A multimillion dollar bet on low-tech

Article Abstract:

MariTEL, based in New York, NY, is promoting ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship services through acquisitions of marine operators nationwide. As the US largest provider of marine VHF telecommunications services, the company owns 200 channels, or more than 90% of the VHF channel licenses in the country. MariTEL offers its services through a uniform national VHF telecommunications system, a new semi-automated hauling procedure, upgraded land stations and a measure of privacy.

Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Marine Mobile Radio Services, Marine radio, MariTEL

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Like oil and water

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California's tough standards for marine engine emissions will mainly affect two-strokes. Under California rules, marine engine manufacturers will have to accelerate the development of clean engines so that they will be able to meet the implementation date of January 1, 2001. Environmentalists claimed that two-strokes adversely affect water quality while engine manufacturers point out that such allegations are not supported by data from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Government regulation, Marine Engines & Turbines, Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

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Sailor's circumnav will promote bio diesel

Article Abstract:

A focus on the efforts of New Zealand sailor Pete Bethune to promote the usage of bio diesel in sporting boats is presented.

Use of energy, Usage, Services, Energy use, Sailboats, Motor sailers, Biodiesel fuels, Bethune, Pete

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