacetTug THE CASE: concept, and has building to its design, gas carrier barges, pe- This fi rm has been a leader in the development of AT/ troleum carrier barges, and 13 AT/B tugs from 4 to 8000 hp. B’s in the United States since 1994. Hill’s fi rm has had a Recent deliveries of OT & BE designs include SeaOne hand in over 70% of the operational AT/B’s in service in Maritime CGL Carrier AT/B’s FEED Design, a Reinauer America – including, 80% of those built or converted since Transportation 150,000 BBL Ocean Class AT/B, a Savage 1994. In large part due to Bob Hill’s efforts, the AT/B is Marine 20,000 Ton At/B Ammonia Carrier, three AT/B now a familiar standard in the U.S. fl ag fl eet for coastal, tugs for Moran Towing, two AT/B tugs for Kirby Trans- Jones Act and some inland applications.

40 MN August 2017 INLAND MARINE SERVICE 1700 Petersburg Road Hebron, KY 41048 Tel: (859) 689-7707 Email: [email protected] Website: www.inlandmarineservice.com CEO/President: Cathy Hammond / David Hammond

THE COMPANY: Sub-M, SIRE/TMSA2 compliance. fers a cost effective solution to small Inland Marine Service (IMS) of- This provides a savings of $300,000 and mid-sized companies that face fers services to keep vessels crewed to $600,000 in the fi rst year. IMS of- signifi cant Sub M compliance costs. with seasoned, highly skilled mariners. With over 500 employees and 30 years of experience on the river, dedicated safety practices, and highly trained crews, IMS is committed to providing customers with reliable, timely and cost effective solutions. IMS also offers insurance coverage, wherein IMS assumes all liabilities associated with daily operations of vessels. As an AWO approved marine management company, the company’s services include vessel management, planned maintenance, compliance management, harbor services, liquid operations and shoreside tankering services, as well as river cruise line operations. IMS meets all compliance standards of Sub-M, TMSA2 and RCP. Notably, the fi rm recently engaged Campbell Trans- portation Company as a client.

THE CASE: Inland Marine offers small and mid-sized maritime companies instant

www.marinelink.com MN 41 Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Elastec Hydro- Fire Boom and American Fire Boom systems removed the most oil among all systems deployed in the Gulf earning the title for the “Longest Continuous Burn of Oil Spill at Sea.” Elastec’s skimmers are independently tested by Ohm- sett to ASTM standards to verify performance claims. ELASTEC 926 County Road 1350 N Elastec also manufactures a full line of oil containment Carmi, IL 62821 boom, BoomVane deployment system, dispersant applica- Tel: (618) 384-2783 Email: [email protected] tion systems, work boats, turbidity curtains for protecting Website: elastec.com waterways during dredging and construction; debris and CEO/President: Jeff Cantrell trash containment for intakes and beaches; lagoon baffl es THE COMPANY: for wastewater treatment plants and barriers for marinas, Elastec began with the invention of the Smooth Drum swim areas and fi sh protection. Skimmer. The design was based on a fi ve-gallon bucket that was accidentally tossed into an oil pit. The spinning THE CASE: bucket picked up more oil than water, and the oleophilic In 1990, Elastec began manufacturing oil spill response drum skimmer was born. Today, Elastec is the largest man- equipment. This year, American Marine (a division of ufacturer of oil spill response equipment in North America Elastec) celebrates 50 years of manufacturing booms, bar- and has products in 155 countries. Elastec won the X Prize riers and turbidity curtains. Oil spills, trash, silt, aquatic Foundation’s Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X CHAL- weeds – they all fl ow downstream. Driven by the Clean LENGE with its patented grooved disc oil skimming tech- Water Act and a passion for protecting waterways, Elastec’s nology. The company was also instrumental in managing overarching mission is to develop simple, affordable solu- the controlled burn operation during the 2010 Deepwater tions to keep water clean and marine life healthy.

THE COMPANY: Euro Marine Ltd. has re-deﬁ ned a hull-form concept that was originally conceived in the early 1950s. That original concept, had the potential for incorporating advantages of the other popular hull shapes, but eliminated the disad- vantages. As the single engine propeller operation of the EML “Hydro-Multi-Lift” hull form does not push against the keel of the vessel, the vessel steering is not effected as in Deep V hull forms, thus the water entering the propeller EURO MARINE LTD. area is clear of turbulent backwash from the keel. The EML 1314 E. Las Olas Blvd. Suite 1024 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 “Hydro-Multi-Lift” hull design is on plane quickly and Tel: (855) 763-6134 efﬁ ciently, conserving fuel for longer range and extended Email: [email protected] Website: www.euromarinepatrolboats.com/site cone of interdiction coverage. The PI-65 is a tactically sized CEO/President: Bill Rigby Coastal and Offshore Craft, designed to be a highly reliable combatant craft capable of operating from land or maritime on plane to 50 Knots for the high intercept speed and to set platforms. As the role of the 600-foot warship becomes less coarse set course for simultaneous interdiction. effective in these times of piracy, terrorism and other growing security threats, envision a future where a new Naval THE CASE: concept emerges using a large number of small high-speed Euro Marine Ltd. answers the call for small, Long-range vessels capable of speeds of 50 knots. Upon orders to de- offshore High-Speed Patrol, Interdiction and Surveillance ploy for interdiction, PI-65 gas turbine powered boats can Vessels, capable of operating in severe sea and weather switch from electric APU fuel conservation auxiliary power conditions. Vessels can easily be equipped for law enforce- to main turbines running at 75% power bringing the craft ment, coast guard and military might.

42 MN August 2017 Jessup Manufacturing Company

2815 West Route 120 McHenry, IL 60051 Tel: (815) 322-5225 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.jessupmfg.com CEO/President: Rob Jessup

THE COMPANY: Jessup Manufacturing Company is a global manufacturer of adhesive coated and laminated ﬁ lms, non-slip tapes, photo luminescent materials, and specialty graphics media. Jessup makes bulk materials and uses slitting, sheeting, laser cutting, die-cutting, printing and a wide range of other converting capabilities to create ﬁ nished parts. Jessup also offers labeling, packaging, supply chain management, and logistics to seamlessly integrate with customers’ work processes. Jessup is an innovative source for custom coating and converting. Jessup develops engineered solutions for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including those that require solvent- based adhesives and client-supplied materials. Jessup analyzes product requirements and designs a solution.

THE CASE: Jessup Manufacturing supplies peel-and-stick, non-slip safety tapes and treads for traction on slippery decks and photo luminescent egress path markings for low location lighting. Jessup’s served markets include commercial shipping, shipbuilding, offshore energy, and public safety. Products include NAVSEA approved Safety Track 3800, which meets MIL-PRF-24667C Type XI. www.marinelink.com FEATURE: SHIPYARDS Boatbuilding: Alive and Well on the Gulf Coast The diverse backlog of four Gulf Coast builders is carrying the day in an otherwise lackluster market.

By Susan Buchanan

host of diversifi ed Gulf of Mexico shipyards have Though boats serving Gulf oil production are stacked managed to keep their heads above water during along the coast, demand for new ones hasn’t disappeared A 2-1/2 years of low oil prices that have hurt demand completely. As drilling and development move further off- for vessels. They’ve done it by building ferries and inland shore, larger vessels are needed for deepwater operations. barges, along with boats under the Foreign Military Sales This month, MarineNews looks at four adaptable com- (FMS) program. Demand for ferries and barges have grown, panies that have stayed alive – and thrived – during the in part, because of government efforts to reduce pollution weakness in oil prices. and cut congestion on the nation’s roads, subways and buses. Seaparately, shipyards are clinching orders under the Horizon Stays Hot in the GoM Sun Department of Defense’s Foreign Military Sales program, Horizon Shipbuilding in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, is a which shrank in FY 2016 from a peak of $46.6 billion full-service yard, manufacturing boats using aluminum, steel in FY 2015, but could grow again with President Trump’s and fi berglass. “Our current project for NYC Ferry is our plans to expand military spending. In addition, boat re- most ambitious so far, with ten vessels to be delivered in less pairs are keeping some Gulf yards busy as owners of in- than a year and fi ve delivered to date,” Lance Lemcool, Hori- spected tow vessels try to comply with new U.S. Coast zon’s Vice President of West Yard Operations, said last month. Guard Subchapter M regulations. “Building these ferries uses many of our resources now,

Horizon Shipbuilding Swiftships

44 MN August 2017 FEATURE: SHIPYARDS but all of our projects are important,” he said. “We turn out and the project’s expected end date. a range of vessels for any and all marine-market segments Gordhead Management Software won the 2016 Out- worldwide.” Horizon employs 350 builders and managers. standing Achievement in Innovative Manufacturing Award Under contract with Hornblower in San Francisco, Ho- from Alabama’s Economic Development Partnership. rizon and Louisiana-based Metal Shark are building a to- Horizon stays up to date. “We use Ship Constructor 3D tal of 19 aluminum ferries for New York City’s Economic modeling software to build the boat on paper, reducing Development Corporation. “Hornblower and NYC Ferry production issues,” Lemcool said. ShipConstructor Soft- needed quality boats fast, and that’s what we’re providing,” ware Inc. is based in Canada. “And we use innovative, Lemcool said. Hornblower runs NYC Ferry’s operations. magnetic tools to cut the need for pad-eyes, reducing scars “We’ve developed a high-intensity production line, fi lled and burrs,” he said. “We consistently look for ways to pro- with these ferries and other aluminum projects,” he said. “Fer- duce vessels better, faster and less expensively, whether it’s ry construction for Hornblower has opened many doors for with software, engineering or production techniques.” us and is good for our future aluminum-vessel production.” Horizon prides itself on solid relationships with clients. Meanwhile, “we’ve made great progress in the produc- “We build the boats our customers need when they need tion of two 100’ drive, AST tugs for McAllister Towing and them,” Lemcool said. “Our customers are loyal because we Transportation--their fi rst tier-4 engine installations,” Lem- treat them right, giving them good boats at good prices cool said. McAllister is based in New York. “We’ll deliver and without lots of change orders.” the fi rst tug to McAllister shortly, launch the second one in a couple of months, and we’ve begun work on a third Metal Shark Keeps Pace optional vessel,” he said. In addition to its Hornblower and With two production facilities, Metal Shark in Jeaner- McAllister projects, Horizon is building an 88’ bunker boat, ette, La. is a diverse, high-volume builder. Its Jeanerette and the shipyard is busy repairing and refurbishing vessels. yard turns out vessels weekly, building U.S. Coast Guard “We’re a forward-thinking company and see innova- response boats; small and medium U.S. Navy Force protection as the way to stay competitive,” Lemcool said. “Our tion boats; and U.S. Navy High Speed Maneuverable Sur- propriety Gordhead Management Software has kept us on face Target vessels. Under the FMS program, Metal Shark the cutting edge of shipbuilding management.” Gordhead has delivered nearly 200 boats in the past three years, out software was developed by Horizon’s owner, Travis Short. of its production of over 500 vessels in that span, to more Since Horizon began using it in 2015, “we’ve signifi cant- than two dozen nations in Latin America and the Carib- ly reduced rework, and improved schedule performance, bean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. while reducing labor hours,” Lemcool said. With this soft- The company’s waterfront Franklin yard is expanding, ware, the shipbuilding team can see a real-time, on-screen with a new 200’ x 80’ vessel-assembly building and a 8,000 production schedule, with completed and unfi nished tasks SF offi ce building for its growing engineering and project-

Conrad Shipyards

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This January, Metal Shark was contracted to build four 88’ 150-passenger vessels for the Potomac Riverboat Company division of Entertainment Cruises. The fi rst two are in production now at Franklin. Also in January, Metal Shark was hired to build two 105’ 150-passenger ferries for the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority for delivery next year. In the past year, Metal Shark has announced some, but not all of its FMS contracts. In January, the fi rm delivered the fi rst three 36’ “Fearless” high-performance, stepped- “Our propriety Gordhead Management bottom aluminum center-console catamaran patrol boats to Software has kept us on the cutting edge of Puerto Rico’s Police Department. Additional PRPD boats shipbuilding management. We’ve signifi cantly are being produced in Jeanerette now. “We announced de- reduced rework, and improved schedule livery of a 33’ “Relentless” collared center-console patrol performance, while reducing labor hours.” boat to the Colombian National Police; the award of a 12- boat order for 38’ Defi ant pilothouse patrol boats to the – Lance Lemcool, Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard; the delivery of the fi rst six Horizon’s Vice President of West Yard Operations of an 18-unit fl eet of 45’ Defi ant patrol boats to Vietnam’s Coast Guard; and most recently, the award of a U.S. Navy FMS contract to produce up to 13 Near Coastal Patrol Ves- sels for Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and other U.S. partner nations,” Metal Shark spokesman Josh Stickles said last month. A growing player in the fi re rescue market, Metal Shark in

Images courtesy of Horizon fi rst-half 2017 delivered custom boats to fi re departments in Miami Beach, West Manatee and Greater Naples, Florida, management teams. The Franklin yard delivered six New and to the Harrod’s Creek Fire Department in Kentucky. York City ferries from April to June; is working on a four- Allard discussed the company’s new stock-boat program. vessel, 150-passenger ferry order now for the Potomac River- “Leveraging economies of scale, we’re building stock hulls boat Company division of Entertainment Cruises; and will and re-purposing in-process production slots on a rota- build two 105’ 150-passenger ferries for the New Orleans tional scheduling basis,” he said. “As a result, we’ve been Regional Transit Authority. Work’s progressing on an 18-boat able to reduce vessel lead times on our most popular mod- FMS 45’ patrol-boat contract for Vietnam, with the fi rst six els dramatically.” Metal Shark’s in-house team of over 35 delivered this year. The yard is building 52’ Fast Attack Craft naval architects and marine engineers continually drives for the U.S. Navy, and this spring was awarded a Navy con- product development, Allard said. The ‘stock-boat’ pro- tract to build up to 13 Near Coastal Patrol Vessel cutters, to gram is just one more arrow in their quiver. be based on a Stan Patrol design by Damen Shipyards. In July 2016, Metal Shark was contracted by Hornblower’s Swiftships: HNY Ferry Fleet LLC to build 88’ Incat-Crowther designed, Exporting Quality, Bringing Back Profits 150-passenger high-speed ferries for New York City. All six Swiftships, LLC in Morgan City, La., builds small-to- ferries were delivered on or ahead of schedule, between this medium-sized watercraft from steel, aluminum and fi - April and June. In May, the company’s HB 102 ferry carried a berglass. Renamed in 1969, the company dates back to load of riders on an inaugural NYC revenue trip. Sewart Machine Works, founded in 1942. For more than “By incorporating the same, serialized building processes 70 years, this Gulf Coast fi rm has produced military and and project management tools that we developed to sup- defense vessels, along with crew, supply and towboats, to- port our high-volume, military fl eet builds, we built and taling over 630 hulls to clients in 52 nations. With more delivered our six-vessel NYC Ferry order in what must be than 425 employees in the United States and overseas, record time,” Chris Allard, Metal Shark’s president, said. Swiftships serves governments and companies in North “We did it six times at a rate of two per month.” and South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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In 2008, Swiftships’ co-production work with foreign governments grew when it signed a contract with Egypt. At this juncture, “Swiftships is co-producing eleven coastal patrol craft here in the United States for the Egyptian Navy,” CEO Shehraze Shah said last month. To date, Swiftships has built dozens of vessels for Egypt, including steel and aluminum patrol boats, survey vessels and mine hunters. A year ago, the company won a U.S. government contract to produce four 28-meter-long Coastal Patrol Vessel kits for assembly at the Egyptian Ship Building and Repairs Company in Alexandria. Last year, eleven ad- “By incorporating the same, serialized building ditional vessels were contracted for co-production in Egypt. processes and project management tools that we “In the past 12 months, our big successes have been the ex- developed to support our high-volume, military pansion of our footprint in shipbuilding and co-production ﬂ eet builds, we built and delivered our six-vessel with foreign navies, along with providing follow-on-techni- NYC Ferry order in what must be record time.” cal support or FOTS to the Iraqi Naval Fleet and service life-extension planning or SLEP here at home,” Shah said. – Chris Allard, Metal Shark’s President FOTS programs are mostly outside the continental United States, while SLEP programs are domestic – with the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard. SLEP programs are designed to lengthen a crafts’ life beyond its initial 15 to 20 years. Swiftships in 2009 was awarded an FMS contract by the U.S. Navy on behalf of the Iraqi Navy. The contract

