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Florida Marine is in the midst of expanding its fleet with new towboats and barges, including the James Dale Robin
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lready operating one of the youngest fleets of inland towboats and barges, Florida Marine Transporters is making strategic investments in several series of new towboats and tank barges. The vessels are being built at shipyards and supported by a network of marine suppliers in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Under the guidance of CEO Dennis Pasentine, Florida Marine Transporters (FMT), Mandeville, LA, transports a diverse mix of cargoes such as petrochemicals, chemicals, LPG, crude oil, agricultural liquids and dry cargo. FMT recently christened FMT 6000, the first in a new series of 30,000 bbl tank barges at the Gulfport, MS, facility of the Gulf Coast Shipyard Group (GCSG). Construction on the 297 ft x 54 ft tank barges began at the shipyard in late 2011. While the current contract calls for the construction of 32 barges, it could grow to 50 units if options are exercised. GCSG is delivering one barge to FMT every 25 to 28 days. The barges are based on proprietary engineering developed for FMT by the naval architectural firm Guarino & Cox, LLC, Covington, LA, and are designed to minimize vapors escaping into the atmosphere while increasing safety factors when in operation.
To further reduce emissions, the barges are equipped with EPA Tier III-compliant diesel engines. The new design achieves 6.4 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure and 2.0 pounds per square inch (PSI) of vacuum with minimum loss of cargo capacity, allowing these barges to deliver more product for FMT’s customers than other barges with similar pressure ratings. The barges are also ice-strengthened in order to minimize damage in harsh winter conditions.
Towboat newbuild programs This past May, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, FL, delivered the M/V James Dale Robin, the 57th towboat built by the shipyard for the Mandeville, LA, operator. In 2013, FMT exercised options for five additional 90 ft x 32 ft x 10 ft inland towboats, with the first under the contract, the M/V Capt. Troy J. Hotard, was delivered to Florida Marine in February 2014. This ongoing series of towboats originally began with a 25-vessel contract with deliveries starting in 2006. It has expanded to become the largest single towboat build contract in history. The design for the additional five-vessel contract was supplied by Gilbert Associates,
Inc., Boston, MA. These five vessels will be the first in the series with EPA Tier 3 main propulsion engines and generators delivered to FMT. The James Dale Robin has two Caterpillar 3512C Tier 3 diesel main engines rated at 1,500 hp each at 1,600 rev/min, supplied by Louisiana Power Systems. The reduction gears are direct-coupled Twin-Disc Model MG-5600 with a 6.04:1 reduction supplied by Stewart Supply, Inc., Harvey, LA. Electrical power is provided by two 99kW John Deere 4045AFM85 99KW Tier 3 generator sets rated for 60 Hz, at 208 VAC provided by Kennedy Engine Company, Biloxi, MS. These diesel engines comply with the current EPA Tier 3/MARPOL reduction of emissions of NOx from marine diesel engines. FMT is also building a series of larger towboats at Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., Bayou LaBatre, AL. The shipyard delivered the M/V Capt. Phillip Box, the seventh 140 ft towboat for FMT, in April. John Gilbert Associates also designed the Capt. Phillip Box. The 140 ft x 42 ft towboat has a draft of 9 ft 6 in and is fitted with two Cat C-280 6-cylinder engines, with a total of 5,400 hp, driving Sound propellers through Lufkin gearboxes. Two Cat C-9 generators support ship’s power. The steering system July 2014 MARINE LOG S1
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CEO Dennis Pasentine with sons, Dennis J. Pasentine and John Pasentine during the launch of the FMT 6000
is provided by EMI. Fire suppression and detection systems are provided by Hiller Systems. Motor control centers and main switchboard were ordered through Mayer Electric; general alarms are by Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics. The interior package was by Kern Martin Services, and the vessel comfortably accommodates a pilot, master, engineer, and six crewmembers. FMT is also building two other size towboats at the shipyard—one a 4,000 hp 120 ft series and another 2,200 hp 80 ft towboat set for delivery in September 2014. The building prog rams continue a seven-year partnership between Horizon Shipbuilding and FMT.
