WorkBoat 2018 Show Daily - Day 1 Edition

WEDNESDAY EDITION

NOVEMBER 28, 2018, NEW ORLEANS, LA.

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ew at the show this year is the WorkBoat Think Tank, located on the show floor in the Collaboration Zone (presented by New York Life). Moderated by the editors of WorkBoat magazine and WorkBoat.com, Think Tank interactive panel discussions will cover hot topics featuring industry leaders.

The Think Tank kicks off this morning at 11 a.m. with “Safety at its Finest: An In-Depth Look at the Investigation TODAY 11:00 AM Process,” with Collaboration Associate EdiZone tor Kirk Moore and Brian Curtis, director, Office of Marine Safety, at the National Transportation Safety Board. Next at 1 p.m. will be “Ship Intelligence: The Future is Here – Autonomous Vessels,” with Chris Allard, CEO of Metal Shark, and Michael Johnson, CEO of Sea Machines.

The first day of the Think Tank wraps up at 3 p.m. with a sneak peek at the 10 Significant Boats of 2018. From this group, the 2018 Boat of the Year will be announced at an awards breakfast tomorrow morning.

The WorkBoat Annual Conference kicks off at 8 a.m. this morning with the Maintenance and Repair program.

Jeff Sherman, senior sales manager at MTU America, will be the featured Brian Curtis speaker.

Later, at 10:30 a.m., the first session at the Tugs & Coastal Towing program will discuss the “Usage and Expansion of Z-Drives.” The panel will feature officials from two New Orleans tug companies: Capt. Jonathan Davis, vice president of training at Bisso Towboat Co. Inc.; and Michael F. Vitt, vice president, operations for E.N. Bisso & Son Inc. Today and tomorrow the show floor is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

On Friday, show hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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n perhaps one of the biggest milestones to date for the inland barge industry and the Army Corps of Engineers, the long overdue Olmsted Locks and Dam opened for business in October along the busiest stretch of the inland waterway system on the Ohio River between Illinois and Kentucky.

After nearly 30 years of funding setbacks and design changes, the new infrastructure began receiving commercial barge traffic in September. It is the largest and most expensive (at nearly $3 billion) inland waterway project ever undertaken in the U.S. Olmsted replaces upstream locks and dams No. 52 and 53, built in 1929, which have been fraught with delays and maintenance closures that have added greatly to the cost of barging over 90 millions tons of products each year, from corn and soybeans, to fertilizers, wheat and other agricultural products.

About half of U.S. corn and soybean exports traverse this part of the river, a strategic location with connections to the Mississippi, Tennessee and Cumberland rivers.

It can take a barge up to five hours to transit the old, unreliable locks, as barges often wait in long queues to navigate through. Due to the poor state of these structures, it can take up to 72 hours to raise the dam, causing long waits for barges, while frequent lock failures force closures for emergency repairs.

Martin Hettel, chairman of the Inland Waterways User Board and vice president of government affairs at American Commercial Barge Line, said that fail-

The pushboat Steve Golding and its tow pass through Olmsted’s locks on July 25, 2018.

ures at 52 and 53 have cost shippers $75 million over the past decade.

With the new infrastructure at Olmsted, locking through will be reduced to an hour or less, according to the Corps.

Since barge traffic was transitioned from the old lock 52 on Sept. 7, navigating through Olmsted has been smooth and without major hiccups. During the first few weeks, locking was minimal because high water caused by rain forced the Corps to drop the wickets so barges could move through the navigable pass section.

“Olmsted has so far been functioning as they planned it to,” said Matt Ricketts, president and CEO of Crounse Corp., Paducah, Ky., which barges coal, limestone, sand and gravel through this stretch of the Ohio. But it’s too soon to offer an assessment on locking times and other benefits to the barge industry, See OLMSTED page 3

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ach year, boatbuilders from around the U.S. bring their latest models to New Orleans for the International WorkBoat Show. This year, seven companies will have boats on display on the show floor. They are Brunswick Commercial, Lake Assault Boats, Metal Shark, North River Boats, Scully’s Aluminum Boats, Lake Assault Boats is one of seven companies that will have boats at the show.

