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on June 1988First Two Ships Of N e w Class Of Five American President Lines (APL) recently christened two 902-foot containerships of a new class of five vessels at Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) in Kiel, West Germany. The fuel-efficient C-10 Class ships, each capable of carrying the equivalent of 4,
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on June 1988World shipbuilding orders in 1987 rose to an estimated 13.5-million gross metric tons from 12.7-million tons in 1986, according to Lloyd's Register of Shipping Annual Report. This was an optimistic sign, reversing a three-year decline in the shipbuilding industry. However, figures published
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on June 1988Although 1987 was by no means a banner year for our shipbuilding, ship repairing and allied industries, it did have some positive aspects that portend well for the future. The Order Book total, i.e. vessels under construction and on order, at the end of 1987 was 63,820 GT, a 58% increase ove
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on June 1988A recent report from the AWO (American Waterways Operators, Inc.) detailed the current situation regarding the Highway Diesel Tax. The AWO reported that during Omnibus Budget Reconciliation talks last year, Congress changed the highway tax collection procedures from collection at the pump to
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on June 1988The tug and barge industry plays a major role in the local economy, but unless you live or work along the banks of the nation's waterways, you might not realize what's happening when all those huge lumbering barges float by the shoreline, loaded with who-knows-what, bound for who-knows-where
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on June 1988These days, any privately owned shipyard that was formerly occupied strictly with building new merchant ships has either swung around to the repair and conversion market, has made plans to do so, or is actively pursuing Navy work—which certainly continues to be more than substantial. The Na
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on June 1988An Update On U.S. Navy Spending For Ships And Equipment In FY1989 The U.S. Navy continues to be the driving force for shipyards and many equipment manufacturers. Spending for ships, weapons, support equipment and maintenance exceeds $34 billion annually. Ship Procurement The Navy has requ
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on May 1988International Maritime Associates, Inc. (IMA) prepares detailed business reports covering the U.S. Navy market. They deal with future business opportunities available to shipyards, manufacturers, engineering firms and other marine suppliers. This article is based on information contained in
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on May 1988Piraeus 6-11 June 1988 Posidonia 88, the biennial international shipping exhibition, will be held at the Piraeus Exhibition Center in Piraeus, Greece, from June 6- 11, 1988. The week-long Posidonia exhibition, which includes the Posidonia Forum, draws marine industry leaders from around t
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on May 1988—Free Color Brochures Offered— Racal Marine recently showcased and demonstrated its new Racal 2690 BT, reportedly the world's first production type-approved color ARPA providing a 16-inch PPI equivalent scan on a 26-inch diagonal TV-type display, and a number of other advanced marine navigat
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on May 1988Pittsburgh, Pa.—June 8-10 1988 Ship Technology And Research Symposium To Be Held In Conjunction With 3rd International Marine Systems Design Conference The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) will hold its 1988 Spring Meeting/ Ship Technology and Research (STAR) Sympos
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on May 1988The following special section features the latest U.S. Navy contract awards for shipbuilding, ship repair, ship conversion, shipboard electronics, communications and weapons. This special section covers contracts awarded between January 29 and March 22,1988. For contract awards prior to thes
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on May 1988Wider Range Of Services Offered The new Baltimore Marine Division of Bethlehem Steel Corporation "will make us more competitive and will enable us to respond to the needs of the reduced marketplace more effectively," declared David H. Klinges, president, marine construction. He said the co
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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