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Worldwide Service "We can be a single source for

U.S.-based owners worldwide," said

Mr. Burak. "Through our network we can provide worldwide service, and actually be an extension of a ship owner's repair department over- seas." "It is important for the customer to know if there is a problem, we have a worldwide service network," said Mr. Rothmann. And because of ABB's belief in the quality of work it performs, it offers customers com- plete warranties on all repair jobs.

Citing its expansive capabilities,

Mr. Rothmann points to the company's special "clean room," where turbocharger blades are re- conditioned, to ensure the purest possible weld. Reconditioned turbo- charger components such as bear- ing assemblies, pumps and blades can offer substantial cost savings to the customer versus purchasing new parts. Also, every turbocharger ro- tor brought into the shop is balanced on a computerized system. The data for correct measurements is pre-in- put into the computer, to eliminate human error.

Maintaining high quality and reputation throughout the service network is no easy task. To ensure quality service and customer satis- faction, ABB Turbocharger insists

Jeffreys' descaling system features a work opening capacity of 48"w x 12%

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Circle 226 on Reader Service Card on repairing a turbocharge original specifications. "We be responsible for doing repai that won't last," said

Rothmann.

Finally, Mr. Rothmann is ful that ABB Turbocharger's ity and extensive base of U.S. rized service stations will co more shipowners to have rep including turbocharger and e work—performed in the U.S.

For information on ABB T charger and its service station

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Bludworth Bond Shipyar

Refurbishes Five Vessels

Bludworth Bond Shipyard cently completed the refurbishi two supply vessels from Nico In national, of Dubai, United

Emirates. Repairs done at its Te

City, Texas, facility included repl ment of steel and existing pipes, overhauling the main engines towing winches.

Simultaneously, the Bludwo

Bond facility in Houston comple the refurbishing of three supply v sels that had been purchased

Maritime, Ltd., of Singapore.

Repairs and upgrades includ replacement of steel, overhauls the main engines and towi winches, dry docking and underw ter machinery repairs.

For further information on t"

Bludworth Bond Shipyard,

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Guido Perla & Assoc. Offers

Full-Service Engineering

The naval architecture firm o

Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. is a full-service engineering firm, which has served the marine field since 1979. From the design of cruise ships, ferries, large factory trawlers and freighters, to minor modifica- tions, expertise gained through ex- tensive experience is the firm's benchmark. The in-house design team includes engineers represent- ing all engineering disciplines.

For information on Guido Perla,

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Viking Features Full Line Of

Life Saving Equipment

Viking Life Saving Equipment (America), Inc., of Miami, has been supplying the marine industry in the U.S. with equipment and ser- vices for more than 11 years.

Vikings, which is a subsidiary of

A/S Nordisk Gummibaadsfabrik, has a product line including Davit- launchable and regular throw over- board (SOLAS- and USCG-ap- proved) inflatable life rafts, and single- and dual-track marine evacu- ation slides.

For information on Viking,

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