Short 1986 Articles
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- Wilson Walton Introduces Improved Version Of Aquamatic Impressed Current Cathodic Protection System page: 8
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on September 1986An improved version of the widely used Aquamatic impressed current cathodic protection system, incorporating a larger, 225-amp anode and a more compact power unit, has been introduced by Wilson Walton International. The first installation of the new system will be on the new Hull 321, a 108
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on September 1986Wartsila has been awarded a $122-million contract for construction of a 1,900 passenger cruise liner for the Norwegian shipowner Kloster Cruise A/S. According to the contract, signed recently in Oslo, the Finnish builder's Turku Shipyard will deliver the 40,000-gt vessel in the spring of 198
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on September 1986The biggest hull ever built by Wartsila was delivered recently to its purchaser, the Norwegian Moss Fredrikstad Verft. This project is a unique example of how shipyards in two different countries can carry out a cooperative building venture. The Turku yard constructed the hull and installed th
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on September 1986CDI Marine Company, naval architects and marine engineers, have announced expanding operations have resulted in the promotion of Don Eason to vice president, Operations- West. Mr. Eason will add to his current assignment as program manager for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the responsibili
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on September 1986The hydraulically operated hull cleaning system manufactured by VEB Kombinat Schiffbau of the German Democratic Republic permits shell plating to be cleaned, derusted, painted and repaired while the ship is in dock. The advantages to the shipyard are: a reduction in manpower; vessel spends les
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- Lucian Q. Moffitt Offers Paper On New Water Lubricated Rubber Bearing Materials/Applications page: 6
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on September 1986New engineering composite materials, nitrile rubber developments, performance efficiencies and application guidelines for water lubricated rubber bearings is the subject of a concise technical paper written by John M. Foulk, president of Lucian Q. Moffitt, Inc., a subsidiary of B.F. Goodrich.
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on September 1986Tideland Signal Corporation of Houston, Texas, manufacturer of high quality navigational aids and solar electric generators, has published a 30-page, full-color brochure on the company's products, and on the many projects around the world for which it has supplied equipment. Tideland entered
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on September 1986An agreement for change of ownership has been reached between A/S Wichmann of Rubbestadneset, Norway, Wartsila Diesel, and a local group of shipowners and yards. The agreement has been approved by the Norwegian Industrial Fund and Department of Industry, and sanctioned by the Norwegian Cabin
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on September 1986Versatile Corporation Inc. of Vancouver, B.C., recently announced two major appointments within its marine and industrial group. Donald W. Challinor, president and chief executive officer of its Canadian West Coast shipyards, Versatile Pacific Shipyards Inc., with facilities in North Vancouver
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on September 1986The Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association has announced that it will hold a two and one-half day 1986 River Industry Seminar on Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning, October 2, 3, and 4, at the Hotel Intercontinental in New Orleans, La. The seminar will feature keynote speakers disc
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on September 1986Easily replaceable, demountable rubber stave bearings are now available from the Duramax Marine Division of The Johnson Rubber Company. The individual staves of Duramax demountable bearings can be assembled or replaced without shaft withdrawal. These keystone-sided, molded rubber staves slide
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on September 1986American Hawaii Cruises recently announced two senior management appointments: Peter J. Bennett to executive vice president and chief operating officer, and George W. Thomason to senior vice president and chief financial officer. The announcement was made by Conrad Everhard, president and chie
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on September 1986Robert W. Greene, executive vice president of Louisiana Dock Company, has announced the appointments of Wayne P. LaGrange as Harahan shipyard manager, and Garrold L. Wyne as shipyard supervisor. Mr. LaGrange will have operational responsibility for the Harahan Shipyard, which serves customers
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on September 1986—Free Literature Available Equipment Engineering of Indianapolis, Ind., manufacturers of centrifuge equipment and systems, is offering free literature on the new disc compression tool the company recently introduced to the market after two years of research and development. This challenge was
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on September 1986—Literature Available Sperry Corporation, Charlottesville, Va., recently received full type approval of its INMARSAT MCS2B satellite communicator by INMARSAT. "The MCS2B represents a major new direction in shipboard communications, as it features the first ruggedized marine computer ever in
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- N e w Intertanko Publication ' T a n k e r Port Particulars 1986' Is N o w A v a i l a b le page: 59
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on September 1986Owners, brokers and charterers must know before fixing if the tanker is suitable for the ports concerned. Is the draft satisfactory? Any other restrictions regarding maximum length, beam or otherwise? And not least: what about reception facilities for ballast water and slops? The second editio
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on September 1986Dan Kabel has been appointed vice president of service and spare parts for Wartsila Diesel, Inc. in the U.S. Previously he served as superintendent engineer for a fleet of vessels operated by Seahawk Management, Inc. He is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Anders Jepsson has been
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on September 1986—Literature Available Unaflex Rubber Corporation has announced the availability of their Unasphere precision molded expansion joints. Identified as Style 800, this line is available in sizes ranging from 2 inches to 12 inches in diameter. Molded of neoprene and nylon, these units require less
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on August 1986Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Company, Chester, Pa., announced that on Saturday, July 12, 1986, the keel was laid for the first of three new Fleet Oilers (TAO-191, Hull #1) being constructed for the U.S. Navy. In addition, Penn Ship announced that Monday, June 23, 1986, marked the beginning of f
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on August 1986While one mobile offshore drilling unit is drydocked (photo), two others await their turn at the new Sabine Yard of Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Port Arthur, Texas. The rigs shown are the Comanche (in the dock) and Marlin 4 (left), which were both built by Bethlehem at its nearby Beaumont