Marine Equipment News


Cummins Works to Shrink Environmental Footprint

May 13, 2014

Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger outlined the company's most extensive plan to date for environmental sustainability, including specific goals for reducing waste, water and energy.A core part of the company's mission is demanding that everything Cummins does leads to a cleaner…

Petersen Stainless Extends Service into the US

May 12, 2014

Petersen manufactures in the U.K. under a certified ISO9001:2008 and AS9100:C quality management system that allows for full materials traceability from the field back to the steel mill. Petersen is unique in their ability to globally deliver full traceability as standard through their offices in U…

Future Priorities for EU Maritime Transport Policy

May 09, 2014

At an informal Maritime Ministerial Meeting of the EU Member States, which took place on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Athens, the Athens Declaration has been adopted. The Member States in the presence of Vice President of the European Commission…

Parmaris Appoints Manufacturing Manager

May 08, 2014

Parmaris has appointed Norman Marshall as Production Manager.   The appointment has been made following the rapid expansion of the company which has in the past year significantly increased output and expanded its premises into two new business units…

VAC Promotes Gonzales Branch Manager

May 07, 2014

Valve Automation & Controls (VAC), a subsidiary of W&O Supply, and provider of fluid control solutions to the maritime, industrial, water and wastewater markets, announced today the promotion of longtime employee, Nancy Gonzales, to Branch Manager of the Chula Vista location…

Bureau Veritas Speeds CSR-H Implementation

May 06, 2014

International classification society Bureau Veritas has completed a series of consequence assessments with all the major shipyards in Korea, China and Japan to help them speed the implementation of the IACS Harmonized Common Structural Rules…

New IndraDrive CL/ML from Rexroth

May 02, 2014

Greater energy efficiency and safety increasingly determine the selection of electric drives, even at high levels of power. With its IndraDrive CL/ML, Bosch Rexroth now offers a scaled product range of strong drive solutions from 110 kW to 4 MW for applications in metal forming…

Powermaq Launches Field Service Company

May 02, 2014

Powermaq USA Staff Boasts Expert Machinists Experienced in Offshore, Subsea, Power Plant, Oil & Gas and Industrial Equipment Repairs.Brazil-based Powermaq  has launched its first global field services company. From its U.S. headquarters in Portland…

US Discussions Target Navigation Tech

May 01, 2014

The U.S. Coast Guard, along with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will hold nationwide public discussions on navigational aid technology and how it will affect the future of America's waterways…

Marine Engines Supplier Drives Growth

Apr 30, 2014

Marine engine controls, wiring harnesses and electrical management systems’ manufacturer CMR Group is gearing up for growth with several senior management appointments across its global operations.  Didier Briand comes in as the new international…

Gauthiers’ Relocates, Expands Houma Facility

Apr 30, 2014

Gauthiers’, a Lafayette-based supplier of oil and gas industry containers and support equipment, officially opened the doors to its newly relocated and expanded Houma facility with a community crawfish boil on Friday, April 11.Approximately 200 invited guests dug into more than 1…

Taking a Cruise on European Rivers with SCHOTTEL

Apr 30, 2014

About 40 European river cruise vessels are or will be equipped with a SCHOTTEL propulsion concept with four SCHOTTEL Twin Propellers STP 200. The concept was specifically designed for river cruise ships, and in five years has consistently gained…

Maritime: Environmental Regs Pose Financial Challenges

Apr 25, 2014

Moore Stephens emphasizes high cost to shipping of environmental regulatory complianceInternational accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens said that finding enough money to remain compliant with environmental regulation is going…

Maguire Joins W.S. Darley Directors Board

Apr 24, 2014

W.S. Darley & Co. announced the addition of Vice Admiral Joe Maguire to the Board of Directors.Maguire was a career Naval Special Warfare Officer (SEAL) and retired from the United States Navy in 2010, having served 36 years in uniform. Prior to retiring from active duty…

IHC Merwede Strengthens N. American Presence

Apr 24, 2014

IHC Merwede has strengthened its North American operations and reinforced its presence in Houston, Texas with a strategic appointment at the IHC Merwede America Corp. office. Thomas Agnevall is the new Vice President Business Development and will be based at the company’s Houston office…

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