included establishing a ship repair facility in Umm Qasr. Images courtesy of Metal Shark Since then, the company has delivered to Iraq 15 35m patrol boats, built in Morgan City. With a 2017 extension intelligence gathering, he said. on this contract, Swiftships will continue providing maintenance to the Iraqi Navy and Coastal Defense Fleet. To- Conrad Shipyard: Investing in Ops gether with the U.S. Navy, this program allows Swiftships With fi ve yards in south Louisiana and Texas, the nearly to support a U.S. ally, Shah said. 70-year-old Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, La. builds an Later this year in Morgan City, Swiftships plans to build array of vessels and does repair-and-conversion work. The two 75m Corvettes for Pakistan’s Navy, with an option to company designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, produce two more in 2020. Corvettes are combat vessels liftboats, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel-and- with anti-submarine warfare and high-seas patrol capabili- aluminum products for commercial and government clients. ties. “Swiftships has partnered with Lockheed Martin to In the past fi ve years, Conrad has invested $61.9 million offer these 1,500- to 2,000-ton ships to the client,” Shah in capital improvements to its fi ve shipyards. These up- said. “These vessels will provide cutting-edge capabilities grades include new buildings for manufacturing, an auto- to Pakistan during their Combined Task Force 150/151 mated panel line, installation of Computer Numerical Con- mission in the Horn of Africa.” Task Force 151 is a coun- trol manufacturing or CNC equipment, and development ter-piracy effort off of Somalia’s coast. of the company’s Deepwater South shipyard in Amelia, La. “Swiftships has joined Lockheed Martin to offer Lock- “Our improvements have resulted in streamlined manu- heed’s Combat Management System on our 75m Corvette, facturing, lower costs to customers and quality unmatched in which will integrate all fi re-control technology,” Shah said. the industry,” Johnny Conrad, President and CEO, said last “The vessel will be built and classed in accordance with month. With the expansion of the Deepwater South yard, ABS High Speed Naval Craft rules.” The multi-mission the fi rm can build multiple, large oceangoing vessels simulta- Corvette is especially suited for anti-surface and anti-air neously. “Our new automated panel line lets us manufacture operations, maritime security, day-and-night helicopter components more quickly and with extraordinary accuracy,” activities, combat search and rescue, and surveillance and Conrad said. “Adding more computer-aided manufacturing

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Metal Shark

“In the past 12 months, our big successes have been the expansion of our footprint in shipbuilding and co-production with foreign navies, along with providing follow-on-technical support or FOTS to the Iraqi Naval Fleet and service life-extension planning or SLEP here at home.” – Shehraze Shah, Swiftships CEO

Images courtesy of Swiftships equipment allows us to produce ships in serial production. With these innovations, we can offer completely tailored solutions to complex shipbuilding challenges. These innovations are an investment in our company’s future.” Conrad has weathered the depressed offshore situation. “We’ve been fortunate during this down market to have added new orders to a signiﬁ cant backlog of repair and new- construction projects for government and commercial customers,” Conrad’s Senior Vice President and Director Dan Conrad said. “We delivered the Double Skin 510A, a 55,000- bbl capacity asphalt barge in mid-March , and will deliver three 80,000-bbl capacity barges in the fourth quarter of this year.” The Double Skin went to Vane Brothers Co. in Balti- more; clients for the 80,000 bbl barges are propriety. “We’re building four Damen Stan 3711 tugs in serial production for Young Brothers, Ltd. of Honolulu, and we produced a fully compliant Subchapter M towboat, on spec, that underwent sea trials in late June and is ready for sale,” Conrad said. Under Subchapter M, which dates to the Coast Guard Act of 2004, the USCG has developed rules for the inspection of towing vessels. Boats under construction at Conrad now include ten tugs ranging from 110’ to 120’; four offshore tank barges of up to 80,000 barrels; six inland deck barges from 120’

Image courtesy of Swiftships to 300’; two U.S. Army Corps’ crane barges from 110’

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“Our improvements have resulted in streamlined manufacturing, lower costs to customers and quality unmatched in the industry. Our new automated panel line lets us manufacture components more quickly and with extraordinary accuracy.” – Johnny Conrad, President and CEO Conrad Shipyards

to 300’; two 260’offshore deck barges; one LNG bunker Images courtesy of Conrad Shipyards barge; and various smaller barges. Conrad’s repair-and-conversion services include electrical, mechanical and propulsion work and hull repairs, along with large-scale conversions of ships and barges. Repair-and-conversion capabilities range from 100-ton inland tugs to 12,000-ton offshore dredging and construction vessels. “We employ a seasoned and motivated workforce of about 900, including an experienced multi- disciplined engineering team,” Johnny Conrad said. “Con- rad is deeply committed to employee safety, well-being and growth; to protecting the environment; and to giving back to the communities where we live and work.”

Diversified Companies Buoy Gulf Communities Flexible yards along the Gulf have withstood oil-price pressures by providing a variety of vessels to domestic and foreign customers. Boat builders who rely mainly on off- Image courtesy of Conrad Shipyards shore oil-and-gas customers, however, have laid off thousands of workers in the last year or so. Diversiﬁ ed builders, Susan Buchanan is a New Orleans-based business writer, specializing in energy, maritime matters, agriculture, the using advanced manufacturing techniques and producing environment and construction. She holds a master’s degree to high standards, have been able to compete with lower- from Cornell University in agricultural economics and an cost, foreign yards and have created jobs that keep small, undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Gulf Coast communities aﬂ oat. www.marinelink.com MN 49 FEATURE: VESSEL OPERATORS

Rolling on the River

This year’s Marine News 100 presents proﬁ les of three inland waterways operators:

• Tidewater Transportation & Terminals, headquartered in Vancouver, WA; • Carlisle & Bray Enterprises, based in Covington, KY; and, • Campbell Transportation Company headquartered in Houston, PA.

The three companies demonstrate every day what it takes to survive and thrive as they integrate new equipment, confront difﬁ cult and shifting markets and, literally, weather tough operational environments.

By Tom Ewing

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Tidewater tug Captain Bob and barges Credit: Stephen Cridland Crown Point Credit: Cridland Crown Stephen TIDEWATER TRANSPORTATION & TERMINALS feet,” explains CEO & President Bob Curcio. “There are Over 46 million tons of international trade arrives an- times that the river is running very low, so we could get nually at the deep draft channel of the Columbia River. groundings if we don’t operate exactly in the channel area.” That deep draft becomes the inland Columbia-Snake Riv- Wind is a challenge. The largest CSR reservoir is 76 er (CSR) navigation channel, heading east, transporting miles long, giving rise to wind speeds of 40 mph and high- more than 12 million tons of freight to ports in Oregon, er. “You can get up to 70 or 80 mph through the gorge,” Washington and, eventually, 465 miles away to Lewiston, says Port Captain Brian Fletcher, “in that 76-mile pool, it’s ID. Tidewater, established in 1932, is the largest barge not unheard of to have 10-foot rollers.” transportation company on the CSR system. The com- Marc Schwartz, Maintenance & Engineering Manager, pany owns and operates a ﬂ eet of 16 towboats, 150 barges works with Tidewater’s boat captains and other experts to and four terminals providing liquids and solids terminal- develop customized vessels. These tugs “are not designed ing and transloading. for use on the Mississippi,” Curcio explains. “They can’t This northwest passage presents numerous operational be used on blue water.” In fact, the specialty tugs are so challenges. Elevation increases almost 750 feet from the different from ocean and river-going vessels that Tidewater Paciﬁ c coast to Lewiston. The John Day lock, for example, struggles to retrain ocean and river tug captains new to lifts 105 feet. “The waterway is also fairly shallow, only 14 CSR operations. www.marinelink.com MN 51 FEATURE: VESSEL OPERATORS

Campbell Transportation Company

Granite Point is Tidewater’s newest boat. It is double- water and other operators. The Army Corp typically sched- hulled, powered by Caterpillar 3516C Tier 3 engines, 102 ules annual maintenance for two weeks in March. Tidewa- by 38 feet, with a depth at full load of 11 feet, designed ter plans on that time for crew training. Unfortunately, the by Maine-based CT Marine and built by Portland’s Vigor waterway infrastructure is so old that companies cannot Industrial. Crown Point started operating in the summer, depend on all the work being fi nished within two weeks. 2015. Ryan Point starts service in 2017. “By buying three “It’s a big disruption,” says Curcio. new tugboats and retiring three, we’ll be able to average a Tidewater’s team includes several multi-generational fl eet that is less than 21 years old, which is a big change,” families, people whose fathers and uncles started working says Curcio. “It’s a major investment for a company and for the company as far back as the 1950s. Curcio remarks speaks to the fact that we’re going to be around for a while.” that many people on his team “choose to be on the river The new vessels will comply with Subchapter M, and because it’s in their blood. We’re culturally a Pacifi c North- additionally, they can turn on a dime. “When you’re going west company,” he comments. “We care a lot about the with the fl ow of a river, it’s really diffi cult to do tight space employees, and it’s resulted in generations working for the maneuvering because you really don’t want to go any faster company and guys really enjoying what they do.” than the river goes, but you still have to be able to turn the vessel,” says Schwartz. “We’re really fortunate that we got CAMPBELL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY a rudder system and a steering system that handles the tow Campbell Transportation Company, Inc., is a fully in- in all conditions.” tegrated, privately owned, marine service company head- CSR lock-and-dam maintenance is a challenge for Tide- quartered in the Pittsburgh suburb of Houston, PA.

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“We’re moving more and more tank barges up and down the Ohio River for major petroleum companies. We’re focusing on that for the future …We asked ourselves, what do we invest in? We knew we were going to be subject to a difﬁ cult market. We worked to develop a platform, a solid base for future growth.”

- Peter Stephaich, Campbell’s Chairman and CEO

Campbell knows the Ohio River and its tributaries well Over capacity, for example, affected the grain market. “A – it’s been working those rivers for over 80 years. The com- lot of grain is moving,” Stephaich said, “but I don’t think pany, with close to 500 employees, owns facilities in 15 that anyone is making any money.” He predicts it will take communities along the Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, lo- 3-5 years to correct this over capacity. cations that provide harbor services, cranes, construction, There’s no little irony in the fact that regional coal has barge services and new construction. Campbell’s transport been supplanted by regional, cleaner-burning natural gas. service is much bigger, extending throughout the inland The upper Ohio region is at the forefront of huge natu- river system from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Minneapolis and ral gas plays, newly recoverable by hydraulic fracturing Chicago to New Orleans, Paducah, KY to Mobile, AL. (fracking). This energy development is the main reason The upper Ohio River has been important for Camp- that Royal Dutch Shell is constructing a multi-billion dol- bell’s success. That muscular, industrial region burned lar ethane cracker plant on the Ohio in Monaca, PA, 25 and exported a lot of coal. The bulk of that was moved miles north of Pittsburgh. It’s expected to start-up in 2020. by barge. For coal markets, times have changed, to put Development offi cials predict extensive economic benefi ts. it mildly. Campbell executives, looking down from the To be sure, energy and petrochemicals are on Camp- bridge, so to speak, seek a far-sighted perspective for their bell’s radar. They have delivered equipment and construc- company, a long view to position for opportunities that tion supplies for energy projects. “We’re moving more and will include coal, but beyond coal also. more tank barges up and down the Ohio River for major “2016 coal markets were tough,” explained Peter Stepha- petroleum companies,” Stephaich said. “We’re focusing on ich, Campbell’s Chairman and CEO, “people were getting that for the future.” coal that they didn’t need.” It’s taken a year for inventories to Uncertain times gave Campbell’s team the space to re- shrink. 2017 is better and Campbell’s coal shipments have view its internal “infrastructure,” Stephaich’s term, part of been up recently. “But not anywhere near where we used to a deep-look evaluation and planning process. “We asked be,” Stephaich added. Metallurgic coal (met coal) is more of ourselves, what do we invest in? We knew we were going a bright spot, compared to steam coal, for electric utilities. to be subject to a diffi cult market. We worked to develop a Campbell’s view is that coal is important and the company platform, a solid base for future growth.” will keep working in that sector, particularly with met coal, This introspection resulted in new and substantive in- serving steel producers. But overall, coal is a declining mar- vestments including new software, IT servers, account- ket sector and growth will come from other investments. ing systems, and, critically, personnel. The company now Another drag on rates and margins is too many barges. tracks all its boats in real-time, getting positioning updates www.marinelink.com MN 53 FEATURE: VESSEL OPERATORS

Carlisle & Bray

every 15 minutes. ment with American Commercial Barge Line LLC to ac- Additionally, Campbell retains core, important old- quire certain affreightment contracts, four towboats and school strengths: limited debt, access to capital, low over- 155 barges for its Ohio River operations (the deal was head, and, importantly, its “deck hand school,” a career- completed June 30). Campbell now owns and/or manages pathway apprenticeship program. Because of its relatively 50 towboats and over 1,100 barges. “We wouldn’t have small size, Campbell can be nimble, as situations warrant. been able to do this if we hadn’t started the preparatory “If we can ﬁ nd a contract for 50 barges,” Stephaich com- moves taken during our rebuilding,” Stephaich said. The mented, “that’s good for us.” new equipment positions Campbell to expand in new and Rebuilding is always critical. “We did a lot of upfront targeted markets, in addition to coal. work in preparation for an opportunity when it came Planning is important but the ability to move on those along,” Stephaich explained. plans is even more important – that’s the work that secures Indeed, opportunity came along in a big way this year the future. For Campbell, that’s likely another 80 years, when Campbell announced in May that it signed an agree- at least!

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“The merger just made sense,” Bill Bray commented. “Our utility customers asked us to do various things that we didn’t or couldn’t do, such as dredging and construction work. The Carlisles were already helping us do a lot of those things.”