Safe Boats and Zodiac.

Olmsted lock opening tops 2018 news stories

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DHS audit knocks U.S. Coast Guard TWIC oversight

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umerous shortcomings in the Coast Guard’s handling of the Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) program could jeopardize security at many high-risk maritime facilities, according to a new audit by the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General.

“The Coast Guard needs to improve its oversight of the TWIC program to reduce the A Coast Guard officer checks a TWIC risk of transportation secucard at Young Brothers in Honolulu. rity incidents,” according to the Sept. 28 audit by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) that was Without this information, the Coast sent to the Coast Guard.

Guard did not properly develop regulaThe report was most critical of the failtions for the use of electronic TWIC ure of DHS to complete a study of the readers at high-risk maritime facilities. security value of TWIC that was mandatThe report said the Coast Guard did not ed by Congress in 2014. DHS did finish clearly define which facilities that handle an effectiveness assessment in January certain dangerous cargo in bulk are cov2016, but the audit notes that it did not ered by the final reader rule. This led to substantively address the concerns raised widespread confusion in the maritime in the report. community, a proposed three-year delay Congress then directed DHS to do a in implementation, and an act by Connew assessment by February 2018, but gress in August delaying implementation the agency had problems identifying an of the reader program until a security asoffice responsible for such an assignsessment study of TWIC is completed. ment, causing long delays. An office was “The TSA believes that further delays eventually assigned and the report is now to implementing TWIC reader requiredue next April. ments present a significant national and As a result, the Coast Guard “does not transportation security risk,” the audit have a full understanding of the extent to said. which the TWIC program addresses seThe audit also found the Coast Guard’s curity risks in the maritime environment. oversight of the TWIC program to be This will continue to impact the Coast “fragmented, which led to confusion and Guard’s ability to properly develop and inconsistent inspection procedures. This enforce regulations governing the TWIC resulted in fewer regulatory confiscations program,” the audit said. of TWIC cards.” — Pamela Glass

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he said. “I’d give it a year or so, letting it go through a few cycles.”

Being able to count on reliable and efficient movement through this important part of the Ohio River is a big relief to barge operators. “We don’t know how long Lock and Dam 52 could last, so everyone in the industry is glad to see Olmsted completed,” Ricketts said.

“There is so much tonnage that moves through there. It’s a critical part of the navigation routes.”

Lance Rase, operations manager at CGB Enterprises Inc., New Orleans, said that 52 has been a “nightmare.”

“The downtime there is punitive to all of us in the industry,” he said. “Since they stopped using the older structures, we’ve seen an improvement in transit times.” CGB operates 10 barge fleeting facilities along the inland waterways.

The Corps says it’s pleased with Olmsted’s opening operations, with parts and components performing as expected. There were a few early challenges to the equipment, but these were quickly addressed by on-site personnel, said Brad Stout, with the Corps’ Louisville office.

“It has been a very exciting time to finally put Olmsted into operation, helping provide industry with safe navigation and ending an era of operating antiquated wicket dams along the Ohio River,” Stout told WorkBoat. “Our operations and construction division have worked together to have a seamless, efficient transition” from the old locks

and dams to the new.

The Olmsted project was authorized in 1988, but because of funding inconsistencies in Congress and a change in design direction by the Corps, it ran into decades of delays. Originally authorized at $775 million, costs rose to close to $3 billion today.

Olmsted consists of two 1,200'×110' locks on the Illinois side of the Ohio, a dam with five tainter gates that spans the river and connects with Kentucky, 140 wickets and a fixed weir. The Corps estimates that the project will provide an annual economic benefit of about $640 million, and that the structure will pay for itself in about four years.

A key feature is the moveable dam that allows barges to bypass the locks through a 1,400-foot-wide navigable pass when river levels are high enough.

Under high water, the dam’s wickets can be lowered to lay flat on the river bottom and allow barges to move unrestricted over the dam. When water levels are low, barges use the locks to traverse the river, so the wickets are raised to form a dam that accumulates a pool of water large enough for safe passage through the locks.

