RMK Merrill-Stevens introduces electronics division.
introduces a marine electronics service and sales division led by David Gratton, past chairman of National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Gratton is an expert outfitting megayachts with complete electronics systems, having serviced and installed equipment on thousands of vessels with Martek of Palm Beach, which closed in 2018. During his tenure at Martek and on NMEA’s board, Gratton pioneered service standards for marine electronics professionals through master dealer programs and technician certifications.Among other niches, Gratton’s wheelhouse is navigation and communications
SUITS Aims to Make Space Casualties a Thing of the Past
SUITS has been developed by Martek Marine Ltd to improve the safety of surveyors and crew members when inspecting tanks, eliminating the need to enter hazardous, confined spaces on board. SUITS combines the latest in enclosed space drone technology and VR software allowing the operator to deliver a collision tolerant drone through the hatch / confined space entry and then remotely control it via a control console and video screen – the full inspection can be carried out from a safe location. Inspecting a confined space can present the danger of an oxygen-depleted atmosphere or the ingress
Mental Health at Sea: A Storm is Brewing
loss to the shipping line of the bulker being diverted and then spending days in port may have been as high as $100,000, plus costs to bring a new master to Australia for the ship. Solving the problem According to a recent crew welfare survey by Nautilus International and maritime technology company Martek Marine, mental health was a key topic of concern for those that participated. ‘We need to focus on mental health and wellbeing onboard. I have seen more over the recent years: seafarers not being able to talk to anyone onboard if they have problems from home or work-related problems. If
Martek Appoints Appel as UAS Technical Manager
Martek Marine (Martek) has appointed drone specialist Martin Appel as UAS Technical Manager, joining the rapidly expanding number of drone and aviation experts that make up the company’s UAS Division. The appointment of Appel follows the assignment of highly-acclaimed aviation expert Paul Forster as Head of UAS Operations. Both Appel and Forster joining the team is pivotal to Martek’s strategy, which will help to cement them as leaders in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and achieve the company’s mission to, ‘Change the world using drones.’
Martek Bucks the Trend on Gender Divide
Historically marine industries have been significantly male dominated but one business in Rotherham is bucking the trend. Martek Marine, who employ more than 60 staff, now boast a leadership team which is made up of 75% women. The business, which launched in 1999, serves 80 different countries and women currently make up 45% of their entire workforce. During 2016 both the BBC and BHP Billiton took steps to ensure that moving forward women make up 50% of their workforce. While in the marine industry several attempts have been made in recent years to try to increase the
Protecting Shippers from Ebola Outbreak
and the danger level similarly. It’s therefore critical that ship operators act quickly to ensure they do everything they can to contain this world health emergency. There's currently a limited supply of equipment and medication so operators need to act quickly to protect their crew. Martek Marine Ltd, have reacted quickly to this international emergency to provide ship operators with the EBOLAGUARD kit. The kit includes biohazard suits certified to withstand the highest test standards of biohazard ingression. Designed by medical experts and doctors, the EBOLAGUARD kit exceed the necessary