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Boats & Barges

SeaArk Marine Delivers

Caterpillar-Powered Workboat

To State Of Maryland

SeaArk Marine Inc., Monticello,

Ark., recently delivered a new workboat to the Maryland Trans- portation Authority. The vessel will be used for the inspection and main- tenance of the seven-mile Lane Me- morial Bridge, which spans the

Chesapeake Bay.

The 36-foot-long by 13-foot-wide workboat (Model 3612-V "Protector") is constructed of all-welded marine aluminum. Powered by twin V-8

Caterpillar 3208TA diesel engines, the boat is capable of running at speeds in excess of 30 mph. The V- hull is protected by 3-inch half-pipe and a 4-inch heavy-duty extruded rubber bumper at the sheerline. The vessel is outfitted with two large push knees at the bow for pushing barges and to aid in docking during inspection and repair operations. A swim platform off the transom of the boat is designed to accommodate divers and provide a work area near the waterline.

Maryland's new workboat fea- tures a 17-foot-long, 9-inch-wide cabin which accommodates 12 pas- sengers plus the operator. Inside, a heater/defroster and weathertight door are provided for passenger com-

SeaArk's Model 3612-V Protector is shown with optional bow push knees and aft work platform. The spacious crew cabin is ideal for passengers or survey equipment. fort. A raised pilothouse provides ties and capabilities of SeaArk Ma- increased visibility for the operator, rine,

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Hyundai, Nor-Control

To Establish Marine

Computer Center

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of South Korea and Nor-Control

Automation recently signed a 5-year agreement to promote marine auto- mation and navigation in Korea.

Part of the agreement calls for the establishment of a marine computer center, which will be staffed by both companies. The center will run train- ing courses for shipyards, as well as servicing Nor-Control products.

Under the agreement, Hyundai will be responsible for the applica- tion of software engineering, com- missioning and services and Nor-

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ABS Classification makes sense

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There's a reason why savvy owners and operators insist on

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That's why more and more excursion boat owners and opera- tors—boats building and now in service—turn to ABS for the vital assurances in the areas of safety and operating economy that classification brings.

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