New Products
Pilot Vessel gets Furuno Kit
Furuno USA announced that a comprehensive suite of Furuno navigation and communication systems has been installed aboard "Federal Hill," a new Baltimore Class high-speed pilot boat recently delivered to the Association of Maryland Pilots by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding.
Federal Hill relies on Furuno’s NavNet TZtouchXL Multi Function Displays (MFDs) to support safe, efficient operations in congested waterways and challenging conditions. The wheelhouse features dual 16-in. TZT16X MFDs with a networked DRS6ANXT Solid-State Doppler Radar, delivering clear target definition, fast target tracking, and confident situational awareness at speed and in reduced visibility.
Redundancy and positioning accuracy are provided by dual GP330B GPS/WAAS sensors, while vessel heading and stabilization data are supplied by the SC33 Satellite Compass. An FA170 AIS Transponder enhances traffic awareness and vessel identification in busy pilotage waters, integrating seamlessly with the TZtouchXL network.
Communications aboard "Federal Hill" are handled by twin FM4800 VHF Radios with dedicated handsets, ensuring reliable voice communications from the wheelhouse and throughout the vessel. An LH5000 Loudhailer provides external communications and signaling, while the built-in depth sounder of the TZT16X provides dependable depth information during close-quarters maneuvering.
Complementing the primary navigation suite is an additional 13" TZT13X MFD and a FLIR M332 thermal camera, further enhancing nighttime operations and pilot transfers in low-light or adverse conditions. The entire electronics suite was installed by Cay Electronics of Portsmouth, RI.
Power Play: Devall Diesel Services & Cummins
Bio-Chain & Cable Lubricants
Renewable Lubricants introduces Bio-Chain & Cable Lubricants for deck machinery like winches, lifts, cranes, hoists, capstans and more, a lubricant touted for its “significantly higher flash point than petroleum-based products” according to the manufacturer. These readily biodegradable, biosynthetic-blend lubricants formulated with anti-wear/EP additives, corrosion inhibitors, and tackifiers for enhanced performance in heavy-duty chain and cable systems. Bio-Chain & Cable Lubricants are readily biodegradable, environmentally non-toxic, not bioaccumulative, and compliant with EPA VGP 2013 (EAL compliant). With ISO 32, 46, 68, 100, and 150 formulations available, they are ideal for marine applications, construction projects near wetlands and sensitive areas, hydro-electric engineering, and more.
Power Play: MAN Debuts V12X
Electrifying the Mississippi
Associated Terminals and Liebherr Maritime Cranes celebrated the christening of two CBG 500 E cranes in New Orleans, introducing the first all-electric transshipment cranes of their kind on the Lower Mississippi River. Each crane is engineered for high-volume bulk handling, offering maximum grab capacities of 90 tons in sheltered waters and up to 65 tons in open water, complemented by a lattice boom design with up to 50 meters outreach. Integrated LiCaTronic energy recovery systems improve efficiency by recovering energy generated when braking or lowering loads, while remote diagnostics and ergonomic cabins enhance operational safety and reliability. The two CBG 500 E cranes are installed on Associated Terminals’ next-generation barges, purpose-built with hybrid-ready power systems, an intelligent load management and reduced fuel consumption. Keel cooling technology further minimizes maintenance needs and environmental impact.
