Allied Marine Crane Outfits R/V Neil Armstrong
two cranes, one A-frame, one davit, two handling systems and two hydraulic power units. Allied Marine Crane equipment was specified based on their history with research equipment handling, their proven design and build capabilities, and strong working relationship with marine winch supplier Markey Machinery. The two cranes supplied to the R/V Neil Armstrong are the TK4-30 portable crane and the TK70-70 aft-deck main crane. Both cranes provide access to tight spaces, preservation of deck space and additional reach capabilities to increase versatility. The portable TK4-30 is
Markey Equips Research Vessel Sally Ride
upon the seven seas. Missions to explore and study the hostile ocean environment implore low maintenance deck machinery designs for rugged durability. The Sally Ride is outfitted with two Electric Hydrographic Winches, an Electric Anchor Windlass and a Trawl/Tow Traction Winch System, all of Markey Machinery Company, Inc. (Seattle, Washington) design. The hydrographic winches are Markey’s new high performance type CAST-6-125 with active heave compensation controls. These deep sea research winches include a proven motor-powered level wind with pushbutton pitch adjustment for new cable diameters
MTR100 '13: Markey Machinery Co., Inc.
The Case: Markey is constantly developing new products and making deck equipment safer and safer through good engineering practices and customer feedback The Company: A 100 year old company in Seattle’s Industrial District The Tech: Safer winches and deck equipment through the use of state of the art technology 7266 8th Ave S, Seattle, Wash., U.S. 98108 Tel: (206) 622-4697 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.markeymachinery.com CEO/President: Blaine Dempke Employees: 44 (As published in the July/August 2013 edition of Marine Technologies - www.seadiscovery.
Obituary: Michael Jean Markey
Swedish Hospital on March 2, 2013. Mike was born in Seattle, Wash., in 1932. He graduated from West Seattle High School in June 1950, and he received a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Stanford University in June 1954. In 1958, Mike joined his father, William C. Markey, at the family firm, Markey Machinery Company, Inc. in Seattle. MMCo was founded in 1907 by Mike's grandfather, Charles H. Markey. Mike was with the company until his retirement in 1996. For many years, Mike was an enthusiastic member of the Jaguar Drivers & Restorers Club of Northwest America. He loved hiking and backpacking
Markey Electric Winch
Markey Machinery is preparing a new TES-40-75HP electric towing winch for shipment that will be installed on Harley Marine Services new Z-drive ship assist tractor tug M/V Robert Franco. The first item of two suites of deck machinery specified by Harley for both the M/V Robert Franco and its’ sister, the MV Ahbra Franco, the TES-40-75hp towing winch also fills out Markey’s electric towing winch line which now covers wire sizes between 1.25 through 2.5-in. The TES-40-75HP is a rugged single-drum electric towing winch with fairlead and warping head, designed specifically for use on ASD-tugs
Markey Fills Out Electric Towing Winch Line
As the new year begins, Markey Machinery is preparing a new TES-40-75HP electric towing winch for shipment that will be installed on Harley Marine Services new Z-drive ship assist tractor tug “M/V Robert Franco”. The first item of two suites of deck machinery specified by Harley for both the “M/V Robert Franco” and its’ sister, the “M/V Ahbra Franco”, the TES-40-75HP towing winch also fills out Markey’s electric towing winch line which now covers wire sizes between 1-1/4” through 2-1/2”. The TES-40-75HP is a rugged single-drum electric
February 2024
