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FEATURES 22 In Business: Keep on Trucking In Panama City, Fla., Marine Inland Fabricators has grown bigger with its small truckable towboats.

30 In Business: Century Mark Louisiana’s Florida Marine Tranporters takes delivery of its 100th new towboat, the 3,200-hp David Goin.

40 Cover Story: Top 10 News Stories Flooding and high-water conditions on the inland waterways system heads up WorkBoat’s top news stories of the year.

112 Show Off

Coverage of the 40th International WorkBoat Show to be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from Dec. 4-Dec. 6, 2019.

113 WorkBoat Annual Conference program schedule and descriptions. 117 WorkBoat Show exhibitors list and contact information.

BOATS & GEAR 38 On the Ways • Washburn & Doughty delivers two 93' ship-assist tugs with Caterpillar hybrid propulsion systems to Harbor Docking & Towing • Vane Brothers takes delivery of the first of four 3,000-hp pusher tugs from Chesapeake Shipbuilding • New 417-passenger double-ended ferry for New York’s Governor’s Island from Blount Boats • J&B Manufacturing delivers aluminum 50' shallow water offshore crewboat to J&B Boat Rentals • MetalCraft launches 34' 600-hp patrol boat for the Mobile (Ala.) Police Department • University of Maine Advance Structures and Composites Center receives Guinness World Record for 25' patrol boat, the world’s largest 3-D-printed boat • All American Marine launches 1,600-hp aluminum hydrofoilassisted research and survey vessel for Duke University Marine Lab

72 2019 Boatbuilding Review Highlights of the boats that appeared in WorkBoat from December 2018 through November 2019.

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AT A GLANCE 10 On the Water: Voyage plans and intensifying storms — Part I. 10 Captain’s Table: Preparing for the unthinkable. 11 Energy Level: LNG: A cleaner fuel option? 12 WB Stock Index: Stocks gain 3% in October. 14 Inland Insider: Towing inspection pushes through critical phase-in period. 16 Insurance Watch: Insuring your employees in case of injury. 16 Legal Talk: A charter party should be as clear as possible.

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20 Kirby’s third-quarter earnings rebound as record-breaking floods on the inland waterways finally end. 20 Eastern Shipbuilding receives offshore patrol cutter contract relief after damages from 2018’s Hurricane Michael. 20 Rigdon elected chairman of OSV operator Tidewater. 20 California dive boat operator halts operations after deadly fire.

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he 40th edition of the International WorkBoat Show opens on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and runs through Friday, Dec. 6. Each year, hundreds of exhibitors showcase thousands of products and services. But in recent years, the show has expanded beyond the exhibit floor, most notably in our annual conference program. Last year was the first time we featured the growing offshore wind sector in our conference lineup. A session on offshore wind power wrapped up our offshore program at the WorkBoat Show last year. This year, offshore wind is featured in several sessions, an acknowledgement of how this sector has grown in importance. This year’s offshore program featured speaker is Liz Burdock, president and CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind. After her talk to kick off the program, a session will be held on offshore wind vessel classification. John O’Keeffe, director of U.S. marine affairs, Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind, will speak during the second session that morning on development, operations and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Ørsted is the first developer in the U.S. to build an offshore wind farm. The company has one in operation, six awarded, and three in development. In the shipyard program, offshore wind is also featured, with a session on what is needed in the offshore wind supply chain. Luther Blount III of Blount Boats and Jessica Dealy of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind will speak during this session. Finally, Ross Tyler of the Busi-

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ness Network for Offshore Wind, will discuss the offshore wind market and vessel opportunities at one of our Wednesday Think Tank sessions. Our Think Tank program was launched last year at the show. Based on the positive feedback, we have expanded the program. This year’s Think Tank sessions include several from the Navy and Coast Guard, one from the NTSB, and one from another growing sector — autonomous vessels. Michael Johnson of Sea Machines, will lead a Think Tank discussion on the current state of autonomous vessels. See you at the show.

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read with great interest Alan Bernstein’s Captain’s Table article in the October 2019 issue of WorkBoat (“A family riverboat business”). I, too, am fortunate enough to be involved in a 90-year-old family business. My grandfather, Joe Goldstein, and my grandmother’s brother, David Schwartz, started GoldsteinSchwartz Inc. in 1929. Some may say that starting a business during the Great Depression lacked a bit of intelligence and foresight. However, for these two enterprising young men, it was perfect timing. Though I did not start working for Goldstein-Schwartz until I graduated from college in 1975, I was raised with hose and couplings in my veins. When our families got together for holidays

such as Yom Kippur breakfast, business was always a topic. There were good and not-so-good times, but we always stuck together and really enjoyed the business and, most of all, working with one another. As Alan mentioned with his family, we have never thought twice about “rolling up our sleeves,” hauling hose and fittings in the warehouse, taking care of customers and working endless hours, especially during periods of flooding. Nothing stops the Mississippi River. I was very fortunate to work with my father for 15 years before he and my uncle retired. My older brother had the great pleasure of working with my grandfather, something that I really would have enjoyed. We learned our solid work ethics from our parents, something that we have worked to instill in our own children. I became familiar with BB Riv-

erboats (Alan’s company) when riverboat gambling ramped up. We worked with many of the engineers and shipbuilders supplying the flexible connections that handle potable water, chilled water, waste and natural gas for the monstrous new ships on the inland rivers. People ask me if I think about retiring. I so enjoy working with our fine employees, that it would be very difficult to walk away. About 75 years old sounds like a good number, however, my wonderful wife won’t let me think about retiring until I am 95. I thoroughly enjoyed Capt. Bernstein’s article and look forward to many more in the coming years. Rand Goldstein Goldstein-Schwartz Inc. Maryland Heights, Mo.

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Voyage plans and intensifying storms — Part I

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s we enter the final stretch of the Northern Hemisphere’s official hurricane season, I warily check the latest weather reports and the twice-daily tropical planner. I keep a sharp eye out for two words I don’t want to see: “rapidly intensifying.” Specifically, I want to know how these words relate to low pressure systems and, in particular, tropical systems or cyclones. My thinking has evolved on how the threat of a tropical cyclone should be dealt with. Lately I’m a lot more concerned with a weather system’s potential development into a hurricane and how quickly that may occur than I am about its present state. I began to change the way I thought about this a decade ago. That’s because it appeared that the frequency with which these events were occurring was gradually but noticeably increasing. The National Hurricane Center defines rapid intensification as an increase in the maximum

Captain’s Table

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Alan Bernstein, owner of BB Riverboats in Cincinnati, is a licensed master and a former president of the Passenger Vessel Association. He can be reached at 859-292-2449 or abernstein@ bbriverboats.com. 10

ecently, the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) in Cincinnati held an active shooter drill on one of my boats, the Belle of Cincinnati. The drill was designed to bring law enforcement and SWAT teams from adjoining municipalities together to take part in a simulated active shooter scenario on an underway vessel. The AMSC planned the exercise with an eye toward creating a realistic scenario. A soundtrack, complete with the sounds of gunshots and screaming passengers, played throughout the day. Tactical teams wore camouflaged fatigues, flak jackets and helmets, and carried weapons of every caliber. The goal of the active shooter drill is to learn how to respond to an emergency on a vessel as opposed to a building or other landside venue. Understandably, there are some unique challenges associated with vessels. One major issue was the dramatic difference in freeboard between the Belle of Cincinnati and the small vessels that carried the boarding teams. The Belle, at its shortest reading, has only 4' of freeboard, with 5'6" at its highest point. Even with

sustained winds of a tropical cyclone of at least 30 knots in a 24-hour period. It’s the most difficult aspect of a storm to forecast and arguably the most dangerous. Rapid intensification, in general, is fueled by increasingly warmer ocean temperatures, the associated warm and moist air, and favorably low wind shear conditions. This often yields major hurricanes (Category 4, 136 mph to 156 mph; or Category 5, 157 mph or above). As the term suggests, it gives everyone less time to prepare for the related extreme conditions, and when it occurs shortly before landfall it is especially dangerous. A recent example of this phenomenon occurred in 2017, when we had four such storms: Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. Hurricane Maria, which inflicted severe damage in the Caribbean, exploded from a Cat 1 to a Cat 5, almost doubling its wind speed in under 24 hours. It was just 15 miles from landfall on Dominica when it reached Cat 5, becoming the first Cat 5 on record to strike the island. In 2016 Hurricane Matthew went from a tropical storm to Cat 5 in only 36 hours before devastating Haiti. Do your voyage or in-port hurricane plans fully take this possibility into account?

this difference the tactical teams were able to efficiently board our vessel without incident. A building may have multiple exits, but a vessel offers far fewer options. We learned that passengers on board a vessel are inclined to jump overboard in such an emergency. As a result, we added a mass rescue scenario to the drill by placing dummies in the water to be recovered. The other important part of the drill was to test my company’s emergency response capabilities. It can be quite intimidating for crewmembers as tactical teams work to identify and mitigate any existing threat, yet our crew kept cool and did their jobs according to plan. This year, Hy-Line Cruises of Hyannis, Mass., an operator of high-speed ferries, participated in a successful active shooter exercise that involved multiple law enforcement jurisdictions in their area. The Passenger Vessel Association plans to feature sessions about active shooter security measures at its annual convention in February. In light of the increase in gun violence in the U.S., conducting active shooter drills which involve local law enforcement assets is extremely important. I hope that we will never have to respond to an active shooter situation, but we are prepared should the unthinkable ever occur. www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

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hen viewed through the lens of the intensifying clamor to mitigate air emissions, Harvey Gulf International Marine could be seen as a visionary. Since launching its first offshore supply vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2015, the New Orleans-based company remains alone in providing clean gas-fueled support services in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsequent to the debut of the 302'×64' Harvey Energy, the company now has five dual-fuel LNG vessels under contract to provide platform support services to deepwater operators. The sister vessels operate out of Louisiana’s Port Fourchon, where Harvey Gulf operates a one-of-a-kind fueling dock with 300,000 gals. of LNG capacity. With most Gulf operators heeding the public and investor outcry to put a lid on greenhouse gas emissions, it would stand to reason that more service and supply companies would have followed Harvey Gulf’s lead. Granted, the offshore sector is only beginning the slow recovery from the worst bust in years, which left much of the Gulf shoreline resembling a parking lot for stacked OSVs. That said, while strapped vessel owners either have not had the resources or deem it economically prudent to shell out the costs of converting to a dualfuel LNG power train, the long-term benefits may outweigh the initial costs. A Congressional Research Service analysis released earlier this year said LNG may be more cost effective than oil-based products as a maritime fuel. “Recent trends suggest that LNG may be cheaper in the long run than conventional fuels,” the report concluded. Meanwhile, expectations that more companies would follow Harvey Gulf’s lead drove Energy World USA to propose a common-use bunkering facility at its 143-acre Port Fourchon lease to

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provide fuel for the next generation of LNG-powered OSVs. Nearly two years later, however,Oct-18 the twin projects are at a stalemate 18-Nov as Energy World is still bogged down in the pre-filing stage of Dec-18 Jan-19 19-Feb 19-Mar Apr-19 19-May Jun-19 Jul-19 19-Aug Sep-19 Oct-19

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WorkBoat Composite Index Stocks gain 3% in October, Arcosa up 12%

he WorkBoat Composite Index gained 64 points in October, or about 3%. For the month, winners topped losers 17-12. The three indexes were a mixed bag in October, with Operators and Shipyards losing ground and Suppliers up for the month. STOCK CHART

Among the top percentage gainers was Arcosa. The company, which was spun off by Trinity Industries in 2018, said its barge business received orders for $92 million during the third quarter. The orders included a healthy mix of dry and liquid barges with pricing reflecting more robust demand. The Source: FinancialContent Inc. www.financialcontent.com

INDEX NET COMPARISONS 9/30/19 10/31/19 CHANGE Operators 329.56 316.02 -13.54 Suppliers 3,259.00 3,547.11 288.11 Shipyards 3,347.48 3,150.00 -197.48 WorkBoat Composite 2,071.11 2,134.97 63.86 PHLX Oil Service Index 65.50 64.80 -0.70 Dow Jones Industrials 26,916.83 27,046.23 129.40 Standard & Poors 500 2,976.74 3,037.56 60.82 For the complete up-to-date WorkBoat Stock Index, go to: workboat.com/resources/tools/workboat-composite-index/

PERCENT CHANGE -4.11% 8.84% -5.90% 3.08% -1.07% 0.48% 2.04%

barge backlog totaled $363.8 million at the end of September, up 58% year to date, and includes approximately $260 million of production visibility for 2020. Barge revenue has increased each quarter this year and Arcosa expects it to increase again in the fourth quarter as all three of the company’s plants reach higher production levels. The healthy barge revenue and order activity supports “our decision to reopen a third barge plant earlier this year,” Antonio Carrillo, Arcosa’s president, CEO and director, said during his company’s Oct. 31 third-quarter earnings call. He was pleased to note that over half the orders in the third quarter were for dry barges. “This is the first time we have seen significant orders for dry barges in a long time. We are optimistic but it’s still too early to tell if the pickup is sustainable.” — David Krapf

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Allegretti, AWO president and CEO. In a keynote address before a Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) conference, Allegretti noted several success stories, inBy Pamela cluding coming very close to the Glass target of issuing 1,300 certificates of inspection (25% of the towing vessel fleet) by July 22, and selection of the Towing Safety Management System as an option to comply with regulations by 75% of the industry. “A critical component of Subchapter M’s sustainability is that many companies choose the TSMS option, ensuring that a strong system is in place for maintaining and improving their own safety measures with the oversight of Coast Guard-approved third-party organizations, while freeing up a resource-constrained Coast Guard to focus on the highest-risk, most problematic operators,” he said. Allegretti noted that the Coast Guard has taken steps to streamline processes and accommodate the industry’s transient operating conditions, such as allowing inspections that start with an application in one port area to be completed in another where the vessel is working when the inspection for certification is due. To raise the bar on towing vessel safety, especially for substandard vessels, Allegretti said the Coast Guard must be committed to “vigorous and proactive enforcement” across all its geographic areas. “That doesn’t mean boarding vessels and waking up crews in the middle of the night to check paperwork. It means not waiting for an accident to verify that those vessels or operators who present compliance concerns are, in fact, in compliance.” The rule gives the Coast Guard authority to take action against such vessels.

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Daniel J. Hoerner is a maritime attorney with Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett LLC. He can be reached at 504-595-3000 or dhoerner@mblb. com.

ike many aspects of admiralty law, maritime contracts are often characterized by unique industry terms. For example, “charter party,” which is the common phrase that defines the contract by which one leases the use and/or operation of a vessel from another. There are many types of charter parties, including a “time charter,” which basically refers to the arrangement by which one party contracts for the use of a vessel for a specified period of time. Similar to this is the “voyage charter,” where a vessel is essentially rented to transport cargo from one location to another. Under time and voyage charter parties, the vessel owner typically retains control of and operates the vessel for and at the direction of the party who leases it, i.e., the charterer. The extent to which a charterer gains the use and control of the vessel can be further spelled out by other types of charters. Commonly, a charterer will assume the management and operation of the

vessel as if he were the owner. This arrangement is known as a “bareboat” or “demise” charter. Under this arrangement, the vessel owner gives possession of the vessel to the charterer who is then responsible for crewing and operating the vessel, and most other responsibilities associated with the vessel’s navigation. From a legal standpoint, it is always advisable to have the terms of the charter put in writing. A carefully drafted charter party contract should make clear each party’s respective obligations related to the care, custody, control and maintenance of the vessel. A charter party should always express who is responsible for repairs, insurance and other aspects of the vessel’s operation in the event of any loss or casualty during the charter. Defense, indemnity and insurance provisions are common methods of assigning liability should a loss arise. Because of the many risks involved in vessel operations, a charter party should be as comprehensible as possible and stated in unambiguous terms such that the rights of the owner and charterer are apparent and protected.

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Kirby’s third-quarter earnings rebound as floods end

Kirby posted solid thirdquarter results.

he end of record-breaking floods in August returned operations back to normal on the inland rivers and helped increase profitability at Kirby Corp., the nation’s largest tank barge operator, which posted strong third-quarter results. In its third-quarter earnings release in October, the Houston-based operator cited several factors for the positive financial report: favorable summer weather, receding floodwaters that produced fewer barging delays, cuts in its manufacturing workforce due to a slowdown in the oil patch, and “enhanced earnings power” from recent investments and acquisitions. Kirby posted earnings of $48 million, or 80 cents per share in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to $41.8 million or 70 cents per share for the same period last year. Total revenues were $667 million, down 5% from last year, but significant gains were made in its two marine transportation sectors, which are Kirby’s core business moving products along the inland and coastal waterways, with year-on-year improvements in profitability. This sector generated a robust $413 million in revenue, up 8% over last year due largely to improved operating conditions on the Mississippi River. As floodwaters receded, Kirby was able to reduce operating expenses that were elevated during high water, while barging delays dropped 31% during the quarter compared to the previous quarter.

“Inland marine operating conditions improved significantly during the quarter with flood waters on the Mississippi River receding at the beginning of August and favorable summer weather contributing to a 31% sequential reduction in delay days,” David Grzebinski, Kirby’s president and CEO, said in an Oct. 25 conference call with analysts. “Additionally, with flood water subsiding we were able to reduce operating expenses that had been elevated for much of the year as a result of high water conditions.” Steady demand, favorable operating conditions and reduced costs led to strong sequential gains in operating margins for both inland and coastal markets. With the improved weather and operating conditions, increased pricing and lower costs, inland margins hit 20% in the third quarter. Customer demand and barge utilization remained steady in the low 90% range, and pricing improved year-onyear with spot rates increasing about 15%. Acquisitions of two barge lines — Cenac and CGBM — also played a role in increasing barge fleet capacity more than 30%. — Pamela Glass

Eastern Shipbuilding gets offshore patrol cutter contract relief

he Department of Homeland Security and the Coast Guard have granted relief to Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) for work on the offshore patrol cutter (OPC) contract. ESG submitted a request on June 30, 2019, for extraordinary relief after its shipbuilding facilities sustained significant damages from Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm, in October 2018.

RIGDON ELECTED CHAIR AT TIDEWATER

ouston-based offshore service vessel operator Tidewater Inc. announced in late October that Larry T. Rigdon was elected chairman of the board. Rigdon replaces Thomas R. Bates Jr., who recently resigned from the board. Rigdon, who has been a member of the Tidewater board of directors since August 2017, has extensive prior experience as an executive at Tidewater. He recently served as interim chief executive officer of Tidewater for five months ending in March 2018.

DIVE BOAT OPERATOR HALTS OPERATIONS

he owner of the Truth Aquatics fleet has suspended all operations indefinitely following the Labor Day dive boat fire off the California coast that killed 34 people. Authorities have not determined the cause of the blaze on the 75'x25' wooden hulled Conception off Santa Cruz Island on Sept. 2. The vessel was one of three in Truth Aquatics' fleet.

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Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan granted extraordinary contract relief limited to the first four hulls. The relief was granted on the basis that ESG’s performance on the OPC contract is vital to the national defense. The Coast Guard will immediately transition to a followon competitive contract for the remaining OPC program. The decision was granted under the authority of Public Law (P.L.) 85-804. P.L. 85-804 was enacted in 1958 and extended to DHS through a Presidential Executive Order in 2003. Under this law, an existing contract may be amended or modified when necessary to facilitate national defense.

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Marine Inland Fabricators

Keep on Trucking

Florida shipyard has created a niche with its truckable pushboats.

By Kathy Bergren Smith, Correspondent

s tugs and pushboats become larger and more complex, one sector of the industry is growing by staying small. The truckable towboat is having its moment and Marine Inland Fabricators (MIF) is happy to meet the growing demand. Located on over five acres of waterfront property on the Intercoastal Waterway, the Panama City, Fla., shipyard has not had a moment’s rest since being slammed by a Category 5 hurricane last year as more companies are looking for the portable, powerful pushboat solution the company

offers. Rudy Sistrunk is president of Marine Inland. He has spent his entire career in shipyards. A Morgan City, La., native, Sistrunk cut his teeth in the engineering department at Swiftships, one of the city’s main yards. He moved around the Gulf working in new construction, production management and service. He landed in Panama City with a rich portfolio of experience in production building and custom project management as well as operations. This proved to be the ideal skill set when he took the dive and purchased Marine www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

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A 25’x12’x5’ Stallion truckable towboat model built for the Corps of Engineers. Marine Inland has become known for its construction of small pushboats and tugs.

THE CLYDESDALE Marine Inland specializes in building a simple design created in the 1980s by Randy and Ricky Lee who opened the yard with their father. The idea was to design a jobsite boat that would be powerful enough to move marine contractors’ equipment and material, and yet be trucked as a legal load. The result was the Clydesdale truckable towboat model, a 25'3"×14'×5' hull with a draft of 4'. The wheelhouse is on a pedestal that bolts onto the hull and can be quickly unbolted for trucking. The boat does not require a Coast Guard licensed captain to operate it since it is under 26'. The yard builds other versions of the

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Inland Fabricators in 2005. “It was the best decision I have ever made,” Sistrunk said. “My wife Jeanie and I worked side by side on our terms.”

MIF has delivered six of 12 truckable towboats for the New York State Canal Corp.

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Deere engines are well suited to the small envelop and were not offered by other manufacturers when Sistrunk began building. Horsepower requirements have since climbed. The original Clydesdale used twin 200-hp engines. As the barges and boats being handled became larger, 400 hp was not enough power. “I will build whatever the customer requires,” said Sistrunk. “I spent many years working in operations and was the customer, so I am sensitive to the needs of each particular operator.” Marine Inland Fabricators builds many variations on the theme of what Sistrunk calls a “transportable” boat. The yard builds the production model with a beam up to 20' and a depth of 6'9". The length remains just under 26'. These boats are mainly used by marine contractors, bridge builders, and dredging companies as dredge tenders. MIF also builds boats for the Army Corps of Engineers for lock and

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Rudy Sistrunk purchased Marine Inland Fabricators in 2005.

dam maintenance. MIF is currently building a multiboat order for the New York State Canal Corp. Larger 33' dredge tenders operate in Nigeria and Columbia.

Newt Marine Service, a marine services company based out of Dubuque, Iowa, operates on the Upper Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois rivers, as well as inland midwestern lakes. The company uses truckable pushboats to help it handle a mix of dredging, marine construction, towing, fleeting, repair, and marine equipment leasing. “We utilize truckable equipment, both truckable pushboats and sectional barges, extensively in our business, both for our own use as well as offering those items for lease to other contractors,” said Jake Altfillisch of Newt Marine. “Truckable pushboats in particular offer many advantages including portability to otherwise inaccessible bodies of water, as well as a cost savings when compared to traditional boats in situations where high horsepower isn't necessarily needed.” Once at the jobsite, the pushboat is quickly assembled for work. The wheelhouse controls and hydraulic

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CONSTRUCTION PROCESS Sistrunk said that when he first came to MIF, there were 12 people working there and two boats under construction. “I applied what I had learned from big boatbuilding to building the truckables,” he said. Sistrunk began by studying the process. Welders were busily cutting, fitting and welding each boat. Then the whole boat was blasted and painted. The first manufacturing change Sistrunk made was to order steel pre-cut on a precision CNC table, preblasted and pre-primed. “Now it is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle.” Currently, Marine Inland has 20 boats under contract. It takes about eight to 10 weeks to complete a vessel.

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lines are tucked into the pedestal that holds the wheelhouse. The engines are plug and play, and after reconnecting the wheelhouse, it is back to work.

It takes eight to 10 weeks to build a new truckable towboat.

Since he purchased the yard, Sistrunk has built 215 boats. The yard employs 45 people. Improvements in the boatbuilding process have increased productivity and made for a better boat in general,

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a huge amount of welding and minimizes the corrosion risk.” Sistrunk also added dripless shaft seals to reduce wear and tear on the shafts. Lately, MIF is designing a wheelhouse that folds down rather than detaches for trucking and adding a larger pedestal if requested to increase height of eye. In October 2018, Panama City took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds topping 161 mph. The shipyard was secured as well as possible but still lost its building. “The landscape was totally changed,” Sistrunk said. “My 42-foot trawler was tossed into the junk pile.” With orders to fill, the yard was back at work before the power was restored. Thirty days passed before the yard had power. “We cleared debris and rented diesel welders and went to work, even though our building was in a pile. We are lucky down here. The weather is generally mild, so we have been able to build outside.” A new building is under construction that will have capacity for five boats to be built under cover. It will also house office space for Sistrunk and his three sons, Dorman, Bradley and Ryan, who have joined the business. The expansion comes at a good time for Marine Inland, which is experiencing an uptick in sales. Some of the orders are related to the recent implementation of Subchapter M, the new law requiring a Coast Guard inspection regime for towing vessels over 26'. The wide-ranging requirements of the new Subchapter M regulations have made companies with older towing vessels take a hard look at their fleets. The economics of spending thousands of dollars to comply versus purchasing a new smaller boat that doesn’t fall under the new inspection regime has brought new customers to Sistrunk’s yard. “People are looking at their older boats and deciding to go with a boat under 26 feet,” he said.

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Florida Marine Transporters

Century Mark Steiner Shipyard delivers Florida Marine Transporters’ 100th towboat.

By Ken Hocke, Senior Editor

Main propulsion comes from a pair of MTU 12V4000 diesel engines.

the Coast Guard. But in the interest of improved safety on U.S. waterways, towing vessel owners are now involved in a multiyear, multifaceted schedule of compliance which must be completed by 2022. Under Subchapter M, operators must secure COIs from www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

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n February 2006, Florida Marine Transporters (FMT), Mandeville, La., took delivery of a new 90' towboat — its first newbuild — from Eastern Shipbuilding Group. Ninety-nine boats and almost 14 years later, FMT added the new 3,200-hp towboat David Goin to its fleet in October. “The majority of our boats were similar. We had mostly electronics changes until Subchapter M came along,” said Jeff Brumfield, FMT’s director of vessel engineering and construction. “Since we’ve known about what the Coast Guard expects through Subchapter M, we’ve been working to do the things necessary to be compliant.” That includes taking delivery in May of its first new construction Coast Guard Subchapter M towboat, a 90-footer from Eastern. Prior to Subchapter M implementation, towboats were not required to carry certificates of inspection (COI) from

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the Coast Guard for their fleets. Two options are available to help them reach compliance: under the Towing Safety Management System option, routine inspections of vessels will be done by an outside auditor or third party organization (TPO), based on a safety system tailored to a fleet’s needs. For operators preferring not to develop their own safety systems, they can opt to have the Coast Guard do the inspections. “I can see the difference in safety. I’m all for Sub M,” said Brumfield. “It has everything geared toward safety.” 100-FOOTER FOR THE 100TH The 100'×34'×11" David Goin was built at Steiner Shipyard, Bayou www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

La Batre, Ala. “This was our first boat for Florida Marine and our first Subchapter M boat,” said Tara Steiner Marshal, the shipyard’s owner and president. Marshal took over the yard from her father, Russell Steiner, who retired earlier this year. “It was a learning process for everybody, but it turned out great. We’re building more boats for them.” FMT opted to use a TPO to get the new towboat in compliance to receive

its COI at delivery. “They had their own TPO do most everything, and we dealt with them” said Andy Overstreet, Steiner’s vice president and yard supervisor. “We had no contact with the Coast Guard except for a few meetings. Dealing with Florida Marine was pretty easy. You could just pick up the phone and get to ask the right person anything you want.” FMT officially took delivery of the

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Navigation electronics were installed by FMT’s in-house electronics group.

boat — with its COI — on Oct. 10. “I think the TPO was the right choice,” said Overstreet. “Florida Marine tried to do everything that the Coast Guard wanted them to do. The whole process worked well.” Designed by Sterling Marine, the David Goin has an 8'6" draft. It is powered by twin MTU 12V4000 diesel engines, producing 1,600 hp at 1,800 rpm each. The engines are connected to 88"×67" Sound stainless steel, 4-bladed wheels through Twin Disc 5600 DR marine gears with 6.56:1 reduction ratios. “Those MTUs are highly sophisticated engines,” said Overstreet. Capacities include 42,018 gals. of fuel, 8,216 gals. water and 1,168 gals. lube oil. The boat carries a seven person crew. EMI manufactured the controls, Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics supplied the steering system, and FMT’s in-house electronics group installed the electronics suite. Ship’s service power comes from twin John Deere 4045 powered gensets, sparking 99 kW of electrical power each. RAPID GROWTH Florida Marine has been around since 1994, but the company really started to grow after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The storm left the Gulf Coast a jumbled mess. Any boats that weren’t disabled went to work because there was plenty to do. “We did everything we could do as a company,” said Brumfield. www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

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Much like the marine industry does when an accident occurs, boat companies rushed in to try to make things right. They worked long and hard to put the pieces back together. It took months to clear debris and get the marine transportation routes back to a semblance of normal. Yet in those months, the long hours produced extra profits for companies operating in the storm’s aftermath.

