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WORKBOAT NAMES ITS Funding hits record levels for inland waterways BOAT OF THE YEAR

Here are the other nine winners: Cindy L. Erickson, Chris Reeves, Jerry Jarrett (Z-Drive Towboats) Owner: Marquette Transportation Co. Builder: C&C Marine and Repair Designer: CT Marine Clean Jacksonville (LNG Bunker Barge) Owner: TOTE Maritime Builder: Conrad Industries Designer: Bristol Harbor Group (barge)/ GTT (LNG cryogenic membrane) Douglas B. Mackie (tug) (Suction Hopper Dredge ATB) Ellis Island (dredge) Owner: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. Builder: Eastern Shipbuilding Group Designer: Ship Architects Inc. (tug) Enhydra (Hybrid Tour Vessel) Owner: Red and White Fleet Builder: All American Marine Designer: Teknicraft Design

Offshore wind moves on

Marine 24 (Fire/Rescue Boat) Owner: Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection See SIGNIFICANT BOATS page 3

Left to right: Joe Hudspeth, Joe Burgard, Matt Mullett, Ron Wille, Casey Ohms

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orkBoat recognized the 10 Significant Boats of 2018 and named its Boat of the Year at an awards ceremony at the International WorkBoat Show Thursday morning. The 2018 Boat of the Year was the Enhydra, a 600-passenger hybrid tour vessel built by All American Marine for Red and White Fleet. Designed by Teknicraft Design, the Enhydra is BAE System’s third and largest boat to be powered with its hybrid system, called HybriDrive. “The system is fully automated, it assesses the power loads, both hotel loads and propulsion loads, and completely manages the use of available power,” said Joe Hudspeth, BAE’s marine marketing manager. “It draws upon the batteries as much as possible until it needs additional power from the diesel generators.” BAE’s variable-speed generators also serve as starting motors for the two Cummins QSL9 diesel engines, rated at 410-hp each and operated with biofuel.

ffshore wind energy development is moving apace in the Northeast and the Gulf of Mexico can be a source of boats and skills for the new industry. Despite early doubts about the Trump administration’s attitude toward wind power, “we are seeing absolutely no slowdown,” but a move to streamline the permitting process, said Ross Tyler, executive vice president and co-founder of the Business Network for Offshore Wind. Tyler spoke Thursday at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, the same day that wind developer Equinor announced it will move ahead with plans for a its Boardwalk Wind project on a federal lease off New Jersey. The nation’s first commercial offshore wind array, built by Deepwater Wind at Block Island, R.I., used foundations

from Gulf Island Fabrication, Houma, La., and liftboats from Montco Offshore, Galliano, La., for installation. “What we would like to see is more of the expertise held here move to this market,” said Tyler, whose group includes U.S. industrial suppliers who could help develop the wind industry. “There’s a market there and we can be a conduit.” Offshore wind could be one market for the Gulf of Mexico’s stacked OSV fleet, said Wei Huang, director of global offshore for the American Bureau of Shipping. — Kirk Moore

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The 2018 Boat of the Year, the hybrid tour vessel Enhydra.

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he inland waterways have enIn fiscal 2018, the budget hit a record joyed two consecutive years of $6.85 billion, allowing for completion strong funding from Congress, of the much-delayed Olmsted project which helped with the comand for improvements to the pletion of the Olmsted locks Lower Monongahela River and dam project in Illinois, in Pennsylvania, the Kenand funding for other projtucky lock and the Chickaects to improve efficiency of mauga lock in Tennessee. river transportation, Michael The budget hit another reToohey, president and CEO cord for the current fiscal of the Waterways Council 2019, with nearly $7 billion said at the International Michael Toohey appropriated. In addition, WorkBoat Show Thursday. record levels were made for “We have been able to operation and maintenance make $8.8 million in capital improveof the inland waterways system, and ments so we can continue to compete none of the budgets include a plan by internationally,” Toohey told Inland the Trump administration to impose Waterways and Passenger Vessel Pronew taxes, fees or tolls on the barge gram attendees. “The world is coming industry. Toohey said the 2019 budget to the United States (for its food supply), also included an important change: a and we are preparing to feed the world.” new cost-sharing arrangement to speed Meeting this demand will involve modup the Chickamauga project from the ernizing the nation’s antiquated and uncurrent 50/50 split between the Inland reliable system of locks and dams. Waterways Trust Fund and the federal Progress has been stymied for decades treasury, to 85% federal and 15% trust by inconsistent funding from Congress fund. The barge industry supports the and certain policies at the Army Corps fund through a 29-cent-per gal. diesel of Engineers, but with a new funding difuel tax. rection, progress has taken a remarkable Assuring that the funds are spent on turn for the better. the waterways is a top priority because Toohey said both the fiscal 2018 and “there is a great temptation in Congress 2019 federal budgets for the Corps’ to spend trust fund money on other procivil works programs, which funds wagrams, and if we don’t advocate, that’s terways improvements, have hit record what will happen.” — Pamela Glass levels.

