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Ensolve Develops Innovative Oily Water Separator
EnSolve Biosystems has developed and is offering the PetroLiminator, a biomechanical oily water separator for the marine industry. In fact, the Raleigh, N.C., company was recently presented the Seatrade Award for countering marine and atmospheric
Pods for a rising market
The design and operating benefits conferred by podded electric drives are finding increasing favor throughout the industry, as manifested in the growing application list involving cruise ships. icebreakers, offshore vessels, specialized tankers,
Maritime Industry Remembers Nealis
On March 24, 2002, Charles Nealis passed away at the age of 76. Nealis' accomplishments were the co-conception, testing and first at sea of a commercially viable demonstration of a blended residual fuel system for aero derived gas turbine engines.
Robert Sanders To Yard Superintendent
N. Seregos, president of Jackson Engineering and Drydock Co., Inc. (formerly Brewer Drydock), Staten Island, N.Y., announced the appointment of Robert Sanders as yard superintendent. Mr. Sanders has had over 30 years' experience in the ship repair industry.
Galveston Ship Consolidates Yard, Will Sell 35 Acres
In a move to streamline its operations and release a portion of its shipyard property for sale, Galveston Shipbuilding will consolidate its services to a northeast 10-acre section of its 45-acre site in Galveston, Texas, according to owner Harry J.
Scottish Company To Revolutionize Coating Inspection
Luminous Technologies Ltd. has, after 12 years of research, developed an optically active additive (OAA) that when introduced into an existing coating formulation enables easier inspection during application and through life of the coating — without
French Group Purchases Marine Structure Firm
O w n e r s h i p of EMH (Entreprise d'Equipements Mecaniques et Hydrauliques), Paris, a wellknown builder of offshore structures for the oil and gas industry, has been acquired by a threecompany French group. According to Jean Alleaume, EMH president,
PropacRudder Benefits Confirmed In Service
Wartsila NSD has recently completed shipboard trials with the new Wartsila NSD PropacRudder. and results are promising, according to the manufacturer. The innovative propulsion system, originally introduced a little more than a year ago, was designed to reduce propulsive power requirement,
A Salute To The American Merchant Marine Leadership In World Maritime Safety
U.S.-flag shipping — on the oceans, the Great Lakes and Inland Waterways — has again proven to be an undisputed leader in world maritime safety. This was evident during the Annual Ship Safety Awards Luncheon, sponsored by the American Institute
Eggert Appointed Sales & Operations Coordinator For Cleveland Tankers
David Eggert has been named sales and operations coordinator for Cleveland Tankers, Inc., according to a recent announcement by Robert B. Keifer, Ashland Petroleum Company vice president of marine/ surface transportation and facilities. Mr. Eggert's