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on January 1984A computer-based fuel management system, the FMS-3, was introduced recently by Pandel Instruments, Inc. of Grand Prairie, Texas. This system compares the fuel burned versus the speed made for vessels in the 4,000-bhp range and up. It consists of two major components: flow and temperature se
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on January 1984A Japanese shipbuilder has unveiled a concept for constructing a nine-story, first-class hotel on a barge that could then be towed to any coastal area in the world. Nippon Kokan (NKK) reports it has solved all of the technical problems involved in the construction of the floating hotel, and ha
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on January 1984Stork-Werkspoor Diesel by (SWD) has thus far sold eight of the Dutch company's F240 engines for use by United States towing firms. Joop Zwart, U.S. sales manager, said that three tugs being built for the Exxon Corporation will each be equipped with a pair of 9-cylinder, F240, 2,000-bhp engines
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on January 1984The 41,543-dwt bulk carrier Abydos shown above was delivered recently by the Chiba Works of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Company, Ltd. (MES) to Misr Shipping Company of Egypt. The new vessel has an overall length of about 617 feet, molded beam of 101.7 feet, molded depth of 49.8 feet, and
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on January 1984A non-slip safety coating for ships and offshore rigs is available from American Abrasive Metals of Irvington, N.J. Called Epoxo, the abrasive coating helps protect personnel and equipment from accidents caused by slips and falls. Originally developed for use by the U.S. Navy, Epoxo has been u
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on January 1984Omnithruster Inc. has recently established a Canadian manufacturing facility in Sarnia, Ontario. The new Mark II Omnithruster series and Omnithruster ice lubrication systems will be fabricated at that plant. Omnithruster president Charles M. Aker said: "The equipment is to be produced from Ca
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on January 1984Charles A. Garman has been named as Western area sales manager for the U.S. by Stork-Werkspoor Diesel bv (SWD). Mr. Garman has opened an office in Seattle and will cover the Western U.S. and Alaska for the firm. SWDiesel engines are offered in models ranging from 300 to 2,000 bhp specially
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on January 1984The U.S. Navy recently exercised its option to have Avondale Shipyards, Inc., a subsidiary of Ogden Corporation, construct two additional fleet oilers at a total cost of $231.9 million. The Navy also awarded Avondale a $166- million contract to build a landing ship dock. The Navy has option
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on December 15, 1983Epton Industries Inc. extruded a Canadian first recently with the completion of an order for 600-mm (24-inch) OD marine fenders, largest of their kind yet produced in Canada, according to the manufacturer. Destined for the Port of Vancouver on Canada's West Coast, this extrusion cut into 46 3-
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on December 15, 1983A shipowner in the home office can obtain an up-to-the-minute report on a vessel's position, course, speed, and other vital information with the P-8030 Position Reporting Option recently introduced by Navidyne Corporation of Newport News, Va. The P-8030 provides an interface between Navidyn
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on December 15, 1983The IMO® Pump Division of Transamerica Delaval Inc. has broadened its line of GTS® geared twin-screw pumps to include models with cases, internals, and relief valves of stainless steel, Monel, bronze and NiResist, as well as those with standard internals of cast iron and carbon steel. The n
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on December 15, 1983A new metal bellows shaft seal, specifically designed and engineered for use with ANSI pumps, is now available from Crane Packing of Morton Grove, 111. Designated the John Crane Type 215, it features a shorter, more compact design and all-Hastelloy™ C construction that provides maximum corr
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on December 15, 1983Citing a "growing sense of frustration" in the lack of a unified approach to the revitalization of America's maritime industry, Rep. Mario Biaggi of New York has urged the personal intervention of AFL-CIO president Lane Kirkland to provide the leadership in this area. The Congressman made h
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on December 15, 1983Nylands Maskinverksted A/S of Norway, manufactures of new and reconditioned spare parts for most makes of medium- and slow-speed diesel engines, recently completed the first phase of expansion plans following the successful buy-out of the company from the Aker Group by employees and a consor
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on December 15, 1983In a recent speech before the New York Rotary Club, Neil Windsor, Minister of Development for Newfoundland, described some developments representing $93 million in new maritime-related investments in his Canadian province. Mr. Windsor, whose province is approaching a North Sea size offshore o
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on December 15, 1983American-Standard's Heat Transfer Division, headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., recently announced the opening of a full-capability, regional repair facility in Elizabeth, N.J. The announcement was made by Peter D. Roome, vice president and general manager of the Division. The new heat exchange
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on December 15, 1983The first example of Sulzer's new RTA superlongstroke diesel engine series went to sea recently, just about 22 months after the new fuel-efficient series was announced to the shipping industry. The initial installation is a 7-cylinder 7RTA58 model powering the 80,000-dwt ore/bulk carrier Zar
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on December 15, 1983A $30-million contract for long lead time materials for the next six landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) vessels has been awarded to Bell Aerospace Textron, Division of Textron, Inc., New Orleans. This new contract, announced by John J. Kelly, senior vice president and general manager of Bell
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on December 15, 1983Maritime Protection A/S of Kristiansand, Norway, recently introduced a new nitrogen generator for marine use. The unit is said to be particularly suited for ships in the chemical and gas trades, drilling rigs, and barges, and will be a convenient alternative to nitrogen bottles. The generato
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on December 15, 1983Guidance for owners on compliance with the International Convention for the Prevention of Marine Polution (MARPOL), 1973/78, which enters into force October 2, 1983, has been issued by the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (Intertanko). This new guide—also covering SOLA