MN100: Alternative Marine Technologies
The Company:
Established in 2007, Alternative Marine Technologies (Amtech) has been a leader in design and construction of alternative energy propulsion solutions aboard several series of vessels, built both domestically and abroad. With 23 employees, the firm continues to grow.
The Case:
Alternative Maine Technologies has been employed as the construction manager for myriad cutting edge marine technology projects. For example, AMT delivered the first Hybrid propulsion research vessel, is currently building the first LNG bunker vessel in the United States and is also now building six 25,000 chemical carriers (as design integrators) at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The delivery of the American Phoenix from BAE Shipyard and the delivery of the Hybrid Research Vessel ‘Spirit of the Sound’ are among AMT’s recent highlights. AMT Founder and President Robert Kunkel is a recognized subject matter expert on all things “propulsion.”
62 Ridgefield Avenue
Stamford Landing One
Stamford, CT 06877
Tel: (203) 969-5468
Email: rkunkel4@gmail.com
Website: www.alternativemarinetech.com
President: Robert Kunkel
(As published in the August 2016 MN100 edition of Marine News)