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Safe Boats International Booth #359

Safe Boats International’s 2019 Concept Demonstrator measures 35’8”x10’4” (without engines), has a height on trailer of 12’6” and a lightship weight of 13,616 lbs., with an 83-sq.-ft. main cabin deck area, and 48-sq.-ft. aft cockpit deck area.

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District Builder: Lake Assault Boats/Fraser Shipyards Inc. Designer: Lake Assault Boats Millville (tug), 1964 (barge) (Articulated Tug/Barge Unit) Owner: Wawa Inc. Builder: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Designer: Guarino & Cox National Geographic Quest, National Geographic Venture (Expedition Cruise Boat) Owner: Lindblad Expeditions Builder: Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Designer: Jensen Maritime Consultants

Potomac Taxi I, II, III and IV (Water Taxi) Owner: Potomac Riverboat Co., Entertainment Cruises Builder: Metal Shark Designer: BMT Designers & Planners Inc. Rosemary McAllister (Ship Assist and Escort Tug) Owner: McAllister Towing and Transportation Co. Inc. Builder: Eastern Shipbuilding Group Designer: Jensen Maritime Seastreak Commodore (600-Passenger Ferry) Owner: Seastreak LLC Builder: Gulf Craft LLC Designer: Incat Crowther

Zodiac MilPro Booth #561

The Zodiac Hurricane H1300 measures 43’x12’2” and features dual consoles, reconfigurable deck spaces, dive access doors and advanced propulsion control/vessel positioning systems.

PSV operators must return to ‘rational’ day rates

he market for modern platform the near-term, owners need prices to rise supply vessels could tighten just to meet drydock needs, he said. in 2019 and give the industry With the oil market collapse some a chance to start raising rates to cover companies had been operating below costs and deferred maintenance, a Gulf cost for several years just to maintain of Mexico PSV operator said at Thursposition, he noted. day’s International WorkBoat Show. “If rationality can continue to prevail, With a big portion of the we will see more vessels due 4,000-dtw PSV fleet stacked for drydock go to stack,” or now overseas, day rates Rigdon added. “It will be that had been $10,000 or less the decrease that will drive have crept back to $15,000 utilization to 80% ... this asnow, said Matthew Rigdon, sumes that we as an industry executive vice president and can act rationally.” chief operating officer of In 2016-2017 day rates Jackson Offshore Operafell to $7,000 to $8,000, a Matthew Rigdon tors LLC, New Orleans. big drop from 2008 “when Generally, at that level, it was probably full utiliza“pricing power returns to the owners tion of the marketed fleet,” said Richard and we’ve seen that,” said Rigdon, the Sanchez, senior marine analyst at IHS featured speaker at the IWBS offshore Markit, Houston. program. With 29 of those larger vessels In the deepwater market, “it’s really a due for drydocking in 2019, the industry soft recovery,” said Sanchez. Large new could get into a position to climb out of PSVs can get $15,000 to $17,000 a day its long-underpriced rut with discipline. but 3,000-dtw vessels still hover around With the cost of intermediate dry$5,000 to $6,000, he said. docking around $750,000 and special “Five thousand for these boats is not drydocking twice that, operators need to going to pay your debt costs, and probraise rates to get their assets back on betably not your drydock costs,” said Santer maintenance tracks, said Rigdon. chez, adding the situation is “not susIn Rigdon’s analysis, “recovery of tainable yet, but it’s definitely upward.” drydock costs over two or three years is Meanwhile some big boats have gone just not possible for owners at $15,000 south. “Guyana’s got at least eight or a day.” The industry needs over $30,000 nine boats down there,” he said. — Kirk Moore a day to finance a newbuild phase, so in

Brunswick Commercial and Government Products Booth #3081

Brunswick’s 25’ Guardian is a center console design fiberglass hull platform that measures 24’7”x8’ and can be powered by outboards between 200 hp and 400 hp. Brunswick also had its 10-meter aluminum impact series boat on display. Brunswick partners with Metal Craft on this model with Metal Craft building the hull and Brunswick handling the rest of the construction and outfitting.