“Everyone is well versed about Olmsted’s challenges, the time it has taken to finish, and being over budget,” said Ricketts of Crounse. “But if you look at the changes made in the 2014 WRRDA legislation and cost-sharing changes, Olmsted was a success story for the Corps. It was finished ahead of the revised schedule and under the revised budget.”

— Pamela Glass

Kirk Moore

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RIB hauls passengers around New York Harbor.

New York operator orders second RIB

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rigid hull inflatable design originally developed for patrol and tactical missions has become the go-to ride of the New York Media Boat fleet, so much so that owner Bjoern Kils has a second Ribcraft 9.0 Offshore model under construction.

“The Ribcraft is our workhorse. This boat runs every day,” said Kils, a veteran television photojournalist and mariner who runs a thriving adventure sightseeing and private charter business, along with providing workboat support and platforms for television, film and video productions.

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,” said Kils. 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.

“I was looking for a RIB with a collar because I like the way they ride,” said Kils. He wanted a deep-V hull to handle the harbor chop, and plenty of power.

Ribcraft marketing director Matthew Velluto said the nine-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.

“We have a lot of horsepower on the boat to fight the current,” said Kils.

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. — Kirk Moore

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ABS Advisory on Hybrid Electric Power Systems and DC Power Guide released

Duramax Marine sees major market acceptance of the DryMax seal

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s technology evolves and regulatory complexities increase, the marine industry is faced with the reality of both complying with environmental requirements and meeting operational demands.

To deal with these challenges, owners and operators are turning to more non-conventional sources of energy to power and propel vessels. As the industry moves ahead, hybrid electric power systems will play a key role in meeting the regulatory and operational demands placed on vessels.

To help guide the industry in the development of new concepts, ABS has introduced the ABS Advisory on Hybrid Electric Power Systems which takes a measured approach to evaluating the potential advantages and disadvantages, challenges and level of readiness for the primary hybrid electric power systems and components that are most suited for marine and offshore applications.

ABS recently released its DC Power Guide, providing practical steps to help

enable safer installation and integration of a DC power distribution on board a marine vessel or offshore asset. ABS has also introduced its Battery Guide and Supercapacitor Guide providing class requirements and reference standards to facilitate effective installation and operation of energy storage systems.

For more information, or to download a copy of the Advisory or Hybrid Power Guides, visit www.eagle.org.

he DryMax seal from Duramax Marine is a robust, environmentally friendly, water-lubricated stern tube seal system. The DryMax Seal was launched at the WorkBoat Show in 2016, and since then it has gained major market acceptance, now running on over 200 commercial vessels.

One successful arena for the DryMax seal has been in the inland river towboat market. According to Duramax Sales Manager Tracy Pearman, “Our new seal works exceptionally well in the brownwater environment. We recently replaced two sealing rings in a towboat that had been in operation more than two years showing very little wear.”

Duramax engineers found almost no wear on the rubber sealing rings and only minor wear on the DuraChrome mating ring. With only a slight resurfacing of about .010" on the mating ring and a new rubber sealing ring the boat was ready to go back in the water.

Pearman noted, “The customer chose

to replace the sealing elements however they could have easily been placed back into service.”

On the heels of the successes with the DryMax stern tube seal, Duramax Marine has introduced an extension to the product line — The DryMax Rudder Sealing System.

Both the DryMax stern tube seal and rudder seal have full ABS and Lloyd’s type approvals.

For more information see Duramax Marine at the WorkBoat Show Booth #1901 or visit www.DuramaxMarine.com.

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Cummins Filtration Sea Pro delivers fuel filtration value DRIVING INNOVATIONS

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he new Fleetguard FH240 series Sea Pro stage-1 fuel water/separator from Cummins Filtration delivers unprecedented filtration performance, while extending service maintenance intervals beyond industry standards — up to three times longer filter life.

Featuring a combination of innovative NanoNet filter media in an all-steel, erosion-treated plex’d body, marine customers can expect significant reduction in operating costs.

