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on November 2002U.S. public port authorities discussed the need for Federal legislation and continued Federal funding for maritime security. Urging Congress to appropriate additional funds for Fiscal Year '03 during their Legislative Policy Council (LPC) meeting on September 23, 2002, port authorities met re
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on November 2002For more than 10 years, Singaporebased lifeboat maintenance company TechnoFibre has been at the forefront of this market, specifically in Asia. Now with established franchise operations in 16 countries including Australia, Netherlands, Sweden and U.K., The company services, on an annual basis
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on November 2002Since the introduction of its Traktor Jet 1-150 in 1987, North American Marine Jet, Inc (NAMJ) has (due to the tremendous acceptance of this revolutionary new high thrust, slow speed marine jet package), expanded into new market areas with the larger Traktor Jet HT Series. These units with i
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- TankRadar System Breaks New Ground page: 87
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on November 2002SaabRosemount is offering to vessel owners what it dubs an innovative 3-in- 1 solution for Level Gauging, High Level and Overfill alarm in a single tank gauge unit. The Saab TankRadar STaR system has enjoyed good success since its introduction to market in May 2002, with 30 orders to date. T
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- MAN B&W Revises 32/40 Engine page: 71
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on November 2002MAN B&W Diesel Group has revised its 32/40 engine series. Mainly, the engine's soot concentration was reduced under the visibility limit almost over the whole load range. At the same time, the fuel consumption sank. The company received two orders for the delivery of six 32/40 engines in tota
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- The Genoa Sestri Shipyard page: 9
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on October 2002Shipbuilding in the Sestri Ponente shipyard started at the beginning of the 1800s, and has created arguably some of the more outstanding cruise vessels to sail the world's seas. The shipyard covers an area of approximately 248,000 sq. m., of which 81,000 are covered. This is expected to expa
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on October 2002NCP Coatings, Inc., innovators in commercial and industrial paint and coating products since 1948, has developed DynaMatch, one of the most versatile tint mix system available. The new DynaMatch tint mix system is specifically designed to meet the demands of stringent application processes,
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on October 2002Haraco Services Pte Ltd, a Singapore based Corrosion Protection Contractor formed in 1986, has been recently acquired by the Miihlhan Group, a worldwide operating Surface Protection Specialist, based in Germany. Haraco established its name as a reputable contractor, providing Tank Internal C
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on October 2002Spanish shipbuilder and designer IZAR and Rolls-Royce have signed a contract for a new 696- ft. (212-m), 3,400 dwt European High Speed Cargo Vessel (EHSCV), which is intended to be a costeffective short-sea shipping alternative to road transport in Europe. The monohull EHSCV, which will be pow
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- Purposeful Chinese page: 27
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on October 2002The growing stature of Chinese shipbuilding on the international stage is all the more impressive for the extent to which the industry is embracing specialized vessel categories and higher addedvalue forms of tonnage. Whereas the output spread from other parts of the Far East is limited by the
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on October 2002The Port of Houston was the scene of festivities aboard Rickmers Hamburg last month as Rickmers representatives and customers alike celebrated the success of the Superflex Heavy MPC (multi-purpose container carrier) vessel's maiden voyage. Delivered June 20, Rickmers Hamburg's trip has taken h
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on October 2002United Defense Industries, Inc. received the Theater Surface Combatants Award for Excellence, at its shipyard in Norfolk, Va. This award was presented to NORSHIPCO, a member of the United States Marine Repair (USMR) family of shipyards, during a ceremony at the yard in August. Rear Adm. Will
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on October 2002Crescent Tankships, part of the U.K. shipping group Crescent, has ordered two innovative 3,500 dwt chemical and oil tankers from the Rousse Shipyard, Bulgaria. The order, accompanied by a series of options, follows the acquisition by Crescent of Camilla, a 1,880 dwt high specification produc
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- Port Authority Receives Approval page: 87
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on September 2002The Port Authority has received approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to deepen a section of the Kill van Kull to 50 ft., launching the agency's ambitious $1.8 billion project to dredge the region's harbor channels to 50 feet and maintain its ranking as the leading East Coast destination
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- CMR: Monitoring is Control page: 52G
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on September 2002CMR, which offers specialized systems for monitoring industrial and marine engine parameters, introduces the Clarine line to the marine industry, including the Clarine Marine Rack 101, which provides several advantages to shipbuilders. CMR's Clarine Marine Rack 101 is a centralized device de
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- President Cuts USCG Funding page: 21
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on September 2002On August 13, President Bush hosted the President's Economic Forum at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, bringing together a variety of individuals to discuss the fundamentals of the economy and the President's agenda to increase economic growth for the future. From the President's Statement
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- " T a x i ! ? " page: 16
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on September 2002New York Water Taxi (NYWT) has accepted the delivery of Mickey Murphy — the first in a series of 53-ft. (16.1-m) passenger ferries constructed by Derecktor Shipyards. The bright yellow boats, which sport a black and white checkered trim, they will enhance waterborne transportation for New Yor
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on August 2002Ultra Dynamics has agreed to supply FBM Babcock Marine with 14 UltraJet 305 waterjets for a new military project According to Mike Lane, managing director, "The UltraJet 305 is the highest selling unit in the UltraJet range of marine jet drives and although successfully exceeding the specifie
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- McNeece Unveils Unique Hull Concept page: 52
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on August 2002With John McNeece recently departing the company to "pursue other interests," the McNeece reputation is now led by Mark Hilferty. Destination Brisbane is touted as a breakthrough, advanced concept for a radical cruise vessel embodying the vibrant spirit of Australia. Destination Brisbane has a
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- M/V Tanner Christened In Texas page: 49
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on August 2002The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Galveston District recently christened a unique 48-ft. (14.6-m) vessel for use at its moorage facility. The 48-ft. utilizes the uniquely innovative Stolkraft hull form, and will be put into service surveying the coastal waterways in the Galve