BOLLINGER SHIPYARDS delivers 10th FRC to U.S. Coast Guard
ONE OF THE LARGEST second tier shipbuild ing g rou p s in t h e U. S . w i t h 1 0 shipyards, Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, LA, recently delivered the Raymond Evans, the tenth Fast Response Cutter (FRC) to the United States Coast Guard. Once commissioned, the Raymond Evans will be stationed at the Seventh Coast Guard District in Key West, FL. Commenting on the occasion, Bollinger Shipyards President Chris Bollinger said, “We look forward to the vessel’s commissioning, honoring and celebrating the heroic acts of Commander Raymond Evans.” S2 MARINE LOG July 2014
The 154 ft Sentinel Class patrol boat is based on a proven, in-service parent craft design—the Damen Stan Patrol Boat 4708. The Raymond Evans has a flank speed of 28 knots, state-of-the-art command, control, communications and computer technology, and a stern launch system for the vessels 26 foot cutter boat. The FRC has been described as an operational “game changer,” by senior Coast Guard officials. The Coast Guard took delivery of the Raymond Evans on June 25 in Key West and is scheduled to commission the vessel in September 2014.
The Raymond Evans will join the fleet in September 2014
Each FRC is named for an enlisted Coast Guard hero who distinguished him or herself in the line of duty. This vessel is named after Coast Guard Hero, Commander Raymond Evans. Evans, who began his career as an apprentice seaman, was part of a dramatic rescue of a group of Marines pinned down by machine gun fire during the battle of Guadalcanal in September, 1942 where he earned the Navy Cross. Evans performed his mission with valor and bravery.
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THRUSTMASTER brings waterjet manufacturing to U.S. Thrustmaster will manufacture its full line of waterjets at its Houston, TX, facility
PROPULSION SPECIALIST Thrustmaster of Texas, Houston, TX, is set to become one of the leading manufacturers of waterjets worldwide, following its acquisition of the designs and manufacturing license of Australia’s DOEN. Thrustmaster’s agreement with DOEN enables Thrustmaster waterjets to be sold in Europe, North America and South America. DOEN is one of only five marine waterjet manufacturers building waterjets up to 5,500 hp (4,000 kW). Thrustmaster will manufacture its waterjets in the U.S. at its state-of-the-art, $40 million, 200,000 ft 2 facility in Houston, representing a significant extension of the company’s existing portfolio of commercial thruster models. As Joe Bekker, President of Thrustmaster, explained during the opening ceremony of the facility, “What you are looking at is a large plant to build large thrusters. We are in the thruster business and we mean to stay here in the thruster business for the long haul.” With a history that spans over four decades, DOEN has a proven and trusted record that will be extended into Thrustmaster’s comprehensive propulsion product lineup. As offshore oil and gas exploration continues to move into deeper waters, drilling deeper wells, the demands on fast supply vessels has advanced the need for equipment that will meet the requirements of dynamic positioning and station keeping. S4 MARINE LOG July 2014
To meet the demands of large scale, commercial vessel applications, Thrustmaster has introduced two new models to the DOEN waterjet product lineup. The new 400/450 series Thrustmaster waterjets extend the power range to 8,500 hp (6,400 kW) accommodating vessels of over 230 ft. (70m) in length. The new models stay true to the exclusive stainless steel jet pump configuration using DOEN’s proven axial flow design. The stainless steel casting impeller configuration results in higher thrust throughout the speed range and unrivalled cavitation resistance. A fast supply vessel can now be equipped with Thrustmaster’s waterjets and Thrustmaster’s retractable steerable thrusters in the bow of the vessel for a complete propulsion package from one supplier. The retractable tunnel thrusters available in hydraulic or mechanically driven options, inherit all the benefits of a typical tunnel thruster application such as docking, slow speed maneuvering, emergency steering and station keeping at zero or slow forward speed with the added ability of extending down past the bottom of the vessel to assist in controlled, azimuth propulsion to assist in station keeping. Thrustmaster will support its waterjets through its global network of sales, spare parts, and service that includes Thrustmaster operated ser v ice locations in
Houston, Louisiana, Brazil, Europe, Dubai, and Singapore. For over 30 years, Thrustmaster has been providing heavy duty through-hull azimuthing thrusters, deck-mounted propulsion units for barges, retractable thrusters, tunnel thrusters, and the patented Portable DP System to the offshore, and marine markets. The entire product lineup is designed and manufactured in-house. Thrustmaster’s waterjet lineup includes: • 100 Series Water jets are available in seven model sizes ranging from 134 to 900 hp (100 to 670 kW) to accommodate vessels from 6m up to 20m. Supported by simple mechanical and electronic control system options. • 200 Series Water jets are available in four model sizes ranging from 536 to 3,352 hp (400 to 2,500 kW) to accommodate vessels from 15m up to 45m with stainless steel jets supported by a complete range of electronic controls with joystick docking. • 300 Series Water jets are available in two model sizes ranging from 1,743 to 5,364 hp (1,300 to 4,000 kW) to accommodate vessels from 30m up to 60m with stainless steel jets supported by a complete range of electronic controls with joystick docking. • 400/450 Series Water jets are available in two model sizes up to 8,582 hp (6,400 kW) to accommodate large vessels with a complete range of electronic controls with joystick docking.
