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The POWER of ONE
from WorkBoat April 2023
by WorkBoat
The Complete Solution for Sensor Connectivity
Each SmartBoat module is an all-in-one gateway that can simultaneously convert multiple NMEA 0183, J1939/J1708/1587 engine interfaces and analog device data to NMEA 2000. Built-in menu-driven software makes network bridging, sensor setup and PGN filtering fast and easy. And the industry’s best alerting allows for custom, user-configured alarms for any device on the network. SmartBoat modules save money and time on every installation.
y-leading Aler ting and PGN Filtering
Features
14 Focus: Evacuation Route Mariners were calm, organized and kept passengers safe during last year’s Staten Island Ferry fire.
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Cover Story: Mixed Forecasts
Amid uncertainties, shipyards vary on offshore wind CTV prospects.
BOATS & GEAR
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On the Ways
• Elliott Bay to design fully electric truckable tug for Miller Marine
• Damen designs 492' WTIV for floating wind turbines • Feeney Shipyard retrofitting 105' tug to run on ammonia • Metal Shark delivers 47' aluminum crewboat to Alaska • American Commercial Barge Line awards contract to Steiner for the design and construction of an environmentally friendly 82'x34' towboat
24 Decked
Out
Adding new winches for inland towing and upgrading old ones
28 Outboard Power Guide
WorkBoatʼs annual directory of outboard engines
At A Glance
8 On the Water: Swell information — Part II.
8 Captain’s Table: Tales from the drydock floor.
9 Energy Level: A deep freeze but lower natural gas prices.
10 WB Stock Index: Index loses 2.4% in February.
10 Inland Insider: Our superheroes are mariners
11 Nor’easter: Offshore wind opponents act locally.
12 Legal Talk: Collision brings attention to ‘proper lookout.’
12 Insurance Watch: Creating a strong safety culture.
News Log
13 New Jersey opens third offshore wind solicitation.
13 $12 million available for U.S. Marine Highway Program.
13 BOEM proposes first Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale.
13 Coast Guard commander relieved of duty following collision.
2 Editor’s
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