Short 1984 Articles
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available A new concept in rudder-shaft bearings, developed by Thomson-Gordon Limited of Burlington, Ontario, can reduce initial cost and increase wear life for ocean-going vessels, Great Lakes ships and smaller vessels down to 200 tons. The Thorband rudder bearing costs less than
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on December 15, 1984Tano Corporation of New Orleans, La., designers and manufacturers of computer-based automation and control systems for marine, oil and gas, and energy management applications, is offering a new sixpage color brochure on marine automation systems. The publication discusses Tano systems for t
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available A new line of fishing vessel lights designed to provide more light while consuming less power has been announced by Phoenix Products Company, Inc. of Milwaukee. Available in both 12-volt and 120- volt models, these fixtures can be mounted on masts or cabin bulkheads to
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available Alexander Industries, Inc., based in New Orleans and Lafayette, La., and Houston, is the exclusive Gulf Coast distributor for Imperial Manufacturing, maker of the Imperial survival suit. According to Alexander Industries president Roy Perrin, Imperial is one of the larg
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on December 15, 1984C. Plath of Hamburg, West Germany, a division of Litton Industries, Inc., is offering literature on NAVIGLOBE, the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite navigation receiver that was the center of interest at their stand during this year's International Ship, Machinery and Marine Technolo
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on December 15, 1984Markey Machinery Co., Inc., of Seattle, builder of auxiliary marine equipment since 1907, recently delivered a DESH-6 Electric Research Winch to a California based institute of oceanography. The winch's easily removable drum has a capacity of 10,000 meters of .332 Dia. E.M. cable and is coup
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available Regency Electronics, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., recently announced the Polaris TVS-100/TVS-AMP marine television FM stereo antenna and amplifier. The Polaris TVS-100 is a compact outdoor marine antenna that receives UHF-VHF television and FM radio receptions. It feature
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on December 15, 1984—Full Catalog Available new try net block has been added to its line of marine products by The Crosby Group, Inc. of Tulsa, Okla. The all-steel Crosby F-453 block with a 6-inch-diameter forged steel sheave with flame-hardened groove is capable of handling multiline feeds through its extra-si
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available MarineSafety International (MSI), a training organization for bridge and engineering officers located at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, is inaugurating a one-day radar endorsement renewal course for individual ships' officers. The new course includes some unique f
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available Two of the latest additions to the growing number of MaK type M35 diesel engines now in service are those recently installed in the SS Norway, the world's largest cruise liner. Owned by Klosters Rederi A/S of Oslo, the Norway operates mainly in the Caribbean area. Howev
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on December 15, 1984Bill Huthnance, president of Huthnance Drilling Company, has announced that Herb Whalen has joined the company as vice president— operations. Mr. Whalen has extensive experience in both operations and management. While attending Texas A&M University, he worked as a roustabout and roughneck
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on December 15, 1984What is said to be the largest-ever order for offshore drilling rigs, a contract for six semisubmersibles worth $425 million, has been placed by Sonat Offshore Drilling of Houston with Daewoo shipbuilding & Heavy Machinery Ltd. of Korea. The six rigs will be constructed to a design based on
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on December 15, 1984PACECO, Inc., a subsidiary of the Fruehauf Corporation, has recently published a new full-color brochure describing in detail its newly expanded, computer-integrated manufacturing facility located in Gulfport, Miss. Originally built in 1971, the facility was expanded in 1981 at a cost of $3
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on December 15, 1984—Literature Available Torpedo self-polishing copolymer (SPC) paints have been selected by Cable & Wireless (Marine) Ltd. to provide anti-fouling protection on its latest cable ship, the 6,133-gt Pacific Guardian. Three coats of Torpedo SPC, at 100 microns each, have been applied to the vesse
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on December 15, 1984COMSAT World Systems Division announced recently that William C. Taylor has been appointed senior vice president. In this capacity, Mr. Taylor will manage the provision of international communications services through COMSAT's international earth stations and satellites of the International
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on December 15, 1984Maritime Administrator Harold E. Shear has announced the appointment of John Gaughan to the newly created post of Director of External Affairs of the Maritime Administration, an agency within the Department of Transportation. Mr. Gaughan will be responsible for the agency's liaison with the
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on December 15, 1984Larry N. Lamphier, president of Welded Beam Company of Perry, Ohio, recently announced the appointment of Craig E. Morgan to the newly created position of national sales manager. He will be responsible for setting new marketing directions as well as supervising the sales force. Mr. Morgan h
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on December 15, 1984E-Systems, Inc. has been awarded a contract in excess of $40 million by the U.S. Navy for the development, production and testing of a Full Scale Engineering Development Model of the Battle Group Passive Horizon Extension System Surface Terminal (BGPHES-ST). The award follows the successful
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on December 15, 1984Ryan-Walsh Stevedoring Company, Inc. has announced the appointment of John L. McCarron Jr. as chief executive officer. Ryan-Walsh chairman E.B. Peebles Jr., described Mr. McCarron's appointment as a continuation of the succession procedure which began last fall with Mr. McCarron's selection
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on December 15, 1984The Guided Missile Frigate Gary (FFG 51) was delivered recently by the Los Angeles Division of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation. The Gary, completed 27 weeks ahead of contract schedule and well below cost, was originally presented to the Navy for delivery on October 26 but rejected due to