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The lastest SeaPro product alleviates the need for two separate stages of fuel prefiltration when installed aboard a

Cummins-powered (MCRS) propulsion platform.

This reduction in fuel system components delivers powerful cost savings to your bottom line. Additionally, Cummins Filtration eliminates the need for mid-life fuel injector replacement when NanoNet filters are selected as both stage-one and stage-two (engine mounted) media.

Stop by Cummins Booth 2901 at the show to learn more about this exciting product.

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Bronswerk: Complete HVAC-R solutions for commercial and military vessels

Metal Shark to debut next-generation products and technology at the show

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ronswerk brings complete HVAC-R solutions for commercial and military vessels. With its know-how and expertise, Bronswerk manages the entire process from concept to commissioning including installation and through life support. The company’s portfolio includes all vessel types from tugs and ferries through LNG containerships and combatants.

Some recent successes include Crowley’s Commitment-class LNG ConRo vesels at VT Halter Marine, the Olympicclass Washington State Ferries at Vigor, various tugboats, and the Alaska-class Ferries for Alaska Marine Highway System. Extending into Canada and internationally, Bronswerk is a Tier 1 partner to programs like AOPS, OOSV, frigates, corvettes and UK’s Dreadnaught Submarine. Bronswerk’s own OEM product line includes mil-spec equipment for the U.S. Navy.

Bronswerk owes it success to innovative approaches. Involvement starts with Bronswerk’s in-house engineering staff

collaborating with stakeholders early in the design phase. This encourages a holistic approach and allows smart systems to be incorporated into the contract specifications. For example, Bronswerk’s Onboard Climate Controls, written by Bronswerk engineers, optimize system load by monitoring and adapting each compartment while communicating with modular equipment. Bronswerk has authored many white papers aimed improving safety, reducing energy, and decreasing costs of shipbuilding.

labama and Louisiana-based shipbuilder Metal Shark is showcasing an array of new products and cutting edge technology at this year’s International WorkBoat Show.

“With the exponential growth of our company, capabilities and technology, we found ourselves with an abundance of genuinely newsworthy product to highlight at this show,” said Metal Shark’s vice president of marketing, Josh Stickles.

The company’s booth in Hall E is immediately identifiable thanks to a pair of distinctive and attention-getting patrol boats. Metal Shark has chosen this year’s WorkBoat Show to provide the public with it’s first look at the U.S. Navy’s newest patrol boat, the imposing “40 PB.” “In 2016, the Navy’s PBX Industry Day was one of most talked-about events of the WorkBoat Show,” said Stickles. “At last year’s show, the award of the contract to Metal Shark had just been announced.

Today, a year later, we’re debuting Hull 001 right here at this same venue. This is the first showing of our new Defiant ‘X’

platform. It is chiseled, angular, and impossible to miss.”

On the technolgy front, Metal Shark has brought a distinctive yellow and black autonomous 32' Defiant-class pilothouse vessel equipped with the new “Sharktech” autonomous technology.

“We’ve received a tremendous amount of interest in our autonomous capabilities since the July debut of our Sharktechequipped 38-foot Defiant at MACC,” said Stickles. “This is a different boat with the same capabilities, but to make it even more noteworthy we’ve equipped it with the new Cox 300-horsepower diesel outboards.” Visit Metal Shark in booth 3381.

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he use of synthetic rope is increasing in the maritime industry, replacing traditional steel lines for a range of applications. Vessel crews are putting these man-made ropes to the test on tugs and workboats, with many examples from harbors around the world, including on the U.S. Pacific coas.

Modern harbor operations are fastpaced, with more than 125 container ships docking in Seattle each month, representing a 15.6% increase in the volume of cargo entering the port compared with a year ago.

Cortland’s high-performance synthetics must stand up to the test of a varied workload and are always designed to perform as equal to or better than steel.

As a global ropes and accessories specialist, we have been working closely with tug and barge operator Foss Maritime.

Our Plasma lines are on board the largest tanker escorts in the fleet, the Lindsey Foss and the Garth Foss. These ropes are used for daily tugboat operations, crew training and emergency response.