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BORDELON MARINE marks
35th Anniversary THIS YEAR, offshore marine transportation service company Bordelon Marine, Houma, LA, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Current President and CEO Wes Bordelon took the helm of Bordelon Marine in 1999 of the family-owned business that had seen several periods of growth and decline. Beginning in 2000, he implemented a program to rebuild Bordelon’s fleet through a series of newbuilds and acquisitions, while simultaneously diversifying and solidifying the company customer base. “I feel a great sense of pride as a second generation owner, to be a part of this great history and look forward to many more years of growth and success,” says Bordelon. “The company began an exciting new chapter in its evolution three years ago, with the construction of Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders and the design and creation of our new deep-water Stingray 260 DP2 series vessels. Since then we’ve delivered and placed under contract, the first of six vessels planned for construction with the next delivery later this year. We are excited and confident that the Stingray 260 DP2 series will support and foster the continued success of Bordelon Marine well into the future.” Bordelon Marine now operates a fleet of mini-supply vessels along with its new deepwater vessels. The Stingray Class vessels are being built at Bordelon’s Houma shipyard. There is currently one Stingray in operation working as a Well Stimulation vessel for Baker Hughes along with two more Stingray vessels in production with expected delivery dates in the fourth quarter of this year and third quarter of 2015. Bordelon Marine plans to maintain its presence on the shelf while building its fleet of 260 ft DP2 vessels to support the deepwater markets in GOM and internationally. Stingray series class vessels are 257 ft x 52 ft x 18 ft, with a clear deck of 185 ft x 44 ft and top speeds of 14 knots. Propulsion power is supplied by Cummins QSK 60-M Tier3 main engines that drive Schottel 1215, 220 hp Z-Drives and Schottel STT2, 1,020 hp bow thrusters. The Stingray can hold 4,000 ft3 bulk mud cargo, 10,400 bbl liquid mud cargo in three separate systems. The PSVs can accommodate up to 40 passengers and feature an internal ROV office and control room. The Stingray series are SOLAS classed, FIFI 1 ACCU, EEP 175, and Tier3. July 2014 MARINE LOG S5
SIGNET MARITIME continues to grow offshore towing fleet
S I G N E T M A R I T I M E CO R P O R AT I O N , Houston, TX, continues to grow its fleet of offshore towing vessels. This past May, the company acquired eight offshore towing vessels from Harvey Gulf International Marine, New Orleans, LA. That same month, Signet Maritime took delivery of the 105 ft x 42 ft Z-drive tug Signet Arcturus from Patti Marine Enterprises, Pensacola, FL. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., Vancouver, BC, Canada, Signet Arcturus is powered by two Caterpillar model C175-16 main engines, each rated 3,417 bhp at 1,800
rev/min. The engines are coupled to two Rolls-Royce US 255 CP azimuth thrusters via carbon fiber shafting, providing thrust for ABS certified sustained bollard pull of 83.45 metric tonnes. All Caterpillar mains and John Deere 6068TFM76 generator engines aboard the vessel are U.S. EPA Tier 3 certified for reduced emissions. Joseph W. Dahl, Vice President, Signet Maritime, says, “This technologically advanced newbuild complements Signet’s offshore towing, rig escort and subsea expansion.” Patti Marine is building a second sister
