Equipment Manufacturers
Interview: Martin Kits van Heyningen, CEO, KVH
Connectivity is the backbone of modern maritime operations as ships and boats at sea increasingly become connected. We recently met with Martin Kits van Heyningen, CEO, KVH, to discuss the evolution of communication in the maritime sector and so much more, as KVH is diverse and engaged in a number of markets -- including autonomy for 10 years with work on about 30 different platforms for self-driving vehicles.To start, give us a “State of KVH” today.We started originally in the leisure market…
Timmerman Appointed as CEO at Royal Huisman
Royal Huisman appointed Jan Timmerman as CEO commencing August 1, 2018. Timmerman has a successful track record as Managing Director and President of international businesses in the fields of Premium Coated Aluminum and Lighting Solutions supplying both high-end architectural projects as well as Original Equipment Manufacturers. Alongside Jan Timmerman, the management team of Royal Huisman will consist of Jaap Gelling (Technical Director) and Harmen Peters (Financial Director).
Volvo Penta Going Full Charge into Hybrid & All-electric Drivelines
Aiming to become a driving force in sustainable power solutions, Volvo Penta says it is going full charge into hybrid and all-electric drivelines, offering electrified solutions in both its marine and industrial segments by 2021.Volvo Penta’s chief technology officer, Johan Carlsson, and system engineer, Karin Åkman, discussed innovation for electromobility at the company’s new development-and-test laboratory in Gothenburg.By 2021, Volvo Penta will provide electrified power solutions for both its land and sea-based business segment…
Cummins Introduces C Command Connect at METS
After its launch at the International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) in the U.S. last month, Cummins Inc., will introduce C Command Connect to European original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS) 2016 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. An extension of the C Command product line, C Command Connect is a panel system designed for Cummins Quantum Series QSB6.7, QSC8.3, QSL9 and QSM11 marine engines. A basic system (C Command Connect)…
Honda Marine Offers New Finance Program
Outboard marine engine manufacturer Honda Marine informs it has chosen inventory finance company Northpoint Commercial Finance as the exclusive provider of a new finance program designed to provide a flexible approach to floorplanning boat/motor/trailer packages for original equipment manufacturers and dealers. By working closely with OEMs, Northpoint and Honda will help dealers reduce their Honda loose outboard financing cost. The program will allow Honda to design programs specific to the OEM and dealer needs in the marine engine market, the company said.
FRC to Run Canadian WBV Courses
FRC International is running the first programme of ‘Back To Back’ Whole Boat Vibration (WBV) courses in Canada this April. The lead for these courses is the Canadian Coast Guard and the Canadian Navy, being part of a move to improve sea safety. Attendance is open to all organisations operating RHIBs & planing craft, as well as builders, equipment manufacturers and others in this industry. Whole Boat Vibration on RHIBs and planing craft is a global problem that affects the health of crew and passengers.
Havis Announces New Docking Station for the Panasonic Toughpad A1
Mobile Workers Now Require Safe and Reliable Docking Solutions for Both Laptops and Tablets in the Field. Havis Inc. has announced that the new Toughbook Certified Docking Station for the Panasonic Toughpad A1 is now available. Havis, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, worked closely with Panasonic to develop this custom rugged mounting solution for their new Android-powered tablet. To improve workflow, the Toughpad Docking Station allows users to charge their tablet and connect to peripherals like printers and keyboards.
