USCG "Paint Floats" Make Arduous Task Easier, More Environmentally Sound
The U.S. Coast Guard uses four small steel barges specifically engineered to provide a safe working platform and reduction in pollutants from painting operations during routine maintenance of Coast Guard Cutters. Gone are the days of the staging or boson chair rigged over the side with a crew member wielding chipping iron and paint roller. The U.S. Coast Guard identified the need for an improved system to prevent paint chip and spatter from entering the environment, and after considerable research it was decided to design and construct a steel pilot model Paint Float to provide a safe working platform to conduct topside maintenance. The original float measures 30 x 12 ft. (9 x 3.7 m), with draft of just 1.5 ft. (.5 m) and displacement of 32,000-lbs.
SeaArk Marine Announces Promotion
Willie Brennon was promoted to Manufacturing Manager of SeaArk Marine, Inc. on December 1st, 2006. Mr. Brennon is a 30 year veteran of the company, most recently serving as the Team Coordinator over the welding shops and paint facilities of the company. Marcus Junior, paint shop Team Leader for the company, was promoted to the Team Coordinator position and will oversee all paint operations for the company under Mr. Brennon.
SENESCO Gives NOAA Research Vessel a Facelift
almost unheard-of. maritime rule. back out to sea for another 5-7 years of ocean exploration. Point headquarters in December 2002. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Southern New England to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. classrooms. year," Albatross IV Commander Michael S. interview. happens once or twice in a ship's lifetime." According to Cdr. contributed to the Albatross IV's unusual longevity. must. occurred in 1988. Proposal (RFP). competing for this job," recalled SENESCO MARINE President Bob Jarvis. NOAA to do business with the growing company. contributed to the SENESCO MARINE choice. factor, but location is important as well. with their families during the half-year repair process. wonders for morale, but it also helped reduce NOAA's costs.
News: SENESCO Marine Gives “Albatross” a Facelift
Most research ships don't live to see there 40's, and to approach 50 is very rare indeed. But the Albatross IV is quite an exception to this rule. Today, thanks to a recent overhaul at SENESCO Marine's (formerly SENESCO) repair facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, the vessel is back at its home base in Woods Hole, Mass., preparing to head back out to sea for another 5-7 years of ocean exploration. SENESCO Marine began its a overhaul on the Albatross IV at the company's Quonset Point headquarters in December 2002. Launched in 1962, the Albatross IV is the second oldest in a fleet of 15 research vessels used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
SENESCO Performs Facelift on NOAA’s Albatross IV
Most research ships don’t live to see their 40’s, and to approach 50 is almost unheard-of. But the Albatross IV is quite an exception to this maritime rule. Today, thanks to a recent overhaul at SENESCO’s repair facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, she is back at her home base in Woods Hole, Massachusetts preparing to head back out to sea for another 5-7 years of ocean exploration. The Southeastern New England Shipbuilding Corporation (SENESCO) began its a major overhaul on the Albatross IV at the company’s Quonset Point headquarters in December 2002. Launched in 1962, the Albatross IV is the second oldest in a fleet of 15 research vessels used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