Metal Shark Booth #3381

Metal Shark has selected this year’s Workboat Show to give the public its first look at the Navy’s newest patrol boat, the “40 PB.” 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. See FEATURED BOATS page 14

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Wärtsilä HY hybrid power module further validated with AIP from ABS

Shearer Group active in hybrid vessel design for the inland river market

he technology group Wärtsilä’s hybrid power module, the innovative Wärtsilä HY, has been further validated with the granting of an approval in principle (AIP) by ABS, the global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries. This AIP follows another issued by ABS in 2017 for Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion tug designs. The fully integrated Wärtsilä HY combines engines, an energy storage system, and power electronics optimised to work together through a state-of-the-art energy management system (EMS). It is the marine sector’s first hybrid power module of this type produced, thereby establishing a new benchmark in marine hybrid propulsion. Hybrid designs for power and propulsion applications deliver significant economic and environmental benefits to marine operations, and Wärtsilä has taken a leading position in developing technologies that advance this trend. The Wärtsilä HY concept is the result

of leveraging Wärtsilä’s unique technical strengths in both engine design and electrical and automation (E&A) systems. The represents an important element within the company’s Smart Marine vision aimed at delivering greater efficiencies, enhanced safety, better connectivity, and strong environmental performance in an era of rapid change and technological development.

he Shearer Group Inc. (TSGI) curthe design of inland barges. Designs rently has three active projects incompleted this year include a 24,000volving a hybrid design including: bbl. independent product barge, 10,000• Providing design, engineering and bbl. sulfuric acid barge, 10,000-bbl. construction oversight services to the acetic acid barge, and a 2,500-short-ton Texas Department of Transportation molten sulfur barge. for a new diesel-electric hybrid with The Shearer Group, Houston, is a naval architecture, marine engineering energy storage. The 495-passenger, and marine surveying firm that focuses 70- car ferry will provide service from on the inland waterways. TSGI stands Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula. ready to develop practical and efficient • Providing naval architecture and designs to meet your specific needs. marine engineering services to PittsCome stop by TSGI’s booth #2549. burgh Region Clean Cities and Clean Fuels Clean Rivers for the converDay Three Press Release sion of an inland towboat to dual-fuel Leaders in Hybrid Vessel Design for the Inland Market diesel/LNG to reduce diesel emissions in marine vessels. The vessel design incorporates the use of a hybrid gear box driven directly by a diesel engine, or an electric motor with power from an LNG powered generator. • Providing naval architecture and marine engineering services to a major client for a new diesel-electric hybrid Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI) continues to lead innovation for vessels operating on the 1,800-hp inland towboat with energy The inland waterways. Currently, TSGI has three active projects involving a hybrid design including: storage. The 80' towboat will have a Providing design, engineering and construction oversight services to the Texas retractable pilothouse. Department of Transportation for a new diesel-electric hybrid with energy storage, 495 TSGI also continues its core work —passenger/70 car ferry providing service from Galveston Island to Bolivar Peninsula.

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Providing naval architecture and marine engineering services to Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities and Clean Fuels Clean Rivers for the conversion of an inland towboat to dual fuel diesel/LNG to reduce diesel emissions in marine vessels. The vessel design incorporates the use of a hybrid gear box driven directly by a diesel engine, or an electric motor with power from an LNG powered generator.

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

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

Providing naval architecture and marine engineering services to a major client for a new diesel-electric hybrid with energy storage 80’, 1800HP inland towboat with retractable pilot house.

TSGI also continues its core work around the design of inland barges. Designs completed • Shafts this year include a 24k BBL independent product barge, 10k BBL sulfuric acid barge, 10k BBL acetic acid barge, and a 2500ST molten sulfur barge. • Shaft seals The Shearer Group, Inc. is a naval architecture, marine engineering & marine surveying • Winches firm located in Houston, Texas. TSGI has a rich history of providing engineering services to the marine industry, with a focus on the inland waterways. TSGI stands ready to • Marine sanitation devices and develop practical and efficient designs to meet your specific needs. Come stop by our • Steel and aluminum fabrication, tooling and machining booth (#2549)! 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.

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Jamestown Metal: Offshore living quarters, marine interior outfitting

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

Synthetic vs steel rope: A tug of war

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LEADING THE FUTURE

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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Simrad R2009 and R3016 radar control units: Dedicated radar displays

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

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

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liners, partitions and furniture assemblies aboard high-speed and weightsensitive 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

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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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-

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We are all familiar with the advantages of high-speed engines. Wärtsilä 14 adds the most complete marine offering on Earth to the equation, as well as the industry’s largest lifecycle support and service network. Watch the benefits multiply. Meet us at the International Workboat Show 2018, booths 601, 706, 710 Read more at www.wartsila.com/wartsila14