– William Bray, CEO of Carlisle & Bray

CARLISLE & BRAY ENTERPRISES ken its mooring and was careening down the Ohio.) In current form, Carlisle and Bray (C&B) Enterprises In 2017, the company opened a new 160 foot, 1600 has been around just since 2011. But the company, which ton drydock in Hebron, KY, a move “that completes us,” provides a full range of inland marine services, has an ex- Carlisle says, in reference to C&B’s range of services. C&B tensive Ohio River history. The Carlisle side of the en- is working to integrate new vessels into its fl eet operations. terprise started in 1966. Bray Marine in 1997. For years, In 2014, the company ordered construction of three ves- the two companies worked side-by-side in the Ohio River sels, delivered this year: the Enterprise, 90 feet long, and market. Over the years, Rob Carlisle and Bill Bray realized 34 feet wide, 2600 HP and the Atlantis and the Discovery, their companies were increasingly working as a team. Con- each 60’ X 25’ with 1320 HP. sequently, in 2010, they started merger talks. On inland waterways, new vessels, at about $6 million “The merger just made sense,” Bill Bray commented. each, are not casual investments. When taking receipt of “Our utility customers asked us to do various things that the Discovery, Carlisle heard comments from fellow wa- we didn’t or couldn’t do, such as dredging and construc- terways operators who said that the Discovery was the fi rst tion work. The Carlisles were already helping us do a lot entirely new fl eet boat to start operations on the Ohio at of those things.” Cincinnati in 100 years. C&B includes three maritime operations: C&B Marine, The new vessels promise great benefi ts for C&B. For C&B Energy Services, and C&B Repair and Maintenance. one thing, they are fast. On a break-in trip, with one open Customers include power plants, manufacturers, coal and hopper barge, the Enterprise went downriver pool stage at petroleum companies, the aggregate sector and agricultural 15.2 mph. It returned at 12.6 mph. Plus, the new vessels operations. Robert W. Carlisle is C&B’s President. Wil- are effi cient. Enterprise recently used 28 gal/hour of fuel liam Bray is CEO. with the river at pool stage pushing 15 loads. That’s less The company has 217 employees, 19 towing vessels and than a third of the fuel consumed by C&B’s older vessels 100 barges. Its operating base extends from Pittsburgh, PA, which average 90 gal/hour. Upriver, the new vessel used to Cairo, IL, although it’s not unusual for work to extend 64 gal/hr. The round-trip average was just over 46 gal/hr. beyond the 983 miles of the Ohio River, all the way to New Just as important, C&B’s team is carefully evaluating Orleans. C&B moves over 1000 barges a month. (One how to best integrate new vessel capabilities into overall of the company’s fi rst assignments was rather unusual: an operations. With dedicated daily service, for example, un- emergency call to recover a fl oating restaurant that had bro- usual or unexpected conditions can change predictable www.marinelink.com MN 55 FEATURE: VESSEL OPERATORS

Tidewater tug Challenger heading upriver with tow

“By buying three new tugboats and retiring three, we’ll be able to average a ﬂ eet that is less than 21 years old, which is a big change. It’s a major investment for a company and speaks to the fact that we’re going to be around for a while.” – Bob Curcio, Tidewater CEO & President

operations, and the equipment required. The ability to re- plement and augment the dynamic conditions that, really, spond with varying equipment sets can keep a project on deﬁ ne marine operations. This approach seeks to avoid schedule and on budget, and, of course, provide additional interrupting or redirecting the dedicated, baseline opera- safety for crews. tions of older craft, keeping those vessels on task. C&B’s C&B’s team is using their new vessel capabilities to com- managers can add value, selectively, to cover a range of

56 MN August 2017 FEATURE: VESSEL OPERATORS Credit: Tidewater Transportation & Terminals Transportation Credit: Tidewater

person to shut down a process or otherwise withdraw from dangerous conditions. Crews are expected to adopt a “buddy process” mentality: “You are at fault if you saw someone at risk and you didn’t do anything about it.” For Rob Carlisle and Bill Bray, the 2011 merger is indeed an outcome greater than the sum of its parts. “From the time we put it together, we experienced an extreme amount of growth,” Rob Carlisle said. “We continue in growth mode.” With experienced leadership, new equipment and operational know-how, growth is no accident.

VEXING VARIABLES: NO PROBLEM AT ALL … Unusually tough weather and river conditions? Persis- projects and project sites, maximizing C&B’s equipment tent and challenging market conditions? The search for and personnel. “We’re increasingly getting better at getting synergy and just the right mix of business decisions? No the right mix of horsepower to meet customers’ needs,” problem at all for this trio of inland river professionals. At Carlisle explained. a time when many operating variables are decidedly nega- Like all responsible waterways operators, workplace tive, in many different ways, segments and geographical safety is a core principle. C&B is an AWO member and locations, Campbell, Carlisle & Bray and Tidewater all RCP (Responsible Carrier Program) compliant for over 8 keep rolling – on the river. And, that’s a model that all of years. C&B has 5 SIRE boats, adding another level of se- industry can emulate. curity for customers. (SIRE is the Ship Inspection Report Program, an international safety and compliance database that includes tankers and barges, part of a tracking and reporting system within the Oil Companies International Marine Forum.) For crews, C&B sets daily digital safety quizzes. Work- Tom Ewing is a freelance writer specializing in days start with safety meetings to review loads and op- energy and environmental issues. erations. Crew members have “stop signs,” allowing each www.marinelink.com MN 57 FEATURE: WATER TREATMENT Triple Threat: You’ve got (North American) options Two longtime stakeholders and a new entry to the ballast water treatment battles all move towards U.S. Coast Guard approvals. The three U.S.- based OEM’s all employ different approaches to the same problem.

By Joseph Keefe

he ratifi cation of the IMO ballast water convention HYDE MARINE has been followed in short order by the U.S. Coast Hyde Marine is a U.S.-based manufacturer of UV bal- TGuard’s approval of not one, but four OEM BWT last water treatment systems. As a U.S. manufacturer com- systems. More are in the pipeline. Earlier this year, ABS peting on the world market, Hyde Marine has been able Regional VP Michael Michaud told listeners at a January to maintain a technical and operational advantage while BWT conference in Long Beach, CA that it is possible if matching market pricing and achieving regulatory require- not very likely that as many as 12 BWT systems in total ments. Offering what Hyde self-describes as the smallest could be approved by the end of the year. Looking at cur- footprint on the market, the fi rm continues to provide rent numbers at this point in time, that estimate might be leadership as Entry Into Force of the IMO Ballast Water a little optimistic, but no doubt additional approvals are in Convention drives demand. And, it is likely that few other the pipeline now. fi rms have been in the game longer. Racing to the fi nish line are three U.S.-based manufac- Chris Todd, Executive Director, Calgon Carbon UV turers, all already in the testing process, and expecting ap- Technologies LLC (Hyde Marine) told MarineNews in July, provals in the near future. Ballast water treatment systems “The Hyde GUARDIAN BWTS utilizes well-proven tech- must fi rst get through a vigorous testing regime in order nology with fi ltration and UV-disinfection. The system was to obtain USCG type approval, including function, en- designed by ship engineers for ship engineers to be simple to vironmental, land-based and shipboard testing. Longtime operate and to withstand the rigors of a shipboard environ- ballast water treatment manufacturers Hyde Marine, Eco- ment. With several hundred installations in service, we have chlor and a new, but well-positioned entry, Envirocleanse, a tremendous amount of fi eld experience that has guided are poised to offer the estimated 60,000 vessels that may refi nements of the system over the past two decades, and we need ballast water treatment systems, a viable route to the are well positioned to service a wide variety of vessel types.” Promised Land of compliance. Hyde Marine has more than 30 years experience in Looking at the American marine markets alone, it is true diverse water treatment solutions and UV technology. that a majority of the approximate 40,000 hulls won’t need Through its Hyde GUARDIAN BWTS, Hyde Marine was ballast water treatment systems. Those that do can look one of the fi rst suppliers with a chemical free UV disinfec- right here at home for that solution – no matter where tion solution, receiving IMO Type Approval in 2009. Be- they decide to install it. A quick look at all three provides fore that, Hyde Marine was one of the fi rst to receive Alter- encouragement to vessel operators worried about options, native Management System (AMS) approval from the U.S. the availability of equipment, and suffi cient numbers of Coast Guard (USCG). Additionally, the company installed approved systems. one of the fi rst BWTS aboard a ship (M/S Coral Princess).

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“The Hyde GUARDIAN BWTS utilizes well-proven technology with fi ltration and UV-disinfection. The system was designed by ship engineers for ship engineers to be simple to operate and to withstand the rigors of a shipboard environment. With several hundred installations in service, we have a tremendous amount of fi eld experience that has guided refi nements of the system over the past two decades, and we are well positioned to service a wide variety of vessel types.”

– Chris Todd, Executive Director, Calgon Carbon UV Technologies LLC (Hyde Marine)

Launched in 2014, the Hyde GUARDIAN Gold BWTS system as the fi rst BWTS that will offer shipowners an has a small footprint, an optimized operator interface and is alternative to UV or Electrochlorination, as well as being updated to meet current regulatory requirements. the only system that does not require treatment on dis- The Hyde GUARDIAN Gold BWTS allows for reduced charge or neutralization. An impressive trio of ‘fi rsts,’ if ballast time, continuous and increased fl ow to ballast tanks those claims hold true. Like Hyde Marine, Ecochlor has and reduction in peak power requirements. Hyde Marine been around for many years and is an experienced player also boasts an impressive record of over 80 retrofi t units in- in this sector. stalled and more than 470 systems sold, proof enough that According to Ecochlor, and due to Ecochlor’s patents, the Hyde GUARDIAN BWTS is suitable for a broad range Ecochlor holds a unique position in the shipping indus- of treatment requirements, types of vessels, and new builds or try as the only company utilizing chlorine dioxide (ClO2) retrofi t installations. Today, Hyde Marine continues to build treatment technology for ballast water. The BWTS uses global relationships with reliable and proven authorized en- a two-step process to treat ballast water – fi ltration fol- gineering and installation partners. Its strong presence, repu- lowed by disinfection with the well-known biocide, chlo- tation, and experience in the BWTS market is proof of Hyde rine dioxide. The system’s effectiveness is not impaired Marine’s combined expertise and commitment to excellence. by variations in salinity, temperature, turbidity, organics, Hyde GUARDIAN Gold BWTS, offered in fl ow rates and vibration, which can impact other treatment op- from 60 through 6000 cubic meters per hour, provides a tions. The rugged, scalable, modular system offers many good range output for small and large vessels alike. The installation and operational advantages. There are design Hyde GUARDIAN Gold is a medium pressure UV disin- options for hazardous area installations and the system fection stage coupled with a fi ne mesh mechanical fi lter. Ac- has superior economic scale-up performance over other cording to Hyde, the fi rm has commenced testing for U.S. BWTS manufacturers. Coast Guard Type Approval under the DNV-GL Indepen- The automated system is crew-friendly, easy to operate dent Laboratory. Testing will be done at the DHI Singa- and is highly energy effi cient and engineered for long life. pore laboratory, building on the experience and data gained Furthermore, the small size, low power, and low mainte- through previous testing at the DHI Denmark laboratory. nance characteristics of the Ecochlor system make it ideally suited for installation on mid-sized vessels – such as the ECOCHLOR now iconic ATB’s that are so familiar to the U.S. coastwise According to Ecochlor, the fi rm is on track to become trades – and then, all the way up to the world’s largest the fi rst U.S.-based BWTS manufacturer to receive U.S. ships. Along with supplying highly effective technology, it Coast Guard Type Approval. Ecochlor also touts their has been Ecochlor’s long-standing goal to be committed to www.marinelink.com MN 59 FEATURE: WATER TREATMENT

“The Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) has no treatment or neutralization requirements during discharge. Furthermore, in a typical Ecochlor retroﬁ t, only a single treatment system is required, with up to three chemical injection points connected to the vessel ballast lines. This allows for the treatment of water both, in the main ballast line, as well as the ﬁ re main. The Ecochlor System’s low power requirement is another attractive option for owners of bulk carriers.”

– Tom Perlich, President and Founder of Ecochlor

the pursuit of regulatory approvals. With its Coast Guard ENVIROCLEANSE Type Approval in fi nal review, Ecochlor is positioned as a If loading ballast at maximum capacity – unimpeded by leader in the BWTS industry – offering a unique, patented an in-line BWT System – sounds good to you, then may- technology that provides shipowners an alternative to UV be Envirocleanse, one of the newest entries in the BWTS and electrochlorination technologies. sweepstakes, is the system for you. That’s because on the Tom Perlich, president and founder of Ecochlor, told way to your next port, the tanks are treated, and then neu- MarineNews in July, “The Ecochlor Ballast Water Treat- tralized in transit – while employing real time monitoring ment System (BWTS) has no treatment or neutralization to optimize dosing. The Envirocleanse inTank BWTS uti- requirements during discharge. Furthermore, in a typical lizes salt water and Electrochemical Activation (ECA) to Ecochlor retrofi t, only a single treatment system is re- generate Hypochlorite as the active substance to achieve quired, with up to three chemical injection points con- ballast water discharge standards. The dosing module mix- nected to the vessel ballast lines. This allows for the treat- es one tank at a time where ballast water quality is assessed ment of water both, in the main ballast line, as well as the and the generated disinfectant is applied until the target fi re main. The Ecochlor System’s low power requirement is Total Residual Oxidant (TRO) level is reached. another attractive option for owners of bulk carriers.” The circulated ballast water is returned through the Ecochlor’s BWTS systems can be designed to treat vessels patented in-tank nozzle mixing system that ensures even with fl ow rates between 400 up to 16,200 cubic meters per chemical distribution. After an initial hold time, the dos- hour. Recently, Minerva Marine selected Ecochlor for up ing module rechecks the TRO in each tank, applying more to 30 vessels. Beyond that, and during this past year alone, disinfectant if required. Prior to arrival in port, the dosing the Ecochlor Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) module checks the remaining TRO in the ballast tanks and has been installed on 12 tankers with ballast water fl ow applies Sodium Thiosulfate to neutralize any remaining ac- rates ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 cubic meters per hour, tive substance and the ballast water is ready for discharge. at shipyards in China, Croatia, Portugal and Turkey. The The inTank BWTS does not fi lter the ballast water fi rm reports eight additional installations have been sched- on uptake, which is different than most in-line systems. uled for 2017, and Ecochlor has signed Purchase Option Importantly then, your cargo operations will never be Agreements that have brought their total order book to impeded by ballast water treatment operations. To en- around 80 vessels. sure consistent and effective kill of target organisms and

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“We have admittedly been fortunate withh muchh off our timing for market entry, some by design and some by luck. Several requirements have changed, even over just the last year. Being currently in the middle of our Type Approval testing however, we are able to incorporate the new G8 testing requirements, as well as all current guidance from The US Coast Guard and the EPA.”

