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29 Aug 2019

Shipbuilding: Diversity Drives Derecktor

Derecktor New York.

Derecktor is a diverse boatbuilding organization, with a multitude of yards and long experience building  hundreds of yachts, workboats and military craft. Its shipyards today include:• Robert E. Derecktor: The company headquarters located 25 miles north of Manhattan in Mamaroneck, NY, and the original Derecktor yard. Today, the site remains as the company’s new construction base, and it also provides repair services for a variety of yachts and commercial craft.• Derecktor Robinhood: Located in Riggs Cove…

08 Jun 2016

Alphatron Offers Discount to Green Award Ships

From left of right: Jan Fransen - Executive Director Green Award, Luuk Vroombout - CEO Alphatron Marine Group, Dimitrios Mattheou - Chairman Green Award and Takayoshi Tsuchida - President Japan Radio Co Ltd (Photo: Alphatron Marine)

Following a cooperation sealed between Alphatron Marine and Green Award Foundation at Posidonia in Athens, Greece, Alphatron Marine will reward Green Award certified ships with a discount of 10 percent that applies to a range of products and services for both seagoing and inland navigation ships. Green Award certificate implies that a ship’s performance is of such high standards of safety and quality that the ship qualifies for the Green Award requirements. Ships certified by Green Award are sustainable…

24 Feb 2015

Fendercare to Equip New UK Navy OPVs

Fendercare Marine has signed a contract with BAE Systems Naval Ships for the provision of rudder blades, rudder stocks, sleeves/liners for rudder stock, anchors, chain and deck equipment for three new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the U.K. Royal Navy. Production of the new OPVs commenced in October 2014 at BAE Systems’ facility in Govan, Glasgow. The 90-meter OPV is based on a BAE Systems design already in service with the Brazilian Navy and Royal Thai Navy. Engineers at BAE Systems have modified the design, ensuring it meets the requirements of the Royal Navy. Fendercare said it was chosen for this contract based on its past experience working with BAE Systems and track record of working on the Amazonas class vessels.

11 Mar 2014

Fendercare Secures Major Fendering Contract

Norfolk based Fendercare Marine, a supplier of marine products and services, has won a contract to supply Yokohama fenders to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The three year contract is for the supply of 3.3m x 6.5m Yokohama original pneumatic fenders. Fendercare Marine has supplied 18 of the fenders to date, with potentially more to follow. Fendercare Marine has been working closely with the MOD to design a protective tyre net which would not only be non-marking to the ship’s hull but would provide minimal fender maintenance issues.

12 Dec 2013

Volvo Penta Appoints New Caribbean Dealers

Ron Huibers

Volvo Penta of the Americas today announced the appointment of Scotts Marine of Grand Cayman and Pirate Marine Hardware of Cozumel as full-line sales and service dealers. Founded in 1985, Scotts Marine is a full-service marine center, offering a comprehensive range of boats, motors, trailers, batteries, gensets, parts, accessories and electronics, in addition to maintenance and service. The company is the authorized dealer for major brands including Volvo Penta partners Tiara Yachts, Cobalt and Starcraft.

01 Oct 2013

KEP Marine Debut New ECDIS Equipment

KEP ECDIS Display: Image courtesy of KEP Marine

Manufacturer of marine sunlight-readable displays, marine hardware and software products, Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) Marine announce its new line of U.S.-manufactured, powerful, commercial-grade marine monitors and computers with Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) type approval. Built for reliable performance even in the most extreme marine conditions, the rugged and rigorously tested suite of displays and computers comply with International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations…

22 Apr 2013

Southco Partners with Seacosast

Southco, Inc. announced its partnership with Seacoast Associates, Inc., who will act as a strategic growth partner for Southco’s Marine hardware business. Established in 2010, Seacoast Associates brings a strong foundation of industry experience and expertise to Southco’s Marine customer base. Led by three established sales representatives with existing long-term relationships in the Marine industry, Seacoast Associates will cover Southco U.S. Marine accounts in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions.