tug, the Signet Polaris, which will deliver shortly. Both tugs will be based at Signet’s Ocean Towing Division in Port Fourchon, LA, for service to the offshore energy industry. Adds Dahl, “Bundling the controllable pitch propeller (CPP) tractor technology with the brute strength of Signet Warhorse tugs will provide our customers the best of both worlds in strength and agility.” The vessel is equipped with fire resistant wheelhouse windows for servicing LNG and drilling platforms to ensure safety of the crew in case of fire hazard. It is USCG Inspected and is certified ABS International Air Pollution Prevention, International Oil Pollution Prevention and International Energy Efficiency for environmental compliance. Deck machinery includes a Markey model DEPCF-52S, 75 hp electric bow winch and Markey model TESD-34, 100 hp electric double-drum towing winch. The bow winch contains 650 feet of 3-inch diameter synthetic line and the towing winch contains 2 ¼ in x 2,500 ft tow wire and one 2 ¼ in x 1,500 ft tow wire. Signet Arcturus is ABS Maltese Cross A1, Towing Vessel, Escort Vessel, Fire Fighting Vessel Class 1, Maltese Cross AMS.
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BLESSEY MARINE adds new pushboat BLESSEY MARINE SERVICES, INC. transports everything from residual fuels to asphalt to lubricating oils to petrochemicals on its inland river fleet of tank barges. Blessey Marine’s fleet includes nine acid pressure barges, twenty-one 10,000-bbl clean/ chemical tank barges; five 20,000 bbl clean/ chemical tank barges, thirty-two 30,000-bbl clean/chemical tank barges, and sixty-three 30,000-bbl black oil/asphalt tank barges. Primarily a “Unit Tow” company, the Hanrahan, Louisiana-based operator over the last decade has added a large number of new Cummins-powered pushboats to its inland fleet. The vessels are sized to share a common versatility with the draft and horsepower to work both the shallower waters of the Intracoastal Waterway and the big flows of the Mississippi River. Of the 75 pushboats in Blessey Marine’s fleet, 41 of them are either 1,700 or 2,000 horsepower. The lower horsepower boats are 76 feet long, while the higher horsepower boats are 80 to 88 feet long. Both sets of vessels are fitted with a pair of the popular Cummins K38M main engines.
Two Cummins K38M engines provide propulsion power for the Erin C. Grenon
Each of the 76-ft pushboats have a pair of 850-hp engines, while the larger boats have two 1,000 hp engines. This May saw the addition of the Erin C. Grenon, a 1,700-hp pushboat built by Raymond & Associates, Bayou LaBatre, AL. Built as Hull #479 by the shipyard, the Erin C. Grenon has two 850-HP Cummins K38M engines that turn up to 1,800 rev/min to Reintjes WAF474 marine gears with 7.09:1
reduction. The boat is also fitted with a pair of Cummins QSB7DM-powered 85 kW generators sets. The Reintjes marine gears were supplied by Karl Senner, LLC, Kenner, LA. Besides being the exclusive representative for Reintjes marine gears in North America, Karl Senner is the sole North American distributor for Steerprop Ltd. and installs and services Berg controllable pitch propellers.
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BOUCHARD takes delivery of ATB tug VT HALTER MARINE, INC., headquartered in Pascagoula, MS, recently delivered the oceangoing 112 ft Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) tug Denise A. Bouchard to Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. Measuring 112 feet by 35 feet by 17 feet, the 4,000 hp tug is classed by ABS as A1
Towing Vessel, Dual Mode, and is equipped with an Intercon Coupler System. Construction of the vessel began in March 2013 and the tug was launched in February 2014, at VT Halter Marine’s Moss Point Marine shipyard in Escatawpa, MS. The Denise A. Bouchard is the sister vessel to the Evening Star, which was delivered in October 2012, and is part of a major Bouchard fleet expansion currently underway at VT Halter Marine. The ATB tug will
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be paired with an existing Bouchard ATB 80,000 bbl barge and enter into Bouchard’s fleet service. “This exceptionally crafted tug by VT Halter Marine is a fine addition to the Bouchard fleet, and one which will certainly benefit our valued customers for years to come,” says Morton S. Bouchard III, President and CEO, Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. “We certainly value the long-standing partnership we have with our valued customer, the Bouchard Family,” says VT Halter Marine CEO Bill Skinner.
