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Contracts

Royal Caribbean Injects $800M Into Germany

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) has signed a letter of intent with Papen- burg-based Meyer Weft shipyard to con- struct the third and fourth Vantage-class vessels for RCCL at an approximate price of $800 million for both ships.

The first two 88,000-ton vessels in this class are currently under construction at the yard — Radiance of the Seas and

Brilliance of the Seas. These vessels are scheduled for delivery in June 2001 and

April 2002, respectively. This new order, as well as options could set up

RCCL for up to six 2,100-passenger ships in the class by 2006.

Featuring gas turbine engines for power generation and Azipod propul- sion systems for steering, the Vantage- class vessels are powered by GE gas tur- bines - significantly lowering airborne emissions - and lowering noise and vibration levels.

Fincantieri Signs $210M Contract

Fincantieri has signed contracts with

Minoan Lines for two new high-speed ferries to be delivered in fall 2001 and spring 2002 for a price of about $105 million each. With a gross tonnage of approximately 36,000 tons and overall length of 702 ft. (214 m), the vessels will travel in fully loaded conditions at a speed of 29.5 knots. Passenger capacity is 2,000 with garage space for 110 cars and 120 trailers.

These are the third and fourth vessels that Minoan will have on order at Fin- cantieri. The first two vessels, which will be named Knossos Palace and Fes- tos Palace, will be delivered in 2000 and 2001.

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Aker Marine, Vryhof

Sign Letter Of Intent

Aker Marine Contractors, (AMC) a subsidiary of Aker Maritime, and Vry- hof Anchors have signed a Letter of

Intent to extend their cooperation agree- ment through their U.S.-based joint ven- ture company - TACP/Aker LLC.

Per this new agreement, AMC will sell to Vryhof the substantial assets and rights of Sea Talon Anchors, which was attained by AMC in 1988. Within their core business, Vryhof will continue to focus on the design and manufacturing of high holding power drag embedment anchors and the supply of mooring com- ponents through other alliances. AMC will concentrate on the marine contract- ing market, focusing on the design and installation of cost effective mooring systems for floating drilling, production and construction operations.

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FirstWave/Newpark Awarded

Repair Contract

FirstWave/Newpark Shipbuilding was granted a contract by Pride Offshore of

Houma, La. for repair and maintenance of the jack-up drilling rig Pride Col- orado. The rig, which arrived at the company's East Pelican Island facility in

Galveston during mid-October, will be drydocked on a heavylift barge for inspection and repair, if required. New- park has completed three successful dockings on lift barges in the past.

Bath Iron Works To Launch

AEGIS Destroyer

Bath Iron Works launched its 10th

Arleigh Burke Class AEGIS guided missile destroyer, Howard on November 20 at the West Gate.

The vessel bears the name of Marine

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