Maritime Reporter 1986 Articles
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on December 1986—Literature Available New literature is now available completely describing a new anti-seize and lubricating compound, specifically designed for marine applications, which is now available from Bostik Division of Emhart. A proven combination of copper flake, graphite, and aluminum paste in a
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on December 1986—Literature Available Magnavox has become one of the first manufacturers to take advantage of a recent decision by INMARSAT to allow satellite ship earth stations to be equipped with two separate telephone identification codes. Magnavox Advanced Products and Systems Company has announced that
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on December 1986Rockment, manufacturers and marketers of the Rockwool TNF joiner system, recently received the accommodation order for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines ship Sovereign of the Seas, the largest cruise liner to be built since the Frances and the United States. The Sovereign of the Seas, with a
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on December 1986—Literature Available TDI Catalog Sales of Plainville, Conn., now includes compact programmable 100-mm recorders in either 1-, 2- or 3-pen models in the TDI Catalog for Sensors and Controls. Input can be DC voltage, or nine types of thermocouples or RTDs when used with temperature transmitte
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on December 1986The Vessel Safety Manual, prepared for the commercial fishing industry in conjunction with the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owner's Association (NPFVOA), the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Marine Fisheries Service, was recently published. Some 300 pages long, with more than 300 illustrat
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on December 1986Douglas Watson, president and general manager, has announced the formation of West State, Incorporated (WSI) and the opening of their new facility at the Port of Portland Ship Repair Yard on Swan Island, Portland, Ore. This full-service ship repair company was founded, according to Mr. Wats
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on December 1986—Free Literature O f f e r e d— With its first installation in the GTS Admiral Wm. M. Callaghan, a RO/RO cargo ship in 1969, the General Electric LM2500 marine gas turbine has been a favorite selection for naval ship propulsion. Powering ships with displacements ranging from just over 200 t
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on December 1986Larry N. Hairston has been appointed executive director of marketing for Textron Marine Systems of New Orleans, La. Mr. Hairston will be responsible for developing and implementing all marketing strategies and evolving a continuing strategic plan representing Textron Marine Systems business
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on December 1986—Literature Available Mobil Oil Corporation has introduced six hydraulic fluids for general industrial use. They all meet requirements of system and pump builders for resistance to heat, wear, water, and rust. The Mobil Hydraulic Oil Series consists of six ISO (International Standards Organ
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on December 1986In October 1983, Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution, known as MARPOL 73/78, entered into force for the maritime and shipping industry. This convention concerns pollution from oil. The regulation was created to reduce operational discharges from ships, whi
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on December 1986Lubriquip-Houdaille, Inc., a subsidiary of Houdaille Industries, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, has made available free literature on automatic centralized lubrication systems, pumps, feeders, controllers and accessories for proper and exacting lubrication that is said to reduce friction, wear and
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on December 1986Approximately $130 million will be spent by the Cunard Line Ltd. to refurbish and re-engine the Queen Elizabeth 2, an amount many companies pay for a new vessel. After replacing the steam turbines with nine diesel engines, the vessel will still be capable of traveling at speeds of up to 32.5
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on December 1986—Literature Available Monel flexible hose lined with TFE, combining flexibility with the benefits of special alloy construction, is now available from Cajon Company, Macedonia, Ohio. Monel is used for the hose overbraid as well as the end connections, providing chemical resistance, pressure
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on December 1986—Literature Available An agreement to market Masson marine gear drive products has been signed by the Falk Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis., and Society Europeenne D'Engrenages (S.E.E.), Saint-Denis-Les-Sens, France, manufacturer of Masson products. The agreement, announced at the Fish Expo con
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on December 1986—Literature Available The Portuguese Navy has selected the General Electric LM2500 marine gas turbine engine to power its three new MEKO 200 guided missle frigates. Portugal is the 16th nation to order the LM2500 for its naval fleet. The order calls for six engines to be delivered to both B
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on December 1986The field-proven, microprocessorbased Model 1500 General Purpose Controller has been incorporated into the Westinghouse carbon monoxide/ oxygen (C0/02) combustion trim control package by the Combustion Control Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Labeled TC-910, The Westinghouse C
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on December 1986Paul-Munroe Engineering recently issued a new two-page brochure describing the specialized hydraulic and electronic control capabilities of its Defense/Marine Division. Paul-Munroe Engineering provides total system integration, engineering, procurement, fabrication, field installation and st
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on December 1986For the first time in history, over one half of the Navy's procurement dollars were awarded on a competitive basis during fiscal year 86. This competition has resulted in significant savings in shipbuilding and in the aircraft, missile, combat systems, spare parts and maintenance programs. I
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on December 1986The ninth ship in the Ticonderoga Class of Aegis guided missile cruisers, and the eighth to be built by Ingalls Shipbuilding division of Litton in Pascagoula, Miss., has been christened Leyte Gulf (CG- 55). Principal speaker at the recent christening ceremony at the shipyard was Adm. Ronald
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on December 1986National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) recently held a naming ceremony and open house for the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), first of two 90,000-dwt tankers NASSCO is converting into 1,000- bed Naval Hospital Ships. Both events were open to the public. As guest of honor, Helen K. Copley na