17 Nov 2011

New Ownership at Charleston/Carolina’s Rigging

Established in 1988 by Rick and Valerie Sawin as Charleston’s Rigging and Marine Hardware, firm has played significant roles in supplying products to support the construction of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, raising The Hunley, and now transitions to the next generation. Jessica Sage, Chief Financial Officer and Skip Sawin, Chief Operating Officer for Charleston’s Rigging and Carolina’s Rigging announce the purchase of the corporation from Rick and Valerie Sawin, founders of the firm.

03 Oct 2011

KEP Marine Introduces Marine-Grade Computer Series

KEP marine-grade mini-rack computer

Innovative Electronics Company Debuts Line of Powerful Marine-Grade Computers with Space-Saving Design for Convenient and Flexible Installation. Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) Marine, the manufacturer of industry-leading marine sunlight readable displays, and high-quality marine hardware and software products, announced today its new line of powerful marine-grade mini-rack computers, the Barracuda series. Built from the ground up to provide high performance computing in a small footprint, the Barracuda systems fit KEP Marine’s new proprietary space-saving 12-inch rack.

27 Sep 2011

Boatswain’s Locker Hosts Marine Trade Open House

Everyone in the marine trades, from boat builders to technicians to operators, are invited to attend the Boatswain’s Locker Open House in Costa Mesa, CA on Monday, October 3, 2011. The open house will feature Boatswain’s Locker’s primary marine propulsion and power generation manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Scania, and Yanmar marine engines, Kohler Marine Generators, Hamilton Jet waterjet propulsion, and ZF Marine transmissions and controls. In addition they will showcase their primary engine room accessory lines including Almo electrical wire, Buck Algonquin marine hardware, Boat Levelers trim tabs, CMP Global sacrificial anodes, Centek exhaust systems…

21 Sep 2011

Boatswain's Locker Hosts Marine Trade Open House

Everyone in the marine trades, from boat builders to technicians to operators, are invited to attend the Boatswain’s Locker Open House in Costa Mesa, CA on Monday, October 3, 2011. The open house will feature Boatswain’s Locker’s primary marine propulsion and power generation manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Scania, and Yanmar marine engines, Kohler Marine Generators, Hamilton Jet waterjet propulsion, and ZF Marine transmissions and controls. In addition they will showcase their primary engine room accessory lines including Almo electrical wire, Buck Algonquin marine hardware, Boat Levelers trim tabs, CMP Global sacrificial anodes, Centek exhaust systems…

19 Feb 2009

Fastmount Appoints Distributors

Growth in sales worldwide has prompted Fastmount Ltd, the New Zealand designer and manufacturer of the Fastmount removable panel mounting systems to strengthen its distribution team in Europe. Fastmount has selected marine industry specialists with a wealth of knowledge in both the OEM and refit sectors in the Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, Finland and Sweden. They appointed Kroon B.V in the Netherlands and Belgium, Neva Marine in Turkey and MarineMan Oy in Finland and Sweden as new distributors.

10 Feb 2004

Directory

A.R. Larsen Co., Inc. 15040 N. Accord International, Inc. 4380 S. Wayside, Ste. Products: Bulbflats, T-bulb, L-Profiles, millimetric Universals & Flats. 2203 Northwood Drive, Bldg. Products: DC Inverter Stick, MIG, TIG and Stud Welders that offer proven reliability, rugged construction and great welding characteristics. Products: Temporary Surface Protection for marine survice, repair and building projects. Bell Design Group Ltd. Products: Full service architectural design, interior decor and exterior styling concepts. Experienced designs comply with Coastguard Authority regulations, SOLAS and Lloyd`s Register. Benjamin R. Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc. 2712 E. Products: Boring bar systems, Bore Welding Machines, Valve Repair Machines, Flange Facers, Milling Machines, Lathes.

21 Jul 2003

Southco Acquires Mobella

Southco, Inc Mobella AB, a supplier of marine locks, latches and accessories. Mobella AB, is headquartered in Eskilstuna, Sweden, with a sales and distribution office, Mobella Marine Locks and Latches Inc., located in Clearwater, Florida. “Southco and Mobella are an excellent strategic fit for our combined worldwide customer base and make us a leading global supplier of marine hardware," said Brian McNeill, President and CEO of Southco, Inc. “Consolidation amongst boat builders has accelerated, and customers are demanding increased levels of service from their suppliers. Coming together positions us to provide our customers with the broadest and most complete line of high quality marine hardware.