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- VPSI Completes Crankshaft Contract page: 43
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on March 1989Versatile Pacific Shipyards Inc. (VPSI), one of Canada's largest ship repairers and Sulzer service representatives, recently completed the installation of a new after-section of the crankshaft in the Sulzer 7RD 76 main diesel engine of the bulk carrier Tai Shing. The 28,387-dwt vessel, owned
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on March 1989Pan American Hovercraft Corporation, Melbourne, Fla., recently announced it signed licensing agreements with Slings by Aviation, Ltd., York, England, to market an innovative passenger hovercraft in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Pan American Hovercraft is offering a full
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on March 1989—Literature Available Marathon Electric Mfg. Corp. of Wausau, Wis., has introduced a new line of generators to its already existing generator product offering. According to the company, innovation, reliability, and flexibility describe the new generator Magna- Plus® line of generators. Com
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on March 1989Marinette Marine Corporation, Marinette, Wis., recently conducted a successful pre-operational trial of the mine countermeasures ship USS Defender (MCM-2). The primary purpose of the trial was to test the propulsion plant under full power and to perform essential combat systems alignment. T
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on March 1989The Jurong shipyard of Singapore Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd. (SSE) recently launched the first domestically built vessel of a new missile corvette (MCV) class for the Republic of Singapore Navy. Christened the RSS Valour, the 203-foot vessel will be powered by four MTU diesel engines to
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on March 1989The Danish firm of Dampa A/S r e c e n t l y appointed Hopeman Brothers, Inc. as sole distributor within the U.S. marine business area. Hopeman Brothers, Inc. is located at 435 Essex Avenue, Waynesboro, Va. 22980, phone (703) 949- 9200. David Rathburn will be responsible for the Dampa produ
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- Southwest M a r i n e Drydocks Two N a v y Vessels Simultaneously For Extensive Repair Work page: 34
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on March 1989Southwest Marine, Inc., San Diego Division, recently drydocked the Navy vessels USS Thach and USS McCluskey together for extensive repair work. The dual docking occurred in accordance with tight Navy schedules in order that the two vessels could rejoin the fleet as quickly as possible. Sout
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on March 1989The U.S. Navy christened its newest crane ship, the SS Diamond State (T-ACS-7) at ceremonies at Tampa Shipyards, Tampa, Fla. The ship, named for the state of Delaware, will be operated by the Navy's Military Sealift Command. With a draft of 33 feet 3 inches and deadweight at her loadline of
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on March 1989In order to strengthen the company for its future needs and provide an organization responsive to the demands of the industry, W. James Amoss, chairman and chief executive officer of Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc., recently announced the reorganization of the finance division, the election
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on March 1989Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, The Duclos Corp., which launched its second high-speed ferry designed by Australian Philip Hercus for service in the Great Lakes just over a year ago, recently announced the sale of its sixth International Catamaran (INCAT) to Put-In-Bay Transportation Co., locat
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on March 1989The acoustical laboratory of Soundcoat Company, Inc., Deer Park, N.Y., has improved upon their proprietary vibration control material DYAD where it can now provide high damping from -15 F for DYAD 601 to 250 F for DYAD 609. DYAD is used for constrained layer damping where a layer of viscoela
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on March 1989Quick-connects with a heavyduty body sleeve design are now available from Swagelok Quick- Connect Co., Solon, Ohio. The design allows users to install instrument- quality Swagelok Quick-Connects in rugged industrial systems. The sleeve protects the Quick- Connect body when the unit is uncoup
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on March 1989Marine Interiors, Inc. of Langley, Wash., is offering free literature describing the products and services offered by the company, as well as the benefits of using their product line. In addition to discussing different types of seating, the literature describes tables of various sizes and
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on February 1989Quick-Connects with polyethylene seals are now available from Swagelok Quick-Connect Co., Solon, Ohio. This new feature, along with all 316 stainless steel construction, makes the "QT" Series ideal for heavy duty, high pressure and corrosive applications where other seal materials are unaccept
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on February 1989Haynes Corporation, Jackson, Mich., recently announced the purchase of all assets pertaining to the Bendix industrial fuel injection system product line for medium to large industrial diesel engines from the Allied-Signal Aerospace Company. The systems are principally utilized on marine, locom
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on February 1989Boston Whaler's Commercial Products Division recently announced the introduction of its new 36-foot welded aluminum patrol boat, the Defiance. The Defiance is a fast, versatile, rugged and low maintenance patrol boat, designed with the enforcement officer in mind. This boat features excellent
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on February 1989The Materials and Components Group of National Forge Co., Irvine, Pa., has won contracts totaling more than $28 million from the U.S. Navy. The contracts, which specify vital military marine propulsion system components, include propeller shafts for new Aegis cruisers and spares for additio
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on February 1989A new 100-page catalog, CP2, describing the complete line of enclosed type contractors and starters has been issued by the Controls Division of Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. The catalog highlights Siemens World Series contactors and starters which meet or exceed the requirements of NEMA
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on February 1989Kockums Computer Systems AB recently received orders totaling SEK16 million (about US$2.7 million) for the Steerbear CAD/CAM/ CIM system from shipbuilding industry. Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft AG in Kiel, West Germany has acquired Steerbear general design, pipe and structure to be able to han
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on February 1989Mid-Coast Marine recently completed the lengthening and modification of the fishing vessel Pegasus. Work included lengthening the 75-foot by 23- foot vessel to 90 feet by 27 feet, installing a new 940-hp Cummins main engine, new 6-inch shafting, bearings, shaft log, and four-blade stainless s