Comparing total cost of ownership against bare cost of batteries Written by Brent Perry, CEO, Sterling PBES Introduction In the 10 years since I started the first company dedicated to producing specialist lithium ion batteries for the marine industry, there has been a huge uptake from the market. In the very early days, I would tell people that their vessels … [Read more...]
UKHO continues rollout of ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) Online
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that ADMIRALTY Distributors, Bogerd Martin and Global Navigation Solutions (GNS), are now approved providers of AVCS Online, the shore-based version of the world’s leading maritime chart service. These are the first ADMIRALTY Distributors to have been authorised to provide AVCS Online to their customers. The service … [Read more...]
Benny Cenac’s Business: The Houma Machine and Propeller Shop
The workers at Benny Cenac’sHouma prop shop know their products must be exactly the right size and shape and perfectly smooth to maximize boat efficiency. Benny Cenac, CEO of Cenac Marine Services and Houma native, takes great pride in continuing his family’s multigenerational business and legacy. One of his family businesses, Houma Machine … [Read more...]
Advances in Battery Safety and Technology
SPBES CEO Brent Perry and CTO Chris Kruger developed the safest propulsion battery in the maritime industry. Energy storage safety for commercial vessels; lessons learned in practical application By Brent Perry, CEO, SPBES With forward by Chris Kruger, CTO, SPBES Forward A Li-ion battery has several potential … [Read more...]
Maritime Professionals Needed for Lifesaving Work
By Haley Hoar - Globally, five billion people lack access to safe surgical care, yet it is estimated that over 25% of the global burden of disease is treatable by surgery. These staggering statistics are the reason behind the Mercy Ships mission, to bring hope and healing to the forgotten poor, utilizing a fleet of hospital ships. Mercy Ships is a faith-based … [Read more...]