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Shipbuilding And Ocean

Engineering Conference

In Helsinki—Sept. 7-10

Leading international personali- ties in shipbuilding and ocean engi- neering, including Graham J. Day of the U.K., Prof. Harry Benford of the U.S., Tapio Forsgren of

Finland, and Prof. Alexander

Kholodilin of the USSR, will be speaking at the Fourth Internation- al Shipbuilding and Ocean Engi- neering Conference scheduled for

September 7-10, in Helsinki, Fin- land.

Whereas previous conferences in the series have concentrated on shipbuilding economics, history, and industrial relations, the focus this year will be on futures. The 1986 program also reflects the spread into shipbuilding of the strong academic backing that ini- tially grew out of the interest of uni- versities.

For further information on the conference contact Fred Walker at the National Maritime Museum in London, telephone 858-4422; or

Frank Hannah at ESAH in Go- thenburg, (31) 509000.

Bardex Receives Contract

For Rig Skidding System

From Shell U.K.

Shell U.K. Exploration and Pro- duction has contracted with Bardex

Corporation, through its London

Office, for the rig skidding system on the Shell Eider platform in the

North Sea.

The system will consist of a con- trol console and four hydraulic grip- per jacks. The control console will have the capability of skidding the skidbase in an east/west direction or the substructure in a north/south direction. The system will use two 400-ton hydraulic piston gripper jack assemblies for skidbase skid- ding and two 275-ton hydraulic pis- ton gripper jack assemblies for sub- structure skidding.

Bardex Corporation (formerly

Hydranautics Hydraulic Systems) is headquartered in Goleta, Calif., with offices in London and Hous- ton. The company designs and man- ufactures heavy-load moving equip- ment for offshore- and shipyard- related activities.

For free literature containing complete details on Bardex heavy- load moving equipment,

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Centrico Manufactures

High-Tech Centrifuges —Literature Available

A high-tech method to remove water and impurities from heavy fuel oil, improve engine perform- ance, and prevent diesel break- downs are features of Centrico's product line. Westfalia oil-purifying centrifuges, including the automat- ic, self-cleaning model OSA 20 and

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PERFORMANCE

SO IMPROVED,

WE CHANGED

THE NAME... the take-down OTB 2 version, are being increasingly specified by die- sel engine manufacturers and ship- builders for workboats, service ves- sels, and offshore platforms.

By removing water solid fines, and other impurities from heavy fuel oil, Westfalia purifiers permit efficient combustion of the low-cost grades of fuel. Put to work eliminat- ing similar contaminants for lube oils, they also enable operators to recycle lube oil, thus forestalling premature engine wear and reduc- ing downtime as well as extending lube oil life.

Westfalia OSA models are espe- cially suitable for automatic, contin- uous operation. They incorporate self-cleaning, disc-type bowls de- signed for optimum oil-water sepa- ration even when oil characteristics and feed rates change. OSA models are available with maximum rated capacities of 5,550 gph, but actual throughput depends on viscosity, specific gravity, and other proper- ties of the oil.

Westfalia OTB take-down oil pu- rifiers are designed for de-watering and removal of solid impurities from fuel and lube oils. They are currently in use on many service vessels in the Gulf area, and in other workboats throughout the world.

For further information and free literature,

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CUMMINS VTA28-M

Taking the proven, reliable 5Vz" x 6" bore and stroke V-12 design, and using the latest diesel technology, Cummins delivers a new, more powerful engine matched to the tough requirements of today's marine industry.

Rated 675 continuous bhp at 1800 rpm, the powerful yet compact VTA28-M is an im- provement of 55 bhp with less than one gallon-per-hour in- crease in fuel consumption.

More powerful with no sacrifice in fuel consumption. That, coupled with Cummins full package support of on-the-spot technical assistance, installa- tion recommendations, com- puterized propeller selection, and instrumented sea trials brings a new, clear choice in marine propulsion to owners and captains around the world.

And you can always depend on the Cummins Distributor and

Marine Dealer network, one of the most extensive in the indus- try, to provide expert service, *"•* complete service facilities, and repair part inventories.

Find out more about

Cummins VTA28-M from your nearest Cummins

Distributor or write:

VTA28-M, Cummins

Engine Company, Inc.,

Box 3005, MC 60403,

Columbus, IN 47202-3005.