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SEAKEEPER, MARINE GROUP BOAT WORKS STABILIZE GREEN NAVY RTSC

Tuesday, 31 August 2010 08:04

Capable of running completely on biofuel and using 100% shore power, the new 35m US Navy Range Training Support Craft (RTSC-110) is one of the most environmentally-friendly US military vessels ever launched. Proudly built by Marine Group Boat Works, the RTSC-110's technological advances include six internal Seakeeper M7000 Gyro Stabilization Systems for crew safety and comfort. This is the first of a three-boat contract.
"The Navy required a stabilization system be incorporated in the RTSC-110s," said Marine Group Boat Works vice president Todd Roberts. "It was agreed the ideal solution would avoid any hull protrusions, which inevitably led to us to Seakeeper."

The RTSC-110s are multi-mission boats capable of launching and recovering objects, such as small high-speed craft, aerial targets and test weapons. The next generation of Torpedo Weapon Retrieval (TWR) vessels, they are designed to handle and support the evolving fleet training requirements.
The boats feature a rugged, all-aluminum hull, twin 1,800hp Caterpillar engines and a unique fuel filtration system that enables the RTSC-110s to run on 100% biofuel. With 100% shore power capability, the green craft is also a zero-discharge vessel.
"This landmark six-gyro project is the largest installation of Seakeeper stabilizers in a single vessel," said Roberts. "Marine Group Boat Works is proud to continue making history with Seakeeper as we move on to complete Boats 2 and 3 on schedule."
"We're honored to be working with Marine Group Boat Works and the US Navy," said Seakeeper inside sales coordinator Brook Stevens. "The RTSC-110 and similar military vessels are excellent applications for gyro stability due to the nature of their missions.

We deliver superior roll reduction performance completely internally, without any hull protrusions. Our gyros provide a stable platform to increase crew safety and productivity, while eliminating fatigue and seasickness."
A full-service facility, Marine Group Boat Works handles repairs, retrofits, conversions and custom painting for pleasure, commercial and government craft up to 665 tons. Its new construction division specializes in metal and fiberglass fabrication for

workboats, tugs and barges.
Seakeeper is a global leader in internal stabilization technology. Its actively-controlled gyros deliver a powerful righting force for

unmatched stability while at anchor, zero and low speeds or underway.

NEW MULTI-PURPOSE LED LAMP PROVIDES ULTRA-WIDE LIGHT SPREAD

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Saturday, 28 August 2010 08:17

Now there's a versatile LED light that is suitable for a variety of applications, interior or exterior, wet or dry. The advanced 12 LED DuraLed lamp from Hella marine offers class-leading efficiency, a rugged construction and unmatched illumination. Offering substantial power savings onboard compared to incandescent lighting, the economical 12 LED DuraLed draws less than 2.5W or less than 0.2A at 12V. Hella marine optics ensure a wide spread of intense white light without glare or eye strain.
Employing maintenance-free, fit-and-forget technology, the durable 12 LED DuraLed features a UV-resistant, acrylic housing and comes pre-wired with 500mm of twin core marine cable. Completely sealed to IP 67 standards, it's highly resistant to vibration, saltwater and impact.
For a secure installation, the robust 12 LED DuraLed from Hella marine includes a proven surface mounting system with no external fastenings required.The compact lamp measures 140mm L x 65mm W x 32mm H.

Topaz Engineering partners with DuPont Sustainable Solutions to achieve world-class safety standards

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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 10:25

Topaz Engineering, a market leader in engineering services in the United Arab Emirates, has begun to collaborate with DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) in order to achieve world-class safety standards.

This undertaking involves the coaching of all Topaz Engineering supervisors as well as representatives from top management. Approximately 300 personnel will undertake comprehensive, behavior-based training that focuses on safety observations and the management of on-going dialogue with employees to encourage safe work practices.

As the engineering division of the Topaz Group, Topaz Engineering provides services ranging from fabrication and construction to marine repair, ship-building and maintenance. With 5,000 employees and operational bases throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, Topaz Engineering has a diverse portfolio of clients including global shipping companies, major oil and gas producers, as well as regionally based companies.

