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>P, WCP Join Forces To ipply Computer And ffice Furniture On Ships

Engineered Data Products

DP), a designer and manufac- rer of computer support equip- ent, and Wright Computer Prod- ts (WCP), a supplier of equip- ent and service to the maritime dustry, have joined to offer the aritime industry computer and fice furniture for shipboard use.

The new line of furniture, which constructed of heavy-duty steel id aluminum, permits ship's per- nnel to have the same quality of fice furniture used on shore.

Products offered include: verti- il P.C. cabinet; a TV/VCR cabi- jt; a line of multi-media storage ibinets with locking, roll-up alu- inum doors; and steel desks.

For information on EDP and rCP's combined effort,

Circle 15 on Reader Service Card hip Repair Yards eluctant To Work >n Substandard Vessels

Because of the poor physical con- ition of some ships, many ship jpair yards are concerned that le potential liability of accepting le ships for repair, and being im- licated in any subsequent vessel lalfunction or accident, outweighs ie potential profit.

Others are reluctant to repair lachinery on substandard vessels )r fear that after repair, poor ship- oard operating standards would nly lead to further systems failure.

While addressing a conference n ship repair and conversion in

London, Michael Ellis, general tianager of the Salvage Associa- ion, warned shipowners that un- lerwriters will be take a much ougher line on insurance claims or equipment failure that are aused by poor maintenance and iot accidental damage.

Despite the industry's trend to- vards smaller crews, Lars ^arlsson, president of the Swed- sh tanker group Concordia Mari- ime AB, said that his fleet of 10 arge tankers, all built between 1972 and 1978, are manned by irews of between 40 and 45, versus he 25 to 30 personnel carried on nost VLCCs. The purpose of the idditional 15 crewmen is to per- form maintenance work while at sea. Mr. Carlsson cited Lloyd's

Register's estimates that it costs six times as much to neglect main- ;enance and replace steel at a ship- yard, than to undertake preven- tive maintenance.

APL To Expand In Seattle,

California Ports Compete

To Be 2nd Terminal Site

American President Line (APL), of Oakland, Calif., is expected to sign a final agreement with the Port of Seattle in early 1993 for a major expansion of the port's container ter- minal facilities and operations. This move indicated APL's decision to abandon its idea for a single "super terminal," choosing instead to de- velop two major load centers on the

West Coast, one north and one south.

California's ports welcomed the news, believing they are at a disad- vantage against the Pacific North- west ports because of a recent state law requiring them to turn over some of their funds to city governments.

In contrast, the Port of Seattle re- ceives up to $37 million in tax sub- sidy from local government.

Seattle's largest ocean carrier, APL has asked to expand its 83-acre ocean terminal to 160 acres by 1996 and incorporate on-dock rail operations.

The company has also requested the option of expanding to 190 acres.

Anticipating APL's search for a southern port, Los Angeles and APL are negotiating over a section of the port's Pier 300 future development project, while Long Beach is seeking to purchase some Union Pacific Rail- road property that could be used by the company. Meanwhile, Oakland is negotiating with the Navy for addi- tional land, part of its 125-acre termi- nal development plan being submit- ted to APL.

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March 16-20,1993

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Conference Program Highlights • State of the Industry Debate • Cruising and the Environment • Money and Cruiseships • Focus on Europe in 1993 • Cruise Itineraries and the Ports • On-board Opportunities • Marketing Forum • Cruise Vessel Operations

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