MER News
New Power Take Off Solutions
We’ve been busy this past year working on new power take off options. We have added a lot of new solutions. Learn more about what’s new with our PTOs!
Relationships Built Over Time – The AMNAV Project
By the end of 2021, the AMNAV fleet will have installed new BOLLARD 99kW gensets on their Dolphin class tugs, Patricia Ann, Sandra Hugh, & Revolution.
MER Intelligent Power Production Storage & Distribution
Challenges: Climate change, carbon dioxide emissions, warming oceans, increasing ocean acidity.In...
MER Equipment is the New Master Distributor for Pitts Clutches
We are excited about our partnership with Pitts Clutches and we are offering competitive pricing and a quick turnaround time on orders.
How to Check your Exciter Stator and Diode Bridge
It is important to address the most common causes of low or no output voltage, usually, 15V – 50V as measured at the generator terminals. Here are the steps to run the checks yourself.
What the $%^! Is Wrong With My Generator???
The answer to the question “What’s wrong with my generator?!” is the most sought-after from our Product Support Department. It is normally asked right after the boat goes dark.
MER in The Waterways Journal
Explore MER’s history and where we are today in the article, “Marine Equipment Maker’s History Was Forged In Alaska” written by David Murray.
MER in National Fisherman
MER was featured in National Fisherman’s article, “Genset efficiency gets major upgrades with hybrid systems, variable speeds & software updates”.
Two of the Top Tugs of 2020 Powered by BOLLARD
We are proud to have our BOLLARD Commercial Marine Generators.onboard these significant boats – Foss Jamie Ann and Western Towboat’s Mariner.
Meet Mike & Robert
MER Equipment is pleased to welcome Robert Shingleton and Mike Orlik to our team.
MER News – December 2019
A recap of 2019 from our December MER News email. Don’t miss the latest news, subscribe to our email list below.
MER Selected for Maritime Accelerator
In October, Maritime Blue, the Port of Seattle and WeWork Labs announced their plan to launch...
PWSAC Upgrades to BOLLARD™ Generators
The Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation (PWSAC) contacted us when they were ready to...
Lighting for Small Vessels
SeaFire NANO, DELTA I, DELTA II, & GAMMA Series SeaFire lights are known for their durability,...
A New Home For MER
We are excited to announce our new location on the Seattle ship canal, in the historic MARCO yard, just down the road from Fishermen’s Terminal.
Defining Beam Angles & Interpreting Polar Graphs
Clients often ask about the beam angles on our SeaFire lights and how much coverage and distance...
David Walker – A Lasting Impression
David Walker left our world on 05/15/2014, We had planned his retirement party for just next week,...
What is BOLLARD™?
50 Years In The Making - By Michael Hudson Bol-lard [bol-erd] noun a: A thick, low post, usually...