– Matt Hughes P.E., Envirocleanse Executive VP of Marketing & Sales

pathogens, the Concentration-Time (CT) treatment stallation (compared to inline treatment systems), making approach is utilized. The recirculation capacity enables refi t within a 10 day period practical. The (comparatively) monitoring and re-dosing to meet the target combination small footprint, with no pumproom installation necessary, of oxidant dose and hold time. The ability to dose in-tank makes Envirocleanse ideal for a workboat on which space and re-dose ensures effective treatment regardless of or- will always remain at a premium. ganic and inorganic loads in the ballast water. And, while Envirocleanse expects U.S. Coast Guard regulatory ap- those advantages translate into real operational gains – provals to occur in the fi rst quarter of 2018. Already com- and profi ts – the Envirocleanse BWTS delivers in many missioned on the Golden Bear testing facility in California more ways, as well. and having been through pilot testing, the system has al- Envirocleanse LLC is a division of Charter Brokerage ready passed the fi rst couple of tests. LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Berkshire Hatha- As the Envirocleanse BWTS entry marches quickly to- way, through their ownership of Marmon Water Technolo- wards regulatory approvals, vessel owners suddenly have gies, also knows water treatment. The Envirocleanse entry a new option – one which costs less to install, less to into the market was anything but late. Matt Hughes, En- operate and one which doesn’t impact cargo or ballast virocleanse Senior VP of Sales and Marketing told Marine- operations. If that sounds like the full package you’ve News, “We have admittedly been fortunate with much of been waiting for, then perhaps there is a ‘silver bullet’ for our timing for market entry, some by design and some by BWTS compliance. luck. Several requirements have changed, even over just the last year. Being currently in the middle of our Type LOOKING AHEAD Approval testing however, we are able to incorporate the The global ballast water treatment regulatory labrynth new G8 testing requirements, as well as all current guid- is fi nally coming to a head, more than 15 years after the ance from The US Coast Guard and the EPA.” issue came to light. Three U.S. fi rms fi nd themselves in The inTank approach, with no fi ltration, has a very the thick of that process, all looking ahead to U.S. Coast small amount of work required in crowded pumprooms Guard approvals in the near term. That’s good news for or machinery spaces. What this means is that the instal- North American workboats and blue water traffi c alike. lation team can install the piping and equipment so as to And, it is in part why this trio came to be a part of this remove any bottle necks. This reduces the total time for in- year’s MN100 lineup. www.marinelink.com MN 61 1716 11th Avenue Menominee, MI 49858 Telephone: (906) 863-5553 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fernstrum.com CEO/President: Sean Fernstrum THE COMPANY: research, Mr. Fernstrum developed the basic keel cooler R.W. Fernstrum & Company set the standard in marine design that is still used today. The GRIDCOOLER Keel heat exchangers over 65 years ago, building a reputation Cooler has evolved over the years into a line of keel cool- focused on innovation. Today, its commitment is to con- ers that offers nearly limitless variations to fi t a particular tinual improvement, ensuring that customers have quality, application. R.W. Fernstrum today has more keel cooling reliability, and the latest in cooling technologies on your related patents than any other company. In the workboat side. Over the years, R.W. Fernstrum has grown into a and brown water sector, Fernstrum applications and so- worldwide organization with more than two dozen repre- lutions can be found on a myriad of platforms, including sentatives across 6 continents. Focusing exclusively on ma- ATB’s, Barges, Dredges, Escort/Specialty Tugs, Inland rine cooling, this third-generation, family-owned business River Boats, Landing Craft, OSV’s, Passenger Vessels has built a respected reputation throughout the industry & Ferries, Pilot Boats, Push Boats and many other hull for exceptional quality and service. forms. Fernstrum is also active in repower and wind/tidal 2016 was a busy year for the fi rm. Before that, R.W. energy projects. Fernstrum completed its offi ce expansion in 2015. Recent notable projects include the Citywide Ferries (operator THE CASE: Hornblower; built by Metal Shark and Horizon); SCF Ma- Founded by Robert W. Fernstrum 67 years ago, R.W. rine Push Boats (operator Marquette Transportation; built Fernstrum & Company is currently run by its third gen- by C & C Marine and Repair); Harvey Gulf Construction eration of Fernstrum. This long-tenured maritime staple Vessels (built by Eastern Shipbuilding); Edison Chouest has seen its fair share of maritime cycles, and in today’s Ocean Tugs; Expansion of Florida Marine Towboat Fleet challenging market it is not standing still. The company (built by Eastern Shipbuilding); Washington State Olym- is digging for, and fi nding, business in all four corners of pic Class Ferries (built by Vigor); Western Towboat Tugs; the world. The company has recently expanded its head- Foss Arctic Class Tugs; and the Louis Dreyfus Shallow quarters with modern front offi ce facilities, and the main Draft Pushers (Brazil). workshop includes a number of new machines to keep manufacturing effi cient. This investment has manifested PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: itself also in a broadening of the traditional Gridcooler R.W. Fernstrum & Company, a global leader in en- Keel Cooler line. Whether the cooling challenge is WWII gineering and manufacturing keel cooling technologies, landing craft or an EPA Tier 4 engine, R.W. Fernstrum came to fruition in 1945 when Robert W. Fernstrum stays focused on the mission at hand. Their strength is patented the fi rst rectangular tube keel cooler with an heat exchange. Whether it’s cooling or heating, it is heat angled header for the United States Army and Navy. exchange. That’s R.W. Fernstrum’s core strength. Now During World War II, the U.S. Navy encountered en- serving that market with a number of different product gine cooling problems with their landing craft and re- lines, the fi rm can bring those together and provide a quired a new closed circuit cooling system. After intense packaged solution.

62 MN August 2017 JonRie InterTech LLC

982 Whispering Oak Circle Manahawkin, NJ 08050 Tel: (609) 978-3523 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.marinewinch.com CEO/President: Brandon Durar

THE COMPANY: JonRie InterTech is a leader in the Design, Manufac- ture and Start Up of Marine Winch Systems. JonRie has over the years provided reliable systems to the tugboat & dredging Industries as well as to the Military. JonRie service its equipment as well as existing systems and maintains parts support to serve the Industry. Whether you need to upgrade existing equipment, build new equipment or modify your controls, JonRie can fulﬁ ll most any task. From New Fabricated Marine Winches to Electrical Control panels to Custom Hydraulic Power Units, no Job is too big or small.

THE CASE: JonRie for the last 18 years (38 years for the principle) has been designing and building innovative deck equipment for the tug and barge industry. JonRie has also been supporting the Dredging industry and US Navy with high tech and reliable equipment. Quite simply, JonRie is a leader in the design and fabrication of high tech deck equipment.

www.marinelink.com ries are pre-engineered systems capable of protecting up to 1,800 cu. ft. (51 m3). GA series are larger pre-engineered systems that protect spaces up to 4,000 cu. ft. (113.2 m3). FES Engineered systems are available for spaces up to 17, 500 cu. ft. (500 m3). Fireboy-Zintex is also are a leading supplier of Gas (Gasoline, LPG, CNG and LNG) and Car- bon Monoxide Detectors and alarms, in addition to liquid level monitoring. Xintex detectors have been protecting boats and other vehicles for over thirty years. Elite CPM and RSM Fire detection systems are also available for larger yachts and commercial watercraft. Fireboy-Xintex also manufactures Aetna Engineering precision digital tachom- FIREBOY-XINTEX, I NC. eters to the marine and other industries. O-379 Lake Michigan Dr NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 Tel: (616) 735-9389 THE CASE: Email: klarson@fi reboy-xintex.com Fireboy-Zintex is a leader in fi re suppression and fi re de- Website: www.fi reboy-xintex.com CEO/President: Larry Akins tection systems. New systems use 3M Novec 1230 fi re protection fl uid with a lower global warming potential. Their THE COMPANY: Elite RSM detection system is a reasonably priced USCG Fireboy-Xintex, Inc. has been a leader in clean agent fi xed approved system for most tug and workboats and the new fi re suppression systems for over forty years. This company CMD5-M CO Alarms are also an industry fi rst using the supplies clean agent systems using HFC-227ea (FM-200) latest sensor technology. The fi rm has also received recent and 3M Novec 1230 in several confi gurations. CG/MA se- Innovation Awards for extinguishers with 3M Novec 1230.

THE COMPANY: For more than 60 years, Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding has built steel and aluminum commercial vessels. Located on 7 acres on the deepwater Taunton River in Somerset, Mass., the family-owned and operated shipyard counts more than 425 vessels built as proof of its longevity and vessel reliability. A total of 40 customers own 125 Glad- LADDING EARN HIPBUILDING ding-Hearn vessels. With in-house naval architecture and G -H S , DUCLOS CORPORATION engineering capabilities and a cross-trained workforce, 168 Walker Street Gladding-Hearn is well-known for applying some of the Somerset, MA 02720 Tel: (508) 676-8596 most advanced shipbuilding techniques that rival many Email: [email protected] bigger yards, while still providing the personal customer Website: www.gladding-hearn.com service of a smaller yard. CEO/President: Peter Duclos & John Duclos, co-President country to build high-speed passenger catamarans and has THE CASE: built the majority of East Coast and Great Lakes fast ferries. Since 1955, Gladding-Hearn has been synonymous with In 2014, the shipyard built the fi rst pilot boat application pilot boats, having built more launches operating in the of Volvo Penta’s IPS drives in the United States. For more United States than any other shipyard. In 1978, the yard than a decade, Gladding-Hearn has maintained a healthy joined forces with designer C. Raymond Hunt to build the backlog of orders even during the industry’s most austere fi rst launch with a deep-V hull, soon to become the in- times. Nearly 90 percent of Gladding-Hearn’s business is dustry standard. In 1977, the shipyard delivered America’s from repeat customers. Recent high profi le deliveries in- fi rst Z-drive tractor tug. An Incat Crowther licensee since clude the 5th 165’/599 passenger, mono-hull sightseeing 1987, Gladding-Hearn became the second shipyard in the vessel to Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, New York City.

64 MN August 2017 Karl Senner, LLC Laborde Products, Inc.

74257 Highway 25 Covington, LA 70435 Tel: (985) 892-0107 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.labordeproducts.com 25 West Third Street CEO/President: Brian Laborde Kenner, LA 70062 Tel: (504) 469-4000 THE COMPANY: E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.karlsenner.com Laborde Products goal is to provide engines solutions that CEO/President: Ralph Senner / Karl Senner eliminate unscheduled downtime. Focused on the commercial marine and industrial markets, Laborde specializes in THE COMPANY: the introduction and development of foreign engine brands Karl Senner, LLC provides the maritime community in the US market, providing sales, service and support for with the highest quality marine propulsion equipment. their engine brands through their facilities in Covington, Premium products, backed by superior service allow Karl LA and Houston, TX and through an extensive dealer net- Senner’s customers to optimize vessel performance, safety, work throughout their territories. Recently, Laborde Prod- and operating hours. Karl Senner, LLC is the exclusive ucts performed a ‘Start-Up’ on the fi rst of four new vessels sales and service representative for Reintjes Marine Trans- for Waterfront Services and CGB. These vessels will support missions, Steerprop Azimuth Thrusters, and EPD Marine the Waterfront Services fl eeting operations in Cairo, Illinois. Electrical Systems throughout North America. THE CASE: THE CASE: In 2001, Laborde Products sold the fi rst Mitsubishi Ma- 2017 marks the 50th anniversary from the fi rst Re- rine Engine into the U.S. commercial marine market. Since intjes Gearbox sold in the United States. In 1967, Karl then, Laborde and Mitsubishi have worked closely with the H Senner sold the very fi rst Reintjes Gearbox to Dickie marine industry to provide engine solutions designed to Gonsolin of Lebeouf Towing. Since that time Karl Senner, simplify operations and deliver reliable engine performance LLC has grown to become one of the largest suppliers of to our customers. Mitsubishi is the only EPA certifi ed simple Marine Gearboxes in North America. mechanical commercial marine engine in the market today.

www.marinelink.com MN 65 is a premiere acoustical and structural engineering consul- GLOSTEN tancy specializing in noise and vibration measurement and 1201 Western Avenue, Suite 200 control for marine applications. Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: (206) 624-7850 Glosten recently delivered the fi nal design and specifi ca- Email: [email protected] tions package for the replacement of Alaska Marine High- Website: www.glosten.com CEO/President: John A. Springer III, PE way System’s aging M/V Tustumena. The 250 passenger / 60 vehicle / 330’ Ro-Ro passenger ferry will be longer, THE COMPANY: wider, faster, and offer more passenger and vehicle capacity Glosten is an employee-owned full-service consulting than its predecessor. The design incorporates the latest hull fi rm of naval architects, marine engineers, electrical engi- form development technologies, resulting in a 20% reduc- neers, and ocean engineers. Founded by Larry Glosten in tion in resistance and signifi cantly lower fuel consumption 1958, the fi rm’s design experience includes research vessels, and operating costs. The vessel’s design meets the new EPA passenger/car ferries, tugs, barges, dredges, and special pur- air and water emission standards and offers Alaskans a cost pose platforms. Glosten has developed specialized expertise effective, state-of-the-art ferry to traverse the demanding in hydrodynamic analysis, climatology, and risk analysis to conditions of the state’s marine highways. serve vessel operators, marine civil engineers, and contractors performing challenging in-water projects. The Glo- THE CASE: sten team consistently provides innovative, cutting-edge Glosten has a depth and breadth of experience that engineering and design solutions guided by broad-based spans every sector of the marine industry. From developing practical marine experience. Many of Glosten’s engineers ballast module retrofi t programs to the contract design of have had seagoing experience, and six staff members have a 70’ hybrid catamaran passenger ferry, their team brings a US Coast Guard operating licenses. Glosten’s Massachu- deep commitment to partnership and a demand for excel- setts-based subsidiary, Noise Control Engineering, LLC, lence – every project, every time.

THE COMPANY: Using dual band technology with both GSM and Iridium satellite networks, GPLink is an invaluable tool designed to GPLINK help keep the world’s commercial boats on the water longer 1500 Sensation Weigh and increase their bottom lines. GPLink’s remote monitor- Beaufort, NC 28516 Tel: (252) 504-2640 ing, support & notifi cation system maximizes productivity. Email: [email protected] Commercial vessel and fl eet owners can generate custom- Website: www.gplink.com izable reports for fuel consumption and engine operation CEO/President: Dan Webb helping to comply with SEEMP guidelines. The GPLink system and monitoring service can easily pay for itself in the fi rst year through fuel savings and early detection of en- the breadth of information captured by GPLink and the gine abnormalities. Customers receive instant notifi cation robust infrastructure of Wheelhouse’s Marine Maintenance of alarm conditions or unauthorized movement and techni- Systems; commercial vessels can enjoy the benefi ts of real- cians can view and respond to alarm conditions remotely, in time vessel monitoring, tracking and support. The easy-to- near real-time. GPLink’s Remote Tracking, Monitoring and use interface charts the course to proper vessel maintenance, Diagnostic Solutions for high horsepower vessels remotely spare parts management and document tracking. plots asset locations while also monitoring fuel consumption, idle time, engine hours, speed, engine load and more. THE CASE: Comprehensive reporting allows vessel managers to identify GPLink is a capable remote diagnostic tool available for abnormal or wasteful behavior patterns. GPLink’s partner- high horsepower systems. Globally, GPLink helps vessel ship with Wheelhouse Technologies creates a comprehen- owners and fl eet managers by remotely plotting asset loca- sive perspective on vessel upkeep through seamless integra- tions while also monitoring engines & critical systems. GP- tion to the Wheelhouse marine maintenance system. With Link also helps to secure & protect high horsepower assets.

