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on May 15, 1980A b u l l e t i n d e s c r i b i n g h i g h - s p e ed g e a r s f o r pump, c o m p r e s s o r , and f a n m a n u f a c t u r e r s has been publ i s h e d b y E l l i o t t C o m p a n y , a d i v i - s i on of C a r r i e r C o r p o r a t i o n , Jeann e t t e , Pa. The bulletin is enti
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on May 15, 1980Taylor Diving & Salvage Company, Inc. Belle Chasse, La., has entered into a joint venture with a N e w f o u n d l a n d - b a s e d diving company to establish the firm of Hydrospace Marine Services. Taylor Diving president Ken Wallace joined with Bill Lukeman and Max Ruelokke, partners in
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on May 15, 1980A new brochure describing the c o m p a n y ' s line of flush deck hatches is available from Bomar, Inc. These hatches feature a heavy cast aluminum top with reinforcing ribs and a y^-inch-thick base ring. Deck openings of 20-inch diameter and 15 by 24-inch are available, and inside or outsi
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on May 15, 1980American President Lines, Ltd. (APL) of Oakland, Calif., and Encinal Terminals of Alameda, recently announced agreement to develop a 23-acre full-service berth and container facility in the island city of Alameda. Target date for completion of the initial phase, to be capitalized at $3.5 mil
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on May 15, 1980The Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, which is presently undergoing considerable expansion, recently inaugurated a new 1,200- ton Crandall r a i l w a y d r y d o c k, with a side transfer system to enable as many as four vessels to be docked simultaneously. The construction was undertaken by the
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on May 15, 1980Tidewater Marine Service, Inc. of New Orleans, a subsidiary of Tidewater Inc., recently took delivery of four new 180-foot supply vessels. Three of the new vessels — the Boh Tide, Boiling Tide, and Toby Tide — were constructed at the Moss Point, Miss., yard of Halter Marine; the Munson Tide
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on May 15, 1980The U.S. Coast Guard has approved Sarex oil/water separators to control polluted waters being discharged from shipboard bilges and shoreside stations. Said to be the first such certification issued by the Coast Guard for oil/water separators, it was granted to Separation and Recovery Systems
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on May 15, 1980A four-page, illustrated Bulletin 135, just issued by Garlock Inc., presents a new style 9000 expandable valve stem packing (EVSP) set designed to prevent the escape of gases or liquids f r om within the system, and to reduce packing inventory requirements. Expanded views of standard and mi
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on May 15, 1980The first of 60 grain barges has been delivered to the American River Transportation C o m p a ny (ARTCO) by the Nashville Bridge Company (NABRICO). The barges are 195-foot rake hopper and 200- foot box hopper barges being constructed at the NABRICO Ashland City, Tenn., facility. P r e v i
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on May 15, 1980John T. Gilbride, chairman and chief executive officer of Todd Shipyards Corporation, has announced that the company's West Coast s u b s i d i a r y , Todd Pacific Shipyards Corporation, has been awarded additional contracts to build, under the Navy's fiscal 1980 program, two more FFG-7 cl
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on May 15, 1980During most of the 20th century there has been a debate in the United States about the operation of and the need for shipping and shipbuilding. The debate was interrupted by two world wars and has been intensified during the past 30 years. During the same period, the political and economic in
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on May 15, 1980In a new phase of the Government's multi-billion-dollar synthetic fuels program, the Department of Energy has awarded Transamerica Delaval Inc. a contract to test the performance characteristics of coal-derived liquid in operating heavy-duty diesel engines. Details of the $475,000, 16- mon
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on May 15, 1980Bay Shipbuilding Corporation, S t u r g e o n Bay, W i s . , has announced that George K. Geiger will assume the position of vice president and general manager and will report directly to A.J. Zuehlke, president. Mr. Geiger was employed by Bethlehem Steel Corporation in 1970. He was a membe
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on May 15, 1980Hillman Barge & Construction Company has changed its name to HBC Barge, Incorporated to better identify its role as a major inland barge builder. The company specializes in custom-designed barges built to customer specifications. Company ownership, management, craftsmen, and support staff a
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on May 15, 1980Honeywell-ELAC of Kiel, West Germany has appointed Manfred Reimann as consultant for the North American market. He will be responsible for increasing the presence of the company in the U.S. and Canada. Honeywell-ELAC of Kiel, West Germany has appointed Manfred Reimann as consultant for the
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on May 15, 1980The newest addition to the American Steamship Company's Great Lakes fleet, a $30-million, 728-foot bulk carrier, was christened and went into service recently. The new self-unloader is named the American Mariner in honor of the officers and men who dedicate their lives to the sea. Samuel B.
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on May 15, 1980In view of the interest now being shown in using coal as a cheaper alternative to oil for fueling ships, Lloyd's R e g i s t e r of S h i p p i n g has produced a new booklet, "Guidance Notes for the Burning of Coal in Ships' Boilers." The Notes explain the statutory and classification aspec
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on May 15, 1980ITT Decca Marine, Palm Coast, Fla. has introduced the new 1024 Loran C. Unveiled at the recent Miami Boat Show, this unit has a watertight, touch-tone-activated front panel, and can work with any Loran C chain in the world. The user will have two adjustable notch filters and a display to see
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on May 15, 1980Sifco Metachemical-Dalic, Cleveland, Ohio, a division of Sifco Industries, has available literature describing their Dalic Maritime Contract Plating Services. Dalic p l a t i n g e q u i p m e n t is brought to the ship by trained Dalic technicians who do the work onboard. Any repair requiri
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on May 15, 1980Paul-Munroe Hydraulics, Inc., Orange, Calif., has available a new brochure describing the capabilities of its Marine & Offshore Division. The 8-page bulletin features a wide range of specialized hydraulic equipment available to the offshore and marine industries. Also emphasized is the compa