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on June 1986Ocean Drilling and Exploration Company (ODECO) has received the 1986 NOIA Safety in Seas Award for its Advanced Stability and Ballast Control Facility. The announcement was made by W. Herbert Hunt, National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) chairman, and managing partner of Penrod Drillin
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on June 1986During the recent annual convention of The American Waterways Operators, Inc. (AWO), in Washington, D.C., Berdon Lawrence was elected unanimously as chairman of the board for 1986. Mr. Lawrence, president of Hollywood Marine, Inc., Houston, Texas, served as AWO vice chairman last year. Mr.
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on June 1986The Robert E. Derecktor of Rhode Island shipyard recently delivered the Alice Austen (photo), first of two passenger ferries ordered by the City of New York's Department of Transportation, Bureau of Ferry & General Aviation Operations. The $3.8-million, double-ended vessel has been designed
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on June 1986The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Miss., are sponsoring a symposium in Biloxi, Miss., October 2 through October 4, 1986. The symposium is titled "Destroyer, Cruiser & Frigate Technology." The symposium is planned to bring the Navy
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on June 1986Ulstein Hatloe A/S in Ulsteinvik, Norway, recently completed two identical tug/supply standby and service vessels for Norwegian owners. The Gullbas (photo) was delivered to Saevik Supply Management of Fosnavaag, and the Troms Skarven to Troms Fylkes Dempskibsselskap of Tromsoe. The two vesse
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on June 1986—Literature Available The Northern Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), headquartered at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, has awarded a $73.7-million contract for the multi-year procurement of 23 portal cranes to Craft Machine Works, Inc., a small business firm in
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on June 1986A free sixteen-page full-color brochure on Atlas Copco compressors, coolers, dryers and other accessories, has been made available from the company's Rental Division, 70 Demarest Drive, Wayne, N.J. 07470. Bearing the cover caption "Rental Air Where You Need It—When You Need It," the publica
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on June 1986A new free illustrated catalog is now available from National AirOil Burner Company, Inc. (NAO), Philadelphia, Pa., fully describing combustion equipment for the power generation, petroleum and offshore oil industry. The well-illustrated catalog contains photos and drawings for the company'
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on June 1986—Literature Available Townsend Car Ferries Ltd. of the U.K. has selected Sulzer ZA40S medium- speed diesel engines, which will be built by CCM Sulzer of Mantes, France, for its large cross- Channel, passenger/vehicle ferries. Ordered from Schichau Unterweser AG in West Germany, the two new
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on June 1986Design and production concepts to reduce shipbuilding schedules and costs is the theme for the 1986 Ship Production Symposium to be held at the Williamsburg Lodge August 27-29, 1986 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The reduction of shipbuilding schedules and costs is a vital necessity recognized
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on June 1986Negotiations are taking place between the Provincial Government of Nova Scotia, Canada, the new owner of Good People Sea and Shore Services repair yard, aimed at modernizing the 150-year-old facility, including increasing its hauling capacity from 350 to 1,200 tons. The repair yard is locate
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on June 1986—Catalog Available Atlas-Danmark Marine and Offshore of Denmark has expanded its sludge and solid-waste incinerator line with the addition of three advanced series of incinerators with increased capacity and flexibility. The units employ new high efficient combustion technology, making substa
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on June 1986—Literature Available Bailey Controls Company of Wickliffe, Ohio, has completed the construction of their new process control demonstration facilities. Located at the company's headquarters, the facility offers guests a chance to observe the operation of process plants, power generation faci
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on June 1986Caterpillar Engine Division's newest family of diesel engines, the 3600 Series, is now in production at the company's new plant in Lafayette, Ind. North American field operations for the 3600 began in August 1984. A 3606 marine engine powering a bulk carrier now has more than 8,500 hours ser
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on June 1986—Literature Available During the past few months, American Hoist & Derrick (Amhoist) Company cranes have made the world's heaviest lifts on both land and sea. Not only did the Amhoist cranes capture both world titles, but it was done in conjunction with one customer on separate projects. Amho
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on June 1986Shipmate's effort to create the total navigation system has led to the development of the RS-2000, full-featured color track plotter which, the company reports, gives virtually unlimited navigation flexibility. The RS-2000 is not only a color track plotter, but also an electronic charting sy
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on June 1986Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, Korea, held a naming ceremony recently for the first two 41,630-dwt bulk carriers in a series of 10 vessels ordered by Efploia Shipping Company of Greece. The two ships were christened Oinoussian Pride (photo) and Costas N. Pateras by the sponsors, Mrs. Ma
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on June 1986The Marine Society of the City of New York recently held its 216th consecutive Annual Dinner, at the Plaza Hotel. Throughout its long history, the Society has honored persons in the maritime community who have contributed their time, talent, and expertise. This year's guest of honor and prin
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on May 1986- Catalog Available Hardware Specialty Company, Inc., a 53-year-old hardware fastener distributor firm based in Long Island City, N.Y., has been increasingly committed to meeting the demands of the shipbuilding industry. Their Ships Division is currently committed to more than doubling thei
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on May 1986Providing fun and recreation is the only function of the 105-foot Empress, now the newest, most luxurious and modern excursion boat in the United States. Based at Phil Foster Park's Steamboat Landing in Riviera Beach, Fla., the 98-gross-ton tri-level vessel was built by Serodino, Inc., of C