The following year FMT took delivery of that first newbuild, the beginning of a blossoming of the company’s equipment upgrade, which continued with the David Goin. And that’s not the end of it. FMT currently has 18 towboats under construction. Steiner is building 10 of those — four 88 footers and six 76 footers. Since Steiner had never built for FMT before, “we didn’t know

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their likes and dislikes and they didn’t know ours,” said Marshal. “They didn’t know our approach to building boats. But I guess it went well because we’re building them 10 more boats.” In addition to what Steiner is building for them, FMT has the following boats under construction: two 105-footers with retractable wheelhouses at Gulf Island Shipyards, Houma, La.; three 120-footers at Metal Shark’s Bayou La Batre; two 120 footers at the company’s own shipyard — FMT Shipyard & Repair in Harvey, La.; and a 90-footer at Eastern. Eastern will have built 70 of FMT’s towboats when the 90-footer is completed. FMT equipment can be found throughout the inland waterway system, including the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee rivers, the Intracoastal Waterway from Brownsville, Texas, to St. Marks, Fla., and the Great Lakes from Calumet, Ill., to Burns Harbor, Ind. The company’s tank barges haul chemicals and petrochemicals, LPG (liquified petroleum gas), crude oil and agricultural liquids. Dry cargo includes coke, aggregate, coal, and ore. “So, it depends on what the customer’s needs are as to what size boat and barges are needed for the job,” said Brumfield. “That determines the size and configuration of the tow.” FMT’s shipyard does newbuilds, repowers, full refurbs, carpentry work, seal conversions, quick wheel changes, full underwater services, alignments and steel work. “We repair and maintain our own fleet of boats

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and barges as well as outside companies,” said Brumfield. The machine shop can handle shafts up to 40' in length. FMT’s barge fleet currently consists of 297 tank barges (30,000 bbl., 15,000 bbl., 11,000 bbl., and 16,000bbl. LPG) and 375 hopper barges. Among the services the shipyard has for barges are topside repairs, pump and engine swap outs, heater repairs, pressure barge repairs, and wrap around paint jobs. “Business is good right now,” said Brumfield. “All of our equipment is utilized.” Yes, business is good, but Brumfield said, “rates need to increase some more.” As to how long FMT’s equipment growth spurt will last, Brumfield said, “In the near future, we’re ramping down a little bit.”

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he first of two new ship-assist tugs for Harbor Docking & Towing (HDT) arrived at the company’s Lake Charles, La., facility in June. That was the Ralph. The Ralph was followed a little more than two and a half months later by the Capt. Robb. Both 93'×38'×15.5' tugs were built at Washburn & Doughty in East Boothbay, Maine, and mark substantial departures from HDT’s other tugboats. Previous to accepting delivery of the Ralph and the Capt. Robb, the company’s fleet of five tugs had all been built by Main Iron Works in Houma, La., and ranged in length from 96' to 105' with a maximum horsepower of 6,300. There were two reasons Harbor Docking & Towing went with Washburn & Doughty: at 93' the shipyard’s tugs are a good match for the Calcasieu Ship Channel, which John Buchanan, HDT’s president describes as a “little tight in places.” Secondly, Washburn & Doughty was “willing to entertain that Cat-hybrid partnership,” which, he said, “we saw it as the future.” The Robb and the Ralph are the first two tugs in the U.S. with a Caterpillar hybrid propulsion system. It consists of a pair of 2,550-hp Tier 4 Caterpillar 3512E main engines plus two ABB electric thruster motors, rated at 800-hp each. The electric motors allow the tugs to avoid what Buchanan said are “some low-torque issues in conventional Tier-4 designs.” The electric motors give “immediate torque at the low-end (allowing) the 3512 to spin up faster and allowed us to go with smaller main diesel engines without sacrificing bollard pull.” 38

Completing the hybrid package are two 565-kW Caterpillar generators and a single 200-kW Caterpillar C7.1 genset for on-demand electrical power to the Cat MTA 628 Zdrives. Batteries are not required for power storage. There are four power modes. The eco or electric mode is for traveling to and from jobs with the generators powering the electric motors. “That’s very smooth and quiet,” noted Buchanan, “and you can really finesse your maneuvers.” The mechanical mode runs just the main engines. The power mode uses the main engines, generators and electric motors. Then there’s the FiFi mode with electric motors on the port main engine powering the firefighting pump that sends water to two remote controlled Fire Fighting Systems (FFS) 1200 monitors. The electric motors provide stationkeeping or propulsion. There’s a fair amount of automation on the tugs. For instance, the engines will start and stop on their own. When going from eco mode to power mode, tap a button on the bridge “and the two main engines start up on their own,” said Buchanan. With just under 700 monitors on the boat, “there was a learning curve, but the boats are so automated that’s it easier for the crew to run.” A feature not on the company’s other tugs is an EBI marine crane with a telescoping boom and a 10,000-lb. lifting capacity. There’s also space for a 20' container. Up on the fore deck is something you would expect to find on a tug, a Markey DEPCF-52-75-hp electric hawser winch with a level wind. www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

Don’t be surprised if more tugs with this hybrid propulsion package start appearing. “A lot of folks waited to see how these were going to prove themselves,” Buchanan said. HDT has had several tug companies look at the Ralph and Capt. Robb. “They were very impressed. If we build again, more than likely we will stick with this propulsion.” — Michael Crowley

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he Wicomico River on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay is winding and shallow, following bends like a miniature version of the Mississippi River. In Salisbury, Md., Chesapeake Shipbuilding has designed and built the first of four 3,000-hp pusher tugs for Vane Brothers, a Baltimore-based transportation company that regularly www.orca.eu navigates those twists and turns to run fuel up the river.

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On TheWays ant as well as quiet and comfortable for crew and able to work efficiently in both shallow and open water. “Though push boats have long served the maritime industry, we set out with a goal of enhancing the design in ways that would result in better performance and be safer and more comfortable for everybody on board. I think we hit all the buttons on this one,” said Demske. At 94'×34'×10'6", Salisbury is a “really robust pusher,” according to Demske. The operating depth of 8'6" is needed for the shallow tributaries of the various East Coast ports where Vane works. The new boat is powered by two 1,500 hp Caterpillar 3512 Tier 3 engines turning Twin Disc MGX-500 gears. Flanking rudders and Troost propellers add the maneuverability needed in shallow draft operations in the Wicomico. Beefy 65-ton Patterson winches and a JonRie Intertech

marine capstan provide barge handling capabilities. The boat will push, tow and work on the hip. “These new Subchapter M compliant push boats ensure that we have the most up-to-date fleet to continue providing the highest quality service in shallow waters and protected harbors,” said Vane Brothers president C. Duff Hughes. This is the first Subchapter M-compliant pusher tug built at Chesapeake Shipbuilding. The boat incorporates a fixed firefighting system, fuel delivery emergency shutdown and fuel tank overfill protection. Multimarine Services, Baltimore, provided eight separate heating and cooling systems for the Salisbury, providing both crew comfort and fire sequestration capabilities. A separate walk-in electronics space is located close to the pilothouse. It holds distribution panels and heat and

fire detection panels. It also houses steering processors, navigational equipment and all video, satellite and communications equipment in a temperature-controlled area. Vane Brothers prioritizes crew comfort on all its vessels and the Salisbury is no exception. The galley and crew spaces are fitted with soft-core metal insulation panels in the ceiling and flush-mounted LED lighting to increase headroom to 7'6". Extra insulation in the upper engine room and crew spaces make for a quiet boat. “The architects at Chesapeake Shipbuilding are great to work with,” said Demske, who has overseen construction of some 50 tugs for Vane Brothers. “The tug handles beautifully and is spacious throughout. It will be very popular with crewmembers, Vane’s customers and anyone who works aboard this modern classic.” — Kathy Bergren Smith

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On TheWays Blount Boats completes new ferry for New York hen prospective shipyards gathered to be briefed on the requirements for New York’s newest passengeronly ferry, what they heard was daunting enough that out of 12 shipyards, only five were left at the end of the day to bid on the proposal that had a slight element of the “cattle car” to it.

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It wasn’t a long ferry run, about 800 yards, from New York’s Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan to Soissons Landing on Governor’s Island, a 172-acre island in New York Harbor known for its cultural events and recreational activities. The ferry needed to be able to make three round trips per hour and carry 334 passengers. But “we gave them 417 passengers” and lengthened the ferry from the original 120', said Bob Pelletier, vice president of Blount Boats in Warren, R.I., which partnered with Elliot Bay Design Group in Seattle to get the contract. The end product is the doubleended 132'×40'×13' Governors 1 that was built for The Trust for Governors Island and is operated by Hornblower. The Governors 1 was delivered at the end of May. The need to move so many people at once is because the island shuts down at night and the city didn’t want to “get stuck with thousands of people on the island,” said Pelletier. That means loading over 400 passengers in about 90 seconds, close the doors, a five-minute run, then open the doors and take 90 seconds to unload. (That assumes there aren’t many passengers with disabilities.) Getting that number of passengers on and off in such a limited time restricted the design to a single passenger deck. “There are no obstructions on the boat, no stair tower,” noted Pelletier. “It’s like a walk through. Get on, have a fiveminute crossing, get off.” Bench seats from UES Seating accommodate up to 230 passengers. The remaining passengers stand along leaning rails.

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Pelletier points out that the Governors 1 is “very maneuverable.” The ferry, which is powered by a pair of 800-hp Cummins QSK19 engines matched up with Hundested gears with 3.96:1 ratios, is outfitted with Becker Marine Systems high-lift Heracles rudders and Hundested 63" controllable pitch propellers. The high-lift rudders and Hundested CPPs help “get off the pier right away because they get a lot of current in that area of the harbor. She wants to walk sideways when you’ve got current and tide, so it’s highly maneuverable to overcome that,” Pelletier said. If need be, the Governors 1 will spin in a circle. Just set the forward rudder one way, the aft rudder the other way, “and put the propellers opposing each other and she just sits there and spins.” Pelletier added that the Governors 1 will also stop in about one-and-a-half times her length by changing the pitch of the propellers since there’s no reverse gear. — M. Crowley

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ater levels on the U.S. inland waterways system are extremely important to the efficient movement of cargo by barge. While it’s rare that water level problems don’t occur somewhere on the system sometime during the year, 2019 saw high water levels reach the extreme. High water conditions present numerous risks for towing vessels, including unusually strong river currents and dynamic eddies. River currents are often different from one section of the waterway to another. Consequently, the Coast Guard said it was absolutely essential that vessel operators provide a wide berth when maneuvering around

any other vessel or object. For reference, when a river current is flowing at one knot, the water is moving at 1.7 feet per second, or approximately 100 feet per minute. This means that in a six-knot current, the water is moving about the length of a football field in just 30 seconds. Additionally, the faster the current, the greater the forces acting on a vessel when it’s pinned against a stationery object. When talking about the movement of water along the Mississippi River and its tributaries, all roads lead to New Orleans and eventually drain into the Gulf of Mexico. In August, the Corps of Engineers made it official when after 292 days, the agency was finally able to end its flood fight efforts. The historic and unprecedented high-water event began and surpassed the 1973 high water event, 225 days, as the longest in the Corps

New Orleans District’s history. This year also marked the first time the Mississippi River’s Bonnet Carré Spillway was put in operation in back-to-back years, twice in one year, as well as the longest single opening at 79 days and a combined 123 days in 2019. The Bonnet Carré is located 28 miles above New Orleans, part of the multistate Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) system, which uses a variety of features to provide flood risk reduction to the alluvial Mississippi Valley from Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Head of Passes, La. It can divert a portion of the river’s floodwaters through Lake Pontchartrain into the Gulf of Mexico, allowing high water to bypass New Orleans and other nearby river communities. The structure has a design capacity of 250,000 cfs, the equivalent of roughly 1.87 million gals. per second. Throughout the fight, the Corps

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worked closely with federal, state, and local partners to coordinate efforts and conduct inspections of the entire river levee system to ensure it would perform as designed and safely pass the high water. “In my 45 years in this industry, this is the longest period of sustained high water that we’ve experienced,” Walter E. Blessey Jr., chairman and CEO of Blessey Marine Services Inc., a large inland tank barge operator based in Harahan, La. (New Orleans), told WorkBoat during the summer. “We have also had to deal with unprecedented river velocities. For the first time ever, I have been told by our vessel captains that they are experiencing anxiety when operating on the Mississippi, Ohio and Illinois rivers. The floodwaters from the Missouri River and Arkansas River systems are putting a strain on our industry.” The high water conditions created commerce disruptions, temporary shutdowns of sections of the system, idled equipment and revenue losses. Some vessels were idled for weeks and even months. The prolonged opening of the Bonnet Carré caused problems outside the marine industry too. The fresh water from the river system mixed with the brackish water in surrounding lakes and the Gulf’s salt content to create an algae that forced the closer of beaches and popular recreational boating spots for most of the summer. Businesses lost plenty of revenue over the Fourth of July holiday alone. Thomas Allegretti, president and CEO of the American Waterways Operators, said there were times during the fight when industry workers hadn’t been paid and farmers couldn’t plant their crops. Barge operators are used to dealing with weather events — adjusting their operations to floods, drought, high water, swift currents, blinding rain, thick ice and snow. Since the beginning of barging in the U.S., this has always been a part of the inland business. But this year, many barge lines have had to take extraordinary steps to avoid dam-

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age to their fleets and injuries to crews, keep their cargoes protected, and meet customer-driven delivery schedules. “The duration of high water on the Lower Mississippi River and in the Gulf fleets and terminals (which began in mid-December 2018) has had the most significant impact to us, making local Gulf deliveries very difficult,” Mark Knoy, president and CEO of American Commercial Barge Line, said in an interview earlier this year. He added that “tow size reductions and daylight running restrictions at some bridges between St. Louis and the Gulf have really hurt production and run up costs. Our 40-barge boats have been limited to 25, which is 60 percent capacity, for six months now.” ACBL added more than 20 boats to help combat the bad conditions. In the Gulf, it deployed larger horsepower boats, doubling the Gulf boat fleet, to assure product delivery. He estimated losses to the barge industry to be in the couple of hundred million range, based on what ACBL has experienced. — Ken Hocke

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ederal officials are trying to determine the cause of a California dive boat fire that killed 33 passengers and one crew while overnight vessel operators brace for intensified inspections and possible new regulations. A number of agencies are looking into the Sept. 2 tragedy, including the

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Coast Guard, FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) in consultation with the U.S. attorney which searched the offices of boat owner Truth Aquatics and its two other vessels. The Coast Guard also has convened a rare Marine Board of Investigation — the second in two years after a similar disaster probe begun last year over a duck boat sinking that killed 17 people near Branson, Mo. The investigations could take more than a year to complete. All six crewmembers were asleep when the fire started on the 75'×25' wooden hulled dive boat Conception off Santa Cruz Island, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a preliminary report. The Certificate of Inspection (COI) for the vessel built in 1981 requires a roving watch, according to the Coast Guard, which said the vessel complied with regulatory requirements. The victims likely died of smoke inhalation, officials said. A Coast Guard safety bulletin issued right after the fire urged operators to make sure their vessels are safe. One major suggestion was to limit the unsupervised charging of lithium-ion batteries and extensive use of power strips and extension cords. The NTSB said a lot of cameras, cell phones and other equipment were being charged onboard the Conception. An NTSB official describing the harrowing moments before the fire erupted said one crewmember reported he awoke to noise and saw flames coming from the galley. He tried to get down a ladder, but it was already burning. The crew on the bridge jumped down to the main deck and tried to get through the galley’s double doors to the passen49

gers, but it was in flames. When they couldn’t get through some windows, they jumped from the boat. Capt. Sean Tortora suggests more firefighting training be required for the entire crew on vessels less than 100 tons. The only person who needs credentials now is the captain; others learn on the job, said Tortora, a master mariner and president of the New Yorkbased marine consulting firm Long Island Maritime LLC. He’s also the author of “Study Guide for Marine Fire Prevention, Firefighting & Fire Safety.” Regulations don’t require a dedicated firefighting course for captains, he points out. Engine rooms must have fixed fire extinguishing systems. Elsewhere, the vessel must have one portable extinguisher for every 2,500 sq. ft., and one each in the wheelhouse, galley and machinery space as well as smoke detectors. As for a timetable for any new firefighting regulations, Tortora points to the 20 years it took for Subchapter M with its stringent towboat training drills to become reality. “It’s a slow process,” he said. “I’m all for more requirements. The industry will tell you this is a freak accident. It’s going to take a lot of public pressure.” The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) has advised members to review

risk management procedures because the accident may prompt a Coast Guard crackdown on overnight vessels. “It is likely that the Coast Guard will intensify inspection efforts for passenger vessels with overnight accommodations; focusing specifically on fire safety, vessel operations and safety management,” the trade group said. Three days after the accident Conception’s owner, Truth Aquatics, of Santa Barbara, sought to limit its liability under an 1851 act that keeps damages to the value of the vessel and its freight. “They’re basically saying they don’t owe any of the victims anything,” said Robert Mongeluzzi, a Philadelphia lawyer who represents victims of the Missouri duck boat accident and represented victims in an earlier duck boat fatality in 2010 on the Delaware River. Operators in both of those cases also sought protection under the act. The Philadelphia case was settled two days into a trial. Limitation requests can be defeated by either proving the vessel was unseaworthy in areas such as egress and fire safety or proving negligence before the vessel left which would cover training manuals, he said. Truth Aquatics has suspended all operations indefinitely, saying on its

website that it will “dedicate our entire efforts to make our boats models of new regulations” working with the NTSB and the Coast Guard. A surviving crewmember has sued, claiming the vessel was unseaworthy. A lawyer for the owner said the claims “are inconsistent with the years of successful annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection reports, including one in February of 2019.” Meanwhile, at least one dive boat operator citing the tragedy is no longer allowing overnight stays before boarding for early morning trips. — Dale K. DuPont

SUBCHAPTER M COMPLIANCE ON TRACK

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of Inspection, which indicates compliance with a broad set of regulations covering everything from electrical systems to health and safety plans. The requirements are both structural and administrative. Thus far, implementation and compliance appear to be on track but concerns about consistency and enforcement remain. The Coast Guard partnered with industry from the start recognizing that the agency’s resources would never be up to inspecting some 5,800 towing vessels. The American Waterways Operators (AWO) had already created the Responsible Carrier Program, an internal auditing and review system used by AWO member companies. This became a foundational document for the drafting of Subchapter M. The result of this partnership is a cottage industry of designated third party organizations (TPOs) that have taken on the role of monitor to towing vessel operators. There are currently 10 of these organizations that work with their customers to develop and implement a towing safety management system (TSMS), and conduct audits and surveys of the vessels’ operations and machinery. The company then reports to the TPO rather than directly to the Coast Guard. Recognizing that the expense of hiring a TPO might be difficult for smaller outfits, the Coast Guard also offers the option to ask the local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) to perform the vessel and documentation inspections. Approximately 75% of companies have chosen the TSMS option, which was what the framers of the regulation anticipated.

“The TSMS option needs to be incentivized,” AWO president and CEO Thomas Allegretti told a recent conference on Subchapter M. “The TSMS is a living process, something to evaluate every day.” He said that such self-evaluation builds a “culture of safety and not a culture of compliance.” The regulations associated with Subchapter M went into effect July 2018, with a phased-in process for the

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issuance of COIs. Twenty-five percent of any towing vessel fleet is now required to carry a certificate. According to the Coast Guard, some 1,150 COIs have been issued to date. There are some 350 in line which puts the process on track to meet its goal, since single vessel operators have until next year to get their COI. The phase-in continues until all tugs and pushboats are certified in 2022.

Efforts to reach all affected vessel operators have been comprehensive. The Coast Guard’s Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) created a website designed to walk operators through the compliance process. Operators can enter their vessel particulars and operation areas and learn exactly what kind of equipment and documentation will be required for a COI. The

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TVNCOE also has organized industry events in several regions. Most recently, the Maritime Institute for Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) hosted a conference in Baltimore devoted to Subchapter M. Attendees were encouraged to network with members of the team that created the regulations and heard presentations from them. Concerns linger about consistency in the COI process and enforcement of the regulations. Pat Folan was a member of the Towing Safety Advisory Committee that worked with the Coast Guard in the earliest phases of the rulemaking. Today he is a consultant for operators as they navigate the COI process. His company, Tug and Barge Solutions, Daphne, Ala., performs inspections and makes recommendations. “We had many discussions in TSAC around the need for consistency,” Folan said. “It was a concern from the beginning, considering that these vessels are so diverse themselves, and these are people doing the inspections.” He sees that the concerns were warranted. “I have now attended many inspections. I have seen an entire Subchapter M inspection conducted without a checklist of any kind. I have seen equipment allowed in one sector be rejected twenty miles away in the next sector.” Another area of concern for the industry is enforcement. Operators who are spending thousands of dollars to comply with Subchapter M are not seeing consequences for the companies that have scoffed the law. “Enforcement must be enforceable,” said Erik Johnson, national towing vessel coordinator for the Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance. He said that the phase-in period has made enforcement difficult but there are several enforcement policies that will be coming soon to a Coast Guard sector near you. Johnson points to the busiest towing vessel sector in the country, District 8, which is based in New Orleans. There were 655 deficiencies reported there between July and September of 2019 with nine vessels detained. The top

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he U.S. offshore wind energy industry is poised for its first utility-scale projects in federal waters off Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states — a region that one official with wind developer Ørsted calls “the Saudi Arabia of offshore wind.” But the commercial fishing industry’s skepticism — and other maritime industry concerns about safety and navigation — prompted the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to reconsider. The process toward reviewing and ultimately permitting a dozen or more East Coast wind turbine projects continues to move forward, with construction planned in earnest by the early 2020s.

BOEM’s August decision to revisit the potential cumulative impacts of so many projects was triggered after the National Marine Fisheries Service refused to sign off on an environmental impact study of the 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts, where commercial fishing groups complained the government was moving too fast to approve projects without adequate safeguards for fishing vessel safety and environmental impacts. That initially raised alarms among environmental activists that the Trump administration might be moving to block offshore wind after all, while still promoting oil and gas development. But perhaps just as significantly, offshore operators in the Gulf of Mexico energy industry had meanwhile committed to supporting the East Coast wind industry. In June the Offshore Marine Service Association, based in New Orleans and a 46-year advocate for

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to offshore wind, and I look forward to working with fellow OMSA members on the OMSA Wind Committee to promote this market.” OMSA officials defined the committee’s mission as recommending “strategies and initiatives that increase U.S. maritime industry involvement in the offshore wind sector,” and working to ensure that developing laws and regulations governing the new industry benefit vessel operators and mariners. The group said it also aims to “ensure U.S. offshore wind infrastructure is constructed, serviced, and maintained in a Jones Act compliant manner.”