66 MN August 2017 Lincoln Electric Canada

939 Gana Court Mississauga, ON L5S 1N9 Tel: (416) 737-2411 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us/Pages/default.aspx CEO/President: Adel Mir

THE COMPANY: THE CASE: Lincoln Electric Canada is a global Lincoln Electric Canada is both a manufacturer and the market leader leader and innovator in creating com- of the highest quality welding, cut- plete welding solutions for the marine ting and joining products. The fi rm’s manufacturing industry, specifi cally enduring passion for the develop- to aluminum manufacturing. From ment and application of its technolo- consumables to machines to R&D gies allows them to create complete and technical services, the fi rm always solutions that make customers more looks at fi nding ways to help and productive and successful. The fi rm partner with customers in fi nding the distinguishes itself through an un- most effi cient solutions. In a nutshell, wavering commitment to its employ- the fi rm provides the highest quality ees and a relentless drive to maximize welding, cutting and joining products shareholder value. and technical service. www.marinelink.com Lloyd’s Register MarineCFO Massachusetts (LR) Maritime Academy

1340 W. Tunnel Blvd. Suite 450 Houma, LA 70360 Tel: (713) 818-7758 E-mail: [email protected] 1330 Enclave Parkway, Suite 200 Website: www.marinecfo.com 101 Academy Drive Houston, TX 77077 CEO/President: David Hanowski Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 Tel: (281) 649-2211 Tel: (508) 830-5012 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lr.org THE COMPANY: Website: www.maritime.edu Marine & Offshore Director: Nick Brown Marine CFO delivers Cloud, hybrid President: RADM Fran McDonald and mobile solutions tailored for the THE COMPANY: Workboat Industry. The Vessel 365 ap- THE ACADEMY: Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global engi- plication was specially designed to also Massachusetts Maritime Academy neering, technical and business services help operators with safety, compliance offers seven undergraduate Bachelor of organization, operating across many and other recordkeeping needs under Science degrees and two graduate Mas- industry sectors, with some 8,000 em- Subchapter M/RCP and ISM. Crew ters of Science programs. The regiment ployees in 78 countries. With over 120 members can easily create and record of cadets is comprised of students from marine auditors and surveyors in North eLogs, Safety Assessments, Planned around the globe. The academy operates America alone, LR is ready to help the Maintenance, Notiﬁ cations, and Docu- a training vessel used to acquire sea ser- industry further its commitment to a ments. The system is supported by a vice for the cadets. Two tugs (Alert and culture of safety through the Respon- smart vessel/shore replication system. Hercules) and a barge support the Mate sible Carrier Program and Subchapter MarineCFO has remained dedicated to of Towing program. The Academy has a M regulations. As a U.S. Coast Guard developing its people, solutions, strength- vast array of simulators used for under- Recognized Organization (RO) and ap- ening services, and building trusting rela- graduate and professional mariner train- proved by the American Waterways Op- tionships with clients and industry. ing. The engineering program has a live erators (AWO) as a Responsible Carrier steam plant with a condensing turbine Program (RCP) third-party organiza- THE CASE: used for training along with multiple tion, LR can help to seamlessly integrate Delivering innovative and cutting live and static machinery including die- multiple standards and services, includ- edge solutions powered by the cloud, sel, gas turbine and steam turbines. ing: TMSA, SERS, ISM and Training. and designed to address the needs of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge indus- THE CASE: THE CASE: try, MarineCFO’s mission is to provide Massachusetts Maritime Academy Despite not always being covered the most comprehensive suite of soft- has been training deck and engine li- by international regulations, the small ware, cloud, hybrid and mobile applica- censed seafarers since it opened 125 and specialized ship segment should tions available for the marine transpor- years ago. The academy now brings in not be ignored by class societies. LR tation industry. Lloyd’s Register North a class of 500 cadets of which fully one- is a leader in this segment, providing America and MarineCFO recently half are USCG license track students. services to some of the biggest tug op- teamed up to offer one simple and com- Massachusetts Maritime Academy erators in the world and specializing prehensive solution for vessel compli- also offers professional seafarer train- in delivering tailored solutions to cli- ance, including Subchapter M, ISM, ing through a variety of 22 USCG ap- ents giving peace of mind that opera- Alternative Service Delivery (ASD), and proved courses offered under the Divi- tional risks have been mitigated. the Responsible Carrier Program (RCP). sion of Continuing Education.

68 MN August 2017 HERBERT ENGINEERING CORP. 927 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Tel: (410) 268-8930 Email: [email protected] Website: www.herbert.com CEO/President: Spencer Schilling

THE COMPANY: and analysis, construction/repair in- signs for ATB bulk carriers. Herbert Engineering Corp. spection, vessel performance assess- (HEC) is an employee owned corpo- ment and optimization, cargo secur- THE CASE: ration founded in 1963 with offi ces ing optimization, 3D laser scanning, HEC is a leading naval architec- in the United States (Alameda, CA and analysis in support of class and ture and marine engineering con- and Annapolis, MD) and several lo- fl ag/port state requirements. Nota- sultant fi rm with many years of ex- cations overseas. HEC is actively in- bly, HEC is joint owner with ABS of perience with both ocean going and volved in the design of ships, marine a leading stability software company, coastwise vessels for both domestic transportation systems, and offshore Herbert-ABS Software Solutions. and international service. Areas of structures. HEC’s primary clients in- Recent signifi cant contracts in the expertise include new vessel design, clude shipowners, operators, charter- workboat sector include concept de- modifi cations, major repairs and per- ers, shipyards, and government agen- signs for LNG fuel systems, evalua- formance improvement. Clients in- cies. HEC’s primary area of expertise tion of LNG propulsion options and clude many of the major U.S. vessel is in the conceptual, preliminary, preparation of advisories for LNG operators and the U.S. government. and contract design of commercial bunkering, along with concept de- vessels and selective offshore vessels. HEC has extensive experience in newbuildings and conversions of bulk carriers, ATB’s, Ro-Ro’s, LNG carriers, tankers, and FPSO’s. HEC has been fortunate to have relationships with clients looking for innovative and cost effective solutions, and who are willing to venture beyond “current practice.” HEC services include general naval architecture and marine engineering support services, such as detailed structural design and analysis, mechanical system design

www.marinelink.com MN 69 230-1639 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1H3 Canada Telephone: (604) 736-9466 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ral.ca CEO/President: Mike Fitzpatrick

THE COMPANY: PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: Robert Allan Ltd. is Canada’s most senior consulting With a legacy of more than eight decades of design ex- Naval Architectural fi rm, established in Vancouver, B.C. perience, including a large number of shallow draft de- in 1930. The company has earned an international reputa- signs for northern Canadian and South American Rivers, tion for innovative, successful designs of a wide range of the scope of services offered ranges from concept studies cost-effi cient vessels for service in the marine transporta- through complete design documentation for contract bid- tion industry. The fi rm’s experience includes designs for ding and Classifi cation Society approval, to production hundreds of vessels of almost all types, from small fi shing working drawings and procurement support. Use of the boats to ocean-going ferries. Robert Allan Ltd. provides latest in CADD technologies expedites and improves the independent professional marine consulting and design accuracy of every aspect of the ship design process. The services to a worldwide client base, supported by the latest engineering staff is supported by a network of professional in computer-aided design technology. associates in specialized disciplines, and by extensive in- The fi rm recently designed a new fl eet of Pusher Tugs house computing facilities. Robert Allan’s expertise covers and Barges for Louis Dreyfus Company in Brazil. The a wide range of topics, including alternative fuels analy- vessels will transport bulk grain products on the Amazon sis, electrical systems evaluation, machinery life cycle cost River system, with an expected delivery in 2017. This analysis, machinery systems evaluation and selection, noise shallow-draft fl eet includes as many as 71 vessels including and vibration control, propeller design and performance 64 jumbo hopper barges. The fi rst of Robert Allan Ltd.’s prediction, propulsion control and automation systems RAstar 4000-DF Class Dual Fuel Extreme Escort Tugs was and shafting system design and dynamic analysis. delivered to Østensjø Rederi AS. The 40.20 meter vessel is the fi rst of a three boat order from Østensjø for severe THE CASE: weather operations at Statoil’s Melkøya LNG Gas termi- Robert Allan Ltd. is a world leader in innovative Naval nal at Hammerfest in the extreme north of Norway. These Architecture and Marine Engineering, with a particular escort tugs will conduct approximately 300 LNG ship focus on both the seagoing and shallow draft tug sector as escorts annually, assist with berthing operations and will well as fi reboats for major world ports. Robert Allan Ltd. be maintained in readiness for emergency services such as has won many awards for their design work from a variety long line towing, fi re-fi ghting, and oil spill response. of publications and other sources.

70 MN August 2017 THE COMPANY: Schoellhorn-Albrecht is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of Mooring Equipment and Systems, including Capstans, Anchor Windlasses, Deck Fittings and Vessel Access Systems. In addition to a standard product line, the fi rm specializes in designing and manufacturing castings, fabrications and specialized machinery. A complete pattern, machine and fabrication shop allows the SCHOELLHORN-ALBRECHT MACHINE CO. manufacture of custom items as well as repair, recondition 1141 Reco Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63126 or modify existing equipment. Products can be designed Tel: (314) 965-3339 and certifi ed to ABS, ISO, OCIMF, NAVSEA, JIS, IMO, Email: [email protected] ASTM, Lloyd’s (LR), NORSOK, NVR and other specifi - Website: www.schoellhorn-albrecht.com CEO/President: Brian Pavlisin cations as required. This year’s highlights include deliveries of Swing Gate Winches for New Orleans, Vertical Anchor facility often with ABS inspections prior to shipment. Windlasses and Thru-the-Deck Capstans for [2] Alaska Day Class Boats and a new 50 HP two speed Vertical Anchor THE CASE: Windlass. Schoellhorn-Albrecht has engineered and imple- With 130 years of experience, Schoellhorn-Albrecht Ma- mented a Programmable Control System for mooring and chine Company continues to provide excellence to the Ma- positioning into dry docks. The system can be applied to rine shipbuilding industry. Since 1887, the fi rm has designed existing Capstans or Winch control systems. On the Deck and manufactured Marine Deck Equipment. Schoellhorn- Fitting Side, the company continues to develop Roller Fair- Albrecht provides tailored Deck Equipment designed to meet leads and Panama Chocks that work in conjunction with the most stringent requirements. In addition to the Inland synthetic mooring lines. Schoellhorn-Albrecht performs River Industry, Schoellhorn-Albrecht is a trusted supplier to full operational tests on these units in their St. Louis, MO the Military and Commercial Marine market worldwide.

www.marinelink.com MN 71 Metal Trades Nabrico

4194 Highway 165, PO Box 129 1250 Gateway Drive Hollywood, SC 29449 Gallatin, TN 37066 Tel: (843) 714-0196 Tel: (615) 442-1300 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.metaltrades.com Website: nabrico-marine.com CEO/President: Shaun Flynn CEO/President: Neal Langdon

THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY: Metal Trades, Inc. (MTI) is a family owned business NABRICO developed its fi rst piece of fl oating equip- with deep water access on the Intracoastal Waterway. The ment for the USACE in 1915. NABRICO’s products in- fi rm specializes in vessel repair, modifi cations, and retrofi ts. clude a new patent-pending FASST Winder, which is fast Metal Trades is a fully certifi ed Master Ship Repair Con- and results in lower compressive forces and less stress on tractor for the U.S. Government and currently holds an the body when tightening winches. The company also of- ABR with NAVSEA. For over 25 years, MTI has main- fers barge-moving, hand, electric and hydraulic winches, tained U.S. Army watercraft, including repair and overhaul and a robust selection of hydraulic and electric capstans of Landing Craft Units (LCU), Landing Craft Mechanisms with up to 80,000 pounds of bollard pull. Other prod- (LCM), Warping Tugs (SLWT and MWT) and tugs (ST). ucts include a line of mild steel, aluminum and stainless MTI is also currently building a second option barge for hatches; castings; watertight quick-acting and manual dog the Staten Island Ferry Division of NYC DOT, and already doors; and tank barge fi ttings. delivered the fi rst of two in January of this year. THE CASE: THE CASE: NABRICO has been a recognized innovator in the ma- Metal Trades has serviced both the government and rine supply industry. With the introduction of the FASST commercial markets for 55 years. Specializing in Heavy Winder, Hi-Cap capstan and stainless steel chocks for Steel Fabrication, Barge Construction, and Ship Repair, synthetic ropes, that tradition continues. More than 11 they recently delivered a new construction push boat rep- decades of experience, engineering and nautical expertise resenting their fi rst self-powered vessel. This year Metal go into every piece of equipment, giving NABRICO the Trades will deliver the largest barge that they’ve ever built capability to meet practically any customer need. – 370’ LOA by 72’ beam.

72 MN August 2017 tal sewage treatment, pretreatment, and (in some cases) water reuse opportunities. These marine sewage devices, and other industrial water management technologies complete lifecycle solutions to help keep your vessel or property in compliance with long term performance. Scienco/ SCIENCO/FAST, A SUBSIDIARY OF FAST’s MarineFAST is a fi xed-fi lm integrated wastewater BIO-MICROBICS, I NC. treatment technology unique in its patented process and 12977 Maurer Industrial Drive the result of many years (40+) of research, and continuous Sunset Hills, MO 63127 service. This technology accepts and treats any combina- Tel: (314) 756-9300 Email: [email protected] tion of sewage, including: conventional and vacuum toilets, Website: www.sciencofast.com laundry, garbage disposals and showers. The smallest FAST CEO/President: Robert J Rebori systems are fi tted on harbor tugs and single homes. THE COMPANY: Scienco/FAST represents a genuine improvement in Ma- THE CASE: rine Sanitation Devices and Sewage Treatment Systems. Recent certifi cations, evaluations, and other supporting Installed on some of the ‘greenest’ ships in the world, these documents have awarded Scienco/FAST for environmental MSDs treat wastewater from the facilities, help lessen the technology advancements. The oldest Scienco/FAST unit, environmental impact of contaminants, and keeps the ves- still in operation, a MarineFAST installation aboard M/V sel in compliance through changing regulations, including American Beauty, currently operated by American River graywater discharges from commercial vessels. Since the fi rst Transportation (ARTCO). The unit is a Model 15D S/N installation in 1969 on board the M/V Missouri Tugboat, 1242 and purchased in 1975. This team of marine engi- these MarineFAST Sewage Treatment Systems are installed neers and fi eld experts brings creative and diverse perspec- on some of the ‘greenest’ boats in the world to provide to- tives for marine sanitation solutions.

THE COMPANY: For over 135 years, the fi rm has successfully delivered marine coatings technologies to address the global marine industry’s constantly evolving needs. The brand’s long standing purpose lies in bringing peace of mind to ship owners by protecting their assets and minimizing their total operating cost through sustainable solutions. With its U.S. headquarters in Houston and the global headquarters in Singapore, International Paint has more than 1800 employees and over 250 distributors across 60 countries. With 7 laboratories and a portfolio of over 900 patents, our coatings are manu- INTERNATIONAL PAINT LLC 6001 Antoine Drive factured in 17 factories which are strategically located across Houston, TX 77091 the six continents. International Paint’s innovations include Tel: (516) 635-6826 Email: [email protected] Intersleek, the fi rst biocide free foul release coating; Inter- Website: www.international-marine.com cept, the fi rst linear polishing antifouling; Interline 9001 a CEO/President: Ton Büchner bimodal epoxy cargo tank coating for chemical and product carriers with enhanced cargo resistance and zero absorption THE CASE: for many cargos; Intertrac Vision, shipping industry’s fi rst Owned by AkzoNobel, International Paint is among the big data consultancy tool and the shipping industry’s fi rst world’s largest coatings suppliers. International Paint holds carbon credit program. 2017 Marks the 21st year since the a leading share in the marine coatings market, servicing launch of the Intersleek biocide free foul release technology. both global and local customers from shipyards, contrac- Since 1996, it now has more than 5,500 applications and tors, vessel owners and vessel operators in both blue water has helped save over $3 billion in fuel costs. and brown water markets. www.marinelink.com MN 73 NETSCo Northern Lights

11700 Station Road, PO Box 659 4420 14th Avenue NW Cleveland, OH 44028 Seattle, WA 98107 Tel: (440) 236-9191 Tel: (206) 789-3880 E-mail: ofﬁ [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.netsco.us Website: www.northern-lights.com CEO/President: Rich Mueller CEO/President: Sam Hill

THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY: Northeast Technical Services Co., Inc. (NETSCo) was Northern Lights is a leading manufacturer of indus- formed in 1984 to provide marine engineering, design try-best marine systems, including Northern Lights and consulting services. Today, NETSCo is one of the marine generator sets and Technicold air conditioning. most respected maritime engineering fi rms in the United Reliable, durable and simple to use, Northern Lights States. Our specialists offer an array of innovative designs and Technicold products are designed for the unforgiv- including advanced technology and construction of coming nature of the marine environment. An ISO 9001 plete ship, tug, and barge designs of all types. From con- Certifi ed company, Northern Lights has a worldwide cept through actual construction and warranty support, dealer network of over 300 strong. Notably, the fi rm NETSCo strives to be a leader in offering end-to-end recently introduced a US EPA Tier III 30 kW and 38 solutions to complex maritime problems by delivering kW marine generator. value without compromising on performance, safety or the environment. THE CASE: Northern Lights has been innovating industry best prod- THE CASE: ucts for over 50 years, working hard to build a reputation Dedicated to clean oceans, many NETSCo projects of simple, durable, reliable products. Northern Lights en- have reduced emissions on existing vessels. The fi rm has gineers consistently design products that the fi rm can con- also assisted in more than 50 BWMS feasibility stud- fi dently sale because they have engineered out extra parts. ies and retrofi ts. NETSCo is making a difference to in- The fi rm’s philosophy is if it isn’t there it can’t fail. North- spire today’s youth in maritime engineering through the ern Lights wants every marine experience to be worry free, SNAME “Student Design Competition,” through which depending on products that deliver on that guarantee. as many as 180 students participate each year.