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Title XI for ConRo ships CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION has applied for a Title XI ship financing guarantee from the U.S. Maritime Administration for the two LNG-fueled Container RollOn/Roll-Off (ConRo) ships it has ordered from shipbuilder VT Halter Marine, Inc., Pascagoula, MS. On May 30, Crowley ConRo, LLC, filed an application for Title XI loan guarantee support for a requested loan amount of $362,700,000 over 25 years on an actual cost of $414,600,000. Designed by Wärtsilä Ship Design in conjunction with Jensen Maritime, Seattle, WA, the Commitment Class ConRo ships, the El Coquí and Taíno, are being built for the Puerto Rican trade and will be delivered in the second and fourth quarter of 2017. That makes the Crowley application the largest on Marad’s current list, the next largest being an application filed May 14 by TOTE Shipholdings, Inc. for a $320 million guarantee over 25 years on the two 3,100TEU LNG-fueled containerships it has on order at General Dynamics-NASSCO, San Diego, CA. The actual cost to TOTE Shipholdings for the two containerships is shown as $366 million.
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CONRAD delivers pushboat for Harley’s New York operation HARLEY MARINE NY, a subsidiary of Harley Marine Services, Seattle, WA, recently took delivery of the pushboat HMS Justice, from Conrad Shipyard, Morgan City, LA. HMS Justice is the fifth vessel in this class and joins the New York Harbor fleet of two tugboats and four double-hull petroleum barges. Harley Marine has partnered with Conrad Shipyard to build a series of vessels. “The HMS Justice is a quality built vessel, a testament to the craftsmanship and skill of the shipyard. We look forward to a long relationship with Conrad with more vessels to come in the near future,” says Jonathan Mendes, interim General Manager of Harley Marine NY. Four of the vessels in this class, the Alamo, Fury, Silver and Stardust, are employed in Harley’s U.S. Gulf fleet. The vessels are each 75 feet in length, have a 29 foot 9 inch beam and a depth of 9 feet and 11 inches. The vessel is equipped with Cummins engines producing 2,000 horsepower, Cummins auxiliaries and Nabrico Hydro Electric winches. Her design is well suited for the demands of harbor service with its “flanking rudder” technology. Mendes says, “The HMS Justice is a welcome addition to our growing New York operation.”
into how agencies, in this case the Coast Guard, evaluate RFP responses. Interestingly, the GAO decision includes a Coast Guard table that indicates that all five shipyards that responded to the RFP got “Superior” ratings for the soundness and mission effectiveness of the concept designs offered and also for their design approach. All were rated “Satisfactory” for organizational management and production capability. On past performance,
though, differences emerged. Bollinger and Bath Iron Works were rated “Satisfactory,” Eastern was rated “Superior,” but both Huntington Ingalls and VT Halter got ratings of “Marginal.” There were also differences in price: Bollinger Shipyards . . . . . . . $21,950,000 Eastern Shipbuilding . . . . . . $21,975,000 Bath Iron Works . . . . . . . . $21,400,000 Huntington Ingalls . . . . . . . $22,000,000 VT Halter Marine. . . . . . . . $22,000,000
GAO UPHOLDS Coast Guard decision on OPC contracts EARLY LAST MONTH, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a bid protest decision that upheld the U.S. Coast Guard’s award of three firm fixed-price contracts for preliminary and contract design (P&CD) for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) acquisition project. Contracts were awarded to Bollinger Shipyards Lockport LLC, Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc., and General Dynamics, Bath Iron Works. Shipbuilders Huntington Ingalls Industries and VT Halter Marine both filed protests of the awards and all P&CD contract work was stopped, as required by GAO’s automatic stay, during GAO’s review of the protests. The GAO has now published the decision and you can find out what exactly Huntington Ingalls and VT Halter were protesting about and why GAO denied their protests. The decision gives some useful insights
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INGALLS SHIPBUILDING launches fifth National Security Cutter HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division, Pascagoula, MS, recently launched the U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter James (WMSL 754). James is the company’s fifth NSC and is expected to deliver in 2015. “Our learning curve continues to improve in this program, and the hot production line certainly provides a foundation for this progress to continue,” says Jim French, Ingalls’ NSC Program Manager. Ingalls’ launch process moves the ship on rail cars over to the company’s drydock. The dock is moved away from the pier and then flooded to float the ship. Tugs then guide the ship to its berthing area where it will complete construction. Ingalls has delivered the first three NSCs and has three more under construction, including James. Hamilton (WMSL 753) will undergo sea trials this summer and is expected to deliver later this year. Ingalls’ sixth NSC, Munro (WMSL 755), began construction late last year and will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2015. The seventh ship, Kimball (WMSL 756), is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2018. Legend-class NSCs are the flagships of
