1988 Articles
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on February 1988Dampa Inc. of Hunt Valley, Md., recently published a new brochure, "An Ocean of Possibilities," which is designed to give an overall impression of Dampa, and also an idea of the possibilities available to customers through Dampa. In addition to their traditional product, ceilings, Dampa now
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- MAJOR NAVY CONTRACTS page: 42
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on February 1988The following special section features the latest U.S. Navy contract awards for shipbuilding, ship repair, electronics, communications and weapons. This special section covers major Navy contracts awarded between September 23 and December 23, 1987. For contract awards prior to these dates, r
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- NAVY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT page: 39
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on February 1988A Major Business Opportunity For Manufacturers, Technology And Engineering Firms International Maritime Associates (IMA) hs just issued a new report examining future business opportunities in the $9.5-billion Navy research and development program. In this report, there is a detailed assess
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on February 1988An Update On Navy Spending For Ships, Equipment And Maintenance in FY 1988 There were some nice surprises in the defense budget approved by the Congress late last December. The main surprise was the approval of full funding for two new aircraft carriers. This action sets the scene for con
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on February 1988Manufacturers of marine coatings and other corrosion-fighting systems continue to improve their products and services, with emphasis on reducing costs, both of the products and their application, and by extending drydocking times. The editors of MR/EN asked the following major suppliers of m
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on February 1988Aluminum Boats, Inc. of Crown Point, La., is constructing a 138-foot seagoing yacht, the Kathleen W., for Windridge Yacht Charters, Inc. of Ft. Launderdale, Fla. The luxury yacht Kathleen W. will be able to seat 150 diners on the 60-foot by 27-foot second deck. This and the other two levels
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on February 1988Five major U.S.-flag carriers serving America's foreign commerce recently announced the formation of a new industry group, the United Shipowners of America (USA). The member firms—American President Lines, Crowley Maritime Corp., Farrell Lines, Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., and Sea-Land Service
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on February 1988—Free Literature Offered— Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani of Italy has been contracted to undertake a $74.44-million modernization and refit program of a fleet of ferries operated by Tirrenia di Navigazione SpA of Naples. The project, which represents about 1 million hours of direct or
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on February 1988J.Y. Clarke, president of the Canadian Shipbuilding and Ship Repairing Association (CSSRA), recently announced that CSSRA will now be known as the Canadian Maritime Industries Association (CMIA). Eligibility requirements to join have been expanded to include ocean industries, both scientific
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on February 1988Two new products recently introduced by Furuno include the advanced FAP-50 microprocessor-controlled autopilot, and the awardwinning FAX-208A weatherfax "with a twist." Furuno's FAP-50 microprocessorcontrolled autopilot provides extremely accurate steering in all weather conditions for vari
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on February 1988American Cyanamid Company of Wayne, N.J., is offering free color literature on the Cyalume ® personnel marker light (PML®) manufactured by the company. These rugged lights attach securely to life vests, need only one hand for activation and are both waterproof and windproof. No batteries, bul
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on February 1988Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) of Japan has developed a "dream ship" with pitchand roll-free cabins mounted on hydraulic controlled shock absorbers. The 48 V2 -foot-long, 17-gross-ton catamaran, which is the first Hi-Stable Cabin Craft (HSCC) high-speed ship, is made of fiber reinforc
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on February 1988Swagelok® tube fittings with sanitary flanged ends, which permit direct connection of utility and process lines, are now available from Swagelok Co., Solon, Ohio. The new fittings are designed for applications in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, beverage and related industries. The
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on February 1988Vincent R. Almerico Jr. has been named vice president, operations, of the Trinity Marine Group. He is now responsible for the overall operations and management of the Halter Marine, Inc. shipyard in Moss Point, Miss., and Moss Point Marine, Inc. in nearby Escatawpa, Miss. The announcement w
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on February 1988The Italian cruise ship industry is providing work for the country's shipyards, including both major refits and newbuildings. Sitmar Lines has commissioned three new cruise ships, two of which are being built in Italy, and Costa Crociere, a newly formed company coordinating the activities of
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on January 1988Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding of Somerset, Mass., recently launched the twin-screw shipdocking tug Sally for delivery to Wilmington Tug and Launch, Inc. of Wilmington, Del. The tug is powered by two G.M. Detroit Diesel Allison 12V-149TI engines rated 900 shp at 2,400. She has an overall length o
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- Schottel Rudderpropeller Systems Provide Excellent Maneuverability For New Class Of RO/RO Ferries page: 60
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on January 1988—Free Literature Offered— Schottel-Werft, Spay/Rhine, West Germany, recently received an extensive order from the British shipbuilding group North East Shipbuilders, Ltd. of Sunderland for SRP 350/350 Rudderpropellers, and SST-612 DST steering systems with Copilot 2000. The Schottel equipme
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on January 1988Arneson Marine, Inc. (AMI) of Corte Madera, Calif., a leader in surface piercing propulsion, recently announced the relocation of their Eastern regional office to North Miami Beach, Fla. AMI's new 4,800-square-foot facility is located at 2850 N.E. 187th Street, North Miami Beach, Fla. 33810.
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on January 1988The Legend AEAD-200LE engine- driven welding generator has a number of improvements and refinements at no added cost. A new name mirrors its legendary performance for over 40 years. A product of Miller Electric Mfg. Co., the unit has Miller's alternator design generator same as the giants t
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on January 1988M.C. Miller Co. (MCM) of Ringwood, N.J., is offering another in its successful series of "Short Courses on Corrosion Testing." Structured to provide engineers, technicians, supervisory personnel and others an introduction to corrosion fundamentals and cathodic protection test procedures, thi