74 MN August 2017 systems design, and complete shipyard bid package development. Recent highlights include a complete engineering and design package for a North American client to modify an existing deck barge and allow it to be used as a submers- ible platform for constructing concrete caissons. JMS provided engineering support throughout the modifi cation of the platform. Separately, the Virginia Institute of Marine JMS NAVAL ARCHITECTS 70 Essex Street Science awarded a contract to Meridien Maritime Repara- Mystic, CT 06355 tion of Matane, Quebec to construct a 93-foot research Tel: (860) 536-0009 vessel. JMS Naval Architects designed the research vessel to Email: [email protected] Website: www.JMSnet.com replace VIMS’s current vessel, the R/V Bay Eagle. CEO/President: T. Blake Powell THE COMPANY: THE CASE: JMS Naval Architects is a specialty maritime engineer- JMS Naval Architects will soon be celebrating its 30th ing fi rm providing naval architecture, marine engineering, anniversary. JMS is widely considered the foremost de- marine surveying, and marine casualty response services signer of fast aluminum coastal oceanographic research to assist ship owners in the management of their fl eets. vessels in the United States. With JMS’s extensive expe- With a unique combination of high-end analytical engi- rience related to all aspects of research vessel design and neering expertise and practical deck plate experience, JMS research vessel operations, and having conducted over 150 delivers innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex surveys and inspections of research vessels located around problems. JMS Naval Architects provides design and en- the world, this technical knowledge-base supports their re- gineering services for complete vessel design package de- search vessel design expertise with practical and empirical velopment; from concept design to detail, structure, and engineering and performance data.

THE COMPANY: Klüber Lubrication is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty lubricants, offering high-end tribological solutions to virtually all industries and markets worldwide. Most products are developed and made to specifi c customer requirements. Klüber Lubrication holds all common industrial certifi cations and operates a test bay hardly rivaled in the lubricants industry. Klüber Lubrication’s portfolio of special- KLÜBER LUBRICATION NA LP ty lubricants can improve performance in many areas of ves- 32 Industrial Drive sel and port operations. Whether for open gears on the deck Londonderry, NH 03053 Tel: (508) 404-4807 of an anchor handling vessel, or enclosed gear boxes in a ship Email: [email protected] to shore gantry crane, or any one of hundreds of other me- Website: klubersolutions.com chanical operations, Klüber Lubrication can select from its CEO/President: Ralf Kraemer over 2,000 specialty products to help achieve operational objectives. For example: Klüberbio EG 2-68, 2-100 and 2-150 THE CASE: gear oils were developed for the lubrication of ship gearboxes, Klüber Lubrication develops effi ciency-boosting marine particularly for thrusters and rudder propellers. They have lubricants to help vessel operators achieve organizational been approved for use by more major thruster manufacturers objectives in cost reduction, improved safety, improved than any other environmentally acceptable lubricant on the environmental compliance and increased operational up- market. Klüberbio BM 32-142 provides a high performing time. These lubrication solutions maintain their perfor- general purpose biodegradable bearing grease for deck appli- mance characteristics in the demanding marine environ- cations. Additional new products for specifi c marine applica- ment while signifi cantly extending maintenance intervals tions will be introduced in 2017/2018. and the service life of components. www.marinelink.com MN 75 OceanMedix Pacifi c Power Group

455-B West Broadway – Box 15240 805 Broadway St. Suite 700 Jackson, WY 83002 Vancouver, WA 98607 Tel: (307) 200-4203 Tel: (360) 887-7475 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: pacifi cpowergroup@pacifi cpowergroup.com Website: www.OceanMedix.com Website: www.pacifi cpowergroup.com/marine CEO/President: Denny Emory, Director of Operations CEO/President: Tim Price

THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY: OceanMedix was launched in 2006 to provide a line of Established in 1958, Pacifi c Power Group has been a First Aid and Prescription Medical Kits and Prescription trusted partner for the marine power needs of the Western Medical Products specifi cally designed to be carried on U.S. for more than 50 years. Pacifi c Power Group (PPG) board vessels engaged in extended coastal or ocean voyages. is known for providing propulsion and engineering ser- In 2014, OceanMedix expanded its focus to meet the needs vices to some of the U.S.’s most notable boat building of the Fishing, Commercial and Industrial Marine, Law projects including the new San Francisco WETA fer- Enforcement, Search and Rescue, and Military Communi- ries, U.S. Coast Guard, Harley Marine barges, National ties with a comprehensive offering of premium products. Geographic tour vessels and more. Today, PPG holisti- OceanMedix kits are available in both coastal and offshore cally supports customers from design all the way through confi gurations and various sizes. For commercial towing post-launch operation, and the company’s core mission vessels, kits are confi gured to exceed the requirements of has shifted to be focused on partnership and collaboration 46CFR and/or Subchapter M. OceanMedix can also make with builders, architects and vessel operators. arrangements for AED Training and Certifi cation. THE CASE: THE CASE: PPG continues to redefi ne the engine distributor model OceanMedix is the preferred source for Medical, Emer- through a solutions oriented approach to propulsion de- gency and Safety Equipment. Through its proprietary of- sign. In the last 12 months, PPG became the world’s fi rst fering of fi rst aid, medical and defi brillator kits, and an Rolls-Royce Waterjet distributor, was awarded sole provider extensive network of manufacturers and distributors, the for the USCG’s $39 million V396 overhaul contract, and fi rm provides direct access to a broad range of products. continues to power the industry’s most well-known vessels.

76 MN August 2017 Along with hydraulic and diesel-driven equipment, Mar- key has devoted two decades designing and manufacturing marine winches utilizing highly-effi cient electric Variable Frequency Drive systems, particularly for applications requiring high-response active heave compensation and line control. Class I “Basic” Hawser Winches feature moderate MARKEY MACHINERY COMPANY, I NC. pull, high speed, high hold capacity static brakes, true free- Scott Kreis / VP of Sales 7266 8th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98108 wheel and hawser tension monitoring, allowing operators Tel: (206) 622-4697 to work more effectively. Class II Markey “Render/Recover” Email: [email protected] Website: www.markeymachinery.com Winches include Markey-pioneered automatic tension line CEO/President: Blaine Dempke control for tethered operations. Class “II+” Hawser Winches THE COMPANY: integrate electric motors, multi-disc clutches, and high hold Founded in 1907, Markey Machinery is recognized for dynamic slip brakes for fi ngertip control of the winch. Class providing reliable advanced equipment for workboat, scien- III “ARR” Hawser Winches are ultra-high performance soft tifi c and dockside applications. Included in the product mix line winches for indirect towing in extreme sea ways. are towing, ship-assist, and escort winches, as well as single, multi-drum and traction-style deep sea research winches, THE CASE: capstans, anchor windlasses and other high performance Markey Machinery has developed marine winches utiliz- machines. Markey deck machinery has long been known ing highly-effi cient electric Variable Frequency Drive tech- for robust design and manufacture, and Markey equipment nology for over two decades, particularly for applications continues to be “cross-decked” from one retiring vessel to requiring high-response active heave compensation and line the replacement, still fully functional. Modern design capa- control. Markey Render/Recover and Markey Asymmetric bilities and materials have allowed our engineers to reduce Render/Recover winches are considered the “Best Available overall size and mass without sacrifi cing those qualities. Technology” for this application and are used worldwide.

THE COMPANY: Moose Boats builds the highest-quality aluminum catamaran and monohull vessels in the industry. These boats are designed to meet a variety of mission-specifi c applications for military, law enforcement, emergency response, fi re fi ghting and security patrol purposes. Moose Boats is currently building an M1 patrol boat for the New York City Police Department, an M2 fi re boat for Newport, RI, and a M2 fi re rescue boat for Memphis, TN. And Moose will soon be laying the keel for a 75’ catamaran crew boat for Westar Marine Services in San Francisco. MOOSE BOATS THE CASE: 1175 Nimitz Ave., Suite 115 Vallejo, CA 94592 In 2016 Moose Boats moved to Vallejo, CA, on the site Tel: (707) 778-9828 of the old Mare Island Naval Shipyard. With expanded Email: [email protected] facilities and easy access to deep water, Moose Boats has Website: www.mooseboats.com CEO/President: Christian Lind expanded its capabilities and are now under contract to build a 75’ catamaran crew boat, their biggest undertaking poses. Widely known for their durability, sensible design, to date. Moose Boats builds the highest quality aluminum and unparalleled attention to detail, Moose Boats are sim- catamarans in the industry. These boats are designed to ply the fi nest aluminum boats on the market. Each boat meet a variety of mission specifi c applications for law en- is custom built to the needs of the customer, with every forcement, emergency response, and security patrol pur- detail geared towards the boat’s fi nal mission. www.marinelink.com MN 77 1750 Green Siding Road Roseburg, OR 97471 Telephone: (541) 673-2438 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.northriverboats.com CEO/President: Brent Hutchings THE COMPANY: Transport boats for many customers both nationally and North River Boats, an employee owned company, has internationally. North River’s most popular and diverse been building heavy gauge aluminum boats since 1974. The model is the North River Sounder. The company has built company is located in Roseburg, OR and is one of the only thousands of these boats over the past 25 years with some boat builders with a complete line of recreational products as of the fi rst models still in operation today. well as commercial / government output. Recreational boats At home and abroad, North River has been busy in the are sold through an independent dealer network and com- past year. They recently delivered a 58’ Crew Transfer Ves- prise approximately 250 boats annually. Commercial / gov- sel to the Trinidad Pilots Association in Trinidad & To- ernment boats are sold direct through the factory and com- bago. This was a keel up design with many features based prise approximately 65 boats annually. Today, the fi rm has off of their last 52’ Crew Transfer Vessel which delivered a substantial backlog with deliveries currently booking well in 2015. This boat was powered with twin Scania Di16 into 2018. North River Boats is well known for building 800 hp marine diesel engines with Hamilton HJ403 jets. one-off, high quality, custom aluminum boats. Their goal is It holds 24 passengers with 3 crew and runs approximately to work directly with end users to ensure that they are pro- 37 knots fully loaded. This was the 13th boat that North viding the best boat to meet each customer’s requirements. River has delivered to the Trinidad Pilots Association. Be- yond this, North River was also awarded a 5-year BPA to PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: provide the U.S. Navy up to 8 Surface Force Assistance North River Boats offers many different commercial Craft – Large boats. Separately, the fi rm is introducing a hull designs, including the Valor & Liberty models which new model this year, a 32’ Bristol Bay Gillnetter. North are popular for law enforcement and military applications. River has teamed with legendary Bristol Bay boat maker, North River also offers the U.S. Navy FP Large purpose- Dick Smitha, to provide the best gillnetter design on the built boat as well as other similar craft built to exact market. North River will offer two propulsion options and specifi cations by various law enforcement and military three cabin designs. All boats will include the latest refrig- customers. Another popular model is North River’s Fire erated RSW systems to meet the new requirements starting Boat. The company offers several versions of Fire Boats, in 2018. We anticipate building up to 5 of these per year. including the Sounder hull design. These boats are gener- ally twin outboard propulsion with pumping capabilities THE CASE: of 500 GPM up to 2000 GPM. Others include twin diesel North River Boats is a manufacturer of heavy gauge alu- jets with pumping capabilities of 2100 GPM up to 3000 minum boats ranging in length from 17’ to 60’. With over GPM. North River’s newest model is the Freedom series 130 employees, North River builds approximately 315 which will be a small landing craft style work boat with boats annually. North River serves diverse markets includ- twin engines and pumping capabilities of 500 GPM up ing: Commercial, Domestic, Government, Military, Inter- to 2000 GPM. North River Boats builds Pilot and Crew national and Recreational.

78 MN August 2017 THE COMPANY: ReconCraft knows, fi rst-hand, how important it is to have the right vessel to complete the mission during high- risk operations and get home safely. As former military vessel operators, shipboard engineers, and fl eet program managers, the fi rm uses its experience and the latest advances in design and manufacturing to provide vessels that enhance operational capabilities, reduce maintenance costs, and keep crews safe. ReconCraft combines extensive military and law enforcement experience with world-class design and manufacturing processes to build vessels that support with existing infrastructure; doctrine, mission requirements, maintenance capabilities, and budget. ReconCraft RECONCRAFT was recently selected to provide to provide U.S. Depart- 30830 SE Heiple Rd ment of State with (2) highly-specialized 42’ Fast Inter- Estacada, OR 97023 Tel: (877) 645-7761 ceptor vessels for foreign-country support. During April Email: [email protected] 2017, ReconCraft was recognized with the Department Website: www.reconcraft.com of Homeland Security Small Business Achievement Award CEO/President: Joe Silkowski / Jon Hofl ich for their work on the Riverine Shallow Draft Vessel pro- with the Department of Homeland Security Small Busi- gram for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP). ness Achievement Award for their work on the Riverine Shallow Draft Vessel program for U.S. Customs and Bor- THE CASE: der Protection (USCBP). The citation hailed the Recon- ReconCraft, a veteran-owned boat builder with offi ces Craft/USCBP team as “a shining example of how industry in Oregon and Massachusetts, was recently recognized and government can and should work together.”

for-hire boats having recently delivered three RIBCRAFT 9.0’s to operators in Hawaii, New York and Florida with several additional tour boat deliveries scheduled this year, including an all-new 41’ RIBCRAFT 12.5. Separately, RIB- CRAFT continues to fulfi ll its fi ve-year contract with the United States Navy to provide 7-meter rigid infl atable boats RIBCRAFT USA (RIBs) that will serve as deployable ready service lifeboats for 88 Hoods Lane - PO Box 463 search and rescue missions onboard US Naval ships around Marblehead, MA 01945 Tel: (781) 639-9065 the world. RIBCRAFT has on-going deliveries to fi rst re- Email: [email protected] sponders throughout the country including rescue RIBs, Website: www.ribcraftusa.com CEO/President: Brian Gray dive boats, and patrol and enforcement craft. RIBCRAFT THE COMPANY: is committed to safety and law enforcement professionals RIBCRAFT designs and builds safe, durable, perfor- delivering RIBs that are durable, safe, and reliable. mance oriented rigid infl atable boats (RIBs) that fulfi ll the most demanding military and professional applications. THE CASE: With over twenty-fi ve years of experience, RIBCRAFT For over twenty-fi ve years, RIBCRAFT boats have be- provides the highest quality professional grade RIBs and in- come synonymous with safety, quality, durability and per- fl atables for military agencies, law enforcement, safety pro- formance. Built to order in the United States, RIBCRAFT fessionals, tour operators, private industry, and other marine is the only manufacturer who specializes exclusively in professionals. As an American owned RIB manufacturer, building professional grade rigid infl atable boats (RIBs). RIBCRAFT has delivered thousands of RIBs worldwide. Serving all commercial markets from military agencies, Dedicated to building dependable and durable professional safety professionals, state and local governments, and pri- grade RIBs, RIBCRAFT maintains its position as a leader vate industry, RIBCRAFT has developed one of the most in building USCG Sub Chapter T Certifi ed Passenger- reliable and recognized brands in the RIB market. www.marinelink.com MN 79 PileMedic by QuakeWrap Seakeeper

6840 S. Tucson Boulevard 44425 Pecan Court, Suite 151 Tucson, AZ 85756 California, MD 20619 Tel: (520) 791-7000 Tel: (410) 326-1590 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: pilemedic.com Website: www.seakeeper.com CEO/President: Dr. Mo Ehsani CEO/President: Shep McKenney

THE COMPANY: THE COMPANY: PileMedic by QuakeWrap, Inc, are developers of ad- Founded in 2003, Seakeeper is a global leader in vanced construction technologies utilizing fi ber reinforced marine stabilization. Seakeeper’s innovative technol- polymer (FRP) systems as innovative, effective solutions for ogy changes the boating experience by eliminating the marine pile and seawall repair and strengthening. Devel- rocking motion that causes seasickness, fatigue and oped by FRP pioneer and civil engineering professor Mo anxiety. Since selling its fi rst gyro in 2008, Seakeeper Ehsani, PileMedic by QuakeWrap represents an innovative has developed a growing catalog of models for an ex- approach to solving inland infrastructure repair and renewal panding range of boat sizes. Based in California, Mary- challenges. QuakeWrap’s other patented FRP products and land, USA, the company has over 125 employees glob- solutions – including PipeMedic and the award-winning ally, based in the U.S., U.K., Italy, Germany, Dubai StifPipe – are all fi eld-proven for long term rehabilitation and Singapore. of infrastructures worldwide, with award-winning results. Among other recent contracts, the fi rm was this year select- THE CASE: ed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers for an assignment As the global leader in marine stabilization, Seakeeper’s involving rapid repair and strengthening of piles. innovative technology changes the boating experience by eliminating up to 95 percent of all boat roll. The technol- THE CASE: ogy works in all sea conditions, both at rest and underway. PileMedic by QuakeWrap, the marine pile repair sys- Completely self-contained, the Seakeeper produces no tem, and SPiRe, the engineered FRP repair system for drag and has no risk of damage from an impact or snag. seawalls and sheet piles, represent modern, innovative ap- By reducing up to 95% of boat roll, each Seakeeper HD proaches for inland infrastructure repair and renewal. The gyroscope improves crew members’ safety and helps in- fi ber reinforced polymer systems have a solid, continuous crease profi tability by enabling vessels to work in rougher track record of successful inland repairs all over the globe. conditions for longer periods of time.