By the end of September, wind developers at a State University of New York Maritime College symposium were expressing optimism that BOEM is continuing its review process for individual projects. New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts energy planners and political leaders forged ahead on contracts and power agreements. That has more naval architects, shipyards and others lining up to follow the lead of Blount Boats in Warren, R.I., which delivered the first U.S.-flag crew transfer vessel (CTV) for the Block Island Wind Farm in 2016. The New York-based Reinauer Group through its affiliate WindServe Marine LLC is building on its experience with that modest five-turbine, 30-MW project to build two more CTVs for operator Ørsted in preparation for its utility-scale projects off southern New England and New Jersey. CTVs are high-speed catamarans that deliver technicians and smaller equipment, key to both the first stages of construction and ongoing maintenance of wind turbine arrays in Europe. European wind developers have long seen the Jones Act as a potential drag on developing the U.S. market, unless U.S. shipbuilders see incentive to build the much bigger vessels needed for construction. There is not a Jones Act-compliant

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wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) yet, and the prospect of hiring those from Europe – and supplying them on the construction sites by barge from U.S. ports to comply with the Jones Act – could be problematical on several levels. With big new wind projects planned in Europe and Asia, the availability of existing installation vessels is likely to be limited and command high day rates. Wind energy advocates say the U.S. demand will create its own domestic solution as more projects are lined up, using European experience and U.S. design and shipbuilding talent. At the American Wind Energy Association’s October offshore wind power conference in Boston, Germany-based Bernhard Schulte Offshore GmbH and partner MidOcean Wind LLC announced they established a Connecticutbased joint venture “to build and operate support vessels for the U.S. offshore wind industry as well as explore opportunities in other sectors of U.S. merchant shipping.” European operators are encouraged by how the legacy U.S. offshore companies now see wind energy, Equinor Wind US wind president Christer af Geijerstam said at the Boston event: “From what I have seen from attending conferences, the Gulf of Mexico supply chain is rallying towards to offshore wind.” That confidence attracted more entrants like the EnBW Group, a German utility company and offshore wind developer preparing to bid on an anticipated 2020 round of federal energy leases in the New York Bight. New York

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resident Trump’s tariffs on imported Chinese steel and aluminum and China’s retaliatory 25% tariff on U.S. soybean exports continues to impact the U.S. maritime sector, especially boatbuilders and barge operators that haul soybeans down the Mississippi River to New Orleans for export. Once the tariffs went into effect on March 8, 2018, prices did go up on steel and aluminum for boatbuilders. In Panama City, Fla., Rudy Sistrunk, president of Marine Inland Fabricators (MIF), first felt the price jump that month and, he said, “steel went crazy. Within a

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Even when a builder was given a certain quote, several months later vendors would come back to Pelletier and say that they had to increase the price because they got hit with tariffs. Those incremental increases are hard to plan for and can be tough to overcome. “That’s where your profit goes to picking up the constant increases. Cross your fingers and hope you have enough margin to absorb that,” said Pelletier. Rozema Boat Works in Mount Vernon, Wash., came close to being ensnarled in a tariff dispute from another direction when President Trump imposed 25% steel and 10% aluminum tariffs on Canada. Rozema Boat Works builds boats for Canadian customers and was in the middle of a large boatbuilding contract when the “tariff war happened,” said Dirk Rozema, president of the boatyard. Canada’s reaction was to almost double taxes on imported boats, he said. Rozema’s fear was that the customer would have to pay the additional duties, affecting future boat sales. But the boat was released without additional duties “when the Canadians and the U.S. settled their issue,” which would have been May 2019. Beyond that, Rozema Boat Works was another boatbuilder that missed the early tariff price impact on imported metals. “When a lot of that happened, we may have been in a run where we had most of our material,” said Rozema. He remembers that the price of aluminum “went up big time,” but when it was time to order aluminum for the next boat “it had settled towards normal levels.” Rozema is seeing spikes in certain products. An example is a raw-water stainless steel sea strainer that went up 30% from its quoted price. He said he doesn’t “know how much is tariffs and (how much is domestic) people raising their prices.” Some domestic producers of steel and aluminum aren’t oblivious to the chance to get in on the upward pricing trend. Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding in Somerset, Mass., builds mostly aluminum boats. Peter Duclos, Gladding-Hearn’s president, said the tariffs

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definitely have had an effect. “There’s upward pricing pressure across the board for every part that has aluminum,” he said. He figures that it is, in part, “opportunistic pricing where domestic aluminum sellers may see an opportunity to raise prices a little.” Are tariff generated price increases affecting new boat sales? For Duclos, “even if it adds 10% to aluminum in the boat, it’s not a deal breaker. It’s just one piece of everything other thing that has an impact.” Sistrunk of MIF mostly builds truckable pushboats and doesn’t feel the tariff-induced prices will affect his business. “They are not going to stop building these little boats. They are too economical.” Rozema said that tariffs “haven’t had a dramatic effect,” but admitted he’s not sure how they will affect future sales. “Prices have been creeping up on materials,” he said, and the tariffs “make the environment uncertain.” Boatbuilders aren’t the only ones being hit by tariffs. So, too, are barge companies that move grain. U.S. soybean exports, most of which had gone to China in the past, still faces uncertainty. That’s despite a recent “uptick in sales to China as of late,” said Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition in Ankeny, Iowa. “But overall until this issue (tariff dispute with China) is solved it’s hard to be optimistic about our export program.” From 2017 to 2018 27.7 million metric tons of soybeans were exported to China, said Steenhoek. In 2018 through 2019 (the marketing year ended Aug. 30), 13 million metric tons went to China. USDA figures for this past July showed the number of grain barges unloaded at Mississippi River export elevators were 19% below the threeyear average. Much of the almost 15 million metric ton reduction is due to tariffs, but China has also cut back on soybean imports because of African swine fever, which has been decimating its hog herds, and soybean meal is a main ingredient for

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National Harbor, Md., and The Wharf in the District of Columbia. The four 149-passenger, 88’ highspeed aluminum catamarans, designed by BMT and built by Metal Shark at its Franklin, La., yard went into service in 2018. “We got really busy, when the Metro shut down, and a lot of passengers stayed with us after train service came back after Labor Day,” Capt. Patrick Freeman told WorkBoat in October. A spokesperson for the watertaxi company, a division of Chicagobased Entertainment Cruises, said government officials authorized the commuter service to operate through the end of 2019, and negotiations were underway for it to continue after that. On the West Coast, congestion on roads and freeways continues to get worse, and “ferries are uniquely suited to use the bay as a lane rather than a barrier,” said Thomas Hall, public information and marketing manager for San Francisco Bay Ferry/Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA). The ferry service, which has five regular routes, added three boats to the fleet in 2019 — two 445-passenger, 34-knot jet boats, built by Dakota Creek Industries Inc., Anacortes, Wash., and a 400-passenger 27-knot prop boat built by Vigor. Two more ferries are under construction. Ridership, Hall said, has increased 10% year over year and has doubled since 2012. At Washington State Ferries (WSF), the focus is on clean energy. WSF has partnered with Vigor, to develop a hybrid-electric ferry program to produce five 144-car Olympic-class hybrids in its Seattle yard. Construction will begin in late 2020, with the first delivery expected in 2022. The new vessels, which will also have diesel engines, will be capable of running 100% on battery power once the dockside charging infrastructure is set up, WSF spokesman Ian Sterling said. WSF is also planning to convert three of its largest Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid power. “It will be a race to see which gets done first, the new build or the conversion,” Sterling said. “But sometime in the next two to three

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ederal funding to shore up the nation’s deteriorating inland waterways system continued to make great strides over the past year, with record budgets for navigation construction, operation and maintenance, but billions more in predictable funding is

still needed to create a modern system that is reliable for shippers and competitive in a global trade market. Strong appropriations from Congress last fall meant that the Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees the inland waterways, was operating under a record $7 billion budget for civil works, 46% more than the administration’s request for fiscal year 2019. Meanwhile, the Corps’ Operations and Maintenance account rose to $3.74 billion, up nearly 25% over the administration’s request. It was the sixth straight year that lawmakers increased funding for the Corps, according to the Waterways Council Inc., an industry supported group that advocates for navigation funding. Also included was a one-year change to the cost-share formula at the Chickamauga Lock on the Tennessee River to 85% federal funding and 15% from the Inland Waterways Trust Fund (IWTF), instead of a traditional 50-50 match. This has helped speed work on the Chickamauga project and also free up money to fund other navigation projects, WCI said. Also waiting in the wings is the 2020 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which sets policies to modernize the inland system. Congress now seems to be on the positive path of authorizing this important law every two years instead of letting it lapse for multiple years, which had left several navigation projects in limbo.

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utonomous vessel technology took a leap forward in 2019. Test vessels are being launched, partnerships are being formed, and the future has gotten closer to the present. One of the most impressive test vessels this year was the Office of Naval Research’s 132' catamaran Sea Hunter that successfully navigated the Pacific Ocean between San Diego and Hawaii — and back again — with no human aboard. (Personnel from an escort vessel occasionally came aboard to test electrical and propulsion systems.) Built by Vigor at its Portland, Ore., facility, the Sea Hunter was designed by Leidos, the Reston, Va., science and technology company that started as defense contractor SAIC in the 1960s. The vessel was conceived by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as an unmanned vessel for mine sweeping and anti-submarine operations. Testing of the twin-screw Sea Hunter began in 2016 and was scheduled to continue through the end of 2019. Designated as a medium displacement unmanned surface vessel (MDUSV), the Sea Hunter is designed to be capable of travel for long periods of time at speeds up to 27 knots and

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Boat fleet, so much so that owner Bjoern Kils has a second Ribcraft 9.0 Offshore model under construction. Running out of the North Cove Marina near Manhattan's World Trade Center, the tour business draws on the downtown tourist scene, running up to 10 trips daily during times of peak summer demand. The 29'7"×10'3"×22" Ribcraft carries a waterborne tour trade that is surprisingly robust nearly year-round, and stops only when it gets solid, usually in February. New York Harbor is a challenging environment at any time of the year, and Kils went to Ribcraft, Marblehead, Mass., looking for a boat to handle it. He wanted a deep-V hull to handle the harbor chop, and plenty of power. Ribcraft marketing director Matthew Velluto said the 9-meter boats are often rigged with twin 250-hp outboards, but this one came with the maximum when it went

into service in September 2017 — twin Yamaha 300-hp motors. During a morning tour in October 2018, the west wind was gusting past 15 mph over the Hudson River, and white water was flying as captain Eric Rosen took a dozen customers on the Ribcraft cruising past the West Side piers. The group stayed dry and comfortable in their anti-exposure suits, low in the hull and behind the 21" inflated collar. With a typical passenger payload of 2,000 lbs. the RIB’s deep-V provides steady acceleration and a smooth ride, typically at just around 70% power. The Ribcraft 9.0 Offshore came off the drawing board intended for tactical and patrol use, but it also makes an ideal platform for Coast Guard-certified tour operators, said Velluto. Compared to a tactical boat built to deliver a squad, the tour version has two rows of saddle seating, allowing customers more freedom of

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bility of three John Deere-powered 6068AFM85 gensets, sparking 150-kW of electrical power each. Rio Controls & Hydraulics provided the five-station propulsion controls and full follow-up steering system featuring two 40-hp hydraulic units and two 7"×4" cylinders. Capacities include 86,114 gals. of fuel; 9,550 gals. urea; and 8,174 gals. fresh water. Other features of the new tug are a Beacon Findland JAK-400PHL-L Hydralok barge coupling system, New World Electronics 2518277554 electronics suite, six staterooms with 10 berths, two Coastal Marine Equipment C143.5-61-131 35,000 lbs., 15-hp rated capstans, and an EMS PMS 9000 alarm and monitoring system with a tank level system. Cape Lookout is ABS classed Maltese Cross A-1, AMS, Towing Vessel, ABCU, UWILD, ABS Loadline, greater than 500 tons ITC and greater than 300 tons regulatory. The new tug is also built to USCG Subchapter M standards. Cape Lookout was delivered in September 2018. It's the second of six sisterships, which are replacing older tugs that Kirby is taking out of service. The first, Cape Ann, was delivered in July.

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aster Boat Builders, Bayou La Batre, Ala., has delivered the 109'×36'×18'3" ATB tug Cape Lookout to Kirby Offshore Marine, Houston. Designed by Guarino & Cox, Covington, La., the Cape Lookout, which has a steel hull and an aluminum tower, is powered by a pair of Tier 4 Caterpillar 3516E diesel engines, each producing 2,501 hp at 1,600 rpm. The Cats connect to 120"×78", 5-bladed stainlesssteel Hung Shin wheels through Reintjes WAF 1173 marine gears with 7.429:1 reduction ratios from Karl Senner. The propulsion package gives the new tug a running speed of 13 knots and a bollard pull of 48.19 metric tons. The tug has a 15' draft. Ship’s service power is the responsi-

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nection between the two Vancouver, British Columbia-area companies continued with the christening of the articulated tug-barge tug Island Raider in September 2018. In February, the Island Regent, a sistership to the Island Raider, will be launched. The 81'8"×41' Island Raider is Island Tug’s first newbuild ATB tug, but not its only one. That other is the 136'×32' Island Monarch, which was converted with an Intercon coupler system in 2003. The Island Raider was built at Island Tug & Barge’s facility on Annacis Island, B.C. Construction on the Island Regent began on Annacis Island but was moved to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland, Wash. The Island Raider will mostly be pushing barges carrying primarily gasoline and diesel from Vancouver, B.C., to Vancouver Island. That’s the core business for Island Tug. A pair of 850-hp Cummins KTA38M diesels connected to RollsRoyce US105 FP Z-drives provides the power on those runs. Electrical power comes from two 99-kW gensets powered by John Deere 4045AFM85 generator drive engines. During sea trials the Island Raider, locked in the notch of a fully loaded barge, hit 8.5 knots. Crew comfort was an important consideration for the new tugs. The Island Raider has six cabins, two with double bunks. Each cabin has its own toilet. There is also a small gym or exercise room. A crew of eight can be comfortably accommodated, but the normal crew will be four — a master, mate and two deckhands. Besides the extra cabins, a lot of attention was paid to noise reduction for crew comfort. The tug has Sika vibration and sound dampening floors, Norac wall and ceiling paneling, and noise attenuation silencers. Both the Island Raider and the Island Regent will be matched up with two of Island Tug’s newer barges, the Island Resolution and the Island Reliance. These 26,650-bbl. double-hulled oil tank barges were previously towed by wire boats. After being lengthened with 23' notched stern extensions, the barges are now 279'. New skegs were also added to the barges. 73

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n November 2018, Moose Boats, Petaluma, Calif., was about 75% complete with the construction of a new 75'×24'×10' crew transport/ship stores vessel for Westar Marine Services,

San Francisco. The boat will mostly run crew and stores out to vessels anchored in San Francisco Bay. It’s not a very long run but the boat is set up for offshore uses as well. Designed by Moose Boats and Incat Crowther, the unnamed aluminum boat will be powered by a pair of Volvo Penta IPS900 diesel engines connected to Volvo IPS3 Zdrives with nibral props through Volvo marine gears. The propulsion package will give the new boat a running speed of 27 knots. The vessel will have a draft of 5'6". Moose built boats similar to this before, but not specifically for the U.S. market. It’s really a custom-built boat. Incat had to adapt to the Moose Boats look and techniques in the design. The design teams worked closely together. It’s the first boat done for that application on this scale. Moose’s in-house naval architects designed the cabin then sent that on to Incat for integration with their hull design.

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etween its three Louisiana yards in Houma, Lake Charles and Jennings, Gulf Island Shipyards’ orderbook has benefitted from a diverse collection of newbuild contracts. First is a major retrofit project for American Queen Steamboat Co. involving the former 257'×78'×14' casino boat Kanesville Queen. A 60' midbody and a paddlewheel will be added, increasing the length of the vessel to 362'. The 245-passenger vessel will be renamed the American Countess. Gulf Island cut the Kanesville Queen in half, leaving one half of the boat in one side of the 300-foot shed at its Houma yard and moving the other half to the other side. In 2018, Gulf Island was awarded a $63.5 million Navy contract for the design and construction of a steel towing, salvage and rescue ship (T-ATS). The T-ATS will feature an ABS-classed DP-2 system, a bollard pull of 160 metric tons and a working deck area of

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almost 6,000 sq. ft. The Navy contract calls for a vessel with a minimum length of 131' and a minimum width of 36'. The contract includes options for seven additional vessels which could bring its total value to $523 million. The new boat, which will have a 21' draft, is scheduled for delivery by 2021. It will replace the current T-ATF and T-ARS 50-class ships in service with the Military Sealift Command. Gulf Island is also building research vessels for the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF awarded Oregon State University a grant of $122 million for the construction of the first of three first-of-a-kind regional class research vessels, representing the largest grant in the university's history. This past summer, the grant was supplemented with an additional $88 million, allowing Gulf Island to proceed with the contract for the second vessel which will go to the University of Rhode

Island. (A third vessel was expected to be awarded in 2019.) Another project at Gulf Island is a 118'×45'×19'7" tug for the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp., designed to provide icebreaking/ice management services on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Other responsibilities will include handling aids to navigation buoys and pushing two buoy and gate lifter barges. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., the tug’s propulsion package will consist of twin Caterpillar 3516C diesel engines producing 2,675 hp each. The Cats will be coupled to Rolls-Royce US 35 CP stainless steel Z-drives with 102" variable pitch, 4-bladed props. The propulsion package will give the new tug a running speed of 13.5 knots and a bollard pull of 65 LT. In addition, Gulf Island is building two new 300-passenger, 183'7"×46'10"×10'6" ferries for the North Carolina Department of Transportation and was recently awarded

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runswick Commercial and Government Products’ 25' Guardian is a center console design and classic unsinkable fiberglass hull platform built for heavy loads. The boat is designed for simple, no nonsense operation that lets the operator focus on the mission. The user friendly walk-around deck allows adaptive operation, making it a versatile workhorse on the water. The Guardian measures 24'7"×8' and can be powered by 200-hp to 400-hp outboards. With a draft of 16", the Guardian also features an 18° deadrise, 12-person capacity, 150-gal. fuel capacity, and 25" transom height. Brunswick also had its 10-meter aluminum impact series boat on display. The Edgewater, Fla.-based company partners with MetalCraft Marine on this model with MetalCraft building the hull and Brunswick handling the rest of the construction and outfitting. 78

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etal Shark used the 2018 Workboat Show as the venue to give the public its first peek at the Navy’s newest patrol boat, the 40 PB. The new, next-generation Defiant X patrol boat platform represents the latest evolution of Metal Shark’s monohull pilothouse series of vessels. On the technology front, Metal Shark brought a new 32' Defiant pilothouse vessel equipped with Sharktech autonomous technology developed in concert with autonomous technology developer L3 ASV. The boat was fitted with Cox Powertrain CXO300 high-powered diesel outboards. The four stroke V8 diesel CXO300 offers up to 25% more range compared to gas outboards and is designed to last up to three times longer. The engine combines the simplicity and economy of an outboard installation with greatly improved safety and reliability achieved by eliminating the need for highly volatile gasoline.

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oseburg, Ore.-based North River Boats brought its 37'4"×10'3" Sounder fire/search and rescue vessel to the 2018 WorkBoat Show. (Measurements include the outboard crash guard and D-Bumper.) The deep V aluminum boat is powered by twin outboard engines (one standard rotation and one counter rotation) that give the boat a running speed of 45 mph. Firefighting/ CBRNE equipment includes a Darley HE500 engine mounted fire pump with bronze impeller, Vortec 2.4-liter (130hp) fire pump engine with through hull exhaust, Darley fire pump control, Task Force Tips manually operated forward monitor, nozzle and aft monitor, Whelen emergency lighting and scene lighting, and D-tect System’s MiniRad-V radiation detector. Propulsion comes from twin Yamaha F250XCA outboards producing a maximum speed of 46 mph.

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cully's Custom Aluminum Boats, Morgan City, La., had its 2684LC landing craft that measures 26'4"×8'6" at the WorkBoat Show. The workboat features a 6° deadrise, 3" bulb t-beam frames, 3" D rubber gunnel, double bottom and gate with 3/16" tread plate. As the company's name says, every boat is custom made whether it's a center console boat, landing craft,

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ladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass., delivered its ﬁrst pilot boat to Alaska just before Thanksgiving 2018 to the Southwest Alaska Pilots Association. The 75'7"×20'6"×3'11" Emerald Island is stationed in Valdez. The pilots selected the C. Raymond Hunt deep-V hull design after traveling to Texas and riding on two boats Gladding-Hearn built for the Galveston pilots several years ago. Changes from the earlier design were required. The Emerald Island is

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effort went into designing the arrangement of the lights so they don't shine on the foredeck, which is painted black to avoid light reﬂection. When another boat approaches, the lights have to be turned off to avoid blinding the oncoming vessel's crew. A pair of 30-kW Northern Lights generators provides electricity for the LED lights and other electrical needs. The Emerald Island features three NorSap shock-mitigating seats that are across the front of the pilothouse. Three more NorSap seats are behind the front seats. The Emerald Island's fenders are from Fendercare Marine in the UK and are designed for the weight of the Emerald Island. The fenders have a high-density foam core wrapped with glass ﬁber impregnated with urethane rubber that's over a stainlesssteel frame, which is stud bolted to the hull without penetrating it. The Emerald Island can run at about 29

knots behind the power from a pair of 1,400-hp Cummins QSK38-M1 Tier-3 diesels spinning HamiltonJet HM651 waterjets through ZF-5000 gear boxes.

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ichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland, Wash., will build two new high-speed passenger-only ferries for Kitsap Transit with an option for a third. Kitsap Transit, Bremerton, Wash., launched a new fast-ferry service in 2017 across Puget Sound between Bremerton and downtown Seattle with plans to expand the Kingston to Seattle service and launch a new Southworth to Seattle fast-ferry service in 2020. Earlier this year, Kitsap Transit purchased the Finest, a 350-passenger high-speed catamaran from NY Waterway and shipped it to Puget Sound. Following a $7.8 million refurbishment (including the cost of purchasing the vessel) at Nichols Brothers, the Finest's entered service between Kingston and downtown Seattle the day after Thanksgiving 2018. The two new 140'×37'×12' aluminum high-speed catamarans will be built to Subchapter K regulations and will each carry 250 passengers and 26 bicycles. The catamarans were designed by BMT Nigel Gee to optimize for loading and unloading of passengers as well as in-route time. The vessels can load passengers and bikes through a two-station loading area on the sides, or alternatively through divided passenger/bike lanes from the bow. The vessels will have a top speed of 37 knots and cruise speed of 35 knots at full load. The ferries will be among the first vessels to feature a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust aftertreatment system powered by two MTU Tier 4 16V400M65L main engines each putting out 3,435 hp at 1,800 rpm. Through ZF 9050 gears, the engines will turn Kamewa S71-4 waterjets, reaching 35 knots at full load. Additionally, an active ride control is being installed, supplied by Naiad. The interceptor system will ensure a smooth, comfortable ride. The vessels are designed to reduce cabin noise by minimizing the overlap of the passenger and engine compartments and utilizing the latest thinking in Coast Guard-approved noise attenuation materials.

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with HamiltonJet 364 waterjets. In the main cabin, miners will be seated in rows of various combinations with two, three or four seats together, in addition to booth-style seats with tables in-between the seats. A small hydraulic cargo crane will transfer groceries and other supplies from the boat to land. When miners need to unload, a ramp with a foldout ladder can be deployed from between the cat’s two bows.

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ay Welding Services, Homer, Alaska, is building a high-speed, 118-passenger catamaran to transport workers to and from the Kensington gold mine in southeast Alaska for Goldbelt Transportation in Juneau. Bay Welding has built a number of passenger vessels, but at 74'×25' this is the largest. The boatyard designed the crewboat along with Coastwise Corp., Anchorage, Alaska, which is also responsible for the engineering. The ferry will operate 360 days a year making several two-hour roundtrips per day. Because the ferry will run on a tight schedule, redundant systems were an important part of the planning. The electronics have backups and there are two 29-kW Cummins Onan generators. The boat can run on one. The four 13-liter Scania engines are rated at 700-hp each, mounted in a quad arrangement and matched up

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dwt Commitment-class vessels were built to provide shipping and logistics services between Jacksonville, Fla., and San Juan, Puerto Rico, a route the company has served since 1954. Crowley invested $550 million in the ships and associated port upgrades. Designed specifically for the Puerto Rico trade, the ships carry up to 2,400 20' equivalent container units (TEUs) at a cruising speed of 22 knots. A range of other container sizes and types can be accommodated, including 53'×8.5' boxes and up to 300 refrigerated containers. Enclosed and ventilated roll-on/roll-off decks accommodate about 400 cars and vehicles. Each of the ships is powered by a single MAN 8S70ME-GI marine engine, producing 26,160 kw (35,054 hp) at 91 rpm. The engine connects to a 328"×291", 5-bladed prop to give it a top speed of 22 knots.

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n December 2018, VT Halter Marine, Pascagoula, Miss., delivered the Taíno, the second of two combination container roll-on/roll-off (ConRo) LNG-powered ships, to Crowley Maritime Corp., Jacksonville, Fla. Crowley said the vessels are the world’s first ConRo ships powered by LNG. Taíno's sistership El Coquí was delivered in July. The two 720'×105'x59', 26,500-

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etal Shark has delivered a 64'×19' custom welded aluminum, monohull pilot boat to the Brazos Pilots Association, Freeport, Texas. Designed by Metal Shark, the new vessel, Brazos Pilot, was built at the company's Franklin, La., shipyard. Brazos Pilot replaces the pilots’ smaller, single-engine 40' pilot boat. To meet the customer’s requirements, a large pilot transfer platform was engineered into the vessel's foredeck, with a wide, integrated non-skid stairway and specially-configured safety rails. Main propulsion comes from twin 803-hp Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines coupled to Twin Disc MGX-5146SC transmissions that turn 5-bladed 36"×43" nibral propellers. Brazos Pilot has a top speed in excess of 28 knots, with a nominal cruise speed of 18 knots. A large, climate-controlled wheelhouse employs the boatbuilder’s signature pillarless glass for improved visibility, in

a reverse-raked arrangement developed by Metal Shark specifically for pilots. Large overhead skylights provide upward visibility while approaching and operating alongside moving ships. In the wheelhouse, shock-mitigating seating has been provided for five crewmembers, with a footrest, cup holder, gooseneck light, and 110V USB plug at each seating position. An integrated suite of navigation electronics includes GPS, radar, depth sounder, and AIS, which are accessed primarily through three 19" Furuno MU195T multifunction displays. Outside, Brazos Pilot's fully flush non-skid decks allow for unimpeded access around the vessel, and hand rails have been placed for easy reach at all times. To facilitate operation in close quarters, the vessel has been outfitted with a secondary control station on the aft deck, equipped with steering and throttle controls and a set of digital displays, which allow the op-

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erator to monitor engine performance while controlling the vessel from the station.

RAIL CAR BARGES Metal Trades

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etal Trades Inc., Yonges Island, S.C., delivered the second in a pair of what are believed to be the first railroad car barges built for New York Harbor in 70 years.The

2019 BOATBUILDING REVIEW 370'×59'×14' NYNJR200 carries up to 18 standard 60' railcars for New York New Jersey Rail LLC, a shorthaul railroad operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The barge and sistership NYNJR100 ferry cars between Greenville Yard at Jersey City, N.J., and the 65th Street Yard in Brooklyn, N.Y. Also known as carfloats, specialized rail barges were once common in New York Harbor, to help move freight between the midAtlantic and New England states. The Port Authority’s carfloat 278, which is still in service, is estimated to have been built in the late 1940s or early 1950s for the Pennsylvania Railroad. The 278 carries up to 14 railcars, while the new barges have space for 18 per trip, a 28.5% increase in capacity. The cross-harbor transits occur eight to nine times per week on average. There is significant seasonal variation in the service, according to the Port Authority. Last year's first quarter was especially rough with weather cancelling floats, while a milder December allowed 11 to 15 trips per week. By Dec. 20 the railroad had moved about 4,900 loaded railcars in 2018, for a total of about 490,000 tons of cargo moved for the year. Eastbound freight to Brooklyn is typically building materials such as lumber and cement powder, bulk food products like edible oils and flour, and biodiesel. Westbound floats carry loads of recycled commodities such as cullet (ground glass) and scrap steel.

NAVY WORKBOAT LARGE Snow & Company

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now & Company was scheduled to deliver the first workboat large to the Navy in March. The Seattle shipyard was awarded a $47.6 million contract in 2017 to build four 40'x17' boats with options for 22 more. The boatyard, located along Seattle’s Ballard docks, is known for building and repairing commercial fishing boats. This is its first job for the Navy. Shipyard officials characterize the 40' workboat large as a small tugboat, since it will be assisting barges, submarines and other Navy vessels, as well as opening and closing security barriers. Despite those tug-like duties, the Navy refers to it as a workboat large. According to the Navy, the mission of the workboat large is to provide naval shore installations with capability to meet various port operations and barrier tending requirements. This includes the ability to safely assist barges, subs, and other

naval vessels, open and close security barriers, and to tow/push floating port operations support equipment. The Navy said the boat must be highly maneuverable and have a climate-controlled cabin that provides shelter from extreme weather. Jensen Maritime Consultants designed the steel hull and aluminum wheelhouse while Snow handled the construction detailing. The workboat large will hook up to those vessels with two bow mounted Pullmaster H18 winches. Down below, a pair of 455 hp at 2,100 rpm Cummins QSM11 engines will generate enough power for 22,000 lbs. of bollard pull or 9 knots speed. Accommodations are very limited as this is a day boat that will have a crew of about three. Below the wheelhouse will be a couple of seats and a head. All four boats will be delivered by the end of 2019.

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oran Iron Works has been contracted by Pictured Rocks Kayaking to build a 64'×19' specialized passenger tour vessel in conjunction with Donald L. Blount & Associates (a division of Gibbs & Cox Inc.). The special purpose aluminum tour boat will be a first of its kind in the Great Lakes region. It is being built at Moran Iron's yard in Onaway, Mich. Pictured Rocks is a Munising, Mich., canoe and kayak tour operator. The vessel will carry 72 passengers and 36 kayaks around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for guided kayak tours. The boat will feature a customdesigned kayak launch system. The main engines will be twin Cummins QSK19, rated at 800 hp each, driving propulsion through Twin Disc reduction gears. Twin Seakeeper HD gyro stabilizers will be fitted for passenger comfort and safety. The hull form will be a double chine, variable deadrise monohull for improved seakeeping and efficiency. The Subchapter T boat is scheduled for a late 2019 delivery.

