Image courtesy of Fronius Posted on June 27, 2018 2:06 PM by The maritime executive [By Rhonda Zatezalo] On the water, broken parts and structural damage can put lives at risk and cost thousands of dollars in delays. Bad weather, heavy loads and strong waves make timely repairs a necessity. With a service history spanning […]
Month: June 2018
Hidden Benefits of an Onboard Asbestos Survey
Image courtesy of Lucion Marine Published on June 19, 2018 09:36 by John Chillingworth, Lucion Marine Hazardous Material Inventory (HMI) surveys, when done correctly, can have a range of unexpected benefits for vessel owners. Recent experience not only underscores the value for shipowners to have an approved inventory for their vessels, but also reaffirms the […]
Hidden benefits of an asbestos investigation on board ships
Image courtesy of Lucion Marine Posted on June 19, 2018 9:36 AM by John Chillingworth, Lucion Marine Hazardous Materials Inventory (HMI) surveys, when carried out correctly, can have a number of unexpected benefits for shipowners. Recent experience not only underscores the value for shipowners of having an approved inventory for their vessels, but also reaffirms […]
US Marines want VTOL drone on board for $ 20 million a copy
Bell V-247 Vigilant. Photo courtesy of Bell Currently the only US military service without a high-end unmanned aircraft, the US Marine Corps is looking for a high-altitude, long-endurance drone that can be launched from a ship, perform reconnaissance and relay communication. to deployed ground forces for about $ 20. millions per copy. Other missions for […]