Tugboats are the powerful workhorses of the maritime world, guiding massive vessels through congested harbors and narrow channels. To perform these critical maneuvers without damaging themselves […]
In the bustling world of harbors and shipyards, protecting multi-million dollar assets is paramount. Fenders are the unsung heroes, absorbing immense energy during vessel berthing. Among […]
The process of launching a ship is a critical and delicate operation. For centuries, shipbuilders relied on massive slipways or cranes. Today, a more efficient and […]
In the fast-paced world of maritime operations, ensuring vessel stability, cargo protection, and dock safety is non-negotiable. Enter the buoyancy airbag—a rugged, versatile tool that has quietly […]
Captain Luo from Dalian Shipyard 3rd Yard remembers the frustration: launching a 120m cargo ship used to take 8 hours—with wooden blocks rotting mid-process, steel supports […]
Last winter, Captain Jake—harbor master at Gulf Coast Maritime Terminal—got a 3 AM call: a 100,000-ton container ship had collided with a dock during a 60mph gust. […]
Last year, Tina—manager of Harbor Lights Marina on Puget Sound—stood ankle-deep in seawater, staring at a shattered rubber fender and a cracked dock piling. A 45-foot […]
Last winter, Captain Maria of the Sea Breezefishing trawler stared in horror as her hull scraped against a marina dock—her 10kcatchspoiled,repairscosting8k. The culprit? A worn-out rubber fender that […]