The NSC James (WMSL 754) will be delivered in 2015
the Coast Guard’s cutter fleet. Designed to replace the 378-foot Hamilton-class HighEndurance Cutters that entered service during the 1960s, they are 418 feet long with a 54-foot beam and displace 4,500 tons with a full load. They have a top speed of 28 knots, a range of 12,000 miles, an endurance of 60
days and a crew of 110. NSCs are capable of meeting all maritime security mission needs required of the High-Endurance Cutter. They include an aft launch and recovery area for two rigid hull inflatable boats and a flight deck to accommodate a range of manned and unmanned rotary wing aircraft.
PORT OF GALVESTON invests in cruise terminal THE PORT OF GALVESTON, TX, is investing about $10 million in its Cruise Terminal No. 2 to accommodate new larger cruise ships and more passengers, following an agreement earlier this year with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The deal is expected to generate a minimum of $1.86 million in annual operating revenues for the port. Initial plans call for the terminal to be expanded to 150,000 square feet with a seating capacity of about 1,000. “The port has worked closely with Royal Caribbean to identify the upgrades needed to improve their operations at Cruise Terminal No. 2 for both Voyager class vessels and any larger vessels in the future. I’m confident that these improvements will be completed by spring 2015 without disruption to current cruise operations.” said Port Director, Mike Mierzwa. Royal Caribbean currently operates Navigator of the Seas year round from the Port of Galveston. The cruise line has agreed to an additional 30 calls in both 2014 and 2015, committing to a year-round vessel in both years with a promise to bring a larger vessel to the Port next year when improvements to Cruise Terminal No. 2 are completed. S10 MARINE LOG July 2014
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GULFMARK OFFSHORE upgrades fleet to meet deepwater demand GULFMARK OFFSHORE, Houston, TX, operates a relatively young fleet of 76 vessels worldwide, 31 of which are in the Americas. As of last month, it had 18 Platform Supply Vessels and one Fast Supply Vessel operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. With oil and gas development increasingly further offshore in deeper water, harsher operating conditions, and more remote regions, GulfMark has tried to answer the bell with strategic investments in more sophisticated vessels. This year, GulfMark Offshore is investing $167 million in newbuilds, acquisitions and enhancements and another $70 million in 2015. Most recently for the U.S. GoM, GulfMark took delivery of the 272 ft Polaris, the first of two 280 Class Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) being built by Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, Houma, LA. The second in the series, the Regulus, will be delivered in the third quarter of this year. Thoma-Sea launched the 3,650-long ton Regulus on May 27. The PSV is a DP2, FiFi 1 vessel, with two 2,000 kW Z-drives, two 850 kW bow thrusters driven by 7.35 MW of installed power. It can reach a speed of 14 knots. Just two days later, on May 29, ThomaSea launched the Fugro Americas, a 193 ft geotechnical survey vessel for Fugro at its Lockport, LA, shipyard. Jim Grady, Asset Manager, Fugro GeoServices says the Fugros Americas was “bigger and faster than our current vessels in the GoM, has more berths as part of our purpose-built design, and is both quiet and fuel efficient.” Grady says the vessel is SOLAS classed and capable of undertaking seismic, conventional, AUV, and geotechnical surveys. The Regulus, Polaris and Fugros Americas, as well as the 295 ft, 5,300 dwt Harvey Condor delivered earlier in the year by Thoma-Sea to Harvey Gulf International Marine, are based on derivatives of EnviroMax designs from Technology Associates, Inc. (TAI), New Orleans, LA. GulfMark Offshore is also building two 300 Class Platform Supply Vessels, the first of which—the Hercules—is due for delivery in the third quarter of this year, followed by the second, the Pegasus, in the second quarter of 2015. Based on an MMC 887 design, the PSVs are under construction at BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards, Mobile, AL, and will have a length of 288 ft. Furthermore, GulfMark Offshore is injecting new life into its existing fleet by stretching eight of its 210 Class PSVs, the first four conversions of which have already been completed with the insertion of a 42 ft midbody. The new 260 Class 252 ft boats—St.