APRIL 2019 RESEARCH VESSEL Armstrong Marine

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rmstrong Marine USA, Port Angeles, Wash., has delivered a new 42'×16'×5' fast coastal research vessel to Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego. The aluminum planing catamaran research vessel Bob and Betty Beyster will enable scientists at Scripps and others to conduct local research, technology development and ocean-based education. Scientists and students at Scripps have long benefited from a fleet of research vessels to conduct oceanographic research at sea. There has been a need, however, for a vessel with a nearshore range, low daily operating cost, and adaptability to support advanced research with local and global impact. The new workboat, designed by Armstrong Marine, has a draft of 2', a range of 800 kilometers (500 nautical miles), a cruising speed of over 25 knots and a top speed of 37 knots. There's capacity for six scientists and a boat operator. The vessel, which will be owned by Scripps, sports an A-frame for lifting up to 4,000 lbs., an adaptable deck foundation for config-

uring and securing technology, and a computer-controlled engine system to automatically maintain position and heading, which will be useful for the range of research and technology development anticipated onboard. The boat has a rear cargo deck measuring 19'3"×13'1" with recessed all thread tie down points. Main propulsion for the research vessel comes from twin Volvo Penta D11 engines, producing 510 hp at 2,250 rpm each. The mains connect to forward facing duo props through Volvo IPS transmissions with 1.70:1 reduction ratios. Volvo also handled the manufacturing of the controls and steering system. The scientific equipment includes a seafloor mapping system, a Morgan 200 hydraulic knuckle boom crane, a mini remotely operated vehicle, and a hull-mounted transducer for underwater communications. The boat is also fitted with a Kinematics hydraulic winch and the Pullmaster PL5 A-frame mounted hydraulic winch. The new vessel was made possible thanks to a $1.2 million philanthropic initiative in honor of the late Dr. J. Robert Beyster, founder of Science Applications International Corp., and his widow Betty.

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he first of four in a new class of 100'×40' Tier 4-powered tractor tugs for Seattle-based Foss Maritime is taking shape after a formal keel laying in February at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, Wash. Foss has ordered four of the ASD 90 class, with an option for an additional six. Designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants, Seattle, the vessels will be based on Jensen’s proven Valor tugboat hull, with high-efficiency catalytic aftertreatment technology to achieve Tier

4 emissions limits. The Foss Z-drive tugs are being built to meet Subchapter M regulatory standards, with ABS loadline certification, and UWILD notation. The vessels will be equipped with two MTU series 4000 main engines, Rolls-Royce US 255 azimuth thrusters and Markey winches. The vessels will also be equipped with advanced condition-based monitoring for the Z-drives and main engines. Jensen also designed the tugs with some of the most advanced safety features in the industry, including a single 900-gpm fire pump and monitors, which will be powered from an on-board generator. The tugs will be multifunctional to include ship assist and escort capabilities as well as towing, operating on the U.S. West Coast to perform shiphandling duties within ports and harbors. Delivery of the first four vessels will begin in winter 2020.

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2019 BOATBUILDING REVIEW es LLC, Mandeville, La., was awarded a contract for the design verification and production engineering of the two new ferries. The new boats will replace the smaller Hatteras-class ferries. The ferries are scheduled for delivery in 2020. Elliott Bay Design Group, Seattle, is responsible for the functional engineering on the project. The production engineering will be completed in SSI’s ShipConstructor software. Main propulsion will come from three Caterpillar C-18 engines, producing 803 hp at 1,800 rpm each, connected to Schottel Z-drives with fixed pitched, 4-bladed props through Schottel marine gear with 2.438:1 reduction ratios. Controls and steering system are also from Schottel. The new steel-hulled boats will have a running speed of 8.5 knots. Capacities will include 62,071 gals. of fuel and 3,500 gals. potable water. The new ferries will be USCGcertified, Subchapter H.

TOUR BOAT Yank Marine Services

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he former New York Harbor ferry Bravest is bound for Alaska after a major refit at Yank Marine Services LLC, Tuckahoe, N.J. The boat's second act will be as an excursion tour boat in Prince William Sound. Phillips Cruises & Tours LLC, a cruise and sightseeing operator based

in Anchorage and Whittier, Alaska, is adding the 127'×32.8' high-speed aluminum catamaran to its fleet. A Nigel Gee design built in 1996 by Derektor Shipyards, Mamaroneck, N.Y., the Bravest and sistership, the Finest, served for years on the NY Waterway commuter route between Belford, N.J., and New York City. But maintaining the waterjet propulsion systems proved costly — NY Waterway had to spend $2.4 million on its last repairs in 2014 — and that was one factor that led the New York ferry operator to have Yank Marine build two 400-passenger replacement vessels with conventional propeller setups — the Molly Pitcher and Betsy Ross. With the delivery of the Molly Pitcher, the Bravest went out of service in September 2015. The Finest went to Kitsap Transit in Washington state. The Bravest remained mothballed at the Yank Marine yard until

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he first U.S. passenger ferry with Tier 4 emission controls went into service for the San Francisco Bay Ferry system in March. The 445-passenger high-speed Pyxis is the fifth new ferry built for the fleet since the Hydrus class started in 2017 and serves the growing 28-mile Vallejo route. Delivered in February by Dakota Creek Industries Inc., Anacortes, Wash., the 142.7'×127.6'×5.4', allaluminum Pyxis is the first new boat on the northern bay route since 1997, and the first of three to be delivered by the end of 2019. It is similar in design to the earlier waterjet ferries also conceived by designers at Advanced Multihull Designs (AMD) of Australia, sized up to accommodate steady demand growth on the route. Power comes from two MTU 16V4000M65 engines rated at 3,433 hp each, driving a pair of HamiltonJet HT810 waterjets through ZF 9055 gears. Propulsion

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ATB, the tug Assateague, built at Conrad's Orange, Texas, facility, is paired with the 80,000-bbl. barge Double Skin 801, which Conrad built in Amelia, La. All three ATB tugs were designed by Greg Castleman of Castleman Maritime. Bristol Harbor Group designed the barges. The second ATB, the tug Chincoteague, is paired with the barge Double Skin 802. The ATB is made up of the 110'×38', 4,400-hp tug Wachapreague and 403'×74'×32', 80,000-bbl. barge Double Skin 803. The tug and barge are connected with a Beacon Finland JAK 700 coupling system. The barge is equipped with bowthrusters and thermal heaters for asphalt cargo. The tug has a design draft of 15'4" and is powered by two 2,200 hp Cummins QSK60M, Tier 3 engines. Four-bladed Hung Shen 102"dia. bronze propellers are turned by Karl Senner-supplied Reintjes WAF 873 gears with 7.087:1 reduction ratios. The tug is also outfitted with internal hydraulic shaft brakes, Vulkan torsional couplings, and an Aventics control system. The tug has accommodations for a crew of 10. Crew access to the barges is via a Schoelhorn-Albrecht custommade gangway.

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onrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., has delivered the third of a new class of articulated tug-barges to Vane Brothers Company, Baltimore. The ATB is the third in a series of three like units built for Vane. The first

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ll American Marine Inc., (AAM) has launched the second of three low-wake, high-speed passenger ferries for Kitsap Transit. The 77' Reliance, an aluminum catamaran with a composite superstructure, was launched in Bellingham, Wash., in March. The vessel was designed by Teknicraft Design, Auckland, New Zealand, and will operate on Kitsap's current crosssound ferry route between Bremerton and downtown Seattle. The design of the new vessel was based upon the ultra-low-wake Rich Passage 1 built by All American in 2011. Teknicraft's patented hydrofoil-assisted hull design has a low-wake wash energy signature that will not degrade the sensitive shore lines of Rich Passage, shipyard officials said. The Reliance was designed to carry 118 passengers and travel at a service speed of up to 36 knots. AAM constructed the hulls with high tensile strength 5383 aluminum alloy. The passenger cabin and deck were made from composites. The hydrofoil was molded in carbon fiber and automatically adjusts as the vessel transits Rich Passage. Main propulsion will come from four Tier 3 Caterpillar C-18 diesel engines connected to HamiltonJet 403 waterjets. The shipyard utilized lightweight aluminum honeycomb panel materials for finishing the interior spaces and applied high performance bottom paint to help meet speed and wake requirements. The Rich Passage 1 was placed into service by Kitsap Transit in 2017. The launch of the Reliance provides Kitsap Transit with a backup to the Rich Passage 1 on the Bremerton-Seattle route. A third sistership, Lady Swift, was expected to be launched in the summer.

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AUTONOMOUS VESSEL SeaRobotics

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t the end of 2018, SeaRobotics, Stuart, Fla., completed factory acceptance testing of its new entry into the autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) workboat market — the SREndurance 7.0 meter system — built for the U.S. Naval Research Laborato-

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ry. The system is optimized for sonar research through the utilization of an optionally manned helm configuration and a serial diesel electric propulsion system. Outfitted with an instrumented launch and recovery system (LARS) and supporting hydrographic winch system, the aluminum SREndurance 7.0 is capable of deploying towed sonar/instrument systems, dipping sonar/systems, or ROV systems. The 23'×9'6" boat was delivered with a remote control and autonomous tow body winch and over boarding system designed for deploying towed and dipping sonar systems. The SR-Endurance 7.0 also has a hull mounted pipe flange for integrating hull mounted sonar systems. With a one-meter (3.28') draft and powered by a Torqeedo Deep Blue diesel electric hybrid drive, the 5,500-lb. SP-Endurance 7.0 has an endurance of up to six days at survey speed (10 knots) and up to 10 hours between automatic battery recharge. The boat’s quiet platform for sonar/sensor research belies its 80-hp strength, company officials said. The multipurpose LARS and payload interface enable the integration of numerous user configured payload systems. A standard 6" pipe flange with cableway is mounted under the hull to provide additional instrument mounting options for additional instruments. The optionally manned helm enables manned operation in congested waterways and for ramp operations when required. With the flip of a switch, semi-autonomous operations, remote piloting and direct remote-control functionality is provided. Navigation is supported by a pre-programmed or remotely operated pan/tilt/zoom video system, 360° video coverage with four situation awareness cameras, radar, AIS, low bandwidth Iridium broadband, and a high bandwidth line of sight RF link. Controls and steering are the responsibility of a SeaRobotics CyberHelm system. The boat can be outfitted with various propulsion configurations.

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HYBRID CATAMARAN Derecktor Shipyards

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$2.8 million first of its kind hybrid freighter that will deliver fresh produce and locally made foods between Connecticut and Long Island was launched in April at Derecktor Shipyards, Mamaroneck, N.Y. The Captain Ben Moore, a 63'×21.3' aluminum catamaran, is similar to two earlier Incat Crowther-designed vessels Derecktor built for marine educators and researchers in the region. The latest boat was built for Harbor Harvest, a Norwalk, Conn., company that marine engineer and designer Robert Kunkel created to connect family farms to urban and suburban markets. The Captain Ben Moore actually has room for 49 passengers if the boat needed to be used for marine education or a research project. The Captain Ben was expected to enter service June 1. Powered by a pair of Cummins QSB6.7 diesels generating 1,373 hp at 2,400 rpm and lithium batteries connected to a BAE Systems HybriDrive, the boat's quiet operation makes it environmentally attractive — and a good neighbor when it glides into heavily populated waterfront communities. With a top speed of 15 knots, the vessel has 300 sq. ft. of open cargo area, 100 sq. ft. of covered space, and 140 sq. ft. of walk-in refrigeration. Total capacity is 12,000 lbs., or the equivalent of three to five produce delivery trucks. Alternative Marine Technologies began working with Derecktor in 2016

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GREAT LAKES BULK CARRIER Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

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incantieri Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., is building a U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier for Interlake Steamship Co. It will be the first river-class, self-unloading vessel newbuild in more than 35 years. Middleburg Heights, Ohio-based Interlake operates the largest privately held U.S.-flag fleet on the Great Lakes, with nine vessels that carry bulk cargoes. Its newest vessel, the Paul R. Tregurtha, was built in 1981. The 1,013'×105'×56' ship has a capacity of 68,000 tons and is the longest vessel on the Great Lakes. Interlake, Fincantieri and Bay Engineering Inc. are jointly designing the new 639'×78'×45' bulk carrier, complete with advanced vessel and unloading systems automation. The self-unloading bulk carrier will have a unique cargo hold arrangement and cargo hatch covers designed for maximum cubic space and the ability to handle difficult cargoes. The vessel will incorporate a flap rudder as well as bow and stern thrusters for maneuverability. The vessel will have 7,800 shaft hp produced by two 16-cylinder EMD Tier 4/IMO

Tier III diesel engines. The diesels will be connected by a single-screw, 18'-dia., Kongsberg controllable pitch propeller, giving the vessel a top speed in excess of 15 mph. For electrical power, the vessel will have one 940-kW ship service diesel generator, two 2,500kW shaft generators and one 274-kW emergency generator.

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38 tugs for Moran since the 4,200-hp Marci Moran was built in 1999.) Whereas the earlier tugs had a pair of 2,500-hp MTUs and Schottel Z-drives, the new tugs are going with a pair of Tier 4 rated 2,550-hp Caterpillar 3512Es matched up with Rolls-Royce Z-drives. The combination should produce a 68- to 70-ton bollard pull. Moving up to Tier 4 power meant the below deck space at the transom was altered to accommodate urea tanks, and the main deck was raised 12" so the shipyard could fit the scrubber units and all the extra stuff in the engine room. A Markey Machinery DEPC-48 electric hawser winch with Markey's proprietary render/recovery controls and 50-hp variable frequency drive will be up forward. It will have a line-tension display system and a stainless-steel brake drum for corrosion resistance and more efficient braking. Back aft will be a Markey CEW-60, 15-hp two-speed electric capstan.

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oran Towing Corp. has signed contracts to build more 86' ship assist and escort tugs. Jensen Maritime Consultants in Seattle is doing the design work for the 86'×35'×15'10" tugs, which will be built by Washburn & Doughty Associates in East Boothbay, Maine. The new tugs are the latest in a series of Jensen-designed 86 footers for New Canaan, Conn.based Moran, with three of those having been built by Washburn & Doughty. (Beyond that, Washburn & Doughty has built

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plete construction of the boats by late summer 2020.

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JULY 2019 ATB TUG Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

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igor, Portland, Ore., is building two new aluminum 55'4"×16'5" pilot boats for the Port of Los Angeles. Designed by Camarc, the new vessels will be built to handle normal to more extreme environmental conditions. The smaller pilot boat Camarc design currently used throughout Europe, Australia and South America delivers the same consistent performance as the larger boats used in the U.S. midsize market, Vigor officials said. The 61,000-lb. displacement boats will feature a twin chine heavy weather hull form and multiple heavy fender systems facilitating safer pilot transfers in challenging weather. An articulated rescue davit will provide man overboard recovery. The overall layout is designed to maximize the available horsepower and performance from a Tier 3 (noncatalyst) level engine. Main propulsion will come from twin Caterpillar C-18 ACERT diesel engines, producing 803 hp at 2,100 rpm each, that meet current California Air Resources Board (CARB) commercial harbor craft emission requirements. The Cats will connect to 5-bladed, fixed pitch, nibral props through ZF 665A-1 marine gears. The engine package will give the boats a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 27 knots. Capacities will include a crew of two, 660 gals. of fuel oil and 66 gals. fresh water. Ship's service power will come from a Northern Lights M844DW3 genset, sparking 16 kW of electrical power. In the wheelhouse will be a Furuno electronics suite. Vigor expects to com98

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lers in nozzles. The Raider and the Regent are the first tugs in Island Tug’s fleet with Z-drives. The new vessels are paired with 25,000-bbl. petroleum barges with rebuilt sterns to match up with the tugs' flat bows and 30" hydraulic side pins, which were provided by Articouple. The barges will primarily carry gasoline and diesel from the Vancouver area across the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island. Cruising speed is about seven knots. Inside, the new tug has lots of space for the crew of five, including one tankerman. Two of the six staterooms have two bunks, if needed. Heads with showers are situated between two pairs of staterooms; the other two have private heads. All the heads were prefabricated units supplied by Norac. In addition to the Cummins main engines, the engine room houses a pair of 99-kW John Deere-powered Stamford CM274E1, 99 kW gensets.

n mid-May, Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Freeland, Wash., completed the Island Regent, a new ATB tug for Island Tug and Barge, Burnaby, British Columbia. Nichols didn't build the hull and house originally. That was done at Island Tug's Annacis Island facility on the Fraser River, south of Vancouver. The vessel was towed south to the Nichols Brothers shipyard on Whidbey Island in Puget Sound last year. The Island Regent is a sister vessel to the Island Raider, which was also built and completed by Island Tug in B.C. The vessel was designed by Robert Allan Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia. With a blunt bow square to the flat, vertical sides, the Island Regent (and the Island Raider) is essentially a rectangular steel box that measures 82'×41'×12'. There is neither curved sheer nor camber to the decks, which simplified construction. The bottom has about 8" of deadrise. The house has four decks and a height-of-eye of 40'. The new boat is powered by a pair of Cummins KTA 38M main engines, each rated at 850 hp at 1,800 rpm. The mains turn a pair of Kongsberg US105FP azimuthing thrusters with 4-bladed, Kaplan-style, 63" propel-

RESEARCH VESSEL Gulf Island Shipyards

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onstruction officially began in May on the $125 million research vessel Resolution at Gulf Island Shipyards in Houma, La., for the University of Rhode Island. The Regional-class research vessel (RCRV) will support scientific studies. The Resolution will be the second in a series of RCRVs funded by the National Science Foundation. Resolution’s endurance, draft, ice classification and science mission equipment are tailored for essential science throughout the Atlantic Ocean and adjoining

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seas. Glosten, Seattle, designed the sparking 871 kW each. Gulf Island was Kingstown, R.I., the BMT Groupdesigned vessels will be the second and RCRVs. The Resolution will have the boat’s designer, but the shipyard’s third in U.S. service, following the Ata range of more than 5,000 nautical engineering department used a team of lantic Pioneer, built by Blount Boats, miles; a cruising speed of 11.5 knots; other engineering firms as subcontracand a maximum speed of 13 knots. The tors, bringing to the project people who Warren, R.I., that has been servicing Ørsted's Block Island Wind Farm since ship will be able to stay at sea for about specialized in certain design aspects. 2016. U.S. Workboats will deliver its 21 days before returning to port and vessel to Ørsted's Coastal Virginia will routinely send streams of data to Offshore Wind Project, and then it will shore via satellite. It will be operated by the University of Rhode Island and be deployed to other Ørsted projects in the East Coast Oceanographic Consorthe Northeast. The companies did not tium to promote research, education, release much detail about the vessel U.S. Workboats and outreach collaborations among design, only describing the catamaran the member institutions. No additional as a high-speed, custom design built Senesco Marine specs were released for Resolution, but specifically for East Coast sea condithe first vessel in the new class, Taani, tions. BMT has extensive offshore wind experience and a large portfolio which is also being built at Gulf Island of offshore wind vessels, with 49 CTVs Shipyards, will have a 12'6" draft and currently operating in Europe. Renderis scheduled for delivery in March ings provided by Ørsted appear similar 2021. It will measure 199'6"×41'×19', to BMT’s 26-meter (85') CTVs, which with berths for 16 scientists and 13 O’Rourk typically carry up to 36 passengers at crew, a cruising speed of 11.5 knots, environmen service speeds of 25 knots. Thefa boats and a maximum speed of 13 knots. The new will be classed by risk management Each vessel offer will be ABS Ice-Class CO their c and quality assurance provider DNV-an and DPS-1, Green Marine certified, Credit: Ørsted Chevron, Fourchon GL. U.S. Workboats, which specializes a and acoustically quiet. Main propulOMS. “W in aluminum catamaran construction, sion for the for Taani will come from three wo new U.S.-flag crew transfer has its CTV in progress with delivery Caterpillar C32 diesels. The power vessels (CTVs) for the emerganticipated in early 2020. Senesco will package will include twin Schoting East Coast offshore wind industry will be built for wind power developstart building the second boat in late tel STP1012 Z-drives. In addition, er Ørsted and offshore support services 2020 for the Revolution Wind project, the research vessel will feature two provider WindServe Marine LLC. To and it is scheduled for delivery in 2023. Schottel thrusters — one SRP170 and be built by U.S. Workboats, Hubert, WindServe is an affiliate of the New one SPJ82. For service power, there N.C., and Senesco Marine, North York-based Reinauer Group, and the will be a pair of Siemens generators,

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O’Rourke Marine Services (OMS) as part of O’Rourke Petroleum, a leader in the distribution of high quality fuel, lubricants and environmental and industrial services for 85 years, announced the expansion of its operations to a new location in Fourchon, Louisiana. The new facility is equipped with four dedicated fuel stations and will continue to provide the same quality of products and services they Service offer their customer base in Houston, Port Arthur and Corpus Christi. Services available 24/7: fuel, lubricant products from Shell and O’Rourke Marine water. Services (OMS) as part O’Rourke a leader in the distribution of high-quality fuel, lubricants Chevron, and potable “The new facility willofdiversify ourPetroleum, current customer base to offshore operations and provide businesses in and environmental andsupplier industrial servicesafor over 85 years, announced the expansion of service,” its operations toTaylor, a new location in Fourchon an additional to maintain competitive environment with excellent customer said Bill Vice President Fourchon, Louisiana. new facility is equipped four dedicated fuel commitment stations andtowill to provide the same quality for OMS. “We are excited toThe bring OMS to Port Fourchon with as it shows our continued thecontinue marine industry.”

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is the fourth in a series of Conrad-built tugs for Young Brothers. The Kāpena Jack Young was delivered in August 2018, Kāpena Raymond Alapa`i was delivered in November 2018, and Kāpena George Panui in March 2019.

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onrad Shipyard, Morgan City, La., christened the 123'×36'6"×15'9", twin-screw oceangoing tug Kāpena Bob Purdy for Young Brothers Ltd., Honolulu, a subsidiary of Foss Maritime Co., in May. The Kāpena Bob Purdy was delivered in June. With a 16'7" draft, the Damen USA-designed tug is powered by twin GE 8L250 MDC Tier 4 engines producing a total of 6,027 hp, connected to two Damen fixed pitch wheels in Optima nozzles through Reintjes WAF marine gears with 5.524:1 reduction ratios. The propulsion package gives the tug a running speed of 12.5 knots and a bollard pull of over 80 metric tonnes. The tug has a 40-ton deck load maximum. Ship's service power is the responsibility of three Caterpillar C7.1 TA gensets. Steering system is from Van der Velden Marine Systems, featuring fore and aft consoles in the pilothouse. Capacities include 73,380 gals. of fuel; 4,147 gals. potable water; and 2,060 gals. lube oil. There's a rear cargo deck that measures 1,453 sq. ft. The new tug features fully air conditioned and insulated living spaces for 10 crewmembers in six state rooms, a combined galley/mess, stores and sanitary units. The Kāpena Bob Purdy 102

he 38'×13' monohull dive compliance vessel Sentry was delivered in June to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Last year, DNR chose Armstrong Marine to design and build multiple vessels for its marine law enforcement program. Sentry is customized for efficient geoduck fishery management along with other marine law enforcement operations. A 4' dive platform, tank racks, aft deck shower, and custom dive ladder serve DNR divers monitoring geoduck stock and habitat. The boat and its crew will assist recreational boaters and enforce the laws that keep Washington state’s natural resources healthy and productive, Franz said. Armstrong partnered with DNR’s graphic designer to complement the boat's look with vinyl graphics fitting of an official agency enforcement vessel. Twin Cummins QSB6.7 425-hp engines in a semi-tunnel straight shaft arrangement achieve 24-knot cruise and 30-knot pursuit speeds. SeaStar/ Teleflex steering with Capilano helm pump, an Imtra Side-Power bowthruster, Bennett electric trim tabs, and Garmin navigation package with autopilot complete the system that's designed to ensure superior maneuverability around other boats. Two 180-gal. fuel

tanks allow for long hours on station, while an offset windlass eases repeated anchoring. Sentry is also outfitted with two tow bollards, 3" D-rubber fendering, and Rigid LED flood lights. Inside the heated walk-around cabin, six Bentley's Mariner seats with heavy duty suspension bases accommodate captain and crew. Two folding tables and a storage cabinet lend versatility to the interior workspace. AJR Marine Windows overhead spotter windows maximize visibility. A sliding half door at the helm offers quick operator access during mooring. The pass-through cuddy provides bow access and emergency egress in addition to housing the head and ample equipment storage shelving. Sentry was the first unit delivered under this contract. The second vessel was scheduled for completion later in the summer.

195-PASSENGER RIVERBOAT Chesapeake Shipbuilding

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he 269'×59' riverboat American Harmony was launched in November for American Cruise Lines at its affiliated shipyard, Chesapeake Shipbuilding, Salisbury, Md. The shipyard also designed the new passenger vessel. After work on the upper deck, the boat was moved in mid-June to the shipyard's outfitting pier for final work prior to its scheduled Aug. 17 inaugural cruise on the Lower Mississippi River. The American Harmony is the second in a series of five riverboats being built

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2019 BOATBUILDING REVIEW by Chesapeake for ACL, Guilford, Conn. The 342'×59' American Song was the first riverboat in the series for ACL and started cruising in October 2018. ACL bills the American Song, as well as the other boats as the “first modern riverboat in U.S. history.” By that they mean the riverboats lack the Victorian-style paddlewheel, replacing it with a patent-pending opening bow, and the living quarters for the passengers have a lush opulence not found on earlier riverboats. The 2,700-gt American Harmony has five decks, four of which have cabins. That's 102 cabins for 195 passengers. All the cabins have floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and private balconies looking onto the water. Cabin sizes vary from 250 sq. ft. to 645-sq.-ft. suites. There are also a pair of grand suites that are over 800 sq. ft. with two floor-to-ceiling windows offering 270° of panoramic viewing, a wrap-around private balcony and marble bathroom. A five-story glass atrium with a domed skylight is in the center of the boat. A carryover from the days of riverboats propelled by paddlewheels is the ability to enable bow landings via a retractable gangway accessed once the forward section of the bow lifts up, enabling passengers to exit on to a dock or a beach. A pair of 1,810-hp Caterpillar 3512E diesels power the American Harmony. The Cats are matched up with VZ-1250-CR Z-drives from the Netherlands-based Veth Propulsion. The Caterpillar and Veth combination should produce a top speed of 14 mph. For maneuverability and berthing flexibility there are a pair of Veth tunnel VT-400 bowthrusters rated at 544-hp each. It takes plenty of auxiliary power to keep things running and on this vessel. Five generators are the source of that power: three 565-kW Caterpillar C18s, one 100-kW John Deere and a 14-kW Kohler genset.

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hepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, Mackinaw City, Mich., and Moran Iron Works, Onaway, Mich., are joining forces a second time to build a $4 million 84'×20'3", 210-passenger aluminum ferry in northeast Michigan. Designed by Seacraft Design, the ferry is scheduled to carry its first passengers in the summer of 2020. Instead of propellers, the new ferry will have four HamiltonJet HM461 waterjets. The jets are turned by Yanmar AYEM-ET Tier 3 main engines, producing 803 hp at 1,800 rpm each, through Twin Disc MGX-5146SC marine gears with 1.33:1 reduction ratios. HamiltonJet will also take care of the boat’s steering and controls needs. The propulsion package will give the boat a running speed of 30 knots. The ferry will have an 8' draft. The new boat will be the first fast-ferry application of waterjets from HamiltonJet in the U.S. Great Lakes, and the first application of its new advanced vessel control system in the U.S., according to Moran and Shepler’s officials. The new passenger vessel will be wheelchair accessible and have a big aft deck for luggage, bikes and strollers. It will also include enhanced air conditioning and heating capabilities to keep passengers comfortable in all weather conditions. Construction will require some 13,000 man-hours on the shop floor over the next several months. Capacities will include 900 gals. of fuel and a cargo deck that will measure 20'×18'. The electronics suite will include Furuno 1935 radar and GP33 GPS and Sitex Class A AIS.

