Keeping a Lid on Vessel Noise Levels
Owning and operating a quiet boat offers many benefits, from crew comfort and retention to efficient, safe operations. While the benefits are clear, it’s generally not the first line of design and concern for most vessel owners. Recently in New Orleans Maritime Reporter TV had the opportunity to tap the minds and experience of experts – Jesse Spence, President, Noise Control Engineering; Bob Lennon, Industry Manager and Expert, Regal Rexnord; and Matthew Coombs, VP, North American Operations, Christie & Grey Inc. – for their insights on the optimal time in the vessel design and build process to address noise control; and some of the best tools available to get the job done.