The lines are strong, yet light enough to float, and can be maneuvered with greater ease than steel. This increases safety by lowering manpower requirements per job and reducing the need for additional handling equipment.

Plasma lines are manufactured to a patented design using an advanced highmodulus polyethylene (HMPE) fiber construction. This has better internal abrasion resistance when compared to alternatives, meaning it can safely withstand operations in the harshest environments.

Proven Track Vessels in challenging regions, such as in theRecord Pacific Northwest, in are called on to carryShip out workAssist in environmentally sensitive areas, often in busy shipping lanes Improve safety, save and intime,very rough weather. and reduce costs with proven Plasma Completely reliable and proven ropes high performance synthetic braided ropes are essential in this mission. for ship assist, towing, ®

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Transas is now part of Wärtsilä and exhibiting under the Wärtsilä brand

Bristol Harbor Group and The Shearer Group launch new websites

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he technology group Wärtsilä’s acquisition of Transas was finalized in May 2018 and has progressed smoothly.

The integration of the two companies is now complete.

At this year’s International WorkBoat Show, Transas is exhibiting under the Wärtsilä brand at booths 601, 706 and 710.

Transas brings Wärtsilä’s Smart Marine vision many steps closer to realisation. The combined package of Wärtsilä’s portfolio of products and systems, the broadest in the marine industry, together with Transas’ market leading solutions, create significant advancements in the cost-efficiency, connectivity and environmental sustainability of ship operations.

Transas holds a globally established position as a leading provider of marine navigation systems, including fleet operations solutions and digital data and charts.

The company is also a leader in professional simulation and training, and ship traffic control solutions.

Wärtsilä is committed to leading the

industry’s transformation into a new era of even greater efficiencies and connectivity, enhanced safety, and strong environmental performance.

ristol Harbor Group Inc. (BHGI) is a naval architecture, marine engineering and consulting firm located in Bristol, R.I. BHGI specializes in commercial vessel design and consulting, and has experience with tugs, barges, ATB’s, passenger vessels, dry docks and other miscellaneous vessels.

Recent projects include the design of North America’s first LNG bunker barge; tasks through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ranging from conceptual vessel designs, biodiesel and LNG studies to detail design and analysis of vessels; design of several 80,000-bbl. ATB unit oil barges; and design and construction support for two new tugs.

BHGI’s sister company, The Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI), is a naval architecture, marine engineering & marine surveying firm located in Houston.

TSGI provides engineering services to the marine industry, with a focus on the inland sector. Recent designs include 3,200 HP and 1,800 HP diesel electric towboats; 6,000 HP triple z-drive tow-

boat; conversion of an inland towboat to dual fuel diesel/LNG; and design, engineering and construction oversight services to the Texas Department of Transportation for a new 495 passenger/70 car diesel electric hybrid ferry.

BHGI and TSGI are also excited to announce the launch of their newly redesigned websites. Check them out. at www.bristolharborgroup.com and www.shearer-group.com We stand ready to develop practical and efficient designs to meet your specific needs. Come stop by booth #2549 at the show.

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Dale’s has been committed to the inland marine industry since 1981

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ale’s has been committed to the inland marine industry since 1981. Our customers include shipyards, tugboat builders and pushboat operators in the Gulf Coast region, from Florida to Texas and throughout the south/central U.S. Our facility, located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Louisiana, does precision machining, welding and custom fabrication to the exacting demands of the freshwater shipping industry. Dale’s Welding and Fabricators specializes in: • Aluminum doors and windows

• Shafts • Shaft seals • Winches • Marine sanitation devices and • Steel and aluminum fabrication, tooling and machining In addition to the skilled fabricators and machinists in our full service shop, we have a team of field service personnel who can travel to your site for installations, repairs and maintenance.

Wartsila Seals—Wintech Winches—Service & Repair Nabrico & Patterson Winches—Seahorse & Owens Marine Sanitation Systems—Therm Davit Cranes —Wynne Aluminum Framed Windows—Aluminum Doors—Machine Shop/Propeller Shafts & Rudder Shafts

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Speed should never sail solo

Wärtsilä offers the most complete marine offering on Earth, as well as the industry’s largest lifecycle support and service network. We will now provide our customers with even more choice, come and join us at our special launch event to see the benefits multiply.