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ceaneering International Inc., Houston, has added the 353'×72'×29'6" multipurpose advanced subsea construction support vessel (MPSV) Ocean Evolution to its fleet. The new offshore service vessel was built at BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards before the Mobile, Ala.based facility closed. Oceaneering took delivery of the MPSV in April, and after completing final outfitting in Port Fourchon, La., began work in June. Designed by Merin Teknikk Design & Engineering, Gurskoy, Norway, the DP-2, ABS-classed vessel is equipped with a 250-mt heave compensated National Oilwell Varco crane which can set loads on the sea floor in 4,000-meters of water. There are also four other cranes onboard — two ROV cranes, a provisioning crane and an auxiliary crane. Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA), Houston, provided technical support as owner’s engineer in the conversion from a European design approved by DNV, to a U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel approved by the Coast Guard and classed by ABS. ACMA performed structural and stability analyses, powering studies and engine selection, propeller design reviews, dynamic positioning analyses, marine system and accommodations

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Everyone’s Talking About the Future of Hybrid Vessels. We’re Building It. We all know the advantages that hybrid technology offers: Fuel savings. Reduced emissions. Quiet operation. But while others are discussing these benefits, Derecktor is delivering them. Our first hybrid cat using the BAE System’s HybriGen® system was delivered in 2014, our second in 2017, and our third was launched in April 2019. Fact is, we’re the first U.S. yard to launch three commercial hybrids. So call Tom Domotorffy at 1-914-698-5020. Find out how, at Derecktor, action speaks louder than words (even when you’re building a silent vessel).

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reviews and redesign, and participated in equipment FATs and dock and sea trials. Two of Oceaneering’s work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) with AHC launch systems are standard equipment with the latest onboard operating and support facilities. The boat has five Tier 4 GE engine generators plus a harbor generator to provide redundancy and flexibility to meet the variable power demands at any time. The new MPSV has a running speed of 13 knots. The vessel serves the deepwater stimulation and intervention needs of Oceaneering's customers with its well stimulation and well intervention design, ABS Well Stimulation and Well Intervention (WS/WI) ready notation and under deck capacity to store special products. Capacities include 316,000 gals. of fuel; 3,900 gals. lube oil; 109,000 gals. special products; and 242,000 gals. potable water. Ocean Evolution's 12,595 sq.-ft. (1,170 m2) steel-constructed deck is designed to carry heavy loads and equipment, which accommodates a wide variety of missions. The deck is rated to support 10 MT/m2 with a total cargo carrying capacity of 1,900 MT. The steel deck and on deck utilities, including water, power, fuel and communications, is designed to enable easier and faster loading, welding tie down and hook up of specialized deck equipment during project mobilizations and demobilizations.

n June, Blount Boats, Warren, R.I., delivered the Isle of Fire, a 400-passenger ferry to Fire Island Ferries. It’s the 10th ferry that Blount has designed and built for the Bay Shore, N.Y., ferry company, starting in 1972 with the 75'×18' Capt. Patterson. The Isle of Fire replaces the Traveler, a 1974 Blount-built ferry that's being retired. The hull design changed in 1983 from 75'×18' to 85'×20' with the ferry Fire Bird. These dimensions have been on all Fire Island Ferries since then, along with the steel hull and aluminum wheelhouse. Over the years there haven't been any major changes to the overall design. The only exception might be reducing the seating capacity from 400 to 383 in 2009 to create wider isles to accommodate better flow of traffic and baby strollers and carriages. Though there is still a total passenger capacity of 400. The Isle of Fire is the first boat in the fleet with surveillance cameras, but besides that it's very much like the other 85 footers. The Isle of Fire has three 650-hp John Deere 6135SFM main engines matched up with ZF 550 gears with 2:1 reduction and 34" props. That power package should give the new ferry a 25-minute passage on its scheduled eight-mile run from Bay Shore to Fire Island’s Ocean Beach. These are simple, no-frill rides. There are no concession stands, bars, or plush seating. All the seats are bench seats.

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n June, Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., Somerset, Mass., delivered the high-speed passenger ferry Julia Leigh to Rhode Island Fast Ferry, North Kingston, R.I. The 113'6"×32.4'×6' aluminum catamaran ferry is similar in appearance and size to the 110'×30.6'×7' Ava Pearl, which Gladding-Hearn delivered to Rhode Island Fast Ferry in 2012. The Julia Leigh is slightly larger, but the biggest difference between the two Incat Crowther designed ferries is the Julia Leigh has a third deck with passenger access via a stairway from the second deck. That gives the ferry additional passenger capacity. There's seating for 142 passengers in the main cabin, which also has a snack bar and three heads. The second deck has partially protected seating for 130 passengers. There is seating for 18 passengers on the third deck, along with standing room for 42 more passengers. The Ava Pearl is limited to 150 passengers. Rhode Island Fast Ferry has several ferry runs and will use the Julia Leigh to swap off with the Ava Pearl depending on where the capacity is needed. The Julia Leigh has a very large baggage area on the aft section of the first deck. A pair of MTU 12V4000M64 Tier-3 diesels, each capable of producing 1,875 hp at 1,800 rpm, powers the Julia Leigh. (To qualify for Tier 3 engines, construction on the ferry had to start prior to October 2017.) The MTUs are matched up to ZF5055 gearboxes with 2.5:1 reductions that turn 5-bladed nibral Brutons props. A pair of 55-kW RA Mitchell generators provides ship's power. The Julia Leigh, with weight aboard to simulate a full load of passengers, made in excess of 29 knots. Whether it's 29 knots or less the Julia Leigh, as well as the Ava Pearl, benefits from the Incat Crowther ‘S bow’ hulls, which gives a longer water line without making the whole boat longer and dampens the pitch of the boat in bigger waves.

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shoreline at Pictured Rocks National Park. The conceptual design of loading and unloading kayaks and passengers has proven to be a factual success for Pictured Rocks Kayaking on the water. The new boat is currently operational, making multiple runs every day.

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oran Iron Works (MIW), Onaway, Mich., has delivered the 64'×19', 72-passenger specialized aluminum tour boat Kayak Express to Pictured Rocks Kayaking (PRK), Munising, Mich. In conjunction with Donald L. Blount & Associates (a division of Gibbs & Cox Inc.), the new boat is the first of its kind in the Great Lakes region, according to shipyard officials. In addition to the 72 passengers, Kayak Express can haul up to 36 kayaks around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for guided kayak tours. The boat features a custom-designed kayak launch system that is tailored to meet the specific needs of offshore kayak launching. Main propulsion comes from twin Cummins QSK19 diesel engines, rated at 800 hp each, turning propellers through Twin Disc reduction gears. The boat is fitted with a pair of Seakeeper HD gyro stabilizers for passenger comfort and safety. The hull form is a double chine, variable deadrise monohull for improved seakeeping and efficiency. The vessel's hull form, structure, machinery, and electrical systems will meet Coast Guard Subchapter T requirements. During sea trials the vessel exceeded all of the shipyard’s expectations. At top end the Kayak Express ran 24 knots (28 mph). The passenger count has been confirmed for 72, plus eight crewmembers, which helps maximize the ability of PRK to provide the ultimate tour of the Lake Superior

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cAllister Towing and Transportation Co. Inc.’s 6,770-hp escort Z-drive tug Capt. Jim McAllister arrived at the Port of Charleston, S.C. in August. The Capt. Jim was delivered by Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG), Panama City, Fla., on Aug 16. The new boat is the fourth in a series of four 100'×40', 80-MT bollard pull tugboats. It is the 33rd tractor tug in New York-based McAllister's fleet. Jensen Maritime Consultants, Seattle, designed the tug to full American Bureau of Shipping Class Maltese Cross standards. The vessel has been issued a Coast Guard Subchapter M Certificate of Inspection (COI). This is ESG's second construction of a new USCG Subchapter M-qualified tug with a COI under the new regulatory regime issued at delivery. McAllister Towing's new construction delivery team worked closely with Eastern's delivery supervisors during the Subchapter M COI inspection. The Capt. Jim McAllister’s vessel crew participated in the sea tri-

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als and performed the required vessel safety drills. The Capt. Jim is powered by two Caterpillar 3561E Tier 4 engines, each rated at 3,386 hp at 1,800 rpm. The engines turn twin Schottel SRP4000FP drive units with nibral 2,800-mm 4-bladed propellers with SDN 55 high efficiency nozzles. The tug is also outfitted with three Cat Tier 3 C7.1 keel-cooled engines driving two 118-kW ship service generators with manual parallel, auto start and auto transfer. The Tier 4 powered tug is designed to handle the new generation of neo-Panamax containerships now regularly calling at several East Coast ports. On the bow Capt. Jim has a Markey DEPCF-52 75 hp full render/ recover Class II escort winch with 800' of 10" line. Aft, the tug has a Markey DEPC-42 hawser winch with 450' of 2-1/4" Samson AmSteel-Blue line. Rated for 80 metric tons of bollard pull, the new tug outperformed during sea trials and achieved 82.5 tons during her ABS bollard pull certification and had a maximum pull of 83.70 tons. The tug has a maximum draft of 18'. Capacities include 58,710 gals. of fuel oil, 545 gals., lube oil, and 3,075 gals., potable water. The Capt. Jim joins her sister vessels, the Capt. Brian McAllister, Rosemary McAllister and Ava McAllister, as the most powerful Tier 4 tugs in the McAllister fleet.

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2019 BOATBUILDING REVIEW of its newest whale watch boat in May from Gulf Craft, Franklin, La. The Dolphin XI, designed by Gulf Craft and Incat Crowther, is the fifth boat built by Gulf Craft for Dolphin Fleet. The Dolphin V was the first boat out of the Louisiana boatyard for the Dolphin Fleet in 1983. The whale watch boats have grown in those 36 years. The Dolphin V measured 80'×24' and carried 150 passengers; the Dolphin XI is 114'×25'×9' and can carry 360 passengers on three levels. She replaces another 150-passenger vessel. The Dolphin XI is the first in the fleet with a third deck for passengers, with seats for 44, though the Coast Guard allows a total of 170 passengers on that upper deck. The second deck has seating for 186, while the main level has seating for 118 in the cabin and 88 outside. With its three 1,450-hp Tier-4 Caterpillar C32 main engines, Dolphin XI can move in a hurry to find whales. The Cats are matched up with Twin Disc MGX-6650 SC gears spinning 43"×47" 5-bladed Michigan wheels. The Dolphin XI hit just under 30 knots on sea trials. Cruising speed is 22.5 knots. Helping to make the ride comfortable at any speed are Humphree Interceptor trim tabs.

spring 2020 delivery. That would make it the eighth pilot launch GladdingHearn has built for the Virginia pilots, going back to 1983. The pilot boat marks the latest stage in a 36-year pilot boat evolution. The current 55 footer is aluminum and will have a pair of 700-hp Volvo Penta D13 main engines matched up with Volvo Penta IPS 3 pod systems that should give the new pilot boat a top speed of over 30 knots. The 1983 51' pilot boats from C. Raymond Hunt and Gladding-Hearn were one of the first aluminum pilot boats. The switch from steel to aluminum was driven by the need to go faster and with horsepower limits, lightening up the boat with aluminum was the only way to go. Nothing was very complicated about the early pilot boats: no generators, no air conditioning, five simple seats, a couple of engines and a rubber fender. Contrast that with the new 55 footer with five NorSap shock-mitigating reclining seats in the wheelhouse, a 12-kW Alaska Diesel generator and two 16,000-BTU reverse-cycle HVAC units plus a head, small galley and lockers. The shipyard announced in August that it would build a ninth Chesapeake-class pilot boat for the Virginia pilots.

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The initial award to complete the detail design and SLEP work on the first vessel is valued at $6.5 million, with a total projected contract value of approximately $190 million to complete the MLB SLEP over the 10-year contract. The initial detail design and work on the first vessel will be done at Fred Wahl Marine Construction Inc., Reedsport, Ore. Once in full production, a second subcontracted work facility will be opened on the East Coast. The current in-service MLBs were designed by the USCG and built from 1997 to 2003. These boats, designated 47B MLB, are now approaching the end of their original 25-year service lives. The SLEP will extend the useful life of the MLB by 20 years. The main work will be on systems experiencing technical obsolescence: the main propulsion, electrical, steering, towing and navigation systems, as well as replacement of areas of the hull and structure with high failure rates. The next step is to get the boats to the shipyards so the retrofits can be performed. The first set of boats will come from the Great Lakes.

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n August, the Coast Guard awarded a contract to Birdon America Inc., Denver, to perform work supporting the service's 47' motor lifeboat (MLB) service life extension program (SLEP),

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ain Iron Works (MIW), Houma, La., delivered the 100'×38'×17'2", 6,008-hp Tier 4-compliant ASD tractor

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2019 BOATBUILDING REVIEW tug Andrew S to New Orleans-based Bisso Towboat Co. Inc. in October. Main propulsion for the shipdocking tug comes from twin Caterpillar 3516E, Tier 4 diesels, producing 3,004 hp at 1,800 rpm each. The Cats drive Kongsberg US 255-P30FP Zdrives through Kongsberg gears with 7.5157:1 reduction ratios. The propulsion package gives the Andrew S a running speed of 15 knots and a bollard pull of 84 tons. Kongsberg also supplied the 2,500-mm props and steering system. Five of Bisso's tractor tugs have 3516s in them. The SCR system in the new 3500 Series was developed by Cat. Auxillary equipment includes a JonRie 240 escort winch with Bosch Rexroth's Hagglunds drive level with 500' of Saturn 12 TM 3"D (orange) rope. Ship's service power is the responsibility of a pair of John Deere 4045 AFM85, 100-kw gensets. The tug has a maximum draft of 13'3-7/16". Capacities include 30,162 gals. of diesel fuel; 1,825 gals. lube oil; 1,825 gals. hydraulic oil; 3,000 gals urea; and 11,000 gals. potable water. The American Bureau of Shipping was the third party organization (TPO) overseeing the construction and outfitting to make sure they meet Subchapter M guidelines. All tanks and piping were tested to check for leaks.

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multiple vessels for the DNR’s Marine Law Enforcement program. Salish Scout is a sistership to the vessel Sentry, completed this summer. The boat is customized for efficient geoduck fishery management along with other marine law enforcement operations. A 4' dive platform, tank racks, aft deck shower, and custom dive ladder serve DNR divers that monitor geoduck stock and habitat. Twin Cummins QSB6.7 425-hp engines in a semitunnel straight shaft arrangement achieve 24-knot cruise and 30-knot pursuit speeds. SeaStar/Teleflex steering with Capilano helm pump, an Imtra Side-Power bowthruster, Bennett electric trim tabs, and Garmin navigation package with autopilot complete the system, ensuring maneuverability around other boats. Two 180-gal. fuel tanks allow for long hours on station, while an offset windlass eases repeated anchoring. Salish Scout is also outfitted with two tow bollards, 3" D-rubber fendering, and Rigid LED flood lights. Inside the heated walk-around cabin are six Bentley's Mariner seats with heavy duty suspension bases for captain and crew. Two folding tables and a storage cabinet lend versatility to the interior workspace. AJR Marine overhead spotter windows maximize visibility. A sliding half door at the helm offers quick operator access during mooring. The pass-through cuddy provides bow access and emergency egress in addition to housing the head and ample equipment storage shelving.

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rmstrong Marine USA, Port Angeles, Wash., has delivered a 38'×13' monohull patrol boat, Salish Scout, to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Armstrong Marine is building

astern Shipbuilding Group Inc., Panama City, Fla., launched the first of two 80'×38'×13'2", 5,100-hp Z-drive tugs in August for Bisso Offshore LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso & Son Inc. The C.D. White is a RAL RApport 2400 Z-drive shiphandling tug design from Robert Allan Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia. The tug is currently under construction at Eastern's Allanton facility, along with a sister vessel, the A. Thomas Higgins. The C.D. White is scheduled to be delivered in December. The two new RAL tugs' operational features include 63-plus-metric-ton bollard pull, enhanced maneuverability and escort performance, better fuel economy, crew comfort, safety under the new USCG Subchapter M requirements, and reduced emissions that meet new EPA Tier 4 emissions regulations. Main propulsion comes from a pair of Louisiana Cat-supplied Caterpillar 3512E Tier 4/IMO Tier III marine diesels connected to RollsRoyce US205-P20 Z-drives, producing 5,100 hp at 1,800 rpm. Ship's service power is the responsibility of two John Deere 4045AFM85 Tier 3 certified marine auxiliary diesel gensets, sparking 99kW at 1,800 rpm of electrical power each. The John Deere engines were supplied by Kennedy Engines Co., Biloxi, Miss. On deck is a Markey Machinery DEPCF-42 HS single drum, 40 hp, render/recovery, line tension display, electric escort hawser winch forward, a Markey CEPB-40 5-hp tow bitt capstan aft, and a Washington Chain & Supply 90-ton SWL tow hook, electricair remote control, manual or remote release tow hook. Capacities include 28,000 gals of fuel oil, 8,750 gals. potable water, and two 850-gal. urea tanks. Firefighting equipment is comprised of a Counterfire ES-125-400, 1,500 gpm at 100 psi. diesel engine driven pump and 4" Stang remote controlled fire monitor.

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No urea. No kidding. GE Transportation’s marine diesel engines meet EPA Tier 4 emission standards through advanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology without a urea-based SCR aftertreatment system. At GE Transportation, now a Wabtec Company, we understand that no operator would be keen on incurring additional operating expense to meet the EPA Tier 4 emissions standards. Our EGR technology limits the formation of NOx in cylinder as opposed to removing NOx from the exhaust through an aftertreatment system, while maintaining world class fuel efficiency. Our solution offers OPEX savings by avoiding any additional operating cost from urea consumption, SCR catalyst replacements, and maintenance on the SCR dosing system. No urea. No kidding! Engine room space and engine weight are critical - that is why we made sure that our EPA Tier 4 engine is similar in size and weight to engines that meet prior emission standards. With our solution, we eliminate the need for spacious provisions required for an SCR aftertreatment system and urea storage tanks, preserving valuable cargo, accommodation, and tank space. We can save up to 75 % of required vessel space and engine system weight compared to an SCR solution. Our proven solution is less complex to install and operate, produces practically no visible smoke, has world class fuel efficiency and load response, and avoids the hassle of planning urea replenishment and onboard handling of urea. No urea. No kidding! To learn more, attend our presentation at the 2019 Workboat Annual Conference: “Achieving T4 compliance with EGR technology” Tug & Coastal Towing Program Wednesday, December 4th from 10:40 to 11:10 AM PRODUCT CONTACT GE TRANSPORTATION, A WABTEC COMPANY 2901 E LAKE RD, ERIE, PA 16511 PHONE: +1.251.222.0020

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Metal Shark Building Custom Fire Boats for a Rapidly Growing List of Fire Rescue Customers In April, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark announced that it had been selected to build the next generation of fire boats for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, one of Florida’s largest first responder agencies. Now, Metal Shark is building multiple additional fire boats for operators from across the US, with over ten fire boats delivered in the past year and numerous others currently in production. Most notably, Metal Shark recently commenced construction on a 70-foot Defiant-class fire boat for Canaveral Fire Rescue. “Fire departments increasingly choose Metal Shark due to our large portfolio of proven hulls and our modern, crew-friendly layouts designed specifically for fire fighting,” explained Dean Jones, Metal Shark’s vice president of sales for law enforcement, fire rescue, and specialty projects. “Our track record is proven, our quality speaks for itself, and we’re proud of our growing list of fire rescue clients.” Notable recent Metal Shark fire boat customers include: Canaveral Fire Rescue (Florida) Captiva Fire Department (Florida) City of Punta Gorda Fire Department (Florida) Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department (Louisiana)

Newport News Fire Department (Virginia) South Bowers Volunteer Fire Department (Delaware) St. Petersburg Beach Fire Department (Florida) West Manatee Fire and Rescue (Florida)

Greater Naples Fire Rescue (Florida) Fairfax County Fire Rescue (Virginia) Harrods Creek Fire Department (Kentucky) Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department (Florida)

To learn more about Metal Shark’s next-generation fire boat lineup visit: www.metalsharkboats.com/fire-rescue PRODUCT CONTACT METAL SHARK 6814 E. ADMIRAL DOYLE DRIVE, JEANERETTE, LA 70544 +1.337.364.0777 SALES@METALSHARKBOATS.COM

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he 40th edition of the International WorkBoat Show will be held Dec. 4-6 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. In addition to the hundreds of exhibitors that will be showcasing thousands of products and services to attendees, the show offers much more. For the second consecutive year at the show, we are featuring the WorkBoat Think Tank, topical discussions led by WorkBoat editors and industry leaders. Several think sessions will be offered, including “U.S. Offshore Wind Market and Vessel Opportunities” featuring Ross Tyler of the Business Network for Offshore Wind on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Later that day, Ken Hocke will again preview the Significant Boats of the year. The next morning at the Significant Boats Awards Breakfast, the 2019 Boat of the Year will be named.

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Thursday Think Tank sessions include “Autonomous Vessels Today,” with Michael Johnson, founder and CEO of Sea Machines; and Richard Balzano of the Maritime Administration. On all three days of the show, the Coast Guard and Navy host several Think Tank sessions. The Coast Guard will discuss their Waterways Commerce Cutter Program and also discuss its boat acquisition program. The Navy will discuss Navy Boats and Combatant Craft Division acquisitions and maintenance and repair. On Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 4-5, the show is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 6, show hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on the show, contact 800454-3007, email: customerservice@divcom.com, or go to www.workboatshow.com. www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

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WORKBOAT ANNUAL CONFERENCE Each year, the International WorkBoat Show presents the WorkBoat Annual Conference organized by the editors of WorkBoat.com and WorkBoat magazine, and the WorkBoat content team. This year’s Conference is custom designed to provide high level education and networking opportunities in a comprehensive format. The five programs focus on six workboat sectors: Maintenance & Repair, Tugs & Coastal Towing, Offshore, Shipyard, and Inland Waterways & Passenger Vessels. Featuring industry leaders, these programs will bring problem solving solutions to the forefront. Check out the full conference schedule at www.workboatshow.com/conference-program.

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GREAT HALL CONFERENCE ROOM

9:00 AM-9:25 AM FEATURED SPEAKER ARLEN "BENNY" CENAC JR., OWNER, CENAC MARINE SERVICES MAIN IRON WORKS

9:30 AM-10:20 AM CREATING THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

This presentation and discussion will focus on a common-sense approach using strategic data analytics practices to satisfy the dynamically changing requirements of maintaining commercial marine vessels. Speaker: David Kober, Senior Sales Engineer, iba America LLC

10:20 AM-10:30 AM BREAK

10:30 AM-11:30 AM DIESEL OUTBOARDS: MORE POWER & LOWER MAINTENANCE COST

Representatives from Cox and OXE will discuss why diesel outboards are the right choice for commercial applications: More power, less maintenance and safer.

11:30 AM-11:45 AM LUNCH

11:45 AM-12:20 PM AERIAL ROBOTICS: HOW DRONES ARE MAKING THE MAINTENANCE YARD SAFER

By removing workers from dangerous heights and contact with hazardous substances, aerial robotic technology is engineering safer occupational environments for the maintenance, inspection, cleaning and coatings industry. Speaker: Robert Dahlstrom, Founder and CEO, Apellix

12:25 PM-1:00 PM ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND VESSEL CORROSION DETECTION

This session will look at artificial intelligence (AI) models that are being used to detect levels of corrosion and breakdown of marine coatings on brownwater and bluewater vessels. This ABS pilot project is aimed at developing image recognition software tools that can examine early signs of degradation in hull structures, to avoid unsafe working conditions, unscheduled maintenance and resulting operational downtime. Speaker: Hai Gu, Director of Technology, American Bureau of Shipping

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TUGS & COASTAL TOWING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 GREAT HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 9:00 AM-9:25 AM FEATURED SPEAKER JOHN BUCHANAN, PRESIDENT, HARBOR DOCKING & TOWING CO. LLC

9:30 AM-10:25 AM INTEGRATING TIER 4 TECHNOLOGY INTO A PROVEN TRACTOR TUG DESIGN

Team approach: This session chronicles the challenges of achieving Tier 4 emissions compliance while maintaining a time-honored tractor tug design. Speakers: Jonathan Davis, Vice President of Training, Bisso Towboat Co. Inc.; Charlson Smith, Territory Sales Manager, Caterpillar Inc.; Arlen "Benny" Cenac Jr., Owner, Cenac Marine Services Main Iron Works

10:30 AM-10:40 AM BREAK

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10:40 AM-11:10 AM ACHIEVING TIER 4 COMPLIANCE WITH EGR TECHNOLOGY

Achieving Tier 4 emissions standards with exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) will be discussed. The session will offer the classification perspective and what standards are required, detailing the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) around the world and a general schedule of their expansion. Also, how different manufacturers are meeting Tier 4 standards (SCR vs. EGR) and detailing the differences, advantages and challenges of both. Speaker: Patrick Webb, Sales Director, Americas, GE Transportation 11:15 AM-12:00 PM CYBERSECURITY–A SURVEY OF THE MARINE INDUSTRY

How prepared is your organization for cyberattacks? Significant findings from the Jones Walker 2018 Cyber Security Maritime Survey will be discussed, as well preparedness initiatives and options to protect your organization. Speakers: Andrew R. Lee, Partner, Litigation Practice Group, Jones Walker LLP; Ford Wogan, Maritime Associate, Jones Walker LLP 12:00 PM-12:15 PM LUNCH

12:15 PM-12:50 PM ESCORT TUG SAFETY: ARE WE THERE YET?

Building on recent industrywide discussions, this presentation examines the range of dynamic scenarios possible during escort tug operations, such as loss of towline or thrust and transitional maneuvers, and how they relate to present stability criteria based on “idealized” zero-speed residual righting energy. Using CFD, it can be shown how actual residual righting energy can be affected by escort hydrodynamics 114

at speed. It is also demonstrated how numerical simulation enables the prediction of how well an active escort winch reduces escort tug motions in seas. Finally, a collaborative path is proposed toward improving criteria for escort tug design and operations that account for “real-world” dynamics. Speakers: Robert G. Allan, Executive Chairman of the Board, Robert Allan Ltd.; Brendan Smoker, CFD Analyst/ Mechanical Engineer, Robert Allan Ltd. 12:55 PM-1:30 PM ALTERNATIVE PROPULSION SYSTEMS INVESTIGATED

An investigation into the pros and cons of alternate propulsion systems, including diesel-electric, electricalmechanical, battery, LNG and hydrogen power. An overview of each type of system will be presented and the advantages and drawbacks discussed in their application to harbor and coastal tugs. Speaker: Jonathan Parrott, Vice President of New Design Development, Jensen Maritime

OFFSHORE PROGRAM

Speaker: Arnstein Eknes, Segment Director for Special Ships, DNV GL 10:30 AM-10:40 AM BREAK

10:40 AM-11:10 AM OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE

Ørsted is the first developer in the U.S. to build an offshore wind farm. With one operational, six awarded, and three in development, this session will discuss the development, operations, and maintenance of offshore wind farms Speaker: John O’Keeffe, Director of U.S. Marine Affairs, Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind 11:10 AM-11:50 AM OFFSHORE SERVICE VESSEL MARKET CONDITIONS

A look at the data and demand for offshore service vessel utilization Speakers: Joe Orgeron, Special Projects Manager, Falcon Global LLC; Richard Sanchez, Senior Marine Analyst, IHS Energy – Petrodata

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 GREAT HALL CONFERENCE ROOM

11:50 AM-12:05 PM LUNCH

9:00 AM-9:40 AM FEATURED SPEAKER LIZ BURDOCK, PRESIDENT & CEO, BUSINESS NETWORK FOR OFFSHORE WIND

12:05 PM-1:00 PM THE TIDEWATER/GULFMARK MERGER AND INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION

9:45 AM-10:30 AM OFFSHORE WIND VESSEL CLASSIFICATION

This session will provide an in depth overview of different ship types engaged in the global offshore wind power industry, with their main technical characteristics.

