Medium 2001 Articles
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- Entering the Diesel Engine Age page: 31
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on September 2001"The Daniel McAllister has been a historical boat in this firm for the reason that I am going to tell you right now. She was built, to my recollection, around 1906. I think she was built in Athens, N.Y., on the Hudson River. She ran for 26 years as a coal burner steam tug, noncondensor, w
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on September 2001Employed in the oil and gas industry for 60 years, simple and sturdy swamp and posted drilling barges have been a preferred method to drill in shallow water. This basic design has made it possible for the barge to drill in water depths from six through 24 ft., as well as the ability to be tow
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on September 2001Central to McAllister Towing and Transportation's future growth prospects is the acquisition of vessels like the new Janet M. McAllister, a highly sophisticated Z-drive tug built by Eastern Shipbuilding which "has all of the bells and whistles," according to Captain Brian McAllister. New York
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on September 2001Chiles Offshore has executed two firm nine-month contract extensions with Shell Exploration & Production Company for the use of the ultra-premium jackup dilling rigs the Chiles Magellan and the Chiles Columbus in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Chiles Magellan has worked for Shell since May 2000
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on September 2001ALK Technologies, Inc. and Midland Enterprises have created a new Barge Management System (BMS) to help Midland increase efficiency and competitiveness. Using the Intranet to tightly integrate communications, business, and systems processes on an enterprisewide basis, BMS offers a palette of
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on September 2001Strategic Software, provider of communications software and shipping database applications to the shipbroking and shipping industries, has unveiled a new generation of the company's internet-based shipping support tools. Built on the StrategicIMX positions and cargo order exchange, launched las
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on September 2001An inter-industry working party — comprising the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, Intercargo, Intertanko, ITOPF, ITF and OCIMF — has launched an Industry Code of Practice on Ship Recycling, outlining the measures which shipowners should be prepared to take prior to disposing of
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- Commerce page: 18
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on September 2001Spectria, a leading technology consulting firm, has developed a prototype of a new, knowledge-management-based information portal called SmartShips, for Modern Maritime, Inc., a professional services company for the marine industry. Upon full implementation, this new portal, based on Microsof
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on September 2001Rolls-Royce has launched a new series of tunnel and azimuth thrusters to cover marine applications. Tunnel thrusters will be sold under the Kamewa Ulstein name, and will cover powers from 200 to 3,700 kW. Azimuth thrusters will carry the Ulstein Aquamaster name, and have ratings from 330 to
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on September 2001By installing axial fans from Delta T Systems, owners can ventilate an engine room with a steady supply of air. The Delta T axial fans mount in the vent system that connects the engine room to outside air. It provides high airflow rates and low sound pressure levels. Manufactured for marine envir
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on September 2001Brunvoll AS of Norway reports that demand for its new custom-built thrusters is running high. The company has a long history of building thruster units of all types for a wide range of vessels, from cruise ships to offshore ships and cable layers. Its line-up includes its renowned retractable t
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on September 2001The only Full Mission simulator with a 360-degree visual bridge in the U.K. was constructed and installed by Kongsberg Maritime Ship Simulation (KMSS) at the Lairdside Maritime Center at Liverpool John Moores University. The POLARIS simulator provided by KMSS includes three fullyequipped and in
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on August 2001The Secretary of State for Defense announcement on the royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer was hailed as a boon for South Coast Shipbuilding, as the revised strategy means that Vosper Thornycroft (VT) will play a significant role in the Type 45 program, building sections for all ship in the class.
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- Danish Contingent Strong At OE2001 page: 36C
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on August 2001The joint Danish stand at Offshore Europe 2001 (OE2001) brings together 21 Danish manufacturers and suppliers of a multiple range of products and services for the international marine and offshore industry. The companies constitute Offshore Denmark - The Marine and Offshore Technology Group,
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on August 2001Launched in March 2001, The Marine Export Partnership (MEP) is a new initiative designed to assist British marine companies in their exporting efforts and to raise the profile of the British marine industry to potential overseas customers. The partnership was formed under the auspices of Trad
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- IZAR Lands FPSO Order page: 35
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on August 2001IZAR has been awarded a contract to build a 900,000 bbl Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit for Belgium's Exmar Offshore. The unit is scheduled to be delivered at the end of January 2003 and is intended to be operated by Exmar at the Aquitaine field, in the Mediterranean
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on August 2001First Wave Marine, Inc. has filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, a Plan of Reorganization in the Company's Chapter 11 proceeding. The filing of the Plan should pave the way for the company's emergence from bankruptcy in early fall after requisite Bankruptcy
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on August 2001The U.S. Navy was confident that it would successfully raise the Japanese fishing vessel sunk off Hawaii in February by one of its nuclear submarines, and was hopeful of recovering some of the bodies of the nine people killed in the accident. Final preparations were being made at press time. R
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on August 2001As part of a comprehensive cost reduction program, American Classic Voyages (AMCV) announced in June that it would eliminate 70 full-time positions form its shore-based staff of 470 full-time personnel. The cuts are also attributed to the fact that the company, which previously held offices i
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on August 2001In late May of 2000, the Malachai Dockyard was crowded with 16 boats under construction, measuring anywhere from 66 to 125 ft. (20 to 38 m). Located on the Gulf of Thailand in the province of Samutsakom, the yard is a leading builder of steel fishing boats. In late June 2001, there was much