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BOK Financial understands the risks and challenges of the maritime industry. Whether you’re adding a new vessel or significantly expanding your fleet, BOK Financial is capable of meeting your most important marine finance needs. You’ll work with marine lenders who actively cover and analyze the market to deliver unique ideas and financial solutions that optimize liquidity and improve operator efficiency. Our services include financing and leasing, treasury management, wealth management, international services and risk management solutions. BOK FINANCIAL Sebastian Solar 1401 McKinney, Suite 1000 Houston, TX 77010
Ph: (713) 289.5840 Fax: (713) 289.5825 ssolar@bokf.com www.bokfinancial.com/marinefinance
Conrad Shipyards designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, lift boats, deck barges, crane barges, double skin tank barges, spud barges, offshore supply vessels, dredges and other steel and aluminum products for both the commercial and government markets. The company provides both repair and new construction services at its four shipyards located in Louisiana and Texas. Conrad’s repair activity is supported by six dry docks ranging from 900 tons to 12,500 tons capacity and a 300 ton Travel Lift. CONRAD SHIPYARDS 1501 Front Street Morgan City, LA 70381
Ph: (985) 384-3060 Fax: (985) 385-4090 www.conradindustries.com
Driveline Service of Portland, Inc. is a North American leader in the design, manufacture and supply of driveshafts and related equipment to the marine industry. With product capacity ranging up to 10,000 hp, DLS can provide innovative solutions to meet the industry’s most demanding applications. DRIVELINE SERVICE OF PORTLAND 9041 NE Vancouver Way Ph: (503) 289-2264 Portland, OR 97211 www.driveshafts.com
Floscan Instrument Co., Inc. is a leading manuf ac turer of Fuel Monitoring Systems for per manent installation on diesel and gasoline engines. FloScan Systems are installed worldwide on commercial and recreational vessels, stationar y industrial generators, general aviation aircraft and everywhere internal combustion engines are used. Since FloScan flowmeters were first introduced in aircraft 40 years ago, more than 750,000 FloScan sensors and systems have found their way onto almost every make of gasoline and diesel engine in the world rated from 25hp to 6,000hp. FLOSCAN INSTRUMENT CO., INC. 3016 N.E. Blakeley Street Seattle, WA 98105
Ph: (206) 524-6625 www.floscan.com
Coastal Marine Equipment has built a strong reputation in providing superior design, construction, ser vice and support for a wide variety of American Made deck machinery in the marine industry. Coastal Marine offers a complete line of marine deck equipment including anchor windlasses, capstans, towing winches, mooring winches, anchor winches, reels, spud winches, stern rollers, tow pins and rescue boat davits.
All About Marine is a new, unique one -day conference and expo produced by Marine MARINE LOG CONFERENCE & EXPO Log. Set for September 4, 2014 at the Beau Rivage Casino & Resort, Biloxi, MS, All About Marine will include four tracks: ALL ABOUT LNG, ALL ABOUT SHIPYARDS, ALL ABOUT THE JONES ACT, and ALL ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. The tracks will occur simultaneously, but will share common breaks, a luncheon, and cocktail reception. Each track will feature insightful presentations from some of the foremost experts in their respective fields.