International Workboat Show 2018, 28th November, booth 706 at 11:30am

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Simrad R2009 and R3016 radar control units: Dedicated radar displays

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he Simrad R2009 and R3016 radar control units are two dedicated radar displays for use with the awardwinning Simrad Halo and Broadband Radar antenna solutions.

The Simrad R2009 radar control features a 9" portrait display, while the Simrad R3016 boasts a 16" wide screen display. Both systems use an intuitive control interface with the latest generation of digital tuning to allow for optimal situational awareness in the most adverse conditions. Outstanding target resolution is achieved using beam sharpening technology when paired with the Simrad Broadband 3G/4G radomes or Halo Pulse Compression arrays.

The R2009 and R3016 radar control units are well suited for use as standalone dedicated radar stations. Commercial operators will appreciate the professional grade interface and ease of installation, even in demanding retrofit

applications. Fishing captains will notice the complementary design of the new Simrad S2009 and S2016 fishfinder range. Together, these innovative solutions add a significant dimension to the brand’s commercial portfolio for non-SOLAS workboat, patrol and fishing vessels.

The R2009 and R3016 are built to meet tough working environments with robust bracket- and flush-mount installation options and are IPX7 water-resistant from all sides. The radar control units are operated by an integrated keypad and rotary dial with direct-access buttons located along the side of the display providing no-nonsense control of on-screen menu options. This proven control system is extremely comforting in rough seas.

Ayres lightweight, type-approved sound absorbing panel system

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yres Composite Panels is a leading manufacturer of light weight interior panel systems for the marine industry. At the WorkBoat Show, come and experience the Ayrlite 2071, a revolutionary lightweight, fiber-free acoustic panel system designed specifically for marine applications. With facilities in Perth, Western Australia, and Mobile, Ala., Ayres is currently supplied to a variety of marine applications. C-class joiner panels like the Ayrlite 2054 are used as lightweight liners, partitions

and furniture assemblies aboard highspeed and weight-sensitive craft. Stop by booth #3501 to see our Ayrlite bunk house and experience the Ayrlite sound chamber. Visit www.ayrescom.com.

Cygnus manufactures digital multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge

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Booth #2549

ygnus Instruments manufactures the world’s “original” digital multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauge. Multiple echo means that coatings do not have to be removed in order to measure the metal. Cygnus gauges give accurate, true, verified thickness measurements. Accuracy is the issue in thickness testing.

Cygnus has spent 35 years in the marine survey business surveying large oil carriers so we understand marine inspections. We offer a variety of gauges for shipboard/barge work: the Cygnus 1 Heavy Duty, Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe, Cygnus 2 Hands Free, Cygnus 4 General Purpose and Cygnus 2+, Cygnus 4+ and Cygnus 6+ gauges.

The Cygnus 2+, 4+ and 6+ gauges offer Multiple Echo, Echo to Echo and Single Echo measuring modes along with data logging, A-scan, B-scan and Bluetooth. These gauges are designed to measure internal corrosion, heavy external corrosion, cast iron metals, anchor chain and plastic. All of these

gauges are simple and very easy to use.

All gauges have the Mil Standard 810G certification for durability and water tightness.

Cygnus also offers the Hatch Sure Hatch Cover Leak Detectors, general purpose leak detectors, Underwater Diver and ROV thickness gauges and the newly introduced Cygnus Flooded Member Detector. Contact Cygnus at 401-267-9771, sales@cygnusinstruments.com or stop by booth #801.

VULKAN flexible couplings

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NAVAL ARCHITECTS MARINE ENGINEERS MARINE SURVEYORS

281-532-2080 shearer-group.com

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or more than 50 years, VULKAN flexible couplings have been used on nearly all types of ships with diesel mechanic or diesel-electric drive concepts.

