One of the most common applications in fire rated bulkheads and decks are cable transits to accommodate electrical or data communications cables. The IMO FTP 2010 Edition states, “…divisions may have to be provided with apertures to allow them to be penetrated by cables…” It further states that, “a cable transit consists of a metal frame, box or coaming, a sealant system or material, and the cables…” Read full article

One thing is for certain when it comes to technology, change is inevitable. As newer generation technology becomes available to support sophisticated data and communication networks, quite often the network cabling must be modified or replaced. In structured cabling parlance, such modifications are referred to as cable Moves, Additions, or Changes, or MAC work. While… Read full article

STI Marine is pleased to announce the addition of their new distribution center location in Rotterdam, Netherlands. This new warehouse location will help ensure faster response time for product delivery in local markets and improve efficiency with European shipyards.

Now featured on Passenger Ship Technology! Self-sealing cable transits are the future of wireless internet networks on cruise ships, explain STI Marine’s Ruben Wansink and James P Stahl. Cruise lines have invested millions of dollars in infrastructure to provide wireless internet access for customers. New generation technology platforms require network cabling modification, and the one… Read full article

STI Marine Unveils New Website to Enhance User Experience for Ship Owners and Engineers Improvements Include More User-Intuitive Search Function and Mobile Optimization SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY (Dec. 13, 2016) – STI Marine, a division of Specified Technologies Inc. (STI), has unveiled its latest website, www.stimarine.com. The website was created to support the company’s ongoing offering… Read full article

Most caulks or sealants are still dispensed via the traditional caulk or adhesive cartridge. The typical cartridge consists of a plastic tube, nozzle, and plunger. While these are convenient and easy to use, they do contribute to waste in the shipyard. On a large vessel build where several thousand cartridges may be required, it can… Read full article

The demand for cabling onboard vessels has increased substantially. Watertight firestopping systems featuring the use of liquid-applied sealants have gained in popularity. Often these types of transit systems will allow a greater fill percentage of cable through a smaller footprint. They will also allow for irregular cable spacing or cables that do not necessarily traverse… Read full article