It’s no secret that staying healthy can sometimes be a real challenge for mariners. Difficult hours, stress, long hitches and ample food can all put a mariner’s body to the… Read More
Products
Innovative companies are constantly coming out with new products and services to help the inland barge industry operate more safely and economically. You’ll find our coverage here.
Humco Marine Products Inc., a St. Louis-based distributor of marine equipment and supplies, recently introduced a new item: a high intensity LED strobe rescue and safety light that is significantly… Read More
Finland-based global power-grid company ABB recently introduced an Onboard Microgrid for smaller marine vessels based on the principles of its award-winning power distribution system Onboard DC Grid. The company says… Read More
Designed to be both fast and flexible, STI Marine Firestop’s new MPACT Pipe and Cable System is a watertight sealing system for pipe and cable penetrations through fire-rated bulkheads and… Read More
G&C Multi-Services of Paduach, Ky., is marketing a nautical handrail system with one goal: to aid safety on the river. The company recently announced the patent-protected system, which doesn’t yet… Read More
Maritime classification society DNV GL has published the results of an investigation into a surge in propeller shaft bearing failures over the past five to six years. DNV GL concluded… Read More
Thordon Bearings has updated its TG100 seal installation requirements to facilitate cost-effective installation at all shipyards with the release of new instructional videos. Shipyard staff can quickly and easily install… Read More
Sennebogen has announced plans to deliver the first of its new record-setting 895 E Series model material handlers to North American customers next year. At an estimated 390 tons and… Read More
A recent project by Damen Marine Components has been a big hit with its customer, Coastal Transportation Inc. The project involved the retrofit of a new rudder that delivered performance… Read More
Kongsberg Digital, a global provider of maritime simulation technology, and SeaCross, the company behind the SeaCross navigation system for safe and effective high-speed craft operation, announced a new partnership during… Read More
