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on July 1989There continues to be a widespread growth of a new condenser design. This new condenser technology is presently being used in air conditioning and refrigeration in military ships, cargo ships, fishing fleets and offshore rigs, as well as smaller vessels. According to Roger Lynch, sales mana
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on July 1989Colonna's Shipyard, Norfolk, Va., has been awarded a $3-million con- tract for repairs to the frigate USS Pharris (FF-1094). This is the third "Knox" Class ship to be awarded to Colonna's in the past seven months for similar repairs. The contract calls for drydocking hull repairs, sandblasti
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on July 1989Event Set For September 20-22, 1989 The National Waterway Conference's 1989 Annual Meeting will be held on September 20-22, 1989 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in St. Louis, Mo. Over the years, NWC annual meetings have gained wide recognition as timely, provocative programs featuring knowledgeab
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on July 1989—Free Literature Available— Kelvin Hughes Ltd. of England has launched a new revolutionary River Radar system, the RSR 1000, that has been designed to meet the rigorous standards of the new Rhine River Radar specification. The RSR 1000 consists of only two compact units, a display and an
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- Detroit Diesel-Powered 'Spirit Of Philadelphia' Delivered By Blount Marine—Its 277th Vessel page: 12
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on July 1989Blount Marine Corporation recently launched and delivered its 277th vessel, the M/V Spirit Of Philadelphia. The vessel was constructed for Holiday Cruises II, Inc., a subsidiary of Cruise International, owned by Richard O'Leary of Norfolk, Va., and is the eighth vessel in a fleet of sister s
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on July 1989The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has implemented a program called the "Rapid Response Team" that provides immediate assistance to shipowners and offshore operators to minimize casualty losses. In the planning stage since late 1988, the Rapid Response Team concept is designed to expedite
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on July 1989The U.S. Coast Guard recently issued a proposed list of significant changes to regulations to improve the lifesaving equipment carried by T-boats (passenger boats less than 100 tons in weight operating in coastal waters). The changes were prompted by the advance of technology— construction w
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on July 1989E.N. Bisso and Son, Inc., long a fixture in towing, heavy lift and marine contracting at the Port of New Orleans, has branched into ocean towing. The company announced that three of its powerful tugs, all cleared by the U.S. Coast Guard for offshore work, are available for rig towing, salva
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on July 1989In 1956, L & L Oil Company began as a one-tug, one-barge operation with one simple goal: To provide dependably efficient, friendly service and top quality products at competitive prices. The philosophy and the service have proven themselves time and time again, and today L & L Oil, Crown Poi
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on June 1989SeaEscape, one of Florida's leaders in one-day cruising, chose Wartsila Diesel to supply three diesel generating sets to repower one of its cruise ships. The cruise vessel M/V Scandinavian Sun cruises daily between Miami and Freeport in the Bahamas. The original power plant for this vessel
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on June 1989FBM Marine, formerly known as Fairey Marinteknik, recently introduced the Oregrund, a 134-1/2-foot catamaran, the first of a new generation of fast catamarans, fast ferry craft and crewboats. The craft is a single-deck catamaran designed to carry 360 passengers in spacious, quiet and comforta
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on June 1989SeaArk Marine, Inc. of Monticello, Ark., has announced two new members of the company's management staff, according to Robert Trammel, president of SeaArk. James F. Mullen will assume the position of engineering manager. He formerly worked as an engineer for Grumman Corporation, Aircraft Sy
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on June 1989VL Logistics, Inc. of Ocean Springs, Miss., recently opened its new corporate office with a ribboncutting ceremony performed by Ocean Springs' Mayor, the Honorable Chester McPherson and VL president Margaret Vallor. VL Logistics offers logistic support services from proposal preparation thr
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on June 1989L&C Associates, North Hampton, N.H., an industry leader in the design and installation of dehumidification, sealing and monitoring systems for the marine market, recently announced the completion of the installation of an innovative dehumidification, sealing, and monitoring system for the Amer
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on June 1989Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. (PRMMI), agent for Navieras de Puerto Rico, recently announced the appointmment of Chris Hayes as port manager in Baltimore. Mr. Hayes, who began his career in the maritime industry in 1963 with U.S. Lines and then with Sea- Land, originally joined PRMMI in
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on June 1989—Free Literature Available— Furuno recently introduced what the company says is one of the finest small dome antenna radars ever introduced on the U.S. market, the Model 1830. This new radar, replacing the well-known M1800, has such performance features as full 3-kw output, a large, bright
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on June 1989B a t h Iron Works recently launched the guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63) for the U.S. Navy at ceremonies in Bath, Maine. Senator Strom Thurmond, RS. C., was the principal speaker at the ceremony. Lucy Mustin, wife of Vice Admiral Henry C. Mustin, U.S. Navy (Ret.), was the sponsor
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on June 1989Morgan Crane Company, Inc., the exclusive HIAB seacrane distributor for the U.S., has moved to a new facility in Santa Ana, Calif. The new address is 1300 Normandy Place, Santa, Ana, Calif. 92705. Morgan's new facilities will allow for greater production capabilities to keep up with increase
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on June 1989Fetterolf Corporation, Skippack, Pa., long an expert in specialty valves, has the capacity to assemble standard and custom valves into piping systems. The valves can be permanently installed into flanged or weld-end piping sections, allowing the customer to custom-design the assembly to meet
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on June 1989Mackay Communications, Inc. of Raleigh, N.C., has been awarded a subcontract to supply the exterior, interior communication as well as the navigational equipment for AGOR-23. In addition, Mackay has contracted to perform the complete turn-key installation of the Navy's newest oceanographic r