Large cruise ships such as the Aida Stella, workboats such as the icebreaking drillship Stena Icemax or the jackup vessel Innovation, and boats for leisure activities can all benefit from the out-

standingly dynamic properties and the long product lifetime of the couplings made in one of our production locations.

Sea Pro FH240 Series ®

All-In-One Fuel Filter, Fuel/Water Separator with Media for Marine Diesel Engines ®

New Fleetguard FH240 series Sea Pro® stage-1 fuel water/separator is set to REVOLUTIONIZE the marine industry.

Features & Benefits

Sea Pro® Single Short

Sea Pro® FH240 Series Duplex Short

Sea Pro® Single Tall

Sea Pro® FH240 Series Duplex Tall

• Removes the need for two separate stages of pre-filtration.

• Eliminates the requirement for mid-life fuel ®

injector replacement with NanoNet technology.

• Extends service maintenance intervals far beyond current industry standards.

• Features an all-steel, erosion-treated plex’d body.

Stop by to learn more!

Cummins Booth 2901 Customers Exceeding 1000 Hour Service Intervals

Conrad Shipyard: LNG bunker barge named a WorkBoat Significant Boat

Twin Disc adds Veth Propulsion to its family of products

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he mark of a champion in any sport is consistent performance over a long period. The same may be said of shipyards.

At Conrad Shipyard, now in its 70th year, nothing exemplifies this better than the selection of the Conrad-built Clean Jacksonville as one of WorkBoat’s Significant Boats of 2018. This honor is a testament to the hundreds of men and women who strive to deliver quality at Conrad’s five Gulf Coast shipyards. It is affirmation of our founder Parker Conrad and his message “to only build boats that are worthy of bearing the Conrad name.”

“All of the vessels that we deliver represent the quality, craftsmanship, integrity and service that customers have come to expect from Conrad Shipyard,” said Johnny Conrad, president and CEO. “These founding principles have been our hallmark for more than seven decades and have served us well. Many of our customers are also long-time personal friends who expect me to do what’s right by them. It’s a responsibility that I take seriously.”

From humble beginnings of building

wooden shrimp boats in 1943, Conrad Shipyard has become an industry leader, having delivered more than 1,000 vessels including complex Ferries, Oceangoing Tank Barges, Tugs, ATBs and other sophisticated vessels. The keys to our success remain our steadfast commitment to the principles of our founder.

Conrad Shipyard has been a name to trust for 70 years. Parker Conrad would be proud.

ecently, Twin Disc acquired Veth Propulsion, a global supplier of main and auxiliary marine propulsion products.

“I am excited to announce the accretive acquisition of Veth Propulsion,” said John H. Batten, president and CEO of Twin Disc. “Twin Disc has worked with Veth Propulsion for over two years, and the companies share similar cultures based on providing customers with high-quality products and leading design, engineering, and manufacturing services.

“Veth Propulsion strategically expands our global market opportunity, increases our size, scale, and scope within the marine industry, and diversifies our end-market penetration.

This is part of our continual strategy to diversify our geographies, markets, and products.”

For over 65 years, Veth Propulsion has provided the global marine industry with innovative and leading propulsion and power control products.

The company manufactures azimuth rudder propellers, thrusters and generator sets, and is a supplier and repairer

of diesel engines.

Since 1918 Twin Disc has been developing products and technologies to improve the productivity of all kinds of boats, working all kinds of jobs.

Twin Disc’s mission has been to make boats perform better, easier and more reliably.

The company manufactures and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment.

New state-of-the-art Pushpin ATB coupling technology from ACM-Trading

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ushpin ATB coupler systems for articulated tug-barge connections are available in sizes from 150 metric tons up to 3,500 metric tons transversal pin loads. The system have been used in North and South America since 2001. The Coupler system can be used from inland navigation up to ocean and Offshore operations.

The New Hydraulic Actuator is based on Pleiger EHS Technics which have been used successfully in the valve remote control systems for all kinds of vessel already decades. The

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Actuator contains heavy duty cylinder and built on power pack, safety and control valves as well as the hand pump for back up.

