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tion of an additional generator set; the replacement of the single, cen- trally disposed rudder with two new flanking rudders; improvement of firefighting, lifesaving, sanitary and waste disposal systems; the addition of a second bowthruster; and up- grading of the air conditioning and ventilation systems.

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Major U.S. Shipping Companies

Form New Industry Association

Five major U.S.-flag carriers serv- ing America's foreign commerce re- cently announced the formation of a new industry group, the United

Shipowners of America (USA). The member firms—American Presi- dent Lines, Crowley Maritime

Corp., Farrell Lines, Lykes Bros.

Steamship Co., and Sea-Land Ser- vice—said they will jointly press for legislative and regulatory changes to strengthen the U.S. merchant ma- rine. "The group will serve as a single focal point for the industry's deal- ings with Congress and the Admin- istration on all key matters affecting

U.S. merchant marine policy," said

Timothy J. Rhein, USA's chair- man. "The members are committed to revitalizing an industry that is crucial to both commercial interests and national security, but has long been neglected by government poli- cy makers."

Much of USA's strength will come from the fact that its members rep- resent some 95 percent of the U.S.- flag liner capacity serving America's international trade, Mr. Rhein noted.

According to executive vice presi- dent Albert E. May, to increase the competitiveness of American carriers, USA will press for reform of the operating differential subsidy program and will participate active- ly in a review of the Shipping Act of 1984. Other agenda items will in- clude working with unions to devel- op effective manning programs, ad- vocating more open trading and shipping practices worldwide, and conveying to U.S. Customs and oth- er agencies the needs of the industry and its customers.

Adm. James L. Holloway III,

USA (Ret.), who formerly headed the Council of American-Flag Ship

Operators, will serve as president of

USA until his retirement and a new president is named. A search to fill this position is presently underway.

Admiral Holloway has agreed to remain as a consultant to USA fol- lowing his retirement from the pres- idency.

USA's headquarters are located at 1627 K Street, N.W., Washing- ton, D.C., 20006.

Aluminum Boats Constructing 138-Foot Detroit Diesel-Powered

Luxury Dinner/Cruise Vessel

Aluminum 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 will be decorated with suede walls and ceil- ings and complemented by beveled mirrors, gold mylar blinds, and plush carpeting.

The first deck will include a large lounge with European furnishings, bar, disco with dance floor, and full- size galley. The dance floor, which will be above the engine room, will / - ,— r~ r r~. r r —!— t— r~ F plied by Lemoine Marine Refrigera- tion Inc., and powered by two De- troit Diesel 1671NA diesel engines supplied by George Engine. Her hull will draw only five feet to navigate the shallow canal depths in the Ft.

Lauderdale area.

Other equipment on the Kathleen

W. includes two Columbian Bronze propellers; two Cummins genera- tors, 75 kw each, supplied by Cum- mins Mid South, Metairie, La.;

Twin Disc 518 reduction gears; and

Seamaster bowthruster supplied by

C. L. Assoc. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

The complete electronics package was supplied by Rich Electronics of

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Aluminum Boats president Sal- vador Guarino said the Kathleen

W. is the largest boat ever built by

Aluminum Boats, Inc., and possibly the largest of its type built in Loui- siana.

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Free New Color Brochure

Features Dampa Products

Dampa Inc. of Hunt Valley, Md., recently published a new brochure, "An Ocean of Possibilities," which is designed to give an overall im- pression of Dampa, and also an idea of the possibilities available to cus- tomers through Dampa.

In addition to their traditional product, ceilings, Dampa now is able to supply complete and complex joiner and HVAC packages. Dis- cussed in the publication are such

Dampa products as bulkhead panels and floating floors, ceilings and lightings, doors, wet space modules,

HVAC systems, and furniture and accessories.

Also included are color photo- graphs of the interiors of showroom cabins and photos from some of the many vessels now in service world- wide which have been outfitted with

Dampa-supplied materials.

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Other sound dampening through- out the boat will include vibration isolators, acoustical insulation, lead shielded insulation in the engine room, and extra sound dampeners for the boat's exhaust system which will exit through an open dry stack atop the rear quarter.

The three staterooms below the main deck, one of which is 26 feet by 15 feet, will be furnished with king- sized beds, and marble showers and heads. This level will also have ac- commodations for four crew mem- bers.

The Kathleen W. will be cooled by 25 tons of air conditioning sup-

Poor Quality and

Off Specification Fuels

They're no problem, just dose with a fuel additive-but how?

You could pour it into the bunker tanks or you could put it into the daily service tank. On the other hand, if you had a Seafox conditioning mod- ule to dose it "on line", you would be sure that it was being used effectively.

Controlled use of fuel additives is only one of the advantages of install- ing a Seafox conditioner. It also in- cludes a secondary high pressure fuel loop with controlled venting to re- duce the loss of highly calorific vapours, and has the optional feature of an homoge- niser to improve the stabilisation of emulsions where water has been added, and the dispersion of carbon.

You cannot afford to ignore the bene- fits of reduced maintenance and consistent engine performance that a

Seafox fuel oil conditioner will give you. No engine changes are neces- sary, it simply fits into your existing fuel supply system. r^Tyou

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Outboard profile of the Kathleen W. The Detroit Diesel-powered luxury yacht will have a true displacement hull and feature plush interior appointments throughout.

February, 1988

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