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Two Dredges For Private Industry Christened In New Orleans
Recent christening in New Orleans marked the completion of two new dredges for the growing private industry fleet. The cuttersuction drdege Bill James and the split-hull hopper dredge Atchafalaya are being place in service by Louisiana-based T.
The New MTU 2000 CR Marine Engines
The continuing advancement of the diesel engine propulsion package for the maritime environment follow a common track, ie. higher power with lower weight; increasingly sophisticated and reliable electronic controls; more efficient handling of emission reductions; and ease of maintenance.
Marine Executives Visit University To Review Class Project On Construction Of Towboats
With the Spring Class of Mississippi State University, well over 50 graduates of the Marine Engineering Technology Curriculum will enter the growing shipbuilding industry in the South. Each year, thus far, the senior class has worked on a project
Unique Supply Lighter Launched By MARCO Seattle
Remote areas of Alaska gained a new supply link recently when the 80-foot lighter Kaktovik was launched by MARCO Seattle. The all-aluminum craft is the second of her type built by MARCO for C r o w l e y M a r i t i m e Corporation from a design by L.
Moss Rosenberg Delivers First Of Three Chemical/Gas Carriers For Norwegian Owners
The Igloo Finn, an 11,200-dwt gas and chemical carrier was delivered recently by Moss Rosenberg Verft, a.s. to Partrederiet NEMO, Oslo, Norway. It is the first in a series of three and will be operated by A / S Havtor Management, Oslo. The Igloo
Newport News Shipbuilding: A City Within A Shipyard
For more than 100 years Newport News Shipbuilding has held the distinction as one of the largest shipyards in the Western Hemisphere. The 550-acre facility, which is situated on a two-mile stretch along the James River in Newport News, Va., is best described as "a city within a shipyard.
Safety Watch System For Diesel Ships Detailed In National Control Brochure
An illustrated product brochure about safety watch systems for diesel-powered vessels describes engine room monitoring- control consoles, bridge consoles, remote controls and alarms built by National Control Systems, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. Six
EAR Takes Lead In RoPax Market
IZAR, the new Spanish shipbuilding consortium formed with the combination of the former Astilleros Espanoles and Bazan, has delivered to Stena Line its brand new ferry Stena Hollandica, which entered service in the Hook of Holland-Harwich route.
Reel-O-Matic Modifies Standard Product For Special Application
Reel-O-Matic Systems, Inc. of Wrightsville, Pa., has recently been contracted to modify one of its standard line of products for shipboard use—an application that required some very special attention. The customer had a requirement to take-up
Harwich Tonnage, Inc. Formed In California
Harwich Tonnage, Inc. was recently formed to provide consulting and management services to the marine transportation industry, with offices at 17835 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, Calif. 91316. The president of the new firm is C.R. Andrews, formerly