ERL, Inc. is pleased to announce the following organizational changes at the executive level. Craig Theiler has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Craig’s commitment to excellence, seasoned relationships withRead More >
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Reducing Tank Barge Emissions with the EverGreen Seal
More and more ERL Inc. is hearing from our customers about issues related to liquid cargo vapor emissions from the Hatches on their tank barges. In many cases these operatorsRead More >
Your Process Safety Guide to Pressure Relief Valve Testing
The process safety accidents at industrial facilities worldwide observed a significant increase in 2020. Asia, Italy, Turkey, and America are among the places with the most records of such incidents. Industrial facilities withRead More >
Inland Marine Barge Boat Maintenance Explained
The United States uses marine barges to ship all kinds of products and materials. One report found about 30,000 Hopper and 3,800 Tank Barges operating in the US to help keepRead More >
What Is a Vertical Turbine Pump?
Did you know you can get a liquid to flow up? You don’t need a science fiction anti-gravity device, and you don’t need to attend an academy for wizards. AllRead More >
4 Signs an Industrial Valve Needs Servicing
Industrial valves have a shorter lifespan than you think. Not what a business owner in the marine industry wants to hear, right? You rely on valves for a variety ofRead More >
Your Mechanical Seal Pump Guide to Seal Types
In 2021, analysts valued the global barge transportation market at $147.5 billion. Barge transportation is a critical element of international supply chains. Every hour a barge is delayed due to mechanicalRead More >
Becoming a Tankerman: Your Guide to Tankerman Training, Houston
Are you looking to level up your marine career? Interested in making upwards of $85,000/year? Then you should get your Tankerman training in Houston. If you search “Tankerman training Houston” you’llRead More >
Preventing Pollution: The Marine Environmental Protection Coast Guard
It’s estimated that over 8 million tons of plastic contaminate our oceans yearly. Other environmental pollutants include illegal dumping and oil spills, to name a few. The Marine Environmental Protection Coast Guard works hardRead More >
Choosing the Right Industrial Valves Manufacturers for Your Needs
Tank barges are the backbone of the oil and gas industries, with forecasters predicting a growth rate of 4.5% in this field by 2031. So, if you’re a tank barge operator anywhereRead More >
Barge Inspection
Did you know that one 10K barge has the capacity to hold 1500 tons? This is the equivalent of nearly 63,000 bushels or over 500,000 gallons of material. This is anRead More >
What Are Mechanical Seals?
Did you know that mechanical seals have been in existence for more than 100 years? George J. Cook created the mechanical seal in 1923 under Patent #1545080. A mechanical seal is a pieceRead More >