Steelhead Marine News

AdvanTec Global Innovations, parent to the Diamond Sea Glaze (DSG), Steelhead Marine (SME), Pacific Coast Marine (PCM) and Freeman Marine Equipment (FME) brands, has launched a stock door program geared to the commercial marine market. The DSG 250 door in hinged and dutch configurations forms the backbone of the program and is supported by the FME 1212 door. These standard configuration doors, designed for the commercial marine market, are in stock and ready to be shipped or can be manufactured within a three-week lead time.

AdvanTec Global Innovations, parent to the Diamond Sea Glaze, Steelhead Marine, Pacific Coast Marine and Freeman Marine Equipment brands, today announced the following business development appointment that will enhance the company’s ability to provide local representation to the marine industry. Charlie Moore assumes the position of Industry Specialist, Cranes/Yacht, with responsibility for business development and growth of the Steelhead and Pacific Coast Marine brands within the marine products portfolio. Moore brings over 20 years of marine experience working in shipyards and his own marine business and has worked at some of the most recognizable shipyards such as; Derecktor, Austal and Bradford Marine in production and management roles.

Steelhead Marine, a North American crane manufacturer, has expanded its product offering with the launch of the new E Series 1000 crane. Suited for commercial and recreational vessels, the E Series crane is available primarily in a 1,000-lb model with a 1,500-lb model available on special order. One of the lightest and quietest cranes in its class, the E Series 1000 features low-profile aluminum construction, Amsteel blue synthetic rope and wireless control as standard features. Options include 350-degree power rotation, manual extension/retraction, and Alexseal yacht coating or anodized aluminum finish. “Built on the same durable and reliable platform as the popular ES Series…

Licensed Professional Engineer and Naval Architect Andrew Mund has been named AdvanTec Marine's Technical Director.In this role Mr. Mund will extend his commitment to the industry by expanding his offerings to a wider client base, leading marine engineering and design initiatives for all five of the companies that make up the AdvanTec Marine family:  Diamond Sea Glaze; Freeman Marine; Manly Marine; Pacific Coast Marine and Steelhead Marine. Mr. Mund's early career days were spent as a naval architect.

Under New Ownership, Freeman Marine becomes part of the Advanced Marine Technologies Group. Freeman Marine Equipment Inc., a globally recognized brand and major US supplier to the worldwide marine industry, is now part of Advanced Marine Technologies (AMT). The company was purchased by AdvanTec Global Innovations of British Columbia, Canada. AdvanTec owns the four companies that make up the AMT Group. The other members of the group are Diamond Sea Glaze, Steelhead Marine and Manly Marine. Freeman Marine is the latest acquisition AdvanTec has made in its marine manufacturing division.