80 MN August 2017 deckhand on an inland towboat to Unlimited Tonnage Mas- ters on the world’s largest ships and everything in between. Engineering courses are available from engine room funda- mentals to Qualifi ed Member of the Engineering Depart- ment (QMED), Designated Duty engineer (DDE), to Chief Engineer. When the new, waterfront, multiple simulator Maritime Education Complex is complete, a total of over 80 USCG and STCW approved courses are planned. The SAN JACINTO COLLEGE MARITIME school’s assets include a 3,748 square-foot suite for three full TECHNOLOGY AND T RAINING CENTER mission ship bridge simulators and much more. A dock was 3700 Old Highway 146 recently built at the Center for industry crew changes and stu- La Porte, TX 77571 Tel: (281) 998-6392 dent training, thanks to a partnership with G & H Towing. Email: [email protected] Curriculum is guided by maritime industry leaders, invited Website: www.sanjac.edu/maritime CEO/President: Dr. Brenda Hellyer by the College to training needed specifi cally for their work- THE COMPANY: ing mariners and to recruit more mariners into the industry. Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San THE CASE: Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris This year is the fi rst anniversary of the San Jacinto Col- County, Texas, since 1961. The San Jacinto College Mari- lege Maritime Technology and Training Center on the time Program, just outside of Houston, Texas offers United Maritime Campus in La Porte, Texas. This Center was States Coast Guard (USCG) (NMC)-approved and interna- built by San Jacinto College to meet the training needs of tionally-recognized Standards for Training, Certifi cation and mariners in the Gulf Coast region, providing them with Watchkeeping (STCW) maritime training and deck-level USCG-approved courses. It also houses Texas’ fi rst associ- coursework for all professional mariners from the entry-level ate degree program in maritime.

THE COMPANY: Incorporated in 2006 Tampa Manufacturing LLC (TYM) has seen consistent sales growth each and every year, starting with multiple International contracts and continuing today. TYM employs high-tech composite construction using advanced carbon and aramid fabrics with vacuum and resin infused hybrid polyester and epoxy polymers. All TAMPA DEFENSE USA of TYM’s vessels are designed, engineered and custom craft- 9103 Cypress Keep Lane Odessa, FL 33556 ed to be “mission specifi c.” TYM offers a line of high per- Tel: (813) 926-4255 formance craft from 7 – 27 meters, engineered to provide Email: [email protected] Website: www.tampa-yacht.com economical and highly effective operations near shore and CEO/President: Robert L. Stevens over the horizon. All TYM craft are engineered and built to IACS certifi cation providing, robust, high-performance ing high quality, robust construction, best value and price, vessels well suited for interception, interdiction and take- success in international markets has been ensured. Recent down. TYM craft are available with ballistic protection, highlights include a $40,000,000 contract to a Middle East fi xed and remote operated weapons platforms, custom con- Government for High Speed Interceptors. fi gured C4ISR and/or customer specifi ed electronics suits and sensor suites, as well as COTS electronics. TYM ‘surge THE CASE: team’ craft are capable of operating in littoral waters, and Tampa Defense has focused on International Military delivering troops to remote areas of operation at high speed Contracts for High Performance Interceptor and Patrol through shallows, or offshore in elevated sea-state opera- Craft. In the nearly 9 years since its inception, Tampa De- tions. TYM focuses on custom confi gured multi-mission fense has generated close to $100m in foreign sales bring- solutions of each customer’s unique requirements, budget ing employment from overseas to the US and revenue to constraints and long term cost of ownership. By combin- the US economy.

www.marinelink.com MN 81 The Shearer Group Shock Mitigation Ltd

24 Hurn Road Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2RN UK Tel: +44 7813 208222 E-mail: [email protected] 3118 Harrisburg Boulevard, Suite 100 Website: www.shockmitigation.com Houston, TX 77003 CEO/President: John Haynes Tel: (281) 532-2080 E-mail: [email protected] Website: shearer-group.com THE COMPANY: CEO/President: Greg Beers, P.E. The company provides marine organizations, boat builders and equipment manufacturers with expertise THE COMPANY: plus an independent overview of how the marine sector The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI), is a global leader for is changing. The company runs a program of specialist the design of inland towboats and barges. TSGI’s com- one day NEXT GENERATION workshops. Topics in- mercial vessel designs include towboats, inland barges, clude Man Overboard Prevention & Recovery, Systems and passenger vessels. Recent company highlights include & Safety, High Speed Craft, Shock Mitigation Solutions, design and engineering services for a 55’, 1,200 HP twin Hybrid Marine Power, and Innovative Power & Propul- screw conventional towboat for Gateway Dredging. Sep- sion. For boatbuilders and equipment manufacturers, arately, the SCF VISION was delivered to SCF Marine Shock Mitigation addresses product development require- (SEACOR division). The largest Z Drive towboat on the ments for high speed craft, marine and special projects. inland rivers with a rated horsepower of 6,600 HP using Shock Mitigation’s RIB & High Speed Craft Directory triple Z drives, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is an online resource that brings together equipment and analyses was used in the design to provide increased ef- new technology. fi ciency for the entire barge train. THE CASE: THE CASE: Shock Mitigation has demonstrated the ability to com- The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) is a premier naval ar- bine next generation innovation with the delivery of prac- chitecture fi rm with focus on the inland marine industry. tical solutions across various maritime sectors around the TSGI has led the industry with several signifi cant z-drive world. Specialist knowledge gained in government and towboat designs as well as LNG based projects. TSGI is professional sectors is utilized to create viable working participating in several innovative projects from LNG fu- practices that improve effi ciency and reduce costs in the eled vessel designs to new pressure barges. commercial sector.

82 MN August 2017 SILVA NON SKID SOLUTIONS LLC 449B Ash Street Manawa, WI 54949 Tel: (941) 320-9780 Email: [email protected] Website: www.silvanonskidsolutions.com CEO/President: Charles Ligon

THE COMPANY: Silva Non Skid Solutions was originally founded to provide high speed long boarders with a more durable nonskid for their boards. The Navy learned of the product and was looking for a more durable peel and stick nonskid for ship decks. The company’s strategy today is to be a leader in nonskid solutions by providing innovative solutions. The ﬁ rm’s primary product is an aluminum ceramic peel and stick nonskid. The Surface Engi- neered Grip offers 10 plus years expected life cycle – reduced cost with Long Life Cycle. It is corrosion and UV proof, oil and chemical resistant, water proof and resistant to wear. Sil- vagrip comes with a 10 year warranty.

THE CASE: Silva Non-Skid was granted a patent in March 2017. Silvagrip nonskid peel and stick is applied on Navy and USCG ships. The U.S. Navy is developing new milspec for more durable PS because of Silvagrip.

www.marinelink.com MN 83 SSI Thrustmaster of Texas

400-401 Garbally Road Victoria, BC V8T 5M3 Tel: (250) 479-3638 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ssi-corporate.com CEO/President: Darren Larkins 6900 Thrustmaster Drive Houston, TX 77041 THE COMPANY: Tel: (713) 937-6295 E-mail: [email protected] SSI develops Autodesk based solutions for the ship- Website: www.thrustmaster.net building and offshore industry including: ShipConstruc- CEO/President: Joe Bekker tor software, an AutoCAD based CAD/CAM product line; and EnterprisePlatform, a tool for sharing product THE COMPANY: data model information. Shipbuilders, naval architects For more than 30 years, Thrustmaster of Texas has been and marine engineers trust SSI solutions on a broad range designing and manufacturing high quality marine propul- of projects. SSI solutions are fl exible enough to handle the sion equipment for vessels of all types. A leading supplier largest and most complex engineering challenges but can of thrusters ranging from 75 kW to 8 MW, serving cus- also be scaled down to be cost effective in any budget. On tomers all over the world, the fi rm’s Houston headquarters the cutting edge, Bollinger has used the SSI Enterprise- doubles as the largest thruster and waterjet manufacturing Platform for Computer-Assisted Robotic Welding using factory in the world, with complete fabrication, machin- robots from Wolf Robotics. ing, assembly and testing carried out at the facility. All thrusters are designed in-house by a complete engineer- THE CASE: ing department for mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and More workboats are built for more companies using electronic design. SSI’s ShipConstructor software than any other shipbuilding software. The majority of the U.S. Navy’s future THE CASE: fl eet is being modeled using SSI software. All U.S. Coast Thrustmaster of Texas is the only large thruster and wa- Guard ships under construction are modeled using Ship- terjet manufacturer in the United States. Thrustmaster of Constructor. SSI’s Director of U.S. Operations Pat Rob- Texas has been in designing and manufacturing thrusters erts as Vice Chair of the new National Shipbuilding Re- and waterjets in Houston, Texas for 34 years; providing search Program Business Technologies Panel. Separately, industry leading applications for offshore, inland waters, SSI made the largest sale in its history to Ingalls Shipyard cable lay, pipe lay, wind turbine installation, and govern- (Huntington Ingalls Industries). ment military vessels.

84 MN August 2017 THE COMPANY: Thordon Bearings Inc. was incorporated in 1990. Since then, the company has grown to become the global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance, non- metallic journal bearing solutions for marine, pump, hydro- THORDON BEARINGS turbine, offshore oil and other markets. Simply stated, 3225 Mainway Burlington, Ontario ON L7M 1A6 Canada the company provides innovative non-polluting bearing Tel: (905) 335-1440 solutions that exceed the technical and environmental re- Email: [email protected] quirements of ship and boat owners. Thordon engineered Website: www.thordonbearings.com CEO/President: Terry MacGowan polymer bearing solutions can provide long bearing wear life; eliminate oil or grease; operate in dirty, abrasive environments; withstand high shock loads and edge loading. Thordon Bearing’s RiverTough and TG100 bearing/seal combination has established itself as the leading tail shaft ar- push barge operating in the Great Lakes. The list of Thor- rangement in the North American workboat sector, extend- don brown water success stories continues to grow. ing bearing wear life and reducing maintenance and operational costs. This system can tolerate abrasive waters while THE CASE: traditional bearings remain susceptible to damage. After al- With workboat operational costs and marine environ- most ten years of operation on an Inland Barge Service’s ves- mental sustainability at the forefront of every aspect of sel operating on the abrasive Yukon River, water lubricated Thordon Bearings’ business mode, it is no surprise that bearings emerged unscathed showing no signs of wear and its environmentally safe RiverTough bearings and TG100 tear. Notably, 15 tug/tow boats operated by Impala Termi- seals have become the tail shaft system of choice for vessels nals have been earmarked for conversion, while McAsphalt operating in the abrasive rivers and waterways of the U.S Marine Transportation installed the system to an articulated and Canada.

Hughes says: “Our New Vessel Construction Program is a commitment we keep to our customers and staff to invest in a safe, modern and standardized fl eet as we work to set the standard of excellence in the maritime industry.” Vane focuses on quality, safety and environmental responsibility while preserving a close-knit, family environment that rewards dedication and loyalty. Vane Brothers has pursued an aggressive New Vessel Construction program that began at the turn of the 21st century. Just in 2016, Vane THE V ANE BROTHERS COMPANY 2100 Frankfurst Avenue put into service two 50,000-barrel double-skin tank barges Baltimore, MD 21226 and two 30,000-barrel double-skin tank barges from Con- Tel: (410) 735-8140 Email: [email protected] rad Shipyard, as well as four 4,200-hp tugboats from St. Website: vanebrothers.com Johns Ship Building and a pair of 3,000-hp tugboats from CEO/President: C. Duff Hughes Chesapeake Shipbuilding. Several more vessels have been THE COMPANY: delivered in early 2017. Established in 1898, Vane Brothers offers a range of maritime services along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. The family- THE CASE: run business has 130 tugboats, barges, AT/Bs, and launches Few companies in the marine transportation industry working out of seven locations: Baltimore, New York, Phil- have grown their fl eet as rapidly and effectively as Vane adelphia, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah and Jacksonville. Brothers. In the last decade, the company’s New Ves- Service extends from New England to the Gulf of Mexico. sel Construction Program has added dozens of powerful Along with well-trained crews and a sophisticated opera- tugboats that prioritize safety, service, environmental re- tions center, Vane utilizes a fl eet of safe and effi cient vessels sponsibility, and crew comfort while being matched with to maximize customer satisfaction. Vane President C. Duff robust, double-skin barges. www.marinelink.com MN 85 1300 Volvo Penta Drive Chesapeake, VA 23320 Telephone: (757) 382-4084 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.volvopenta.com CEO/President: Ron Huibers

THE COMPANY: ferries for Norfolk, Va.-based with twin Volvo Penta Volvo Penta, with approximately 3,500 dealers in over 13-liter 400 hp diesel engines. 130 countries, is a world-leading and global manufacturer • Kitty Kat - Repowered the 64-ft. whale-watching of engines and complete power systems for boats, vessels and catamaran, in San Francisco, with a pair of Volvo Penta industrial applications. The engine program comprises die- D11 625 diesel engines. sel and gasoline engines with power outputs of between 10 • Adventure Bound Alaska - Repowered tour vessel and 900 hp. Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of MV Ocean Endeavor with two Volvo Penta D11-510 hp engines. the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy trucks, buses and • Numerous repowering projects for the New England construction equipment. Volvo Penta engines are type ap- and Nova Scotia lobster boat fl eets. proved by major classifi cation societies and comply with all applicable national and international emission regulations. PRIMARY PRODUCT / SERVICE: It has been a busy year for Volvo Penta. Recent com- Volvo Penta’s commercial marine business has grown rap- mercial marine clients include the South Carolina Depart- idly over the last four years. The company’s extensive prod- ment of Natural Resources, where Volvo Penta repowered uct line includes 3-16 liter Tier 3 diesel engines, gensets, the fi sheries research vessel R/V Palmetto with a pair of sterndrives and IPS pod drives, developed for a broad range new Volvo Penta D16 MH 600s with electronic controls. of commercial marine applications, including Coast Guard Other recent projects were as follows: and patrol boats, short-sea and river transport, supply ves- • Magann W. F. Corp – Repowered the steel tug Miss sels, passenger ferries and sightseeing vessels, workboats, Anne in Hampton Roads with two D16 650 hp tugs and fi shing boats. Volvo Penta’s new-generation marine diesels with electronic controls. diesel engines provide higher torque out of the hole, better • FV Highlander New 44-ft. gill netter powered by twin performance at all rpm ranges and the lowest costs of own- Volvo Penta D11 625 hp engines in the Pacifi c Northwest. ership – lower fuel consumption, longer service life and less • Washington State Ferry - Three D13 keel-cooled ship-service generators plus radiator-cooled emergency downtime on the job. Volvo Penta continues to expand its gensets for two new vessels. network of Power Centers across North America to provide • Smithsonian Tropical Research Institution - world-class customer support in all regions. Repowered research vessel Morpho in Panama with three Volvo Penta D6 330-hp Aquamatic engines with THE CASE: DPH Duoprop drives. For over 100 years Volvo Penta has led the marine industry • West Coast Launch Ltd. Two 750-horsepower engines in developing new engine innovations that boost performance, for a new passenger-vehicle transport vessel built for reduce fuel consumption and emissions, extend service life operation in British Columbia. and minimize downtime. As a part of the Volvo Group, Volvo • Shoreline Sightseeing - Two D13 400-hp Volvo Penta Penta draws on the R&D and engineering resources of one engines for the Chicago-based vessel, MV Skyview. of the world’s largest engine manufacturers. 2017 marks the • Hampton Roads Transit - Outfi tting two new passenger company’s 25th year at its location in Chesapeake, Va.

