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on January 15, 1986Survival International, Inc. has produced a new brochure that fully explains current U.S. Coast Guard regulations concerning use of survival suits. Unlike some federal regulations published in the "Federal Register," this booklet is written in laymen terms—easy-to-understand language— and ful
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on January 15, 1986Literature Offered All-rubber bearing staves designed and produced by American Metal Bearing Co. of Garden Grove, Calif., have been approved for use on U.S. Navy ships to replace other rubber and brass staves supporting propeller shafts. The approval was announced by Peter A. Pagan, vice pres
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on January 15, 1986Ideal Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. of Tacoma, Wash., has recently completed the first "Kort" type nozzle to a new design and construction system developed by Tacoma designer Nils Lucander. This nozzle was built for a new 41-foot tug also designed by Mr. Lucander. It has an inside diameter of
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on January 15, 1986Valley Line Company of St. Louis recently completed a broad restructuring and expansion of its marketing department to support an aggressive new strategy for profitable traffic growth. Thomas J. Barta, president, said Valley Line "has achieved substantial reductions in operating costs. We are
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on January 15, 1986—Literature Available Designed for the commercial market, Sea- Slide is a water-based urethane drag reducing overcoat. It is an easy-to-apply finish that reduces friction between the boat's hull and the surrounding water. It is based on the principle that a hydrophillic surface where water ski
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on January 15, 1986—Literature Offered The Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors has announced a significant expansion of its product line by virtue of marketing agreement with Deere & Company, and has moved to streamline and tighten its manufacturing operations in North America. "With these moves
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on January 15, 1986Capt. Leo V. Berger, president of Avon Steamship Company and its affiliate, Apex Marine Corp., has been given the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association's highest honor in 1985, its Alumnus of the Year Award. Recipients of this award are chosen on the basis' of their career achievemen
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on January 15, 1986—Literature AvailableKarl Senner, Inc., of Kenner, La., the North American distributor for Reintjes marine gears has been in business since 1972 and has sold nearly 1500 gearboxes ranging in size from 100-10,000 hp. Reintjes/Karl Senner, Inc., has developed a strong position in the U.S. mark
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on January 15, 1986American Systems Engineering Corporation, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va., has announced the promotion of Eugene E. White to senior vice president in recognition of his major contributions to the firm's success and growth during the past four years. The announcement was made by Carl M.
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on January 15, 1986—N e w Literature Offered Gems Sensors, Plainville, Conn., a division of Transamerica Delaval, has made available an expanded line of liquid level indicators for virtually any tank gauging problem in the chemical and process industries. The company is offering a full line of transmitters inc
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on January 15, 1986Todd Shipyards Corporation reported recently that the U.S. Navy had exercised options amounting to $21.6 million authorizing Todd's Galveston Division to proceed with the modification of the S/S Great Republic, the second of two C5-6- 78A Seabridge Class roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) container ca
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on January 15, 1986The Farboil Company of Baltimore, Md., has published a directory of their marine coating systems and a directory of their products. Both publications are available from the company without charge. The directory of marine coating systems offers some insight into the protective coatings produc
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on January 15, 1986A 60-page pamphlet is being offered by the BP Company Limited, on their facilities, capabilities and history. The thorough publication contains text on the company's gas, shipping, pipeline, refinery, chemical, coal, nutrition and computer interests. Furthermore, BP's technical services, ma
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on January 15, 1986The versatility of the Pennsylvania Shipbuilding Company was challenged as two vessels required drydocking at one time. The challenge was answered by separating the one drydock into two sections and drydocking both vessels. According to Joseph E. Wise, senior vice president of marketing, "W
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on January 15, 1986Glacier Bay Yacht Tours, Inc. of Seattle will take delivery this month of a Nichols Brothers Boat Builders 370-passenger catamaran, Glacier Bay president Robert Giersdorf has announced. Nichols Brothers is building the 86-foot, high-technology catamaran, designed by International Catamarans,
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on January 15, 1986A free full-color bulletin is being offered by the Russellstoll Division of Midland-Ross Corporation, on their new E-L Tru-Plane™ heliport lighting system which offers a major advance in depth perception. The gate-fold bulletin explains that E-L Tru-Plane lamps are housed in tough, "vandal-p
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on January 15, 1986Ingram Barge Company of Nashville, Tenn., has completed a broad restructuring of its organization to enhance its marketing effectiveness and facilitate efficient administration of Ingram's growing fleet. Neil N. Diehl, Ingram Barge Company's chairman, in announcing the changes said: "Ingram
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on January 15, 1986The PNOC Marine Corporation facility at Batangas Bay in the Philippines has experienced dramatic and rapid growth during its short five-year life. It has developed into a modern Lloyds-rated Class A shipbuilding and repair complex. Strategically located on a 50-hectare site at San Miguel, Ba
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on January 15, 1986Diesel Engine Manufacturers Continue To Improve The Fuel Efficiency Of Their Engines Though the recent failure of the OPEC nations to agree on limiting crude oil production may eventually result in lowering fuel costs somewhat, fuel expenses and consumption will continue to remain a major
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on January 15, 1986The majority of steam-driven ships now in service were built in an era of low fuel oil prices, with their steam plants designed at or near maximum performance ratings. In those bygone days, operating a ship at lower horsepower was not a practical consideration. However, with the escalation o