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VLCC DELIVERED TO BRAZIL: IHI (Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co.,

Ltd.), Japan, recently delivered the 282,750- dwt tanker (shown above) to her owners,

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. of Brazil. The de- livery took place at IHI's Kure Shipyard.

The VLCC, christened the Cairu, is the sec- ond of two vessels of the same type ordered in June 1972 from IHI by the shipowner, the first vessel being the Vidal de Negreiros.

The Cairu is classified to ABS and has the following approximate measurements: over- all length, 1,106 feet; length bp, 1,050 feet, molded breadth, 179 feet; molded depth, 91 feet, and a draft of 71 feet in fully loaded condition. Equipped with a 40,000-shp IHI marine turbine, she cruises at a service speed of 15.9 knots. She recorded 16.82 knots on a trial run. Construction was started in November last year, and she was launched in March 1974.

New Brochure Describes

Engelhard PTX Purifiers

Engelhard Industries has published a new brochure, "Engelhard PTX Purifiers To Con- trol Diesel Engine Exhaust Fumes." It de- scribes different units, dimension and model specifications, details on their operation and safety benefits, and includes photographs.

For copies, write Engelhard Industries,

Technical Service Department, 430 Mountain

Avenue, Murray Hill, N.J. 07974.

HULL ASSISTANT

To 20,000 Per Year

The Marine Division of a Cleveland-based raw mate- rials producer seeks an experienced individual to assist in the management of preventative and corrective hull maintenance programs for a fleet of 14 Great Lakes bulk carriers. The position requires an undergraduate degree in naval architecture—marine engineering and/ or equivalent maintenance experience.

This high growth potential opportunity includes other responsibilities and duties: Implementing management repair program policies; investigating and supervising repairs during the shipping season and at layup; pre- paring estimates and specifications for long-term proj- ects and coordinating programs with private and federal marine regulatory agencies.

Starting salary to $20,000, plus year-end bonus par- ticipation and a comprehensive Company-paid benefits package.

Forward resume, including salary history and require- ments, in strict confidence to:

Box 901 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News 107 East 31 Street New York, N. Y. 10016

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F

MARINE ENGINEER I

State of Florida Department of Transportation

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Salary: $9,333 - $12,632

Responsible for operation, maintenance and repair of diesel and gas engines. Must possess U.S. Coast Guard

Marine Engineer License for 1,600 h.p. vessel.

Contact Walter Cadwell, Personnel Manager, P.O. Box 1089 Lake City, Florida. Telephone (904) 752-3300.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NAVAL ARCHITECTS

DESIGN ENGINEERS

PRODUCTION

SUPERVISORS

MECHANICAL - HULL - ELECTRICAL -

STRUCTURAL - NUCLEAR -

ADMINISTRATIVE - SUPERVISORY

We are professionals engaged in plac- ing qualified personnel in financially stable and growth oriented companies in the shoreside marine and related industries.

At present we have client compan- ies who are engaged in shipbuilding, ship design, offshore drilling, nuclear design and installation and other related activities.

For an opportunity to build on to your career, submit your resume and salary data to:

RAY AGENT

Personnel Services

Incorporated 823 West Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801 302/655-9661

All positions company FEE PAID

WE HAVE OPENINGS IN THESE

SHIP REPAIR POSITIONS

Journeyman and supervisory experience in ship repair essential.

O NIGHT HULL FOREMAN

To head Hull Department comprised of ironworkers, mold loft, plate shop, shipfitter, sheetmetal and welder crafts.

O SHIP SUPERINTENDENT

Liaison between ship rep and Yard, write repair work specifica- tions, coordinate production crafts on job and work with Con- tract Administrators in settling prices.

Anyone qualified who is interested place an X in the circle opposite position desired, print name, address and phone number in space below and mail this ad to Personnel Manager, P.O. Box 6158, New

Orleans, Louisiana 70174.

We are an EEO M/F Employer.

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