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on April 1985The first of Zapata Gulf Marine Corporation's "super-size" anchorhandling, tug/supply vessels, the Gulf Service, was launched recently at Quality Shipyards in Houma, La. With an overall length of 222 feet, beam of 46 feet, and depth of 20 feet, the U.S.-flag vessel is one of the largest in t
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on April 1985Signet Cruise Lines, Inc. a division of Houston-based Signet Corporation, has awarded a design contract for two 850-passenger worldclass U.S. cruise vessels to Wartsila, one of the world's foremost designers and builders of passenger ships, J . Barry Snyder, president and chief executive off
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on April 1985MARITIME REPORTER/ Engineering News recently announced it has purchased new and larger world headquarters offices in New York City. The new location will house the executive, editorial and advertising staff responsible for worldwide publishing operations in the commercial marine and naval
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on March 15, 198516th Vessel Joins The Fleet The Gulf Island V, a giant selfelevating, self-propelled lift boat capable of servicing rigs in deep water, was christened recently in New Orleans by its operator, Blue Streak- Gulf Island Operations of Belle Chasse, La. The vessel was christened by Patsy Hadaw
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on March 15, 1985A new partnership, Blue Streak- Gulf Island Operations, has been formed to operate a fleet of self-propelled, self elevating offshore workboats. The partnership was formed by Blue Streak Marine, Inc., a selfelevating vessel operating company, Belle Chasse, La., and Gulf Island Marine, Inc.,
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on March 15, 1985Harris Corporation, RF Communications Group, Long Range Radio Division, Rochester, N.Y., has announced the availability of a new brochure on radio products for the marine industry. This six-page full color brochure describes Harris's full range of HF-SSB radio products and accessories. The ra
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on March 15, 1985—Literature Available Sigmaform Corporation of Santa Clara, Calif., is offering a free fourpage color brochure on their new product line GK-A60 Multi-Cable Transit System that is designed to pass multiple cables from one compartment to another and maintain fire, gas and watertight integrity.
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on March 1985The design work for the sophisticated passenger vessel for Birka Line Ab/Alandslinjen has now been completed at Valmet's Helsinki Shipyard, including details of the general arrangement and accommodations. Construction work began recently in a festive atmosphere when Finland's Minister of Fin
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on March 1985Tidewater Inc. has announced the election of Richard M. Currence as president and chief executive officer of its subsidiary Tidewater Marine Service, Inc., and the promotion of three members of its staff—William C. Hightower, Paul J. Angelle, and Wayne D. DeLeo—to vice presidents of the par
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on March 1985Seaworthy Systems, Inc., headquartered in Essex, Conn., has announced promotions associated with its recent restructuring. These realignments are aimed at maintaining quality control as the company grows, as well as to recognize the capabilities of the individuals concerned, according to Tho
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on March 1985The American Samoa Government (ASG) recently announced that Southwest Marine, Inc., a leading U.S. ship repair company that operates three full-service shipyards in California, has been chosen to lease and operate the ASG Marine Railway and Ship Repair Facility in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
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on March 1985The Maritime Administration and Maritime Subsidy Board have approved the purchase by United States Lines, Inc. (USL) and United States Lines S.A. (USL/SA) of 11 ships, 549 LASH barges, and other assets of Delta Steamship Lines, Inc. Under the MarAd action, USL will also: • Subcharter from
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on March 1985—Literature Available Baldt Incorporated of Chester, Pa., recently introduced the second generation MOOR-FREE™ II rapid release system, the latest in a series of developments that allow rig operators to free a vessel from its moorings instantaneously. Significant improvements were implemente
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on March 1985—Literature Available Monarch Instrument of Amherst, N.H., is offering free literature on the TACH-IV digital optical tachometer the company produces. One of the widest speed measuring ranges of any portable non-contact tachometer and a simultaneous maximum hold capability are two of the un
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on March 1985The Office of Naval Construction and Repairs of the Mexican Navy recently awarded a contract to Giannotti & Associates International, Inc. of Houston for naval architecture, marine engineering, comto turn your ship around in a hurry. be gone again on schedule. With Pennsylvania Shipbuilding,
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on March 1985S/S Research & Development, Inc., Perth Amboy, N.J., is offering a free color brochure on the "ENJR" Fuel Oil Emulsifier that was designed and patented by chief engineer Dannie B. Hudson of the company. The ABS- and USCGapproved unit, which was manufactured, developed and perfected by S/S R
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on March 1985Texas Instruments has announced a new addition to its TI 4100 NAVSTAR navigator product line, an enhancement that makes the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation more productive as a navigation/positioning tool. Called SATPLAN, the new software product provides specific satellite v
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on March 1985Bostik Division, Emhard Chemical Group, Middleton, Mass., is offering new free literature on its marine grade sealants—Bostik 320 Polysulfide/Sealant, Bostik 620 Silicone Sealant/Adhesive, and Bostik 920 Urethane Sealant/Adhesive. The explanatory text of the literature, which also contains c
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on March 1985At a recent meeting of The Society of Marine Port Engineers of New York, a paper entitled "ALCAP—A Separation System for High-Density Fuel Oils" was presented by Michael Stepanovich, marketing manager for Alfa-Laval, Inc. The following paragraphs are excerpts from his paper. The quality of
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on February 15, 1985A recent meeting of the New York Metropolitan Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers heard a paper titled "Selection Considerations for Shipboard Computer Hardware." The authors were Albert C. Song, vicepresident- micro/mini systems, and Donald F. Logan, vice preside