Additionally, the cylinder contains precision position transmitter, adjustable limit switches as well as the pressure transmitter for axial force measurement. The remote controls of the actuator will be done via Pleiger Electronic universal control modules CM4 and PLC. The first installation will be done on an icebreaker bow and a tug connection. Visit us at booth #227.

Jamestown Metal: Offshore living quarters, marine interior outfitting

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t booth 1721 at the WorkBoat Show, stop by to discuss how Jamestown Metal can provide the most economical solution to your habitability and system needs on your new project, conversions and M&R activities.

Jamestown has been providing materials and installing interior outfitting in the marine market on thousands of vessels for over 45 years. We offer turnkey packages including joiner bulkheads and ceilings, furnishings, modular toilet spaces, HVAC, piping and electrical installations. Jamestown specializes in the design and installation of marine interiors for new construction, conversion and refits for all types of vessels.

Jamestown’s customers include the Navy and Coast Guard.

Jamestown’s capabilities include offshore living quarters (LQ) for fixed accommodation modules as well as tem-

porary living quarters buildings. Our full service design and construction includes steel, interior outfitting and all MEP systems and equipment.

Our corporate offices are located in Boca Raton, Fla., with operating facilities in Newport News, Va., Pascagoula, Miss., and Brownsville, Texas.

Jamestown has dedicated engineering, procurement and project management resources actively engaged in the development and execution of projects.

(225) 659-7206 Plaquemine, Louisiana

Ace World: Gantry cranes, overhead cranes, wire rope hoists, end trucks

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or over 30 years Ace World Companies has specialized in the design and manufacturing of some of the most sophisticated material handling equipment in use today. Our products include gantry cranes, overhead cranes, wire rope hoists, end trucks and transfer cars.

Ace serves the marine industry with both custom and standard products.

Landmark installations include Huntington Ingalls, VT Halter, Austal and Lockheed Martin. Ace World is a leader in the material handling industry. Stop by

booth #3868 for your material handling needs and visit us at www.aceworldcompanies.com.

Wartsila Seals—Wintech Winches—Service & Repair Nabrico & Patterson Winches—Seahorse & Owens Marine Sanitation Systems—Therm Davit Cranes —Wynne Aluminum Framed Windows—Aluminum Doors—Machine Shop/Propeller Shafts & Rudder Shafts

dalesweldingandfabricators.com

70Years

and still going strong

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Dining Guide ANTOINE’S 713 St. Louis St. (504) 581-4422 ARNAUD’S 813 Bienville St. (504) 523-5433 BAYONA 430 Dauphine St. (504) 525-4455 BROUSSARD’S 819 Conti St. (504) 581-3866 COCHON 930 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 588-2123 COURT OF TWO SISTERS 613 Royal St. (504) 522-7261 CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE 527 Decatur St. (504) 522-0571

GALATOIRE’S 209 Bourbon St. (504) 525-2021

MR. B’s BiSTRO 201 Royal St. (504) 523-2078

PELICAN CLUB 312 Exchange Place (504) 523-1504

DICKIE BRENNAN’S STEAKHOUSE 716 Iberville St. (504) 522-2467

GW FINS 808 Bienville St. (504) 581-3467

MURIEL’S JACKSON SQUARE 801 Chartres St. (504) 568-1885

RED FISH GRILL 115 Bourbon (504) 598-1200

DRAGO’S 2 Poydras St. (504) 584-3911

HERBSAINT 701 St. Charles Ave. (504) 524-4114

NOLA 534 St. Louis St. (504) 522-6652

RESTAURANT AUGUST 301 Tchoupitoulas (504) 299-9777

EMERIL’S 800 Tchoupitoulas St. (504) 528-9393

K-PAUL’S LOUISIANA KITCHEN 416 Chartres St. (504) 596-2530

PALACE CAFE 605 Canal St. (504) 523-1661

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FACES IN THE CROWD

Scenes from the 2017 International WorkBoat Show

Flexible Coupling for Work Boats VULKARDAN F

Torque Range: 8.20 kNm – 16.25 kNm

• Lowest weight for easiest handling • Softest execution for the best system tuning • Highest power loss for the best solution

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