ABS releases guide on the lay-up and reactivation of OSVs

Duramax Marine sees major market acceptance of the DryMax seal

ffshore market conditions remain challenging in the near term, but there are positive signs from vessel reactivations. A total of 266 OSVs were reactivated in the first eight months of 2018, with 54% of OSVs reactivated less than 10 years old, according to the American Bureau of Shipping. That leaves around 28% of the global OSV fleet in lay-up and 12% idle. The decision on whether to reactivate laid up vessels can be difficult for owners and operators. There are a wide variety of OSV configurations. Many, however, have complex equipment such as dynamic positioning systems which can lead to potential reactivation challenges. Structural problems such as hull corrosion and the need to replace failing parts and equipment are frequently an issue. Less visible problems are compatibility of outdated software and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. To assist operators, ABS released the

“Guide for the Lay-Up and Reactivation of Offshore Support Vessels.” The guidance helps owners and operators navigate lay-up procedures and outlines the requirements for vessels returning to service. ABS classes roughly one-third of all OSVs including North America’s first LNG-fueled OSV fleet. For more information or to download a copy of the ABS “Guide for the Lay-Up and Reactivation of Offshore Support Vessels” 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.

Cummins Filtration Sea ProTHE delivers fuel filtration value LEADING WAY IN MARINE AND OFFSHORE SOLUTIONS

us in Booth #1910 riesVisit certifications from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Bureau Veritas (BV), Lloyds Register (LR), Korean Register of Shipping (KR), Det Norske Veritas Germanischer Lloyds (DNV GL) and the Nippon Kaiji Kyoaki (NK) accrediting agencies, ensuring compliance with the most recent guidance for technical design and performance requirements. The lastest SeaPro product alleviates the need for two separate stages of fuel prefiltration when installed aboard a

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. Cummins latest SeaPro product car-

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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.

Booth 3868

NAVAL ARCHITECTS

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MARINE ENGINEERS

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Supplying the industry with American-made custom designed material handling solutions for over 30 years. NAVAL ARCHITECTS MARINE ENGINEERS MARINE SURVEYORS

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PRODUCTS: · Overhead Cranes · Gantry Cranes

· Wire Rope Hoists · End Trucks

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· Transfer Cars · Special Machinery

Conrad Shipyard signs a record number of newbuilds in the past quarter

Twin Disc adds Veth Propulsion to its family of products

onrad Shipyard said it has been a productive and successful 2018, with the company delivering a number of first-in-class vessels from its five Louisiana/Texas Gulf Coast shipyards. This includes crane and construction barges, articulated tug-barge units, oceangoing tugs, and an LNG bunker barge. Two additional oceangoing tugs are in the final stages of construction. A record number of contracts have been signed over the past three months. Thirty-three new vessels have been signed including deck barges, crane barges, tank barges and a pushboat. Gary Lipely, director of marketing and sales, commented on the current market: “We are delighted at the recent number of signings and, importantly, we are in discussion with a number of customers about additional newbuilds. We look forward to meeting many new prospects at the International WorkBoat Show.” “The WorkBoat Show presents important marketing and networking opportunities for Conrad,” said Dan Conrad, senior vice president and

director. “I believe we’ve displayed at every show since it began. It’s a great time to catch up, to share experiences, and to stay abreast of the latest trends in the industry. This is a week to meet current and prospective customers in a relaxed and informal setting and to highlight the qualities that make Conrad Shipyard one of the most respected names in shipbuilding.” “The show is almost like a homecoming celebration,” said President and CEO Johnny Conrad. “It’s always great to see industry colleagues and longtime friends and customers.”

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

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

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.

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BOATS ON DISPLAY

FEATURED BOATS from the International WorkBoat Show

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Lake Assault

Scully’s Custom Aluminum Boats

Lake Assault has its 24LE RIB on display on the show floor. The boat measures 24’x9’ and has a running speed of 45 knots

Scully’s 2684LC measures 26’4”x8’6” and features a 6° deadrise, 3” Bulb T-Beam frames, 3” D rubber gunnel, double bottom and gate with 3/16” tread plate.

Booth #3675

Booth #4077

FOR COMPLETE SHOW WRAP UP READ OUR JANUARY ISSUE OF WORKBOAT MAGAZINE IN PRINT & ONLINE North River Boats Booth #3875

North River Boats “Sounder” fire vessel measures 37’4”x10’3”. (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 gives the boat a running speed of 45 mph.

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CATERPILLAR IS WITH YOU ON THE WATER.

Register for a free tumbler* from Cat® Marine. You work hard to keep your business moving. As our way of saying thanks for choosing Caterpillar, we’d like to send you a free Cat® tumbler.

Go to Cat.com/inlandwaterways or visit us at Booth #2701 to register for your Cat tumbler.*

*While supplies last. © 2018 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

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