Tidewater and GulfMark merged in 2018 creating the world’s largest OSV fleet. Major benefits have come from this consolidation such as increased employee opportunities, high quality and cost-effective services for customers, and sustained financial strength. Hear from Quintin V. Kneen, president, CEO and director of Tidewater, on the advantages of mergers, the challenges his company faces, and how this decision affects the

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INLAND WATERWAYS & PASSENGER VESSELS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 GREAT HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 9:00 AM-9:40 AM FEATURED SPEAKER BRIAN CURTIS, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MARINE SAFETY, NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION MARINE SAFETY BOARD

10:20 AM-10:30 AM BREAK

10:30 AM-11:25 AM FERRIES AND PASSENGER VESSELS: GOING GREEN

Green initiatives in the passenger vessel industry will be discussed. Speakers: Dan Johnson, Director of Operations and Engineering, Red & White Fleet; Nina Rannells. Executive Director, San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) 11:30 AM-11:45 AM LUNCH

9:45 AM-10:20 AM SAFETY ON THE WATERWAYS

BB Riverboats owner Capt. Alan Bernstein will share his insight and experience as he leads a panel discussion on waterways safety. Speaker: Capt. Alan Bernstein, Owner, BB Riverboats

12:25 PM-1:00 PM OWNER & OPERATOR CONSIDERATIONS FOR VESSEL PROPULSION SYSTEM ELECTRIFICATION

Speaker: Bruce Strupp, Senior Account Manager, ABB Inc. 1:05 PM-1:35 PM WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE A NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE CURRENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE U.S. WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE WILL BE DISCUSSED.

Speaker: Rob Rich, Vice President Marine Services, Shaver Transportation Company

SHIPYARD PROGRAM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

11:45 AM-12:20 PM IMPROVING OPERATOR VISIBILITY WITH ADVANCED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Speakers: Michael Johnson, Founder & CEO, Sea Machines; Andrew Orvieto, Senior Manager, Commercial Fast Craft Product Line and Engineering, ZF Marine Propulsion Systems Miramar LLC

RIVERGATE ROOM

11:45 AM-12:00 PM LUNCH

12:00 PM-12:50 PM FEATURED SPEAKER RON BACZKOWSKI, PRESIDENT & CEO, VT HALTER MARINE

1:00 PM-1:50 PM DEVELOPING AUTONOMOUS MARINE TECHNOLOGY

This session will discuss how shipbuilders who offer operators autonomous marine technology have a competitive advantage as well as provide insight about what’s involved during the installation. Speakers: Michael Johnson, Founder & CEO, Sea Machines; Chris Allard, CEO, Metal Shark

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2:00 PM–2:50 PM WORKFORCE TRAINING

3:00 PM-4:30 PM OFFSHORE WIND SUPPLY CHAIN: WHAT’S NEEDED?

This session will provide an overview and insight into the development of the offshore wind supply chain and what will be needed now and over the next decade as this energy segment is developed. Speakers: Luther Blount III, Project Engineer, Blount Boats; Jessica Dealy, Offshore Project Developer, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind; additional speaker TBA

WORKBOAT THINK TANK SCHEDULE

1:00 PM-2:00 PM U.S. OFFSHORE WIND MARKET & VESSEL OPPORTUNITIES

Speaker: Ross Tyler, Executive Vice President, Business Network for Offshore Wind

2:10 PM-3:00 PM U.S. NAVY BOATS & COMBATANT CRAFT DIVISION ACQUISITIONS

Speaker: Jon D. Thomas, Principal Assistant Program Manager, U.S. Navy Boats and Combatant Craft (PMS325G) 3:15 PM-4:00 PM 2019 SIGNIFICANT BOAT AWARDS PREVIEW: A LOOK AT THE 10 WORKBOAT SIGNIFICANT BOATS OF 2019

Speaker: Ken Hocke, Senior Editor, WorkBoat Magazine THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5

Speakers: Aileen Sedmak, Waterways Commerce Cutter Program Manager, Coast Guard; Tyler M. Young, Aids to Navigation & Icebreaker Platform Manager-Waterways Commerce Cutter Sponsor’s Representative, Coast Guard

10:00 AM-11:00 AM U.S. NAVY BOATS & COMBATANT CRAFT DIVISION MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Speaker: Alan Cummings, Lifecycle Manager, U.S. Navy Boats

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 11:00 AM-12:00 PM USCG WATERWAYS COMMERCE CUTTER PROGRAM

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11:15 AM-12:30 PM U.S. NAVY PROGRAM ACQUISITIONS

Speakers: Jon D. Thomas, Principal Assistant Program Manager, U.S. Navy Boats and Combatant Craft (PMS325G); Dan Shimooka, Principal Assistant Program Manager, Navy Service Craft and Seaborne Targets; Dean Siminow, Principal Assistant Program Manager, Navy Foreign Military Sales 1:00 PM-2:00 PM DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY FOR VESSELS

Speaker: Kash Mahmood, Deputy Chief Digital Officer, ABS

9:15 AM-9:50 AM AUTONOMOUS VESSELS TODAY

Speakers: Michael Johnson, Founder & CEO, Sea Machines; Richard Balza-

3:00 PM-4:00 PM NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD KEY RECOMMENDATIONS

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Advanced Mechanical Enterprises 954-764-2678 www.AMEsolutions.com

Alu Design & Services 1529 225-644-7063 inmarsystems.com/alu-chairs--deck-rails.html

1142

2952

American BOA Inc. 678-513-3454 www.americanboa.com

2518

ABANCE Ingenieria y Servicios SL 346-203-1300-4 www.abance.es

AdvanTec Marine 541-373-0823 www.advantecglobal.com/

3729

1609

American Chemical Technologies Inc. 800-938-0101 www.americanchemtech.com

2956

ABB 954-477-9846 new.abb.com/marine

AEGIR-Marine Americas LLC +31 343 432 509 www.aegirmarine.com

1454

1423

American Refining Group 804-512-1500 www.amref.com

2865

ABS 281-877-6000 www.eagle.org

AEP Sales LLC 678-838-3737 www.aepsales.com

2843

American Sprayed Fibers Inc. 219-313-4588 www.asfiusa.com

321

231

AER Supply Ltd. 281-474-3276 www.aersupply.com Aerotek 888-237-6835 www.aerotek.com

2165

American Tank & Vessel Inc. www.at-v.com

1934

3929

American Turbocharger Technologies 757-224-1456 www.americanturbocharger.com

3362

Ahead Sanitation Systems, Inc. 337-330-4407 www.aheadsanitationsystems.com

1946

2136

American VULKAN Corporation 863-324-2424 www.vulkan.com

1729

AkzoNobel (International) 713-684-1711 www.international-marine.com/

2601

3038

AmeriMex Motor and Controls LLC 713-225-4300 www.amerimexinc.com

3237

Alamarin-Jet 358107745260 www.alamarinjet.com

2423

3706

Alexander/Ryan Marine & Safety LLC 713-923-1671 www.alexanderryan.com

AMOT Controls Corp 346-206-9132 www.amot.com

2951

537

Analytic Systems 800-668-3884 www.analyticsystems.com

1846

All American Marine 360-647-7602 www.allamericanmarine.com

1107

650

Anchor Marine & Industrial Supply 800-223-8014 www.anchormarinehouston.com

2737

Allied Systems Company 503-625-2560 www.alliedsystems.com

1029

Anchor Sandblasting and Coatings 813-247-4140 anchorsandblasting.com

2343

Alphatron Marine USA Inc. 281-271-4600 www.jrc.am

360 Coverage Pros Mariners License Insurance 866-807-3822 www.360coveragepros.come

Absolute Marketing absolutemarketingsales.com ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council) 410-990-4460-119 www.abycinc.org Accumulators, Inc. 281-705-7304 accumulators.com Accutemp Products Inc 800-210-5907 accutemp.net AccuTRANS Tankermen 713-473-8100 www.accutransinc.com Ace World Companies 817-237-7700 www.aceworldcompanies.com ACM-Trading Ltd +358 40 900 4060 www.acm-trading.fi ActiveLED, Inc. 512-784-7087 www.ringdale.com Advance Marine, LLC/Melcal Marine 302-656-2111 www.advamar.com

432

3563

648

3913

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338

117

International WorkBoat Show 2019 Exhibitor Listings Anixter Inc. 847-909-7612 www.anixter.com

1518

ASCOM / International Boatlift Exchange Inc. 813-653-4390 www.ibeglobal.com

Ayres Composite Panels USA LLC 251-653-0700 www.ayrescom.com

2304

Apellix 904-476-3798 www.apellix.com

1946

Apex Engineering Products Corp. 630-820-8886 www.rydlymemarine.com

3748

Askew Industrial Corporation Marine Division 323-974-5688 www.askewindustrial.com

1364

1046

AZZ Galvanizing Services 817-810-0095 www.azzgalvanizing.com

3329

1858

2354

Aspin Kemp & Associates Inc. 902-620-4882 www.aka-group.com

BAE Systems 607-770-2083 www.gettozero.com

API USA 786-565-9932 www.apiusacoatings.com

1311

2663

Applegate Industrial Materials Inc. 225-336-4116 www.the-flex.com

2207

AST Americas 480-247-2439 www.ast-systems.us.com

Baier Marine 800-455-3917 www.baiermarine.com

1437

1163

Appleton Marine Inc. 920-738-5432 www.appletonmarine.com

1843

Astilleros Internacionales de Tampico 528333577001 www.ait-tmm.mx/

Baldwin Filters 308-234-1951 www.baldwinfilter.com

1300

3264

Baltic Workboats 37256218929 www.bwb.ee

3912

2255

Applied Industrial Technologies 251-282-6695 www.applied.com

439

Atlantic Braids Ltd. 613-674-2728 www.atlanticbraids.com

1749

Aqua Safety First Community Program 504-617-5881

456

Atlantic Radiotelephone Inc. 305-405-7173 www.satphonestore.com

BAND-IT IDEX, Inc. 303-320-4555 www.band-it-idex.com

1265

ATLAS INCINERATORS APS 4555346655 www.atlasinc.dk

1519

Bansbach easylift 321-253-1999 www.easylift.com

1062

Auros Knowledge Systems 734-751-8308 www.aurosks.com

758

Barbour Plastics 508-942-0523 www.barbourmarine.com/

Aqua-Dyne & Flow International 620-856-6222 www.aqua-dyne.com

3137

Aquakob Systems Inc. 778-658-0157 aquakob.com

1662

Arbor / Metals Inc. 800-817-8335 www.metalsinc.com Archway Marine Lighting 314-535-1314 www.archwaymarinelighting.com ARi Global Solutions 309-691-2533 www.ariglobalsolutions.com Armor Guard Protective Coatings 833-667-8624 www.armorguard.us Armstrong Marine USA 360-457-5752 www.armstrongmarine.com

118

3765

3057

Austal USA 251-434-8000 usa.austal.com

3507

1043

Auto-Maskin LLC 832-315-1559 www.auto-maskin.com

2862

Autronica Fire and Security AS 954-792-6772 www.autronicafire.com

1261

AVENTICS Corporation 859-254-8031 www.aventics.com/us

2750

AVEVA 713-977-1225 www.aveva.com

Baton Rouge Marine Electrical Service Inc. 225-642-3328 www.brmes.com

1208

Bayards Aluminum Constructions USA LLC 1835 713-516-0717 www.bayardsusa.com/ Bayou Marine Electronics Inc. 504-279-0967 www.bayoumarine.com

2328

Bayou Metal Supply 985-643-3340 www.bayoumetalsupply.com

3564

3209

Beacon Finland Ltd Oy +358 2 8387 9500 www.beaconfinland.com

3737

1160

Beamcut Systems 833-232-6288 www.beamcut.com

3364

910

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2019 Exhibitor Listings Becker Marine Systems GmbH +49-40-241 99-0 www.becker-marine-systems.com

3252

Blue Sky DEF NA 757-673-0250 www.blueskydefna.com

3643

Bruce S. Rosenblatt & Assoc., LLC 917-880-8048 www.brosenblatt.com

1952

Behringer Corporation 973-948-0226 www.behringersystems.com

1229

BMT 360-551-9649 www.dandp.com

1204

Brunvoll AS 4791631077 www.brunvoll.no

2119

Beier Integrated Systems 504-341-0123 www.beieris.com

2029

Boat Lift s.r.l. +39 0173500357 www.boatlift.it

2464

Burger Boat Company 920-686-5149 www.burgerboatcommercial.com

3873

Belzona of Baton Rouge 225-751-1930 www.belzonabatonrouge.com

1860

Boats & Harbors 931-484-6100 www.boats-and-harbors.com

1000

Business Network for Offshore Wind 714-263-6295 www.offshorewindus.org

Bengal • Crane • Logistics • Transportation 237 225-677-8890 www.bengalcrane.com

Bohamet +48 724 050 080 www.bohamet.pl

Berard Transportation,Inc. 337-519-9103 www.berardtrans.com

Boksa Marine Design Inc. 813-654-9800 www.boksamarinedesign.com

Berkley Off Shore Underwriting Managers 3713 212-618-2953 www.berkleyoffshore.com Beurteaux North America 508-558-7007 www.beurteaux.com

Byrne Rice & Turner Inc. 504-525-7137 www.brtmarine.com

1623

2361

C&C Panasia Inc. 925-265-1004 www.ccpanox.com

3263

Boll Filter Corporation 248-773-8200 www.bollfilter.com

2601

C.C. Jensen Inc. 713-542-6124 www.ccjensen.com

2234

2356

Bollinger Shipyards LLC 985-532-2554 www.bollingershipyards.com

1929

C.H. Robinson 504-491-3514 www.chrobinson.com

534

Bexco NV +1-985-209-5014 bexco.be

3909

Bosch Rexroth Corporation 800-739-7684 www.boschrexroth-us.com

1301

CAB Products 814-472-5077 www.cabproducts.com

647

BFG Marine Inc. 631-586-5500 www.bfgmarine.com

1920

Bostrom Co. Inc. 262-542-0222 www.hobostrom.com

3620

CADMATIC 31612523061 www.cadmatic.com

3635

Big Top Fabric Structures 850-584-7786 www.bigtopshelters.com

2449

Brass Works Inc. 386-943-8857 www.thebrassworksinc.com

2050

CAIG Laboratories 858-486-8388 www.caig.com

555

Black Bear Corporation 909-390-0380 www.blackbearusa.com

3734

Bristol Harbor Group Inc. 401-253-4318 www.bristolharborgroup.com

2551

Capital Bedding Company Inc. 225-357-2253 www.capitalbed.com

1909

Blommaert 3233532689 www.blommaertalu.com

2119

Bronswerk Marine Inc. 619-813-4797 www.bronswerkgroup.com

1804

Carboline Company 314-644-1000 www.carboline.com

1701

Blount Boats Inc. 401-245-8300 www.blountboats.com

1414

Browns Point Marine Service LLC 732-264-7176 www.brownspoint.com

Bludworth Marine LLC 713-644-1595 www.vesselrepair.com

1961

BRP US Inc. 651-260-4353 www.evinrude.com

1211

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919

352

229

Carlisle & Finch Company (The) 513-681-6080 www.carlislefinch.com

943

3371

Carrier Marine & Offshore 315-432-3322 www.carrier.com/marine-offshore

910

119

International WorkBoat Show 2019 Exhibitor Listings Caterpillar Inc. 309-675-1000 MARINE.CAT.COM

2801

Cleveland Vibrator Company 800-221-3298 www.clevelandvibrator.com

3916

Cortec Corporation 651-429-1100 www.cortecvci.com

3905

Cathelco Ltd. +44 (0)1246 457900 www.cathelco.com

1519

Coastal Marine Equipment Inc. 228-832-7655 www.cmei.biz

1137

Cortland Company 262-293-1637 www.cortlandcompany.com

1705

Coastal Timbers Inc. 337-369-3017 www.coastaltimbers.com

1338

Cospolich Inc. 985-725-0222 www.cospolich.com

2129

Centek Industries 229-228-7653 www.centekindustries.com

729

Center Lift Inc. 504-300-1347 www.center-lift.com

3901

Cobham 925-798-7979 www.cobham.com/SATCOM

2437

CounterFire Ltd. 44 1905729911 counterfirefifi.com

2355

CertainTeed Corporation 610-893-5684 www.certainteed.com

3054

Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. / Steel America 757-545-2414 www.colonnaship.com

2334

Cox +1 781 718 3442 www.coxmarine.com

3251

Certified 508-308-2903 northamerica.certifiedlabs.com/

3662

Columbia Industrial Products (CIP Composites) 541-607-3655 www.cipcomposites.com

Craft Bearing Company Inc. 757-247-6000 www.craftbearing.com

1511

1319

CGBM 100 LLC 281-433-0224 www.accutransfleets.com

3038 Command Holdings Group 586-707-4024 commandholdings.com

3703

Crane Works Inc. 214-244-0553 www.crane-works.com

Chafe-Pro by FJORD Inc. 336-567-0336 www.ChafePro.com

3720 1751

CRC Distribution 888-698-1978 www.crconline.com

3937

ComNav Marine Ltd. 604-207-1600 www.comnavmarine.com

2537

Creative Systems Inc. 360-385-6212 www.GHSport.com

3854

Compass Water Solutions 985-346-0122 www.compasswater.com COMSAT 321-525-4521 www.COMSAT.com

3952

Crowley Marine Services/Jensen Maritime 3353 206-332-8090 www.crowley.com

Conrad Shipyard 985-384-3060 www.conradindustries.com

2929

CTR Corporation www.ctrc.com

Consilium Marine US Inc. 954-791-7550 www.consilium.se

2443

Cummins Marine 843-323-1134 marine.cummins.com

Continental Battery 330-461-8523 www.continentalbattery.com

3867

Custom Abrasives 985-879-2827 www.customabrasivesllc.com/

Champion Technologies Inc 541-687-8015 www.stillchampion.com

438

Chevron Lubricants 888-533-6571 www.chevronlubricants.com

929

Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. 800-624-4735 www.cp.cpm

544

Christie & Grey Inc. 508-217-3061 www.christiegrey.com

3157

Cimolai Technology +39 0499404539 www.cimolaitechnology.com

3165

C-Job Naval Architects 310-880-2437-00 www.c-job.com

1565

ClearSpan Fabric Structures 866-643-1010 www.ClearSpan.com

1552

120

Continental Western Corporation 510-969-1228 cwcglobal.com

643

Custom Marine Inc. 920-886-8237 www.custommarine.com

Controlled Water Systems 731-645-3222 www.controlledwater.com

734

Custom Truck One Source 844-358-9128 www.customtruck.com/

746

437

3001

435

3809

1450

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2019 Exhibitor Listings Cygnus Instruments Inc. 410-267-9771 www.cygnusinstruments.com

1007

Daihatsu Diesel (America) Inc. 516-822-3483 www.dhtd.co.jp/en/index.html

318

Dale Fastener Supply 713-928-3437 www.dalecompany.com

343

DEIF Inc. 708-391-5454 www.deif.com

3607

Dellner Brakes 832-482-4830 www.dellner-brakes.com

721

Delta "T" Systems 561-204-1500 www.deltatsystems.com

2023

Delta Marine Technik 985-705-2332 www.deltaMT.net

1262

Derecktor Shipyards 914-698-5020 www.derecktor.com

3049

Desco Manufacturing Co. Inc. 800-337-2648 www.descomfg.com

3736

Dometic 217-556-8213 www.dometic.com Donna A. Elison, LUTCF, Agent, New York Life Insurance Co. 504-569-0509 www.donnaelison.com

2943

2261

Donovan Marine Inc. 877-366-2366 www.donovanmarine.com

1919

Downey Engineering Corporation 504-818-0377-33 www.downeyengineering.com

2305

Dale's Welding & Fabricators 225-659-7206 dalesweldingandfabricators.com/

1210

Damen Marine Components BV 31184676262 www.damenmc.com

2119

Damen Shipyards +31 (0) 183 65 4739 www.damen.com

2729

Danfoss 888-326-3677 www.danfoss.us

1343

Detyens Shipyards Inc. 843-746-1603 www.detyens.com

219

Dragonfly Energy 775-622-3448 Dragonflyenergy.com

1557

DASPOS USA Inc. 206-353-1887 www.daspos.com

2443

Dex-O-Tex Marine by Crossfield Products Corp.

1660

Driveline Service of Portland, Inc. 503-289-2264 www.driveshafts.com

2312

Datrex Inc. 337-738-4511 www.datrex.com

1352

Distribution International 504-733-7770 www.distributioninternational.com

1800

DuPont Performance Building Solutions 989-600-0572 www.tcparkerassociates.com/

3666

David Clark Company Inc. 508-751-5800 www.davidclark.com

3571

Divers Supply Inc. 504-392-2800 www.diverssupplyinc.com

618

Duramax Marine LLC 440-834-5400 www.DuramaxMarine.com

2001

Davidson Sales Company 386-247-2079 www.davidsonsales.com

1155

Dixie Electric 905-879-0533 www.dixie-electric.com

763

Dustless Blasting 713-869-2227 www.DustlessBlasting.com/

1443

DDR Flow Control 225-907-4472 thedelriocompany.com/

2211

DLS Marine 504-835-8505 www.dlsmarine.com

935

Dynamax Inc. 281-564-5100 www.dynamax.com

3808

Deansteel Manufacturing Company Inc. 210-226-8271 www.deansteel.com

2351

DMT MARINE EQUIPMENT 31384603304 www.dmt-winches.com

1006

East Park Radiator & Battery Shop Inc. 985-876-3120 www.eastparkrad.com

1200

Dedeco International 845-887-4840 www.dedeco.com/

3965

DNV GL USA Inc 281-396-1720 www.dnvgl.com/us

1543

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. 850-763-1900 www.easternshipbuilding.com

3115

DeFelsko Corporation 315-393-4450 www.defelsko.com

862

Doering Company 320-743-5384 www.doering.com

857

Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds Division 832-390-3858 www.crouse-hinds.com

2205

310-886-9100 www.dexotexmarine.com/home

www.workboat.com • DECEMBER 2019 • WorkBoat

Dr. Shrink Inc. 231-723-2685 www.dr-shrink.com

903

Draeger Inc. www.draeger.com

549

121

International WorkBoat Show 2019 Exhibitor Listings EBI Cranes LLC 504-682-5245 www.ebi-inc.com

3429

enginei 441912958000 www.enginei.co.uk

2761

E-Crane International USA 419-468-0090 www.e-crane.com

1349

engines inc. 870-268-3700 www.enginespower.com

EDT Engineers 803-917-2005 www.edtengineers.com

1165

Electro Plastics Inc. / STEP Marine 314-426-3555 www.electroplastics.com

2960

Electronic Marine Systems Inc. (EMS MARCON) 1742

732-382-4344 www.emsmarcon.com ElectroSea 443-252-0350 electrosea.com

3670

Fascan International Inc. www.fascan.com

746

FAUN Trackway USA Inc. 202-459-0802 fauntrackway.com/

3703

2614

1146

Faux Pas Prints 504-834-8342 www.fauxpasprints.com

3608

Environmental Marine Inc. 606-561-4697 www.envmar.com

1629

FCI Watermakers Inc. 801-906-8840 www.fciwatermakers.com

2755

ERL Commercial Marine Inc 812-948-8484 www.erlmarine.com

Federal Resources 410-630-8458 www.federalresources.com

701

551

Etiflex Corp. 866-384-3539 www.etiflex.com

2409

FEDPRO 216-464-6440 www.fedprobrands.com

1360

Eureka Chemical Company 650-761-3536 www.eurekafluidfilm.com

1519

Fibergrate Composite Structures 972-250-1633 www.fibergrate.com

1409

Evac North America Inc. 815-639-7725 www.evac.com

2617

E-LED Lighting Inc. 561-776-1702 www.e-ledlighting.com

954

ELEVATING BOATS LLC 985-386-2053 www.ebi-inc.com

3429

ExxonMobil 800-662-4524 www.exxonmobil.com/marine

3017

Fincantieri Marine Group 715-587-6960 www.fincantierimarinegroup.com

Elliott Bay Design Group 206-782-3082 www.ebdg.com

2236

F&M MAFCO Inc. 513-367-2151 www.fmmafco.com

1649

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Inc 2043 757-548-6000 www.fincantierimarinesystems.com

Ellwood Crankshaft Group 724-308-4048 www.elwoodcrankshaftgroup.com

1257

Fab Line Machinery 724-422-0292 www.fab-line.com

947

Fire Fighting Systems AS 1529 225-644-7063 inmarsystems.com/fire-fighting-systems-ffs.html

2251

Fairbanks Morse 800-356-6955 www.fairbanksmorse.com

2317

Fire Protection Service Inc. 713-924-9600 www.fps-usa.com

1021

EMI, A Division of W&O 504-620-9800 www.emi-marine.com

659

Fairlead Integrated 757-630-4173 www.fairleadint.com

2008

Fireboy-Xintex LLC 616-735-9380 www.fireboy-xintex.com

2004

Empire Foam Solutions 212-729-8384 www.empirefoamsolutions.com

218

FARMERS COPPER LTD. 800-231-9450 www.farmerscopper.com

3248

Firetrol Protection Systems Inc. 251-661-1699 www.firetrol.net

3857

Enestas S.A. de C.V. 346-812-1169 www.enestas.com

Farrell and Norton Naval Architects 207-563-3210 www.farrellandnorton.com

1002

Firstwatch Flotation Gear 408-955-9806 www.firstwatchgear.com

Enfasco Inc. 856-662-7660 www.enfasco.com

3459

Engine Mobile OE division of Parker Hannifin 1437 209-521-7860 www.parker.com/emoe

122

FarSounder Inc. 401-784-6700 www.farsounder.com

523

Fit Up Gear / Har-Bach Marketing 281-440-1725 www.fitupgear.com

815

1217

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2019 Exhibitor Listings Fitch Fuel Catalyst 206-251-8755 www.powerfuelsavers.com

3461

G.T. Michelli Co. Inc. 504-733-9822 www.Michelli.com

2853

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding 508-676-8596 www.gladding-hearn.com

2419

Flagship Marine 772-283-1609 www.flagshipmarine.com

3953

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc. 604-420-4527 www.garibaldiglass.com

3142

Glamox Aqua Signal Corporation 504-782-7288 www.glamox.com/GMO

1819

Flange Wizard Inc. 714-792-1949 www.flangewizard.com Flexco 800-862-7539 www.flexcofloors.com

2963

Garmin USA 913-397-8200 www.garmin.com

3659

Glendinning Products LLC 843-399-6146 www.glendinningprods.com

1100

Gator Guards 309-245-2343 www.Gator-Guards.com

1044

Global Data Systems 337-291-6500 www.getgds.com

3152

FLIR-Raymarine 603-324-7600 www.flir.com

3551 GE Power Conversion 44780177370 www.gepowerconversion.com

3215

Globalstar 985-335-1570 www.Globalstar.com

Fluoramics Inc. 507-205-9216 www.fluoramics.com

2364

Force Control Industries Inc. 513-868-0900 www.forcecontrol.com/

2309

FPT Industrial 630-297-3781 www.fptindustrial.com

2601

Freedman Seating Company 800-443-4540 www.freedmanseating.com

3163

752

Friend Ships www.friendships.org

235

Fuel Ox 908-747-4427 www.fuelox.com

649

Fuel Systems Additive Treatment 703-997-9587 www.fuelright.com

558

FUELTRAX 281-209-3480 www.fueltrax.com

1755

Fugro Satellite Positioning 337-354-4559 www.fugro.com

2557

Furuno USA 360-834-9300 www.FurunoUSA.com

2229

434

GE Transportation, a Wabtec company 3221 251-222-0020 www.getransportation.com/marine-solutions/

GlobalTech Motor & Controls Inc. 281-487-9300 www.globaltechmotors.com

1114

GEA Mechanical Equipment US Inc. 863-603-8919 www.gea-mechanical-equipment.com

2537

Globe Turbocharger Specialties Inc. 757-856-7337 www.globeturbocharger.com

2457

Geislinger Corporation 269-441-7000 www.geislinger.us

3521

Glosten 206-624-7850 www.glosten.com

3053

General Work Products, Inc 504-733-1808

2453

GMA Garnet (USA) Corp. 832-243-9300 www.gmagarnet.com

339

Generon, IGS 713-937-5200 www.generon.com

1260 Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine 510-788-5101 ggzeromarine.com

753

Genoa Design International Ltd. 709-368-0669 www.genoadesign.com

3543

GENTEX Corporation 571-331-8481 www.gentexcorp.com

3707

Gibbs & Cox Inc. 703-965-8542 www.gibbscox.com

3309

Gilbert Associates Inc. 781-740-8193 www.jwgainc.com

2851

Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd. 281-554-2335 www.gilkes.com

2401

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Golden Technologies 985-665-7304 www.getgoldentech.com

3710

Governor Control Systems Inc. Gulf Office 2601 985-626-8707 www.govconsys.com GPLink LLC 252-504-5113 www.gplink.com/

2852

Great Lakes Maritime Academy 231-995-1200 nmc.edu/maritime

2264

Green Marine & Industrial Equipment Co. Inc.

