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on May 1988RO/RO 88, the 9th International Conference and Exhibition on through transport utilizing roll-on/ roll-off (RO/RO) methods, will be held at the Svenska Massan in Gothenburg, Sweden, from June 7-9, 1988. The central theme of the conference will be the future of the RO/RO business. Leading sp
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on April 1988—Color Literature Available— Since delivering their first controllable- pitch propeller (CPP) systems to Menzer Werft for use aboard a new 22-knot police boat two decades ago, Schaffran Propeller Lehne & Co. GmbH & Co. KG, Liibeck, West Germany, has been designing, developing and manufacturi
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on April 1988Salt water is one of the toughest environments when it comes to exposed machinery. Common untreated metals are eroded in a matter of months and expensive equipment can become useless in half that time. One particularly vulnerable part of such equipment can be positioned sensing or limit det
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on April 1988—Free Brochures Offered— In 1984, the Port of Genoa was in need of a major restructuring. Under the burden of labor problems and obsolete systems, procedures and equipment, the port suffered critical financial losses. Today, under the adept and innovative guidance of Roberto D'Alessandro, t
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on April 1988—Literature Available— Alfa-Laval, Inc. of Ft. Lee, N.J., recently announced the introduction of a new Nirex ice machine for trawlers and fishing vessels, and a new Nirex freshwater distiller designed to meet the needs of small vessels. FWI 1250 Nirex freshwater ice machine. Designated the
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on April 1988May 2-5, Houston, Texas This year's Offshore Technology Conference (OTC '88), to be held in the Astrodomain Complex in Houston, Texas, May 2-5, will mark the event's 20th anniversary with an extensive technical program and major exhibition featuring hardware and services from the world's lea
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on April 1988'100 Years Of Naval Engineering' May 3-7, Washington, D.C. The year 1988 marks the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE). To commemorate this important event, and their 100 years of achievement, ASNE Day '88 will consist of a Centennial Week of Celebration at
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on March 1988Dena L. Wilson Vice President-Legislative Affairs The American Waterways Operators AWO's legislative activities serve two primary functions: the first, and most significant, revolve around active participation in the federal legislative process to influence the outcome of House and Senate
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on March 1988The AWO regulatory program has as its cardinal objective the promotion of a stable and reasoned regulatory environment for domestic marine transportation. The objective is best achieved through the Association's pursuit of compelling analysis and effective advocacy, which will nearly always
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on March 1988AWO: SAFEGUARDING THE BOTTOM LINE OF ITS MEMBER COMPANIES A truly national organization, AWO's 300-plus member companies are located along the banks of all major US waterways, and on the shores of the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf Coasts The American Waterways Operators (AWO) is the only trade
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on March 1988Caterpillar Engine Division recently announced the availability of an Extended Service Coverage (ESC) program for their diesel and spark-ignited engines up to and including engines in the 3500 Family size range. The ESC program is structured to provide Full Protection Coverage or Parts Protect
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on March 1988The U.S. Enterprise, reportedly the first American vessel designed and built to catch pollock and process surimi, has been delivered by Halter Marine, Inc., New Orleans, to the Arctic Alaska fleet, Seattle, Wash. The 224-foot, 36-crew member, floating factory will be able to catch up to 250
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on March 1988Through technology advancements, the major manufacturers of shipboard electronics are constantly introducing innovative products in an effort to make navigation safer and more precise and communications faster and easier. Newer, more powerful lorans, radars, radiotelephones, weather chart r
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on March 1988The following special section features the latest U.S. Navy contract awards for shipbuilding, ship repair, electronics, communications and weapons. This special section covers Navy contracts awarded between December 28, 1987, and January 25, 1988. For contract awards prior to these dates, se
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on March 1988Increasing R&D Budgets Offers Many Business Opportunities For Navy Suppliers This year the U.S. Navy will spend over $9 billion for research and development—generating a flow of business opportunities for equipment manufacturers, technology firms, computer software and hardware suppliers,
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on March 1988The American Waterways Operators (AWO) is the only association representing the national interests of the domestic inland and coastal tug and barge industry. Reflecting its national character, AWO's 300- plus member companies are located along the banks of all major U.S. waterways, and on th
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on March 1988—Free Color Brochures Available— Alfa-Laval, Inc., Ft. Lee, N.J., is offering three color brochures and one technical paper detailing the relative economic and performance advantages of their marine plate heat exchangers. These reports explain that Plate Heat Exchangers (PHE) and Shell and
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on February 1988The recent introduction of Wartsila Diesel's Vasa 46 engine is now being followed by a new auxiliary engine, the Wartsila Vasa 22/26. According to the analysis made before the Vasa 46 project, a really reliable medium-speed engine is the optimum choice as the prime mover for virtually any sh
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on February 1988—Literature A v a i l a b l e— Cummins Engine Co., Inc., which acquired majority ownership of Onan Corporation in early 1986, recently announced an agreement with Hawker-Siddeley and Onan Corporation whereby Cummins will assume responsibility for the Onan L series diesel engines. Under this
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on February 1988the Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company, led a group of New York City marine insurance companies in forming a not-for-profit, benevolent purpose society to promote the safety of life at sea. This evolved into the American Bureau of Shipping which developed the procedure of rating the structura