86 MN August 2017 TUGPINS B.V. Jan van Galenstraat 78 Schiedam, The Netherlands 3115 JG Tel: +31103130920 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tugpins.com/nl/ CEO/President: Marco Beukers

THE COMPANY: TUGPINS designs, engineers and produces towing pins, shark jaws, stoppers and towing hooks. A young and ambitious ﬁ rm with passionate engineers and technicians – professionals who have earned their stripes in this business and in the shipping sector in general – these are people who consistently work towards a single common goal: “To supply the best and nothing less.”

THE CASE: As a specialist in the design and production of towing pins, shark jaws and stoppers, Tugpins knows the industry, its requirements and the challenges it faces. The fi rm is committed to innovation. In its product design, fi nding new and better solutions for anchor handling and towing on tugboats, multipur- pose vessels and fi shing boats is the key. Tugpins aims to further improve deck safety, increase the uptime of clients’ vessels and maximize the profi tability of their operations.

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4810 Alben Barkley Drive Two Harbor Point Paducah, KY 42001 Stamford, CT 0690 Tel: (270) 534-3895 Tel: (212) 915-6753 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: logisticsandmarine.org Website: xlcatlin.com/insurance/industry-insurance/marine-insurance CEO/President: Dr. Anton Reece CEO/President: Michael McGavick

THE SCHOOL: THE COMPANY: West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a XL Catlin specializes in Property and Casualty (non- SACSCOC accredited college with an annual enrollment Life) insurance and reinsurance. From large corporations to of more than 6,500 traditional and more than 2,000 specialized businesses, XL Group can serve clients in more online, long distance students that has received the As- than 215 countries. You’ll fi nd the same qualities in all XL pen Prize for Community College Excellence Award four Catlin offi ces: underwriting excellence, prompt service and times. The College offers an online Associate in Applied transparent pricing. XL Catlin has a broad international Science degree in Marine Technology and in Logistics and mix with a consistent global approach. Its companies have Operation Managements. Industry certifi cates are also strong relationships with the world’s leading global, re- available in four tracks. They are Marine Culinary Man- gional and independent brokers. The fi rm is also one of the agement, Marine Engineering, Marine Logistics Opera- world’s leading reinsurers. From Aerospace to Marine, XL tions, and Wheelhouse Management. Catlin’s capabilities help insurers move the world forward.

THE CASE: THE CASE: WKCTC’s Marine Technology and Logistics programs XL Catlin understands the marine business. It’s special- are designed to be taught in an innovative environment. ized. And there are risks that are unique to the industry. This provides opportunities to working adults who Safe transport, precise handling and storage are just a few haven’t the ability or time to juggle job, family, and trips of them. The ﬁ rm combines local expertise, industry in- to a traditional campus classroom-the classic deﬁ nition of sights and personalized service to create Marine insurance today’s inland mariner. A new satellite location houses the solutions that are based on each client’s needs. Coverage “Inland Logistics and Marine Institute” for the Marine include Ocean Cargo; Blue Water Hull; Brown Water; Technology and Logistics programs. Hull/P&I; Marine Liability; and Inland Marine.

88 MN August 2017 tors who will need to install ballast water treatment systems, VICTAULIC Victaulic connections ease the complications of pumproom 4901 Kesslersville Road installations with 360o rotating fl anges and the elimination Easton, PA 18040 Tel: (610) 597-7964 of hotwork in a CapEx item which can cost as much as 1.5 Email: [email protected] million per vessel. Shipyards that have used grooved cou- Website: www.victaulic.com CEO/President: John Malloy plings in place of fl anges on selected systems have recorded weight savings of 12 tons on OSV tonnage. The benefi ts of grooved technology can translate into more deadweight capacity, additional passenger load and/or less fuel consumption. It goes without saying that lighter assemblies are easier THE COMPANY: handle during installation and/or maintenance. Victaulic is the originator and has been the world’s leading producer of mechanical pipe-joining solutions since 1919. THE CASE: In the maritime industry, Victaulic grooved piping products Victaulic products are Type Approved by IACS mem- are used on a wide range of vessels, including tugs and work- bers and USCG recognized. Victaulic does not require hot boats. Victaulic systems offer a number of advantages for work permits. Grooved mechanical systems reduce instal- newbuilds, retrofi t and repair services, as they reduce system lation time required for piping projects by a minimum of downtime and time out of service. Grooved systems reduce 30 percent. These valve assemblies are 58 percent lighter, time in dry dock, eliminate the need for marine chemists or with a smaller profi le than fl anged components and allow fi re watches and, unlike fl anged systems, only have 4 nuts 360 degrees of rotation. This makes installation and main- and bolts to assemble. Of interest to those workboat opera- tenance in tight spaces quick and easy.

THE COMPANY: Viega started in Germany in 1899, founded by Franz- Anselm Viegener, who created an innovative new design for a brass beer tap. By 1901, the Viega German company began to manufacture home plumbing products, growing and expanding internationally as the authority in press technology during the last century. In 1999, through the purchase of an interest in a U.S. company, Viega expanded its product offering to North America. Today, the innovative products of the Viega group of companies are produced at six international locations and distributed VIEGA, LLC 12303 Airport Way, Suite 395 worldwide. Viega LLC, a privately held subsidiary, is the Broomfi eld, CO 80021 expert in the manufacture and distribution of plumbing, (800) 976-9819 Email: [email protected] heating and pipe joining systems for customers in ship- Website: viega.us building, industrial, commercial and plumbing markets CEO/President: Dave Garlow throughout North America. Viega LLC offers more than 3,000 products in North America. Viega ProPress, Viega THE CASE: MegaPress and Viega SeaPress can be used in a variety of Only Viega offers press fi tting systems in multiple ma- applications from potable water to fuel to fi re mains. The terials such as Viega MegaPress for black iron, Viega Pro- Viega MegaPress and MegaPressG system recently received Press for copper and stainless and Viega SeaPress for cop- approvals from the American Bureau of Shipping and the per-nickel. With the widest range of options and maritime United States Coast Guard that enables them to be speci- industry approvals, Viega can be installed in many applica- fi ed throughout the entire vessel. tions including potable water, fuel and fi re sprinklers.

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THE COMPANY: For over 40 years, W&O has been the leading source for special alloy pipe, valves, and ﬁ ttings with over $50+ million in stock. Over time, W&O has broadened its offerings to include value added engineered solutions including pumps, actuation expertise and assembly, consultancy, and project-management organization. The marine industry works 24/7, and so does W&O. W&O focuses solely on the maritime industry, representing the most recognizable brands in the industry and offering more products at more locations than any other marine products distributor in the W&O SUPPLY United States. Serving all segments, W&O understands the 2677 Port Industrial Drive unique needs of shipbuilding and repair industry. Through Jacksonville, FL 32226 Tel: (904) 354-3800 strategic partnerships with global manufacturers specializing Email: [email protected] in the marine industry, W&O ensures successful installation Website: www.wosupply.com and excellent operational results. Leading companies such as CEO/President: Michael Hume Hyde Marine, Tranberg, Perma-Pipe, as well as SeaCor by THE CASE: Georg Fischer Piping Systems work closely with W&O in W&O, a leader in the marine industry for more than 40 developing state-of-the-art solutions for the global marine years, operates 18 strategically located branches through- industry. With the recent acquisition of EMI, W&O has ex- out the world with more than 330 maritime profession- panded its portfolio of products and capabilities to include als. From supplying pipe, valves and ﬁ ttings to offering steering and propulsion control systems, alarm and moni- advanced technical solutions to the marine, offshore and toring systems, tank level gauging systems, valve control sys- cruise industries, W&O is a leader in technology, service tems, PA/GA systems, and custom fabricated consoles. and quality products and solutions.

two series of EPA Tier III compliant high-speed commercial marine engines. The fi rst series is the 6AYAM-ET, which is rated at 744 hp and 1900 RPM. This 20.38 liter engine uses a fully mechanical control system for easy servicing and reliable performance. The second series includes the 6AYEM-ST and 6AYEM-ET engines, which are rated at 650 and 803 hp at 1900 RPM. Torque characteristics allow for stable cruising with the least amount of speed reduction even with sudden load changes. They also offer low fuel consumption, a long service interval, easy maintenance, low YANMAR AMERICA noise and a compact profi le. All YANMAR commercial en- 101 International Parkway Adairsville, GA 30103 gines are approved by leading Marine Class Societies. In ad- Tel: (770) 877-9894 dition to engines, YANMAR also supplies original marine Email: [email protected] Website: www.yanmar.com/us gears that can be adapted to a wide range of applications for CEO/President: Tim Fernandez better performance and easier maintenance. THE COMPANY: YANMAR America is a recognized designer and manu- THE CASE: facturer of advanced performance diesel engine and diesel- YANMAR has been providing quality diesel engine pro- powered equipment for a multitude of market segments in- pulsion packages and auxiliary generator sets for more than 60 cluding marine and industrial engines. In 1933, YANMAR years. YANMAR America is a subsidiary of YANMAR Co., became the world’s fi rst manufacturer to develop a practical Ltd., which celebrated its 100th year of operation in 2012. small diesel engine, and over the last 80 years, YANMAR YANMAR America’s Commercial Marine Division recently has become a world-renowned diesel engine manufacturer announced three new additions to its distribution network, for a wide range of applications. YANMAR America offers Mack Boring & Parts Co., W.W. Williams and Antilles Power. www.marinelink.com MN 91 Marine Marketplace Powered by www.maritimejobs.com Post Your Resume for Free • Energize Your Job Search @ MaritimeJobs.com

EMPLOYMENT MARINE MECHANICS side experience and knowledge of the vacations, paid holidays, and incen- Tropical Shipping USA, LLC marine industry for the Repair and tive bonus. The ideal candidates will Full Time , Mid Career Maintenance of vessels is highly pre- have excellent scope for career de- Category: Shoreside Operations ferred. Valid driver’s license and valid velopment as well as exposure to the Job Location: 4 East Port Road Riv- passport with a willingness to travel Maritime environment. iera Beach, FL, 33404 USA internationally as needed. Tropical Shipping USA, LLC is an Contact: Equal Opportunity/Affi rmative Ac- Email: [email protected] COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: tion employer. All qualifi ed applicants Work Phone : 561 840-2903 FULL RELOCATION offered. will receive consideration for employ- Competitive Salaries commensurable ment without regard to race, color, re- Description: with applicant’s skills and experience. ligion, sex, sexual orientation, gender TROPICAL SHIPPING USA, a leading Attractive benefi ts package includes identity, national origin, disability, or ocean carrier serving North America, the healthcare, dental, 401k plan, paid protected Veteran status. Caribbean and South America is seeking VESSELS FOR SALE / BARGES FOR RENT to fi ll senior level MARINE MECHAN- ICS at our beautiful facility in West Palm Beach, FL. We own and operate 11 blue- water containerships and are seeking top- level talent to support our growing business and expanding fl eet.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs multifaceted maintenance and repair activities on vessel equipment including overhaul of diesel engines, shipside cranes and other deck machinery, pumps, air systems, generators, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems, as well as assist with repairs during dry dockings. Must be able to prepare comprehensive technical reports to document repairs and overhauls.

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33 AER www.aersupply.com (281) 474-3276 71 Ahead Sanitation www.aheadtank.com (337) 330-4407 41 All American Marine www.allamericanmarine.com (360) 647-7602 71 Creative Systems www.ghsport.com (360) 385-6212 13 David Clark Company www.DavidClark.com (800) 298-6235 31 Dynamat, Inc. www.dynamat.qc.ca (450) 662-1803 17 Eastern Shipbuilding Group www.easternshipbuilding.com (850) 763-1900 43 Ebac Systems www.ebacusa.com (757) 873-6800 15 Ecochlor www.ecochlor.com (978) 298-1463 25 EMI www.emi-marine.com (504) 620-9800 71 Environmental Marine, Inc. www.envmar.com (606) 561-4697 9 Fueltrax www.fueltrax.com (281) 209-3480 23 Gencorp Insurance Group www.gencorp-ins.com (800) 232-0582 ext 182 63 Glosten www.glosten.com (206) 624-7850 39 Gnostech Inc. www.gnostech.com (215) 443-8660 C2 Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics, Inc www.wegetstuffdone.com (251) 666-6683 65 H.O. Bostrom www.hobostrom.com (262) 542-0222 21 Hyde/Calgon www.hydemarine.com (724) 218-7001 1 Konrad Marine www.konradmarine.com (715) 386-4203 3 Lincoln Electric / Canada www.lincolnelectric.com (905) 364-1576 87 Mariner’s House www.marinershouse.org (617) 227-3979 83 McDonough Marine Services www.mcdonoughmarine.com (504) 780-8100 C3 Metal Shark Aluminum Boats, LLC www.metalsharkboats.com (337) 364-0777 37 Northern Lights www.northern-lights.com (206) 789-3880 19 Parker Water Purifi cation www.parker.com (310) 637-3400 C4 R.W. Fernstrum & Company www.fernstrum.com (906) 863-5553 35 Ribcraft USA LLC. www.ribcraftusa.com (781) 639-9065 11 Scania USA www.scaniausa.com (210) 403-0007 67 Scienco/Fast Systems www.sciencofast.com (866) 652-4539 69 Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy, Corp. www.lidgerwood.com (714) 394-4444 39 Tampa Defense USA www.tampa-defense.com (714) 673-8118 43 The Springfi eld Marine Company www.springfi eldgrp.com (417) 616-6707 63 TPG Mount Vernon Marine LLC www.tpgmarine.com (812) 838-4889 7 Viega LLC www.viega.us (800) 976-9819 27 Vigor Industrial www.vigor.net (855) 844-6799 5 Volvo Penta www.volvopenta.com Please visit our website 25 YANMAR America Corporation www.yanmar.com/us Visit us online

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