1519

504-833-7386 www.greenmarine.com

123

International WorkBoat Show 2019 Exhibitor Listings Guarino & Cox LLC 985-871-9997 www.guarino-cox.com

2660

HappyFeet/TMKE LLC 256-531-7264

3962

Gulf Coast Dock & Door 813-404-8912 www.gcddllc.com

Harken Industrial 828-577-1651 www.harkenindustrial.com

3359

3914

Gulf Coast Yacht Group 251-980-2220 www.gulfcoastyachtgroup.com

Harrington Marine 269-543-4251 www.harringtonmarine.com

1336

3715

Hatteland Technology 503-318-5150 www.hattelandtechnology.com

2560

Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation 3517 281-752-4835 www.gulfcopper.com

Hilb Group/Gencorp Insurance 401-336-2182 hilbgroup.com

1962

Hiller Companies (The) 251-661-1275 www.hillerfire.com

3229

Hilliard Corporation (The) 607-733-7121 www.hilliardbrakesystems.com

2754

Hilti Inc. 800-879-8000 www.hilti.com

3243

Gulf Crane Services Inc. 985-373-2898 www.gulfcraneservices.com

658

Hawboldt Industries 206-595-5529 www.hawboldtind.com

2035

HMS Global Maritime 812-941-9990 www.hmsgm.com

1361

Gulf Gases & Technologies www.gulfgasses.net

848

HB Rentals 281-999-0047 www.hbrentals.com

1664

Holloway Houston Inc. 713-674-5631 www.hhilifiting.com

2357

Headhunter Inc. 954-581-6996 www.headhunterinc.com

1323

Honeywell Hermetic 800-900-1778 www.hermeticinc.com

3149

Heila Cranes Nederland BV 31416651012 www.heila.com

2119

Horizon Naval Architects Inc. 561-404-4243 www.horizon-na.com

Heinen & Hopman 310332992500 www.heinenhopman.com

2543

Hose Master 216-481-2020 www.hosemaster.com

3716

Helidex Offshore 201-636-2546 www.helidex.com

1357

Hose-McCann Communications 954-429-1110 www.hosemccann.com

1918

Hella marine 770-631-7517 www.hellamarine.com

3367

HOTSTART INC. 509-534-6171 www.hotstart.com

3810

Helm Operations 866-344-3362 www.helmoperations.com

1709

Hubbell Water Heaters 203-378-2659 www.hubbellheaters.com

1759

Hempel Coatings 936-523-6000 www.hempel.us

3437

Hug Engineering 470-326-2020 www.hug-engineering.com

519

Henderson Auctions 225-686-2252 www.hendersonauctions.com

1065

Humphree USA Inc. 757-374-9435 humphree.com

2308

Highliner Lighting by Elmore Electric 206-213-0111 www.highlinerlighting.com

1850

HYDAC 877-464-9322 www.hydac-na.com

1229

Gulf Marine Repair Corporation 813-247-3153 www.gulfmarinerepair.com

2343

Gullco International 440-439-8333 www.gullco.com

1061

Gunderson Marine 503-329-6024 www.gbrx.com

707

Gutteling Americas Inc. 281-586-6031 www.gutteling.com

715

H&E Equipment Services 504-394-7400 www.HE-equipment.com

1547

H. Henriksen AS 1147951311 www.hhenriksen.com

2054

Haley Marine Gears Inc. 662-332-8716 www.haleyinc.com

2323

Hamilton Jet Americas 425-527-3000 www.hamiltonjet.co.nz

2221

Hanko's Metal Works 985-385-3310 www.hankos.com

3771

124

529

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2019 Exhibitor Listings Hydrasearch Company LLC 410-643-8900 www.hydrasearch.com

1154

Incat Crowther LLC 337-267-1403 www.incatcrowther.com

2310

International Tug & OSV +44 1225 868821 www.tugandosv.com

2650

Hydro Dynamics Solutions LLC 985-262-7557 www.hdsmarine.com

1034

Industrial Air Tool 713-477-3144 industrialairtool.com

2301

International Zinc Association 919-287-1879 www.zinc.org

1465

Industrial Packing & Seals Inc. 281-488-1142 www.ipseal.com

1637

Intsel Steel Distributors 800-762-3316 www.intselsteel.com

3057

Hyspan Precision Products 619-421-1355 www.hyspan.com

342

Hytorc 201-953-9920 www.hytorc.com

1960

Infra-Metals Co. 800-243-4410 www.infra-metals.com

1655

Inventech Marine Solutions 360-674-7019 www.lifeproofboats.com

\Hyva Corporation / Hyva Crane 630-227-9020

1450

Ingersoll Rand 910-724-3952 www.IngersollRandProducts.com

2301

ioCurrents 206-494-0099 www.iocurrents.com

2362

Ingham Engineering 954-525-5151 www.inghamengineering.com

3967

IOW Group 985-873-0189 www.iowgroup.com

2542

Inland Marine Service Inc. 859-689-7707 www.inlandmarineservice.com

234

IPS Pump Services 346-571-8186 ipspumpservice.com/

1637

Ian-Conrad Bergan LLC 850-434-1286 www.bergan-blue.com iba America LLC 770-886-2318 www.iba-america.com IBIX North America Surface Technologies 727-322-4611 www.IBIXUSA.com

224

3308

238

iCat Ltd. 385911240023 www.icat.hr

3966

ICC Cable Corp. 201-482-5750 www.icccable.com

2962

Icom America Inc. 425-454-8155 www.icomamerica.com/marine

242

In-Mar Systems Inc. 225-644-7063 www.inmarsystems.com

1529

Irwin Car and Equipment 724-864-8900-116 www.irwincar.com

3759

Inmarsat Ltd. +44 207 728 1000 www.inmarsat.com

3358

ISIC A/S +45 7020 7077 www.isic-systems.com

2939

In-Place Machining Company 414-562-2000 www.inplace.com

3738

Isoflex Technologies 561-210-5170 www.isoflextech.com

3250

Intellian Technologies 949-727-4498 www.intelliantech.com

3453

J A Moody Company 610-647-3810 www.jamoody.com

953

811

IEM Marine 904-365-4444 www.iemfg.com/products/marine

2515

Illumagear 614-512-5282 www.illumagear.com

1461

IMS Marine Solutions 239-772-9299 www.imsdoors.com

1117

Imtra Corporation 508-995-7000 www.imtra.com/

1719

Intercon 816-741-0700 www.intercon.com International Business Meeting Place 207-842-5508 www.divcom.com

629

J H Menge & Company Inc. 504-733-4871 www.jhmenge.com

3629

Jamestown Metal Marine Sales Inc. 561-994-3900-3102 www.jamestownmetal.com

1823

International Castings & Fabrication LLC 2015 504-729-2563 www.icf-mfg.com

81335022041 www.jsmea.or.jp

International Ship Repair & Marine Services Inc. 2743 813-247-1118 www.internationalship.com

Jason Engineering A/S +47 32 20 45 50 www.jason.no

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Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Association

801

2119

125

International WorkBoat Show 2019 Exhibitor Listings Jastram Engineering 604-988-1111 www.jastram.com

2111

JOWA USA Inc. 978-486-9800 www.JOWA-USA.com

2552

Kongsberg Digital 4733032000 www.kongsberg.com/digital

2501

JDS Technologies Inc. 423-286-6190-222 www.jds-tech.com

1304

JT Marine Inc. 360-750-1300 www.jtmarineinc.com

1060

Kongsberg Maritime 4732285000 www.kongsberg.com/maritime

2501

Jerry's Marine Service 954-525-0311 www.jerrysmarine.com

2762

Kahlenberg Industries Inc. 920-793-4507 www.kahlenberg.com

2011

Konrad Marine 715-386-4203 www.konradmarine.com

2135

Jets Vacuum AS 477003910 www.jetsgroup.no

2119

Karl Senner LLC 504-469-4000 www.karlsenner.com

2915

KVH Industries Inc. 401-847-3327 www.kvh.com

821

Kaya Ropes 902626771919 www.kayaropes.com/en

3858

La Marche Manufacturing Co. 847-299-1188 www.lamarchemfg.com

718

Jetstream of Houston 713-462-7000 www.waterblast.com

419

Jim-Buoy/Cal-June 818-761-3516 www.jimbuoy.com

1042

KBI/Kold Ban International 847-658-8561 www.koldban.com

3064

Laborde Products Inc. 985-892-0107 www.labordeproducts.com

2329

JMP Corp. 305-677-8330 www.jmpusa.com

3156

KE Marine Inc. 904-354-6566 www.kemarine.com

3409

Lake Assault Boats 715-395-2255 www.lakeassault.com

3877

JMS Naval Architects 860-536-0009 www.jmsnet.com

851

KEMEL USA Inc. 201-665-2065 www.kemel.com

1762

Lake Shore Systems Inc. 906-221-9958 www.lakeshoresys.com

Joe's Septic Contractors 985-632-5592 joesseptic.com

444

KENT Safety Products 320-252-2056 www.kentsafetyproducts.com

3146

Lang Marine Manufacturing 502-417-5168 www.langworld.com

1054

855

John Deere Power Systems 800-533-6446 www.johndeere.com/marine

459

1801

Kidde Fire Systems 508-881-2000 www.kiddefiresystems.com

910

Langara Fishing Adventures 800-668-7544 www.langara.com

329

Kluber Lubrication NA LP 800-447-2238 www.klueber.com

423

Lankhorst Ropes 215-803-4009 www.lankhorstropes.com

3418

Johnson Brakes / Johnson Industries Ltd. 1057 604-940-4555 www.brakes.ca

KNS Inc. 82429320351 www.kns-kr.com

861

Lars Thrane A/S 458-830-1000 www.thrane.eu

2460

Johnson Controls Global Marine 954-538-7888 www.jci.com

1561

Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 604-572-3935 www.kobelt.com

2610

Lasdrop 810-388-9718 www.lasdrop.com

905

JonRie InterTech LLC 609-978-3523 www.marinewinch.com

2411

Kocsis Technologies Inc 331-204-2379 www.kocsistech.com

2846

Lauderdale Propeller Service 800-329-7767 www.lauderdaleprop.com

1865

Jotun Paints Inc. 504-394-3538 www.jotun.com

1617

Kohler Power 920-457-4441 www.kohlermarine.com

1901

Lay, Pitman & Associates Inc. 904-595-5517 www.laypitman.com

1004

John Handley Bearings 001 289 339 3644 www.johnhandleybearings.com

126

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2019 Exhibitor Listings

LeBlanc & Associates LLC 985-876-7982 www.leblancandassociates.com LFS Marine Supplies 360-734-3336 www.lfsmarineoutdoor.com

2543

653

Lo-Rez Vibration Control Ltd. 604-879-2974 www.lo-rez.com

3647

Machine Service Inc. 864-252-4588 www.machineservice.com

1462

Louisiana Association for the Blind 318-219-6432 lablind.com

3871

Mackay Marine 212-479-1515 www.mackaymarine.com

429

Libra-Plast AS 4797512007 www.libra.no

1936

Louisiana Cat 866-843-7440 www.LouisianaCat.com

2901

Maine Maritime Academy 207-326-2276 www.mainemaritime.edu

1351

Life Raft & Survival Equipment Inc. 401-816-5400 www.lrse.com

2365

Louisiana Economic Development 225-342-4319 www.opportunitylouisiana.com

1610

MAN Energy Solutions USA Inc. 713-780-4200 usa.man-es.com

2717

Liferaft Systems Australia 61-3-6273-9277 www.LSAMES.com

1509

Lubrication Engineers Inc. 800-537-7683 www.LElubricants.com

3461

MAN Engines & Components Inc 954-946-9092 www.man-engines.com

2717

Lignum Vitae North America LLC 804-337-7169 www.lignumvitaesolutions.com

1964

Lubriplate Lubricants 973-589-9150 www.lubriplate.com

3755

Maretron Inc. 602-861-1707 www.maretron.com

813

Lincoln Electric Company 216-481-8100 www.lincolnelectric.com

1943

Lucas Oil Marine Products 800-342-2512 www.lucasoil.com

1955

MARIN - Maritime Research Institute 31317493911 www.marin.nl

538

Liquid Controls 847-295-1050 www.lcmeter.com

2360

LUDECA INC. 305-591-8935 www.ludeca.com

2465

MarinaStep-SafeRack 866-761-7225 www.marinastep.com

445

Livorsi Marine inc. 847-752-2710 www.livorsi.com

3807

Lufkin Industries LLC 936-634-2211 www.lufkin.com

2454

Marine & Offshore Supplies Inc. 813-395-6126 www.marineoffshore.net

919

Llebroc Industries 800-284-5771 www.llebroc.com

1743

Luftex Gears Manufacturing & Services 936-635-0855 www.luftexgears.com

2860

Marine Diagnostic Tools 888-983-1975 www.marinediagnostictools.com

458

Lloyd's Register 281-675-3100 www.lr.org

1704

Luminell AS 4745674399 www.luminell.com

1837

Marine Engine Controls Inc. 727-518-8080 Mecicontrols.com

1342

Logan Clutch Corporation 440-808-4258 www.loganclutch.com

3319

Lumitec LLC 561-272-9840 www.lumiteclighting.com

2243

Marine Group Boat Works LLC 619-427-6767 www.marinegroupbw.com

1505

London Offshore Consultants 281-987-7400 www.loc-group.com

1661

Lyman Morse Boatbuilding (207) 954-5339 www.lymanmorse.com

1300

Marine Interior Systems LLC 985-801-2202 www.marineinteriorsystems.com

1113

Lone Star Rigging 409-842-2263 lonestarrigging.com/

2955

Lynden International 281-233-0649 www.lynden.com/lint

3617

Marine Jet Power 614-759-9000 www.marinejetpower.com

3443

901

MacGregor 206-286-8162 www.macgregor.com

1329

Marine Log 212-620-7200 www.marinelog.com

1101

Lopolight 215-847-5165 www.lopolight.com

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127

International WorkBoat Show 2019 Exhibitor Listings Marine Rescue Technologies 772-388-1326 www.marinerescuetechnologies.com

913

Master Boat Builders Inc. 251-824-2388 www.masterboat.net

2063

Marine Systems Inc. 985-223-7100 www.marinesystemsinc.com

3101

Master Marine Inc. 985-266-0282 www.mastermarineinc.com

635

Marine Technologies LLC 985-951-7771 www.marine-technologies.com

2629

Maxim Silencers Powertherm 281-467-7954 www.maximsilencers.com

1254

Miller Electric Mfg LLC 920-734-9821 www.MillerWelds.com

1129

Marine Travelift Inc. 920-743-6202 www.marinetravelift.com

1243

McDermott Light & Signal 718-456-3606 www.mcdermottlight.com

2450

Miller-Leaman Inc. 386-248-0500 www.millerleaman.com

1451

Marine Yellow Pages 407-380-8900 www.marineyellowpages.com

1105

MCT Brattberg Inc. 954-791-7550 www.mctbrattberg.com

2443

Millner-Haufen Tool Company 888-365-3301 www.millnertools.com

3906

MECO KEYSEATER MACHINES 34674281943 www.meco-industries.com

3910

Mitsubishi Turbocharger & Engine America Inc. 630-625-1877 www.mitsubishi-engine.com/

Marino Consulting Ltd. 359885907901 www.marino-consult.eu

911

Maritime Compliance International LLC 2306 504-249-5291 www.maritimecomplianceinternational.com

Med Marine 902123111800 www.medmarine.com.tr

323

Maritime Partners LLC 504-264-5870 www.maritimepartnersllc,com

736

MELTRIC Corporation 414-433-2700 www.meltric.com

2134

Maritime Reporter and Engineering News 212-477-6700 www.marinelink.com

801

Maritime Throwdown www.maritimethrowdown.com

4000

Markey Machinery Company 800-637-3430 www.markeymachinery.com

3629

Metal Shark 337-364-0777 www.metalsharkboats.com MetalCraft Marine/Stanley Boats 800-410-8464 www.metalcraftmarine.com

Marlink 713-910-3352 www.marlink.com

645

Marsh Bellofram / KING-GAGE Systems 855-367-2494 www.marshbellofram.com

542

Metals USA - Plates & Shapes 504-431-7010 www.metalsusa.com METSS Corporation 614-390-3171 metss.com/

Mascoat 713-465-0304 www.mascoat.com

1356

Massachusetts Maritime Academy 508-830-5099 www.maritime.edu

2363

128

MER Equipment 206-286-1817 www.merequipment.com

Miko Marine 985-519-0993 www.mikomarine.com

618

Military Sealift Command 757-443-3942 www.msc.navy.mil

345

2429

MJ DE-YI INTERNATIONAL LTD. 886229009858 www.mjgasket.com/

3256

MMC International Corporation 516-239-7339 www.mmcintl.com

1416

MNI Diesel 800-941-0919 www.mnidiesel.com

3501

MobileOps Inc. 866-610-9150 www.mobileops.co/

1643

Mody Pumps Inc. 661-392-7600 www.modypump.com

1253

Monico Inc. 281-350-8751 www.monicoinc.com

3613

721

3476

223

1504

853 Monitoring Control Solutions 270-889-7209

346

Michigan Wheel 616-452-6941 www.miwheel.com

2037

Montipower Inc. 832-623-7970 www.monti-tools.com

536

Micropack Detection Americas 832-431-3094 www.micropackamericas.com

2443

Moran Cyber

547

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2019 Exhibitor Listings Moran Iron Works 989-733-2011 www.moraniron.com

3811

Morrelli & Melvin Design andEngineering Inc. 3448

949-612-8087 www.morrellimelvin.com

National Energy Equipment 416-990-8929 www.nee.ca

2462

NOAA National Ocean Service 337-291-2111 www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov

1646

National Heat Exchange 330-482-0893 www.nationalheatexchange.com

3856

North River Boats 541-673-2438 www.northriverboats.com

3677

3052

Northern Friction Technology 800-268-1291 www.northernfriction.com

Morse Rubber LLC 319-524-8430 www.morserubber.com

3629

National Specialty Alloys Inc. 281-345-2115 www.nsalloys.com

Moteurs Baudouin +33 488 688 500 www.baudouin.com

2601

Nauticomp Inc. 705-328-2992 www.nauticomp.com

Motor-Services Hugo Stamp Inc. 786-606-6505 www.mshs.com

2601

NAVTEK NAVAL TECHNOLOGIES INC. 905322411315 www.navtek.net

Moxie Media Inc 504-733-6907 www.moxietraining.com

1009

NAVY - PEO Ships (PMS325) 202-781-0000 www.navsea.navy.mil

MPW 561-693-8104 www.mpwfilter.com

3343

NCP Coatings Inc. 269-683-3377 www.ncpcoatings.com

550

NOV 832-424-7300 www.nov.com

1346

MSHS Metalock Engineering USA 954-713-0460 www.mshsmetalock.com

2601

Nemalux Industrial 403-807-1192 www.nemalux.com

642

NRE Power Systems Inc. 985-872-5480 www.NrePowerSystems.com

3417

MTU 248-560-8000 www.mtu-online.com

2701

Network Innovations 954-415-2754 www.networkinv.com

2311

Numeca USA Inc. 415-558-8483 www.numeca.com

1055

636

438

Northern Lights Inc. 206-789-3880 www.northern-lights.com

1501

3665

Northern Safety & Industrial 281-471-3368 www.northernsafety.com

1120

3463

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine 442-082-202 www.sperrymarine.com

960

Murray and Associates LLC 954-527-5505 www.murrayna.com

829

NEWMAR 714-751-0488 www.newmarpower.com

2110

Oasis Scientific 864-469-0919 www.oasisscientific.com

Murray Ventilation Products LLC 772-631-2229 www.murrayvenitilation.com

829

Next Generation Power Engineering Inc 904-642-8555 www.nextgenerationpower.com

3345

Ocean Rodeo 888-544-4969-233 www.oceanrodeo.com

3470

NABRICO 615-442-1300 www.nabrico-marine.com

621

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders 360-331-5500 www.nicholsboats.com

2554

Oil Center Research LLC 800-256-8977 www.oilcenter.com

3511

Nidec Industrial Solutions 710 216-642-1230 www.nidec-industrial.com/markets/marine/

Oil States Industries Inc. 817-548-4200 www.oilstates.com

2508

NIGHT MASTER MARINE 305-667-5811 www.yachtcontroller.com

3153

Omnithruster Inc. 330-963-6310 www.omnithruster.com

1344

NKK Switches 480-505-3731 www.nkkswitches.com

1663

On Site Alignment 985-360-3945 www.onsitealignment.nl

3729

NAG Marine 757-708-0966 www.nagmarine.com Naiad Dynamics 203-929-6355 www.naiad.com National Association of Marine Surveyors - NAMSGlobal 281-480-6267 www.NAMSGlobal.org

2654

837

1448

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239

129

International WorkBoat Show 2019 Exhibitor Listings Orttech 440-498-7458 www.orttech.com

3259

PERKO Inc. 305-621-7525 www.perko.com

2116

Pompanette 603-826-5791 www.pompanette.com

3870

Osborne Propellers 604-929-8407 www.osbornepropellers.com

1563

Perquimans Marine Industrial Park 919-218-7027 www.perquimansmarinepark.com

2461

Power Dynamics Innovations LLC / Redox 3921 601-229-0960 www.powerdynamicsllc.com

Outfitters International 251-452-9500 www.outfittersint.com

3462

Petersen Stainless Rigging & Aerospace Inc. 441914140156 www.petersen-stainless.co.uk

Power Products LLC 262-293-0600 www.powerprodllc.com

3557

3935

1337

Power Products/Marinco Mastervolt 800-307-6702 www.marinco.com

3557

PG Flow Solutions 47-95037089 www.pg-flowsolutions.com Philadelphia Gear 610-337-5699 www.philagear.com

1665

Poydras Logistics Group LLC 888-627-1367 www.poydraslogistics.com

2863

Padgett-Swann Machinery Company Inc. 2842 813-247-3478 www.padgettswann.com 1919

Phoenix Labor Group 228-447-3960 phoenixlaborgroup.com/

3908

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings 412-514-2960 www.ppgpmc.com

3143

Palfinger Marine GmbH 0043 662 4684 0 www.palfingermarine.com/en

2661

Phoenix Lighting 414-973-3348 www.phoenixlighting.com

1247

Praxair Distribution 630-320-4549 www.praxairusa.com

3653

Panel Components & Systems 973-448-9400 www.pc-s.com

937

Phoenix Metals Company 770-447-4211 www.phoenixmetals.com

858

Padgett Swann Machinery Rotating Equipment/ Marflex Pumps 813-247-3478 www.padgettswann.com

Panel Specialists Inc. / Fipro - Thermax 254-774-9800 www.panelspec.com

2747

Prime Mover Controls Inc. 604-433-4644 www.pmc-controls.com

2555

ProCurve Glass Technology LLC 215-441-9101 www.procurveglass.com

1047

Profax/Lenco 281-485-6258 www.profax-lenco.com

1400

3711

Professional Mariner 207-772-2466 www.professionalmariner.com

2209

3961

ProfiSeal GmbH 496732961476 www.profiseal.de

2119

PANOLIN America 877-889-2975 www.panolinamerica.com

2855

Pilot Marine Products 850-893-5730 www.comrod.com

1747

Parker Water Purification 310-608-5600 www.parker.com/waterpurification

1519

Pipe Break USA 844-474-7327 www.PipeBreakUSA.com

952

Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) 800-807-8360 www.passengervessel.com

3606

Plascore Inc. 616-366-8824 www.plascore.com

Patterson Company 412-322-2012 www.pattersonmfg.com

2017

PlashLights 281-414-7177 www.plashlights.com

Pelico Marine LLC 786-201-1152 PEPCO - Plainville Electrical Products Company 860-583-1144 www.PEPCO-FT4.com PERFORMANCE DIESEL INC. 281-464-2345 www.performancediesel.com/

130

Premium Plate 546 832-299-3208 www.tfwarren.com/companies/premium-plate

348

Platypus Marine Inc. 360-417-0709 www.platypusmarine.com

955

Point Eight Power Inc. 504-394-6100 www.pointeightpower.com

1829

PRUFTECHNIK 514-738-6565 www.pruftechnik.us

1765

743

2460

PT-305 Excursions LLC 504-491-4430 www.nationalww2museum.org

1363

Polaris Electronics LLC 562-243-7589 www.polaris-usa.com

2201

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2019 Exhibitor Listings PYI Inc. 425-355-3669 www.pyiinc.com

1847

Reliable Industries 504-733-4120 www.reliableindustries.com

3721

Rice Nozzles - Metalmec 11526699823000 www.metalmec.com.mx

Pyrotek 509-340-8730 www.pyrotek.com/acoustic-and-thermal/

1455

RelyOn Nutec 985-223-5431

1553

Rice Propulsion +52 669 989 2525 www.ricefoundries.com/en/inaval

Renold Hi-Tec Couplings 814-449-7486 renoldajx.com

2511

Quality Maritime Training LLC 904-683-1985 www.qualitymaritimetraining.com

961

1235

Rescue Technology 770-832-9694 www.rescuetech1.com

3560

Quality Metal Works Inc. 504-734-7216 www.qmwinc.net

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Resolve Marine Group 954-764-8700 www.resolvemarine.com

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R Carter & Associates 251-452-0154 www.rcarter-inc.com

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Reuland Electric Company 517-404-6648 www.reuland.com

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R.M. Young Company 231-946-3980 www.youngusa.com R.W. Fernstrum & Company 906-863-5553 www.fernstrum.com

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Revelry Labs 504-460-3117 revelry.co

Radio Zeeland DMP America 954-463-1416 www.rzdmpa.com

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Revere Survival Inc. 904-528-6627 www.reveresurvival.com

