Long 1988 Articles
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on December 1988The Marine Machinery Association recently held its fall Government/ Industry forum in Crystal City with strong participation from industry as well as from the Navy's engineering and purchasing communities. MMA's president, Jim Fromfield of Leslie Controls, reported on the expansion and impro
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on December 198810-YEAR FORECAST OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN U.S. NAVY SHIP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR International Maritime Associates, Inc., (IMA), Washington, D.C., has just published a 280-page report which forecasts business opportunities in Navy ship maintenance from 1989 through 1998. It addresses th
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on December 1988The following special section highlights the latest U.S. Navy contract awards for shipbuilding, ship repair and maintenance, shipboard communications, weapons, etc. The section covers contracts awarded between July 13 and September 30, 1988. For contracts prior to these dates, refer to the N
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on December 1988STATUS REPORT ON U.S. NAVY PROGRAMS FOR SHIP PROCUREMENT AND MAINTENANCE Construction and maintenance of the U.S. Navy ships continues to be the dominant source of business for shipyards in the United States. It is also a major source of business for marine equipment and electronics system
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- OUTSTANDING OCEANGOING SHIPS OF 1988 page: 12
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on December 1988MARITIME REPORTER'S annual feature "Outstanding Oceangoing Ships of 1988" is a review of some of the most notable oceangoing commercial vessels constructed during the year by some of the world's most technologically advanced shipyards. The newbuildings have been selected by the editorial sta
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on December 1988In the near future, an optimally graded MAN B&W four-stroke engine program of state-of-the-art design will be available in the output range between 3,300 kw and 12,000 kw, equipped to meet the propulsion requirements of the 90s. The new family is comprised of three MAN B&W medium-speed engin
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on November 1988the overall economy of cargo vessels. When working with slewing cranes, a large portion of the total crane cycle time is accounted for by spotting of the cargo. In container handling, for example, spotting may take as much as 40 percent of the cycle time. The Swedish crane manufacturer Hagglun
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on November 1988—Free Literature Available— Two recent fiber innovations, Caprolan 2000 nylon with SeaGard™, and Spectra high-performance fibers are now available from leading rope manufacturers for heavy-duty marine applications. Both of these fibers are produced exclusively by Allied Fibers, a division of
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on November 1988As new rules now on the drawing boards go into effect—probably within the next two years—operators of barges carrying gasoline and other petroleum products will find it necessary to ensure that their vessels are vapor tight. Oceangoing tankers for some years now have been required to keep c
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on November 1988Popular MC Engine Series Sales Rise Orders for MAN B&W Diesel's MC two-stroke series engines are on the rise, according to the company. By mid-September of this year, the company reported that 1,246 MC low-speed engines with an aggregate output of 16,056,900 bhp (nominal) were on order or
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on November 1988*Editor's Note: Dipl. Ing. Heinrich Moller is general manager and technical director of Bornemann Pumps, Obernkirchen, West Germany. Asmus W. Feck, P.E., based in Pawleys Island, S.C., is an international marine engineering consultant. This article has been excerpted from a technical paper
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- OUTSTANDING WORKBOATS OF 1988 page: 62
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on November 1988This special review highlights some of the most notable and important workboats delivered by U.S. boatyards during the past year. Each selection in this awardwinning group features its own distinctive stamp of performance excellence and fine craftmanship AARON MCCALL Gulf Craft Gulf Craf
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on November 1988*Editor's Note: In the spring of this year, a Symposium on the CALS Initiative was sponsored by the U.S. Maritime Resource Center at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point. This article gives a brief explanation of the subject and what its impact may be on industry. The author is Chai
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on November 1988Since becoming an independent company as a result of a management buyout from Gould Inc. in the spring of 1987, SPD Technologies has experienced significant growth through new product development and important acquisitions under the guidance of George M. Gordon, the firm's president and chie
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on November 1988—Technical Paper Available— Good lubrication contributes greatly to the efficient operation and long service life of machinery. In turn, good lubrication depends on two factors, i.e.—a proper selection of products and a sound care of the lubricants in service, which really means keeping an
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on November 1988November 9-12, New York, N.Y. One of the most important yearly events in the commercial marine industry, the 96th Annual Meeting of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) and the concurrent 7th International Maritime Exposition, will be held at the spacious New York H
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on November 1988Edward J. Campbell, president and chief exceutive officer of Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va., recently announced a significant restructuring of the shipyard's top management. William R. (Pat) Phillips Jr., a 39-year employee of the shipyard and executive vice president, will ta
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on October 1988The world's largest monohull crane vessel, McDermott Marine Construction's new Derrick Barge 50, has arrived in New Orleans for final outfitting at McDermott Shipyard before she goes in service in the Gulf of Mexico. A self-propelled dynamically positioned monohull vessel, DB 50 is designed
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on October 1988To remain competitive in the world of shipping, vessel operators must keep their port time for loading and unloading operations to a minimum. Fast, reliable, and efficient cargo-handling gear, deck machinery, and cargo access equipment— all invaluable tools—can provide a competitive edge by
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on October 1988The merits of MAN B&W Holeby's L28/32 auxiliary engine series— one of the world's most popular heavy fuel-burning genset drives—have been enhanced by some recent significant design modifications. The fuel economy has been substantially improved, and the reliability and durability of the new