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ShoreLink Shore Power

ShoreLink delivered its Shore Power Cable Management System at the Port of La Spezia, marking the connection of cruise vessels to shore power and significantly reducing emissions while ships are docked. Following a successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), our Cruise Cable Management System has recently arrived in La Spezia and is currently in storage, ready to be deployed. The ShoreLink Cruise Cable Management System (CMS) is specialized equipment designed to deliver cables from shore to the ship, ensuring safe and efficient power transfer. One of its key features is the ability to connect and disconnect all cables independently, one at a time, providing enhanced usability and efficiency for operators. Operation of the CMS requires one person, using a remote control. The same remote control is also used to reel and unreel the cables, simplifying the entire process of cable handling.

Clean Hulls via HullWiper

HullWiper specializes in the use of ROV’s, delivering efficient, non-abrasive cleaning services that remove biofouling and help ship owners and operators comply with international environmental standards. The ROV is designed to prevent the spread of invasive marine species, improve vessel operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, offering a safer, greener alternative to traditional hull cleaning methods.

Furuno Touchscreen Nav Planning

Furuno’s PS100 Planning Station is a state-of-the-art marine chart planning table designed to meet the demands of the marine environment. The PS100 delivers a comprehensive suite of navigation functions on large, high-resolution 32", 43", or 55" touchscreen displays. The PS100/HATPSCOMP, a hardware and software solution, includes a purpose-built compact PC with the route-planning program pre-installed. This dedicated planning station computer and video processor ensures blazing fast, efficient rendering of all functions.

Corvus ESS for NY Harbor Ferries

Corvus Energy has been selected as the supplier of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Statue City Cruises’ ferries servicing the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island routes in New York Harbor. Corvus Energy ESS will be integrated aboard Statue City Cruises’ current fleet of nine ferries and will reduce fuel consumption and emissions along the NY/NJ waterfront. The ferries will be equipped with Corvus Orca ESS, a marine energy storage system used onboard over 700 maritime vessels globally.

Gatehouse Maritime's AIS Monitoring

Gatehouse Maritime has been awarded a USACE contract to provide Gatehouse Maritime's AIS Network Monitoring system to enhance U.S. national waterways management. The system provides real-time data and comprehensive monitoring, ensuring AIS data is accurate and secure. Gatehouse Maritime's AIS Network Monitoring system leverages cloud-native network monitoring in real-time, analysis of inbound AIS signals, anomaly detection, and robust data analytics. The system is designed to support both governmental and commercial stakeholders.

StairMaster Safety Treads

Wooster Products StairMaster safety renovation treads quickly and economically enhance safety on board workboat and passenger vessel stairways. Heat treated corrosion resistant aluminum substrate and a nearly diamond-hard aluminum oxide filler provides for sure footing, even when wet. Cut to the exact length desired, to speed and simplify installation, the treads are available in coordinating or contrasting colors, including glow-in-the-dark NITEGLOW technology. A proprietary bonding process ensures a long-lasting fix for exit path markings, safety egress systems, steps, and landings.

Marine Technology Magazine
January 2025