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on November 1986The 94th Annual Meeting of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the concurrent 5th International Maritime Exposition will be held at The New York Hilton Hotel November 19-22,1986. Society membership has now increased to approximately 12,000, including the most influential
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on November 1986In March this year, Bath Iron Works Corporation awarded to Bird-Johnson Company of Walpole, Mass., a contract to supply the controllable- pitch main propulsion equipment for the DDG-51, the lead ship of the Arleigh Burke Class of guided-missile destroyers. Delivery of these CP propellers, at
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on November 1986—Free Literature Offered— Perkins North America of Wayne, Mich., recently introduced an exceptionally compact, Rolls-Roycedesigned engine as part of a major entry into the commercial marine diesel market. The new 8HD400T design is an 8-cylinder, V-form engine that develops 400 bhp at 1,800
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on November 1986Sperry Corporation of Charlottesville, Va., has recently made available literature on the Sperry GPS Core Module the company has designed and manufactured specifically for the marine environment. The Sperry GPS Core Module is a single-channel, C/A Code, sequenced receiver, with position calc
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- Volvo Penta's New 61 And 71 Series For Workboats Developed Using Advanced Computer Techniques page: 10
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on October 1986Volvo Penta's new 61 and 71 Series are two new designs developed with the aid of advanced computer techniques. These in-line six-cylinder marine diesels are direct injected, turbocharged and aftercooled and are said to give the boat operator outstanding performance, increased operational rel
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on October 1986Crowley Maritime's Red & White Fleet recently took delivery of a new 86-foot catamaran intended for passenger service between San Francisco and San Pablo Bay. The 400-passenger commuter vessel Dolphin was christened at the fitting-out yard of Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Inc. in Langley,
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on October 1986October 7-9, Halifax, Nova Scotia 'Technological Advancements in Canada's Hydrocarbon Frontiers' This year's Canadian Offshore Resources Exposition (CORE) and Marine Supply Show, and its associated Conference, will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 7 to 9. The Conference, with the
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on October 1986—Literature Available Ship electronic systems covering all aspects of management afloat were presented by Racal to the international shipping community at the Europort Exhibition in Amsterdam. Known as ISES—Integrated Ship Electronics Systems—the range of equipment is being supplied by Racal
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on October 1986November 20-22, 1986 Seattle Center Exhibition Hall Pacific Marine Expo, the commercial marine trade show scheduled for November 20-22 at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, represents the largest forum for sharing marine technology and ideas that will take place on the West Coast this ye
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on October 1986MacGregor-Navire (MGN), the leading designer of cargo access equipment (CAE), has supplied the innovative shortsea RO/LO vessel Alster Rapid with a shipset of CAE that for originality and the mix of cargo made possible by its use, must stamp it as unique. The 2,515-dwt vessel, though small,
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on October 1986With current daily operating costs totaling many thousands of dollars, ships must keep port time to a minimum for cost-efficient operations. Therefore, reliable and efficient cargo-handling gear, deck machinery, access equipment, and stowage systems are essential for a fast turnaround. MR/E
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on October 1986—Literature Available— The latest addition to MAN B&W Diesel's low-speed engine program, the mini-bore S26MC, extends the superior economic and technical merits of the two-stroke crosshead design to a ship's propulsion segment that, traditionally, has not been dominated by the twostroke eng
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on October 1986October 15-18 Bayside Exposition Center, Boston When this year's Fish Expo opens its doors in Boston, October 15-18, it will be celebrating its 20th anniversary as the world's largest commercial fishing exposition. On hand for the event will be more than 500 exhibitors, whose displays will
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on October 1986Master Marine, Inc. of Bayou La Batre, Ala., recently converted a 96- foot aluminum crewboat to a 149- passenger whale watch/excursion vessel for Barnstable Whale Watch Tours Inc., Barnstable, Mass. The vessel, named Spirit, was converted in just under eight weeks. Work consisted of installa
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on September 1986Destroyer, Frigate and Cruiser Technology Biloxi, Miss., October 2-4 A symposium and exhibition jointly sponsored by the Pascagoula Section of the American Society of Naval Engineers and the Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair-Pascagoula will be held October 2-4 this yea
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on September 1986An oceanography and hydrographic research vessel with exceptional features and designed to meet stringent requirements, particularly for silent and vibrationless running for underwater acoustic and other research work, was recently christened Alliance by Lady Carrington, wife of the Secretar
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on September 1986The third in a series of six fleet oilers under construction for the U.S. Navy was christened recently by the Shipyards Division of Avondale Industries, Inc. in ceremonies at the yard near New Orleans. The new ship, the John Lenthall (T-AO- 189), is named after the 19th century naval archite
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on September 1986This special section includes major Navy contract awards issued between the dates of June 19 to August 6, 1986. For Navy contracts prior to these dates refer to MARITIME REPORTER, July 15, 1986 issue, "Major Navy Contracts," page 11. Contract awards from April 1 to June 17, 1986 are covered.
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- U.S. NAVY SHIP PROCUREMENT page: 31
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on September 1986Latest Update As Of August 13, 1986 International Maritime Associates, Inc. publishes quarterly reviews of the Navy ship procurement market. This article is an excerpt from the August quarterly review. Information in this article is current as of August 13. SHIPBUILDING AND CONVERSION Ex
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on September 1986General Motors and Deere & Company have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a joint venture to design, manufacture and distribute diesel engines worldwide, the companies announced recently. The proposed corporation would be held equally by both parent companies. The agreement is su