1988 Articles
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on June 1988Moss Point Marine, Inc., has delivered the CW3 Harold C. Clinger (LSV-2), the second of four 273-foot logistic support vessels being built by the Escatawpa, Miss., shipyard for the U.S. Army in a $40.7-million contract. The ship is the second of a new class landing craft with roll-on/rolloff
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on June 1988Larry A. Colangelo was recently elected senior vice president and chief financial officer at SPD Technologies. In his new position, Mr. Colangelo's responsibilities are expanded to include external business acquisitions, internal product development projects, inventory management, productiv
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on June 1988Supply boats, some of which have been anchored since the early 80s, are going back to work in the offshore drilling and exploration industry in the Gulf of Mexico, according to Conrad Industries of Morgan City. La. The yard recently completed a renovation and liquid mud conversion on one ve
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on June 1988Trimble Navigation of Sunnyvale, Calif., recently introduced a new product, the NavGraphic loran track plotter, as well as a new digital version of their 10X loran. The NavGraphic loran plotter enables a navigator to see at a single glance where he is relative to significant waypoints, hazar
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on June 1988Literature Available The Rexroth Corporation of Bethlehem, Pa., has introduced a new hydraulic radial piston motor, the Rexroth/Calzoni, Model MRP, Series motor designed for pressure to 3,050 psi (210 bar) continuous duty, with 3,625 psi (250 bar) intermittent pressure, and 4,600 psi (315
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on June 1988Sperry Marine Inc. has been awarded a multiyear contract by the U.S. Navy for the design, development, and production of a new submarine navigation radar. "This is one of the largest programs we have ever received," said Guy S. Barnocky, program manager for military radar. "It will utilize
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on June 1988Named Exclusive Distributor Of EMD Engines In 10-State Area, Mexico And Central America Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc., Houston, Texas, recently announced that the firm has been appointed the exclusive distributor for General Motors Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) engines in a 10-state area,
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on June 1988American Information Management Inc. (AIM) of Bay St. Louis, Miss., has developed a computerized information management system for the commercial marine industry (ships, offshore service vessels and river boats). The system, called The Genesis System®, includes proprietary software programs
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on June 1988—Literature Available A significant milestone will be reached for Golar Metal, Inc., when Pennsylvania Shipbuilding installs the Golar GS500 Marine Incinerator aboard the second T-AO-187 Class Fleet Oiler, the Benjamin Isherwood (T-AO-191), which is under construction at the yard. The instal
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on June 1988—Free Literature O f f e r e d— Munson Manufacturing, Inc., in Edmonds, Wash., recently launched a new welded aluminum vessel cus- torn built for Holland America Line Westours. The 58-foot 6-inch Yukon Queen is fully certified by the U.S. Coast Guard and complies with SOLAS. Triple Lugger L
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on June 1988—Free Literature O f f e r e d— SPD Technologies recently announced the signing of a letter of intent for the acquisition of the Navy Switchgear Division of Brown Boveri Power Equipment Inc., based in Montgomeryville, Pa. Final terms of the transaction were expected to be completed May 27.
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on June 1988Following competitive procurement, the Navy's Military Sealift Command has awarded six firmfixed price contracts for the transportation of Department of Defense cargo. —$55,093,944 to Central Gulf Lines, Incorporated of New Orleans, La., for the charter of two U.S.-flag dry cargo ships, MV
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on June 1988NASSCO recently announced the realignment of its production management organization. Erwin Struss rejoined the new construction department as director, new construction-outfitting. Alongside Mr. Erwin is Duncan McNeill, director, new construction- steel. Mr. Duncan joined NASSCO late last y
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on June 1988—Free Literature O f f e r e d— Seebeckwerft AG of Bremerhaven, West Germany, recently launched what is said to be the world's largest railway/freight ferry, the 576-foot Nils Dacke, at ceremonies for Rederi AB Swedcarrier, the pool-partner of Hamburg-based TT-Line. The Nils Dacke, with a m
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on June 1988—Free Literature O f f e r e d— Service Marine Industries, Amelia, La., recently christened a 600- passenger dinner/cruise boat for operator Heritage Cruise Lines, Richmond, Va. The M/V Annabel Lee, which will cruise on the James River out of Richmond, Va., is 108 feet long, has a beam of 3
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on June 1988John Kristen recently joined Ingram Barge Company as manager of liquid merchandising, according to an announcement by Les Sutton, president of Ingram Barge Company. Mr. Kristen will be responsible for managing the sales operations for transportation of chemical and dry bulk products on the
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on June 1988Hugh J. Kelly, president and CEO of the Ocean Drilling and Exploration Co. (ODECO), New Orleans, La., was recently elected chairman of the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) for the 1988-89 term. The NOIA board of directors elected Mr. Kelly, along with its other officers, at the A
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on June 1988Peterson Builders, Inc., has been awarded a $4,374,800.00 contract to administer the acquisition of nonstandard materials for marine and aviation systems for the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The one-year contract has options which would extend its duration to 5 years. This co
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on June 1988Castrol Limited International Marine, a Burmah company, is offering a free, recently published 56- page lube oil guide and marine service directory. The fully indexed publication is organized into six main sections— "Important Information," which covers some pertinent company policies; "Cas
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on June 1988—Literature Available Houston Ship Repair, Inc., headquartered in Channelview, Texas, operates facilities at Brady Island (Port of Houston), Galveston, Orange and Corpus Christi, Texas. The company's Houston Ship Channel berth on Brady Island accommodates ships up to 780 feet, with full uti