Medium 1991 Articles
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on April 1991A new condensed catalog from Frank W. Murphy Mfr., Tulsa, Okla., describes products from gages to complete control systems. All-new for 1991, the catalog contains photos and specifications for over 80 products. Many new products are included, such as dual set point pressure and temperature
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- Baldt Celebrates 90th Anniversary page: 59
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on April 1991Baldt, Inc. of Chester, Pa., is celebrating its 90th anniversary. As a producer of product for the international market, Baldt indicates they will continue to expand their business based on what they do best: manufacturing some of the world's strongest, longest-lasting chain, anchor and rela
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on April 1991Archway Marine Lighting, St. Louis, Mo., has introduced a new hitech searchlight fixture line suitable for towboats, oceangoing vessels, passenger vessels and other specialized workboats needing a very bright and fog-penetrating beam. According to the manufacturer, the sanshin, solid-state,
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on April 1991Maritrans GP, Inc., the managing general partner of Maritrans Operating Partners L.P., has expanded its industry-leading training initiative to include a new training program for its 140 tug captains and mates. Developed jointly by Maritrans and MarineSafety International, the training combi
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on April 1991The Southwest Marine Group, with facilities in San Diego (its headquarters), San Pedro (Los Angeles), San Francisco, Portland (Northwest Marine) and Samoa, reports that the Group is experiencing an upturn in commercial ship repair and conversion business. One of the most important projects
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on April 1991For the next few years, the world bulk fleet is expected to increase moderately at an annual rate of about 1.8 percent, according to the research department of the Oslobased shipbroker and consultant Fearnleys in its review, World Bulk Fleet January 1991. Fearnleys expects, based on general
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on April 1991Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. of North Vancouver, Canada, recently delivered the 74-foot-long by 28-footbeam tug Charles H. Cates III (Cates 3) to C.H. Cates & Sons Ltd., also of North Vancouver. The vessel, constructed to the design of Robert Allan Ltd.. is the latest in C.H. Cates & Sons' fleet
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on April 1991Quabbin Division of the Power Components and Services Group of Imo Industries Inc. has announced the introduction of the Quabbin Energy Package. The package, designed with an "Accent on Efficiency" for improved steam turbine performance, reflects the company's comprehensive engineering capab
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on April 1991Halter Marine, Inc., part of the Trinity Marine Group and a subsidiary of Trinity Industries, Inc., recently christened and launched the USNS Littlehales (T-AGS-52). The hydrographic survey ship is the second of two sister ships under construction at Halter for the Navy in a $25 million cont
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- AT&T Awarded $157 Million Contract To Build Undersea Fiber-Optic Cable —Color Brochure Available page: 20
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on April 1991AT&T has been awarded a $157 million contract to build a new undersea fiber-optic cable that will link the U.S. mainland to Hawaii in 1993. Known as Haw-5, the cable is the fifth to link Hawaii to the mainland and the second fiber-optic cable to do so. The cable, which will carry voice and
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on April 1991Spanish shipbuilder Hijos de J. Barreras, part of Astilleros Espanoles S.A. (AESA), recently delivered the 344-foot Albacora, what is believed to be the world's largest tuna purse seiner. To be operated by Albacora Company in the Indian Ocean from her base at Seychelles, the Albacora has a
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on March 1991The British industrialist Sir David Brown has decided to proceed with his project to create his ideal high-speed luxury yacht. Sir David selected a high-speed catamaran hull form and specified water jet propulsion to give quiet and efficient operation coupled with superb maneuverability. After
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on March 1991RGB Spectrum, Berkeley, Calif., a leading manufacturer of videographic products and workstations and graphic displays, has introduced the new RGB/Videolink® 1450AX auto-sync scan converter that transforms high resolution computer graphics to television format. The model 1450AX automatically
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on March 1991Solidur Plastics Co., Delmont, Pa., supplied an Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) marine fender system for the locks at the Panama Canal to protect oceangoing ships from the damaging impacts of bumping into the lockwalls. Jorge Quijano, chief of the Locks Division, Panama Ca
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on March 1991Marine Hydraulics International, Inc. (MHI), a full service ship repair facility located in the Port of Norfolk, Va., providing repairs and conversions to both commercial and naval markets, continued its growth during 1990, reporting an increase in commercial sales of 85 percent during the yea
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on March 1991James N. Miller & Sons of St. Monans, Fife, Scotland, has signed an exclusive agreement with Swath Ocean International to build their range of small waterplane area twinhull (SWATH) vessels for the European market. Swath Ocean and Miller's also envision adding into their agreement the outfi
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on March 1991The Swedish company Saab Marine Electronics has supplied level gauging systems for 18 U.S. Navy supply tankers (T-AO Class). The project, which started back in 1981, was concluded last year. The U.S. Navy rarely accepts equipment manufactured in neutral countries. In most cases, orders are
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on March 1991Marine Industries Northwest Inc. of Tacoma, Wash., recently performed overhaul and activation repairs aboard two large RO/RO barges for a New York corporation. The former SeaWay Express RO/ RO barges City of Seward, and Resurrection Bay, each measure 487 feet long with a 104-foot beam and 2
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- Avondale Christens 10th In Series Of 16 Auxiliary Fleet Oilers Under Construction For U.S. Navy page: 14
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on March 1991The 10th in a series of 16 auxiliary fleet oilers under construction for the U.S. Navy by the Shipyards Division of Avondale Industries, Inc., was christened the USNS Big Horn (T-AO-198) in ceremonies held recently at the yard. The vessel is scheduled for delivery this fall. The Big Horn and
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- New Prototype Rescue Vessel, Built By Textron Marine For USCG, Credited With Saving Four Lives page: 12
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on March 1991The performance of the U.S. Coast Guard's new motor lifeboat averted greater tragedy during an ill-fated rescue mission off Oregon's Columbia River recently, in which a Coast Guardsman and two fishermen were lost. The new prototype vessel, built by Textron Marine Systems (TMS) in New Orleans