Medium Maritime Reporter 1986 Articles
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on July 15, 1986A total restructuring of Dillingham Corporation's West Coast maritime transportation operations and the appointment of several key executives was announced recently by J. Joseph Casey, company president and chief executive officer. The restructuring includes the formation of Foss Maritime, a
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on July 15, 1986Contracts have been signed by Verolme do Brasil, Brazil's leading shipbuilder, for the construction of two corvettes of 2,000-ton displacement for the Brazilian Navy. Both vessels are scheduled for delivery in 1989 at a total price of $50 million, which does not include the cost of owner-sup
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on July 15, 1986The American Ship Building Company of Tampa, Fla., following the recent completion of a $300-million, five-ship T-5 tanker contract for Ocean Products Tankers of Houston and the Military Sealift Command, has announced its intention to embark on two new major programs. A company spokesman di
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on July 15, 1986— L i t e r a t u r e Available Marine Travelift, Inc. recently announced that optional four-wheel drive mobility is now available on their 15-, 25- and 35-ton-capacity mobile boat hoists. The newly designed direct wheel drive eliminates drive chains and increases reliability and performance w
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on July 15, 1986— L i t e r a t u r e Offered High amperage portable cord sets can handle up to 400 ampheres at 600 volts equipped with Max-Gard® pin and sleeve plugs, connectors and receptacles from the Russellstoll Division, Midland- Ross Corporation. The 400-amp plugs and receptacles are offered in two to
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on July 15, 1986Caterpillar Tractor Company, headquartered in Peoria, 111., recently became Caterpillar Inc. following approval of the name at the annual meeting. Also, the company's state of incorporation has been changed from California to Delaware as a result of the shareholders' action. "Caterpillar In
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on July 15, 1986The Magnavox Advanced Products & Systems Company recently announced the creation of a new program for worldwide rentals of its navigation, communication and survey products. NAV-COM Incorporated—a Magnavox subsidiary—has been named rental agent for the program. NAV-COM is offering a wide se
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on July 15, 1986— L i t e r a t u r e A v a i l a b l e— Now undergoing prolonged testing in the Trieste factory of the Grandi Motori division of Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani is a new long-stroke, higher-powered, medium- speed 4-stroke engine covering a power range from 9,900 to 33,000 bhp. With a c
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on July 15, 1986— L i t e r a t u r e Available National AirOil Burner Company, Inc. (NAO), a Philadelphia, Pa., process equipment manufacturer, has introduced the Portable Burner Ignitor (NPBI). The hand-held unit is used to ignite burners in boilers and process furnaces and is the newest development from
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on July 15, 1986— L i t e r a t u r e A v a i l a b l e— The Distributor Products Division of Radio-Holland USA of Houston, exclusive distributor in North America for Thrane & Thrane A/S of Denmark, has announced that as part of the Danish company's commitment to supply the latest in communications technolo
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on June 1986—Literature Available Polarmarine Ltd. of London has developed an entirely new concept in tank cleaning with the unique feature of two, three or more nozzles at different levels within the tank driven by a single control unit. Free literature is now available fully describing the new system.
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on June 1986Acorn Iron & Supply Co., Philadelphia, Pa., has made available a free four-page brochure titled "Platenize Your Plant With Acorn Platens." Acorn platens are described as semi-steel castings from 9 to 40 square feet, depending on size (multiples available). The top surface and side ledges are
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on June 1986—Literature Available Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) recently developed a high-pressure gas injection dual fuel diesel (DFD) engine, a next generation engine for liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers. The new engine uses Boil-off Gas (BOG) generated while transporting LNG as fuel to
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on June 1986Aeroquip's three AQP® spiral wire hose styles are featured in the company's new U.S. Industrial Group Bulletin 2064 entitled, "Tough Hose for the Toughest Jobs." Particularly suited for use on heavy equipment in construction, mining, logging, transportation and in-plant conditions, Aeroquip
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on June 1986The Blue Streak Rabbit, a new self-elevating, self-propelled liftboat capable of serving offshore rigs in waters up to 100 feet deep, and lifting loads from its deck of up to 60 tons, has joined the Blue Streak Marine fleet. The vessel's deepwater capability and heavy-lift capacity can save
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on June 1986A new marine window wiper that will give longer life in the harsh conditions at sea, has been designed by Wynstruments Limited of Gloucester, England. The equipment simplifies ordering because the one model can be fitted above or below the window, with the motor on the left or right, and wit
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on June 1986The Ship Structure Committee, an Interagency Advisory Committee dedicated to the improvement of marine structures, has recently published some new technical reports of interest to those concerned with the design and safety of ships and offshore structures. Among the new reports are the follo
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on June 1986—Free Program Available The 12th International LNG/ LPG Conference and Exhibition, Gastech 86, will be held in the Congress Centrum, Hamburg, West Germany, from November 25-28. The conference program is now available from the organizers as well as a registration form and booking information
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on June 1986Amhoist of St. Paul, Minn. (American Hoist & Derrick Company), recently received orders for nine revolver cranes and two large puller systems totaling approximately $33 million for its crane division from Newport News Shipbuilding, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and Placid Oil Company. Ingalls order
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on June 1986—Literature Available The Port of Iberia in Louisiana has just opened a new public dock facility, financed by appropriations from the state legislature. The new facility has been planned as a drawing card to aid in the port's efforts to diversify its resident industries and occasional users