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Pedro, Calif., recently announced the sign- ing of a design and engineering contract for the construction of six tuna purse seiners for the Government of Mexico. The official signing of the contract was represented by

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Principals at recent signing of contract between Rados and Mexican Government were (L to R): Robert G.

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Navy.

The contract marks the beginning of a new construction program in the Naval shipyards of Mexico. The advanced-design vessels will be financed by Mexico Banco

Nacional Pesquero, and will be operated by

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