COASTAL MARINE EQUIPMENT, INC. 20995 Coastal Parkway Gulfport, MS 3950
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Ph: (228) 832-7655 Fax: (228) 832-7675 anthonyg@cmei.biz www.cmei.biz
Ph: 212-620-7208 Fax: (212) 633-1165 conferences@sbpub.com www.marinelog.com/allaboutmarine
GULF COAST MARKETPLACE Hatton Engine & Generator Systems is a Seattle-based company specializing in marine diesel engines, generator and stationary power systems. HATTON is your one-stopshop for all your marine diesel engine, generator and stationary power system needs. No matter what your problem, you can count on HATTON to get the job done. HATTON ENGINE & GENERATOR SYSTEMS 4735 Shilshole Avenue Northwest Seattle, WA 98107 Ph: (206) 283-5501 www.hattonmarine.com
The Port of Galveston is one of Texas’ major seaports and one of the top fifty ports in the United States. The selfsupporting enterprise takes up 850 acres on Galveston Island and facilitates the movement of a diverse mix of domestic and international cargoes. The Port serves the cargo, cruise and offshore oil and gas industries simultaneously. It moves an average of 7.83 million short tons of cargo each year. PORT OF GALVESTON 123 25th Street Galveston, TX 77550
Ph: (409) 765-9321 www.portofgalveston.com
Marine Jet Power has one of the largest ranges of marine water jet propulsion systems. With engine inputs of 261kW to 15mW; waterjets and control systems are specifically configured for optimum performance in speed, load carrying, maneuverability and fuel efficiency. In recent cases MJP has been selected to re-power under performing vessels increasing speeds while reducing fuel consumption. Waterjets and control systems can be class approved and the in-house design and manufacture of control systems means even the most sophisticated scope of supply can be met, including DP2 and remote diagnostics. Warranty periods of up to 5-years are available and vessel operators are supported by strategically located spare parts and worldwide after sales network. MARINE JET POWER INC. 6740 Commerce Court Drive Columbus, OH 43004
Ph: (614) 759.9000 Sales@marinejetpower.com www.marinejetpower.com
Metal Shark’s fleet of custom-built CBRN, law enforcement, military, f ire/re scue, commercial and recreational boats redefines the standard of excellence for heavy-duty welded aluminum vessels. Designed to the mission-critical specifications of the world’s most demanding operators, Metal Shark’s solid, durable, and lowmaintenance platforms are built to withstand extreme conditions, harsh environments, and years of abuse. Contact us today and let our team custom-design the perfect Metal Shark for your mission. METAL SHARK ALUMINUM BOATS 6816 East Admiral Doyle Drive Jeanerette, LA 70544
Ph: (337) 364-0777 Fax: (337) 364-0337 sales@metalsharkboats.com www.metalsharkboats.com
Subsea Global Solutions has pioneered unique processes to allow under water ship maintenance and inspection as well as allow ship equipment and ship hulls to be permanently repaired or replaced. Innovating the underwater repair methods for ships allows Subsea Global Solutions to set the global standard for quality, deliver reliable and innovative solutions through its highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art equipment. SUBSEA GLOBAL SOLUTIONS 2994 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33127 Ph: (305) 571-9700
Fax: (305) 571-5005 Sales: (914) 826-0045 Rick@subseaglobalsolutions.com www.subseasolutions.com
For over 60 years, VT Halter Marine has designed and built ocean-going, state-of-the-art vessels, for both military and commercial applications up to Panamax size. Vessel types include: Patrol Vessels, SPECOPS Craft, Logistics Vessels, Landing Craft, Car Carriers, Oil and Cargo Vessels, PSVs, Ferries, ATBs, Research Ships and Fast Sea Lift Vessels. VT HALTER MARINE 900 Bayou Casotte Pkwy Pascagoula, MS 39581
Ph: (228) 696-6888 Fax: (228) 696-6899 www.vthaltermarine.com
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I don’t make my money on land When a boat is an essential tool, it simply has to work, every day – rain or shine. Each minute spent at the dockside for repairs means lost revenue. That’s why we’ve always strived to make high-endurance waterjet systems that stand up to the toughest conditions and out-last the competition. Developed from industryleading research and manufactured with the best materials, we can tailor any system to your needs. That’s how we satisfy our demanding but dedicated customers around the globe. They insist on durability and reliability, and that’s exactly what we deliver. On large vessels or small, we’ll keep you in operation and take you where you need to go. Every day, all year round.
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