Topaz continuously strives for an incident-free workplace and believes that this vision can be achieved through an uncompromising approach to safety. The DuPont engagement is an integral part of Topaz management’s commitment to constantly and consistently improve its safety management system to ensure the safety of employees, processes and equipments.

According to Bill Bayliss, COO of Topaz Engineering, “DuPont is globally recognized as one of the safest companies in the world. Based on its know-how, expertise and established methodologies gained from advising hundreds of manufacturing companies worldwide, we trust DuPont can provide our company with solutions to help us achieve world-class safety standards.”

Wael Mansour, Project Manager at DuPont Sustainable Solutions Training Solutions, Middle East believes that “this is a challenging project considering the different types of activities within Topaz. The full commitment and high level of enthusiasm across the organization, from top management down to shop-level workforce, are key drivers that allow Topaz Engineering to implement the right changes in order to achieve best practices.”

DuPont Sustainable Solutions is a partner of choice for key industries throughout the Middle East. Using its own experience in implementing effective safety programs as an owner/operator, DuPont Sustainable Solutions is in a unique position to help others in their journey to safety excellence. DSS has been operating in the region for over 10 years, and have successfully assisted companies with safety, operations and environmental challenges.

As accidents and injuries in the workplace have remained startlingly common in countries experiencing rapid industrialization, it is vital that companies improve safety performance by embracing safety as a core value. DuPont Sustainable Solutions is proud to facilitate progress towards the greater goal of reducing human suffering and societal cost related to injuries and accidents in the workplace.

AMET University honoured with best maritime academy award

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Tuesday, 10 August 2010 16:16

AMET University is once again acknowledged for its dedicated service towards the maritime education. This time the University was recognized through the Shipping Times South East India Cargo and Logistics Award CEO Conclave and Awards 2010 for the Best Maritime Academy. Mr. K. Mohandoss IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India presented this award to Mr. J. Ramachandran, Chancellor AMET University. AMET was unanimously selected for the award by the panel headed by Mr. D T Joseph, former secretary to ministry of shipping, Govt. of India. AMET University is in the service of maritime education for the past 18 years and also got other prestigious prizes such as the Best Training Award of The Lloyd’s List UK IN 2007 and the Sailor Today Award for “Innovation in Maritime Training” .

PRESTIGIOUS IRISH YACHT CLUB INSTALLS SF MARINA BREAKWATERS

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Friday, 06 August 2010 08:31

           Host of the recent 2010 Squibs National Sailing Championships and one of Ireland's oldest yacht clubs, Royal St. George Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, had four SF Marina floating concrete breakwaters put in prior to the event. SF Marina's Irish partner, SF Marina Ireland handled the installation.    "We are very proud to be associated with the historic Royal St. George Yacht Club and the Squibs National Championships," said SF Marina Ireland director Rod Calder-Potts. "This is our third major installation in Dun Laoghaire Harbor and the eighth in the Dublin Bay area."
      Weighing over 250 tons each, the four SF 500 breakwaters measure 80m L x 5m W. Engineered to handle the harsh weather conditions and attenuate waves, they are constructed from reinforced concrete and styrofoam for superior strength, stability and buoyancy. Requiring very little maintenance, they have a service life of 30-50 years.
   "         We enjoy the challenge of dealing with the difficult Irish tides, winds and waves," said Calder-Potts. "It is a pleasure and a privilege dealing with the wonderful sailing clubs around Dublin Bay."
         Founded in 1838, Royal St. George Yacht Club has a long history and tradition of Irish sailing. Ireland's current Sailing Club of the Year, it features a magnificent waterside setting, attractive clubhouse and a full range of sailing, social and race activities.
             Located in Kilkenny, SF Marina Ireland does business as Milford Marina Systems. The company designs, builds and installs long-life, low-maintenance marinas using state-of-the-art anchoring systems. It's well-known for establishing floating structures in the wild Atlantic Coasts, city harbors and lakes of Ireland. SF Marina Ireland also sponsored the Squibs National Sailing Championships. Held since 1972, the championships attract over 100 boats and 600 sailors from Ireland and the UK. Headquartered in Goteborg, Sweden, SF Marina has been engineering and building innovative concrete floating structures for over 90 years. Providing storm-proven protection, the company designs its low maintenance, long-lasting products to fit any site.