Ramtec Marine Systems LLC 281-334-2904 www.ramtec-marine.com

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Rex-Cut Abrasives 508-678-1985 rexcut.com/

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Rexnord Centa 414-882-0300 www.centa.info

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Rasmussen Equipment Company 904-219-4670 www.rasmussenco.ocm

RG Rollin Co. 253-588-9978 www.rgrsolo.com

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Rhineland Cutlery 321-725-2101 www.RhinelandCutlery.com

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Raytec Systems Inc. 343-999-3879 www.raytecled.com/

Rhino Dirt 310-938-9803

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Red Fox Environmental Services 337-247-0096 www.redfoxenviro.com

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RHOTHETA International Inc. 954-495-8700 www.rhothetaint.com

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Rig-a-Lite by AZZ Lighting Systems 713-943-0340 www.rigalite.com

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Rigidized Metals Corporation 800-836-3580 www.rigidized.com/marine.php

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Rivertrace Limited +44 7879 893932 www.rivertrace.com

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RIVIERA MARITIME MEDIA LTD. +44 (0) 208-364-1551 www.rivieramm.com

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Robert Allan Ltd. 604-736-9466 www.ral.ca

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ROC Carbon Company 713-468-7743 www.roccarbon.com

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Rose Point Navigation Systems 425-605-0985 www.rosepoint.com

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Rotortug (KST BV) 31102010040 www.rotortug.com

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Roxtec Inc. 800-520-4769 www.roxtec.com

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Roy Supply Co. 504-392-3015 www.roysupply.com

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RCI Technologies 909-305-1241 www.rcitechnologies.com

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Richard's Supply Inc. 800-874-5263 www.galley.com

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Red Sky Lighting LLC 262-456-5002 redskylighting.com

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Raytheon Anschuetz GmbH 4917613019426 www.raytheon-anschuetz.com/usa

RIBCRAFT 781-639-9065 www.ribcraftusa.com

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Royal Coatings Inc. 504-392-8811 www.royalcoatings.net/ Royal Purple 800-437-3188 royalpurple.com

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Rustibus Inc. 832-203-7170 www.rustibus.com

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Rutter Inc. 709-697-0439 rutter.ca/

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Ryerson 866-893-1802 www.ryerson.com

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Sabine Surveyors 504-831-9100 www.sabinesurveyors.com

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Safe Boats International 360-674-7161 www.safeboats.com

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Sample Brothers Inc. 225-929-5177 www.samplebrothers.com

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Samson 360-384-4669 www.samsonrope.com

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Sauer Compressors USA 410-604-3142 www.sauerusa.com

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SCANDIA GEAR THE AMERICAS CORP. 832-916-2011 www.scandiagear.com

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SCANIA 210-403-0007 www.scaniausa.com

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Schaefer Electronics Inc. 508-435-6400 www.schaeferpower.com

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Schottel Inc. 985-346-8302 www.schottel.com

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Seastar Marine Supply PTE Ltd. +65 6265 8662 www.seastar.sg

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Schuyler Companies 337-321-4275 www.schuylerco.com

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Seatech Marine Products 619-222-9613

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Sea-Trac Offshore Services 504-737-0591 www.seatracoffshore.com

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Scienco/FAST, subsidiary of BioMicrobics Inc. 314-756-9300 www.sciencofast.com

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Seatrax Inc. 713-896-6500 www.seatrax.com

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Scot Pump, A Wilo Company 262-204-6424 www.scotpump.com

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Seatronx 800-607-1460 www.seatronx.com

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Scully’s Aluminum Boats 985-385-1323 www.scullyboats.com

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Seats Inc. 608-524-8261 www.seatsinc.com/

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Scurlock Electric 985-868-2253 www.scurlockelectric.com

2055

Sener 34918077185 www.marine.sener/

Sea Horse Systems 337-984-6130 www.seahorsesys.com

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Separator Spares & Equipment 985-346-0122 www.separatorequipment.com

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Sea Machines 617-455-6266 www.sea-machines.com

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Service Marine Canada 450-347-3789 www.servicemarinecanada.com/

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Sea Ready Marine Petroleum 201-755-3679 www.seareadymarine.com

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Servogear AS +47 53 42 39 50 www.servogear.no Shallco Inc. 919-934-3135

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Sea School 800-247-3080 www.seaschool.com

1460 Shearer Group Inc. (The) 281-532-2080 www.shearer-group.com

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Sea Ties 225-273-2843 www.seaties.com

3859 Sherwin-Williams 800-524-5979 www.sherwin-williams.com/protective

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SeaArk Boats 870-367-5317 www.seaarkboats.com

3565 Ship Architects Inc. 251-621-1813 www.shiparch.com

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Seacoast, Genuine Cable Group 914-747-3870 www.seacoastusa.com

1652 Ship Interior Systems 541-436-4440 www.shipinteriorsystems.com

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Sea-Fire Marine 410-687-5500 www.sea-fire.com

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Scot Forge 800-435-6621 www.scotforge.com

Safeguard Technology 330-995-5200 www.safeguard-technology.com

SchoellhornAlbrecht Machine Company 314-965-3339 www.schoellhorn-albrecht.com

Schroeder Industries 800-722-4810 www.schroederindustries.com

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ShipParts.com 862164661899 www.shipparts.com

3349

Ships Machinery International Inc. 305-234-5693 www.shipsmachinery.com

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SHIPSERV 732-738-6500 www.shipserv.com

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Shockwave - Marine Suspension Seating 3671 250-656-6165 www.shockwaveseats.com SHOXS 250-652-6003 www.shoxs.com

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Siemens Corporation 800-241-4453 www.siemens.com/marine

2337

Signal Mate 410-777-5550 www.signalmate.com

3062

Silent Running 203-469-1337 www.silentcoating.com

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Silver Ships Inc. 251-973-0000 www.silverships.com

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Simrad - Navico 918-438-8725 pro.simrad-yachting.com/

Smith Systems Inc. 828-884-3490 www.smith-systems-inc.com Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) 703-997-6701 www.sname.org

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SPI Coatings 818-355-3377 www.spicoatings.com

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Spinlock USA 401-619-5200 www.spinlock.co.uk/commercial

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Sponge-Jet Inc. 603-610-7950 www.spongejet.com

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SoftPoint Industries 484-225-3710 www.softsandrubber.com

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Springfield Marine 618-530-6502 www.springfieldgrp.com

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Solar Boat Shades LLC 504-615-5833 www.solarboatshades.com

1015

Spurs Marine Manufacturing Inc. 954-463-2707 www.spursmarine.com

3558

Solberg Crankcase Ventilation Systems 630-616-4400 www.solbergmfg.com

Sonetics Corporation 1848 503-684-7080 www.soneticscorp.com/industries/marine/

SSPC: The Society For Protective Coatings 949 412-281-2331 www.sspc.org

Sound Propeller Services 206-788-4202 www.soundprop.com

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St Johns Ship Building Inc. 386-328-6054 www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com

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Standard Calibrations Inc. 757-549-6534 www.standardcal.com

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Soundown Corporation 978-745-7000 www.soundown.com

Standard Crane & Hoist LLC 985-725-1989 www.standardcrane.com

3611

Standard Horizon 714-827-7600 www.standardhorizon.com

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Source IEx 281-882-8300 www.sourceiex.com

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Southcoast Welding & Mfg. 619-429-1337

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Southern Crane & Hydraulics LLC 985-804-2226 www.southerncrane.net

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Stanley Parts & Equipment Co. Inc. 281-960-5887 www.stanleypartsinc.com

Sinex Solutions 218-722-1076 www.sinexsolutions.com

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Southern Fasteners and Supply Inc. 336-765-1790 www.southernfasteners.com

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STAR Center 954-920-3222-201 www.star-center.com

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SI-TEX Marine/Koden Electronics 631-996-2690 www.si-tex.com

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Southland Reach Rods 985-876-0290 www.southlandreachrods.com

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Stearns Safety & Survival 316-832-2981 www.stearnsflotation.com

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Southwest Wire Rope 713-299-3910 www.swwrinc.com

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Steiner Construction Co. Inc. 251-824-2320 steinermarine.com

Spears Manufacturing Company 818-364-1611 www.spearsmfg.com

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Steiner Shipyard 251-824-4143 www.steinershipyard.com

SKF 267-436-6323 www.skf.com/marine Smith Berger Marine Inc. 206-764-4650 www.smithberger.com

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System One 251-621-0242 www.systemoneservices.com

STI Marine Firestop 908-526-8000 www.stimarine.com

3262

Taisei Engineering Consultants Inc. 81-3-3667-6633 www.articouple.com

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Thermcor Inc. 757-622-7881 www.thermcorinc.com/

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Stone Marine Propulsion Ltd. 00 44 (0) 151 652 2372 www.smpropulsion.com

1205

Tandemloc Inc. 252-463-8100 www.tandemloc.com/

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Thomas Financial 401-225-2888 www.thomasusaf.com

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Stone Marine Services Ltd. 447879884214 www.stonemarineservices.com

3616

Taylor Made 518-773-9431 www.taylormadesystems.com

3265

Thomas Pump & Machinery Inc. 985-649-3000 www.thomaspump.com

1253

Stored Energy Systems 303-678-7500-127 www.sens-usa.com

1763

TEAM Industries Inc. 920-766-7977 www.weldpositioner.com

1264

Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC 337-258-6669 www.thoma-sea.com

3529

Straub Pipe Couplings 619-336-0400 www.straub-couplings.com

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Tech Development 937-898-9600 www.tdi-turbotwin.com

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Thordon Bearings Inc. 905-335-1440 www.thordonbearings.com

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Techcrane International LLC 985-871-0056 www.techcrane.com

2829

Thrustmaster of Texas Inc. 713-937-6295 www.thrustmaster.net

1737

Summit Electric Supply, Marine Division 504-535-2600 www.summit.com/marine

1051

Technology Associates Inc. 504-282-6166 www.TAIEngineers.com

2404

TIMCO Industries Inc. 800-896-3227 www.timcomarine.com

1237

SUNY Maritime College 718-409-7221 www.sunymaritime.edu

3705

Techsol Marine 418-688-2230 www.techsolmarine.com

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Timken Corporation 800-661-5568 www.timken.com

3801

Superior Energies Inc. 409-962-8549 www.insulationsei.com

2413

Tees White Gill Thrusters 441287650621 www.teesgillthrusters.com

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Torqeedo 815-528-2007 www.torqeedo.com/us

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Supreme Integrated Technology Inc. 504-464-0528 www.sitech-us.com

1229

TEMP-COAT Brand Products 985-875-2471 www.tempcoat.com

1405

Total Control Systems 800-348-4753 www.tcsmeters.com

3701

Surcontrol 34637441016 www.surcontrol.com

2952

Tero Marine AS 4755904300 www.teromarine.com

1554

TowWorks LLC 281-619-8322 www.towworks.com

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Subsalve USA 401-884-8801 www.subsalve.com

846

The Servo Group 678-297-1170 theservogroup.com

Survitec 281-867-2000 www.survitecgroup.com

644

Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp 800-333-6679 www.teufelberger.com

2957

Tradequip International 800-251-6776 www.tradequip.com

Survival Systems International 504-469-4545 www.survivalsystemsinternational.com

349

Texas A&M Maritime Academy 409-740-4887 www.tamug.edu

3806

Tradesmen International LLC 800-573-0850 www.tradesmeninternational.com/marine

The Maritime Executive 954-848-9955 www.maritime-executive.com

2765

Trans Marine Propulsion Systems 813-830-9180 www.transmarine.org

Syncrolift Inc. 305-670-8800 www.syncrolift.com

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2019 Exhibitor Listings Transas 321-426-9715 www.transas.com

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Transfluid LLC 770-822-1777 www.transfluid.us

3800

Transformyx 225-761-0088 www.tfmx.com

Twin Disc Inc. 262-638-4000 www.twindisc.com U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter Program 202-475-3090 www.dcms.uscg.mil/

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Travelers Indemnity Company 518-454-4929 www.travelers.com/ocean

1656

Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure 446 337-412-1451 trelleborg.com/en/marine-and-infrastructure Triangle Enterprises Inc. 270-443-2424 www.triangle-co.com

442

TriCab USA 832-301-1899

320

TRIM-LOK INC. 714-562-0500 www.trimlok.com Triple Son Wholesale Timbers 985-693-6829 www.triplesontimbers.com

812

Vard Marine Inc. 604-216-3360 vardmarine.com/

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VDL Klima 31402981818 www.vdlklima.com

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UES USA Inc 714-686-3364 www.uesusainc.com Ullman Dynamics USA 757-383-8385 www.ullmandynamics.com

3471

VEEM LTD. 954-579-7798 veem.com.au

1311

Versitec Marine & Industrial 905-834-5566 www.versitecmarine.com

3537

UMC Marine 714-437-9600 www.umcmarine.com

Vestdavit Inc. 425-355-4652 www.vestdavit.no

2054

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Transport Systems and Products Inc. 203-656-1644 www.tspmarine.com

Vanuatu Maritime Services Ltd. 212-425-9600 www.vanuatumaritimeships.com

Unifrax I LLC 716-768-6500 www.unifrax.com

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Unique Group 877-363-1200 www.uniquegroup.com

1410

Veterans Manufacturing LLC 832-437-3869 www.vetsmfg.com

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Vetus Maxwell 410-712-0740 www.vetus.com

1001

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United States Marine Inc. 228-679-1005 www.usmi.com

3863

Viega LLC 800-976-9819 www.viega.us

1601

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United Titanium Inc. 330-264-2111 www.unitedtitanium.com

2343

Vigor 206-623-1635-861 www.Vigor.net

1535

Universal Environmental Solutions 813-241-9206 www.uestampa.com

TruAbrasives by Strategic Materials 215-551-3070 www.strategicmaterials.com/abrasives/

754

True Source Enterprises Inc. 760-545-8163 www.tsesafety.com

451

Viper WRL +61418 179 841 www.viperwrl.com

319

US General Services Administration (GSA) 1317 404-331-3052 www.gsaauctions.gov

Vision X Lighting 888-489-9820 www.vxmaritime.com

653

US Maritime Administration 410-474-9135 www.marad.dot.gov

VMS Vansteen Marine Supply 713-674-3300 www.vansteen.com

3552

Voith Turbo Inc. 717-767-3200 www.voith.com

1942

Volvo Penta 757-436-2800 www.volvopenta.com

2101

US Biochem & Medical Services 225-439-0425

Trusted A/S 4571997307 www.trustedglobal.com

2460

Tube-Mac Piping Technologies 905-643-8823 www.tube-mac.com

2561

Tug and Barge Solutions 251-300-0017 www.tugandbargesolutions.com

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US Workboats 910-708-1295 www.usworkboats.com Vanguard Modular Building Systems 504-201-4006 www.vanguardmodular.com

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VT Halter Marine Inc. 228-696-6888 www.vthm.com

2815

W&O 904-354-3800 www.wosupply.com

2143

Weld Mount System, a division of Royal Adhesives & Sealants 860-227-0089 www.weldmountsystem.com

W.S. Darley & Co. 800-323-0244 www.darley.com

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WESMAR - Western Marine Electronics 425-481-2296 www.wesmar.com

Wager Company 336-969-6909 www.wagerusa.com

1716

Wago Corporation 262-509-8374 www.wago.us

908

Wakulla Marine Inc. 314-546-5001 www.wakullamarine.com

533

Walterscheid Powertrain Group 815-975-4776 www.walterscheid-group.com/ Walther Electric Inc. 732-537-9201 www.waltherelectric.com Wandfluh of America 847-566-5700 www.wandfluh-us.com Wärtsilä 281-233-6200 www.wartsila.com Washburn & Doughty Associates Inc. 207-633-6517 www.washburndoughty.com Washington Chain & Supply Inc. 206-623-8500 www.wachain.com

WEG Electric Corp. 678-249-2000 www.weg.net/us

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Watermakers, Inc. 954-467-8920 www.watermakers.com

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Waterways Journal, Inc. 314-241-7354 www.waterwaysjournal.net

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Weems & Plath 410-263-6700 www.weems-plath.com

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Wooster Hydrostatics Inc. 330-263-6555 www.woosterhydrostatics.com

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Wooster Products Inc. 330-264-2844 www.wooster-products.com

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WorkBoat 207-842-5442 www.workboat.com

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World Marine LLC 251-338-7034 www.worldmarine.com

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West Mekan 225-644-7063 www.inmarsystems.com

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Western Branch Metals Inc. 757-215-1500 www.wbmetals.com

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Wynn Marine Ltd. 1529 225-644-7063 inmarsystems.com/wynn-marine-wipers.html

WheelHouse Technologies Inc. 401-575-6782 www.wheelhousetech.com

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Wynne Enterprises Inc. 256-383-5040 www.wynneinc.com

West Kentucky Community & Technical College 270-534-3285 www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

Whiting Door Manufacturing Corporation 716-542-5427 www.whitingdoor.com William F Miller & Associates 615-298-4444 www.williamfmiller.com

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Yanmar America Corporation 770-877-9894 yanmar.com/us

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Yarde Metals 860-406-6061 www.yarde.com

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Wing Inflatables Inc. 707-826-2887 www.wing.com

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Wintech International LLC 412-613-3571 www.wintech-winches.com

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Wintron Electronics 732-449-4211 www.wintronelectronics.com

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WISKA Hoppmann GmbH 49-4191-508-0 www.wiska.com

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WL3 Solutions LLC 757-651-6254 www.wl3solutions.com

3446

Wolseley Industrial 615-316-1800 www.wolseleyindustrialgroup.com

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ZAZZ Engineering Inc. 561-594-0123 www.zazzengineering.com

2562

Zenitel AS +47 4000 2545 www.zenitel.com/

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ZF Marine 954-441-4040 www.zfmarinepropulsionsystems.com

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Zodiac of North America Inc. 410-643-4141 www.zodiacmilpro.com ZYREX COATINGS 847-395-6452 www.zyrexcoatings.com

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Group, said in early 2019. “The recent long-range mission is the first of its kind and demonstrates to the U.S. Navy that autonomy technology is ready to move from the developmental and experimental stages to advanced mission testing.” In Stuart, Fla., SeaRobotics, Stuart, Fla., completed factory acceptance testing of its new entry into the autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) workboat market — the SR-Endurance 7.0 meter (22.96’) system. The system is optimized for sonar research using an optionally manned helm configuration and a serial diesel electric propulsion system. Outfitted with an instrumented launch and recovery system (LARS), and supporting hydrographic winch system, the SR-Endurance 7.0 is capable of deploying towed sonar/instrument systems, dipping sonar/systems, or ROV systems. “Having built numerous ASVs in the six-to 11-meter range, we are now offering a commercial workboat for the research and survey markets,” Geoff Douglass, SeaRobotics ASV development manager, said. “In many operational scenarios the advantages derived from a variable depth sensor such as a multibeam or side scan sonar, sub bottom profiler, or magnetometer, as well as the surface motion mitigation, make towed systems valuable in autonomous operations.” The 80-hp SR-Endurance 7.0 sonar/ sensor research platform has an endurance of up to six days at survey speed and up to 10 hours between automatic battery recharge. The multipurpose LARS and payload interface enable the integration of numerous user configured payload systems. The optionally manned helm allows for crew operation in congested waterways and for ramp operations when required. With the flip of a switch, semiautonomous operations, remote piloting and direct remote-control functionality is provided. Navigation is supported by a pre-programmed, or remotely operated pan/tilt/zoom video system, 360° video 138

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The Navy’s autonomous test vessel Sea Hunter undergoing tests in the Willamette River in Portland, Ore.

coverage with four situation awareness cameras, radar, AIS, low bandwidth Iridium, and a high bandwidth line of sight RF link. In September, Boston-based autonomous marine technology developer Sea Machines and boatbuilder Metal Shark announced they were partnering in the construction and development of a new 29' Sharktech autonomous vessel. The new Sharktech 29 Defiant welded aluminum monohull pilothouse vessel features original OEM-integrated Sea Machines technology offering a full range of advanced capabilities including active control and collision avoidance. The system allows for either traditionally manned, reduced-crew or unmanned autonomous operations. The Sharktech 29 Defiant is now available for acquisition by government and commercial operators under Metal Shark’s stock boat program. Autonomous vessels are certainly of interest to naval officials who have been looking for ways to keep personnel safer during drug interdiction operations and in war zones. “This Sea Machines-Metal Shark autonomous surface vessel package was developed using the SM300,” said Don Black, Sea Machines’ vice president, sales and marketing. “This system is configured for over the horizon detection as it pertains to collision avoidance, using radar and AIS sensors.” Black said the Sea Machines system can increase the productivity, predict-

ability and safety of marine operations while helping to reduce incidents related to fatigue, poor visibility and challenging environments. The Sea Machines technology suite is designed to integrate into a versatile, military-proven hull form. Nearly 400 Metal Shark 29 Defiant vessels are in service worldwide. Powered by twin outboard engines, the vessel achieves top speeds in excess of 45 knots. The Sharktech 29 Defiant may be customized to suit unique mission requirements. However, to reduce lead times, a standardized configuration has been developed for the stock boats program. But the autonomous vessel is not just for military operations, according to Black. “Sea Machines and Metal Shark are well matched for municipality, county, or state agency operations, including patrol, security, environmental protection applications and more,” he said.— Ken Hocke

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as the U.S. military and Washington State Ferries (WSF). Vigor’s track record apparently made it attractive to global investor The Carlyle Group and private equity firm Stellex Capital Management which in September closed the purchase of the Portland, Ore.-based vessel fabrication and ship repair business and merged it with MHI Holdings LLC, a Norfolk, Va.-based ship repair and maintenance company. Terms were not disclosed. The deal caps a year that also saw Kirby Corp. purchase the fleet of Cenac Marine Services LLC for approximately $244 million, and Canal Barge Company Inc. buy five towboats from Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co. Carlyle will become majority owner of the new bicoastal company, and Jim Marcotuli, who was interim chairman and CEO of Remington Outdoor Company and CEO of North American Bus Industries, will be CEO. Stellex Capital, which owned MHI, will contribute new equity, and Vigor CEO Frank Foti will put in part of his majority ownership stake and join the new board as vice chairman. A spokesman for Vigor, which employs 2,300, said no layoffs were expected. MHI, whose clients include the Navy, Military Sealift Command and the Maritime Administration, employs 800. Vigor’s government work includes a nearly $1 billion contract to build Army landing craft, a $254.5 million fixedprice contract to refurbish two Navy cruisers, and an extension of its contract

with WSF — the largest ferry system in the U.S — to build up to five 144-car Olympic-class, hybrid-electric ferries. Vigor has bulked up through the years with deals such as the purchase of Todd Shipyards Corp. in 2011 and Alaska Ship & Drydock in 2012, a merger with Oregon Iron Works, and acquisition of Seward Ship’s Drydock in 2014, and a merger with Kvichak Marine Industries in 2015. Expansion was helped by a $75 million private equity investment in late 2011. But it was time for a series of investors who had been in the company to exit, said Foti, whose history with the company goes back to his purchase of Cascade General in 1995. “And we were growing, so we were looking for investors who could help us grow,” he said. “Private equity funds want the money back.” The search took about a year and a half. The median holding period is 4.5 years, down from 5.9 years in 2014, according to Bain & Company’s 2019 Global Private Equity Report. “Vigor has a lot of growth for an old industry company,” Foti said, listing promising areas such as aerospace, ferry contracts and ship repair. Yards make about a 15% profit on repairs and 5%7% on new construction, said a person familiar with the shipyard business. As for the future of the private side of the workboat market, Foti said, “We are in an interesting time in commercial boatbuilding.” The Kirby deal completed earlier this

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year put the emphasis on youth. The average age of Cenac’s barge fleet is four years, and its towboat/tug fleet is six years. The fleet consists of 63 30,000-bbl. inland tank barges with approximately 1.9 million bbls. of capacity, 34 inland towboats, and two 3,200-hp offshore tugs. Of the 63 barges, 48 are clean, 14 are black oil and one is oceangoing. Twenty-six of the towboats are 1,800-2,400 hp, five are 2,800-3,900 hp, and three of the towboats are Z-drives. “Kirby was making a wise and diligent decision with a player that had relatively young assets that will serve them well,” said Brent Dibner, a maritime industry consultant and president of Dibner Maritime Associates, Chestnut Hill, Mass. Cenac, Houma, La., is a natural extension of Kirby’s marine transportation segment, expanding its inland business and “lowering the average age of its inland tank barge and towboat fleet,” Kirby said in documents. Between 2009 and 2019, the average age of Kirby’s fleet dropped from 22.2 to 12.8 years. Second quarter inland revenues increased 10% over the first quarter, primarily due to the Cenac acquisition and higher pricing. “We couldn’t be happier with the quality of people and assets we got there,” CEO David Grzebinski said in a conference call. “The assets are in really good shape, and we’ve been delighted.” Cenac, which moved petrochemicals, refined products and black oil on the Lower Mississippi River, its tributaries and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway for major oil companies and refineries, was the latest in a steady stream of acquisitions for Kirby. On the marine transportation side, the Houston-based company has completed 37 acquisitions since 1986 to give it the largest inland and coastwise tank barge fleets in the U.S. — 1,067 inland tank barges and 309 towboats, and 49 coastal tank barges and 47 tugboats. Cenac will focus on its shipyard, Main Iron Works, which earlier this year completed the first in a series of three Subchapter M-certified 2,680-hp towboats for Kirby. — D.K. DuPont

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ADVERTISERS INDEX ABB Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Advanced Mechanical Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . 71 AdvanTec Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Aero Tec Laboratories Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Ahead Sanitation Systems Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 All American Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 American VULKAN Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Armstrong Marine USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 BAE Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Bay Ship and Yacht Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Bloom Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Blount Boats Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Bostrom, H.O. Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Bristol Harbor Group/Shearer Group . . . . . . . . . 92 Browns Point Marine Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Burger Boat Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 C & C Marine and Repair LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Capital Bedding Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Cenac Towing Co. Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Colonna's Shipyard Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Conrad Shipyard, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Jensen Maritime Consultants Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Cummins Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dale's Welding & Fabricators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 David Clark Company Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Derecktor Shipyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Driveline Service of Portland Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Duramax Marine LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CV3 Eastern Shipbuilding Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 ElectroSea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Elmore Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Empire Foam Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 engines, inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Environmental Marine Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Farmer's Copper Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Fincantieri Marine Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Force Control Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FPT Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Furuno USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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• Federal Barge Lines was founded at the end of World War II to supplement congested rail transportation. What it actually did was provide shippers in the Mississippi Valley with an alternate method of shipping so that they would not be totally dependent on railroads. At the time, the Mississippi River System was unimproved and navigation

was seasonal and unpredictable. The founders of Federal Barge Lines felt that a common carrier barge service should be provided on the Mississippi and Warrior rivers to transport all commodities in carload quantities. FBL would not only transport freight between river ports at rates lower than rail, but its rate structure would be integrated with the rate structure of connecting railroads. DECEMBER 1959 This • What is believed to be the first modern tug designed for harbor and oceangoing service and equipped with both Kort nozzles and steering and backing rudders, was chartered last month to Dalzell Towing Co. Inc., New York, by Dravo Corp., Pittsburgh. The 100', 1,600-hp tug was built at Dravo’s Wilmington, Del., shipyard. • Vision requirements for entrance into the Coast DECEMBER 1969 Guard

• Former Arizona state Sen. Isabel A. Burgess has been sworn in as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board. In her new position, Burgess becomes one of the top women in federal government service and one of three women serving as members of autonomous federal agencies. She is the first new member of the NTSB since its inception in 1967. 148

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