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Vessel: Al Mutaheda III

Type: Shrimper

Yard: Bender

Al Mutaheda III was the third of ten 83-foot shrimpers constructed by Bender Shipbuilding and Repair of Mobile, Ala., and shipped to the

Port of Shaiba, Kuwait, but it was the first of the series delivered in 1993.

Bender built the vessels for United

Fisheries and Bubiyan Fisheries, both Kuwaiti companies. The ships represent a new design, with double chine steel hull.

The ships, classified ABS, +A1

Fishing Service + AMS, have a beam of 24 feet and a fully-loaded draft of eight feet. They meet IMO regula- tions for fishing vessel stability, and for International Tonnage under 150.

Propulsion for each ship will be provided by a Caterpillar 3412T, pro- viding 540 bhp at 1,800 rpm, with a

Twin Disc MG-518 5:92:1 reduction gear, driving a four-blade Kaplan

Manganese Bronze propeller, with diameter and pitch sized for trawl- ing, operating in a Kort nozzle. Al

Mutaheda III and its sisterships are equipped with electro-hydraulic steering. Electronics onboard in- clude Robertson autopilot and vari- ous Raytheon instruments, includ- ing V82 color depth recorder and radar. The main winch on deck is a

McElroy 620DD; the trynet winch is a McElroy 40 IE electric unit.

For more information on Bender,

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AL MUTAHEDA III

EQUIPMENT LIST

Main engine Caterpillar

Propeller Kaplan in Kort nozzle

Reduction gear . Twin Disc

Generator Caterpillar

Autopilot Robertson

Color depth recorder . Raytheon

VHF radio

SSB . Raytheon

Raytheon

GPS receiver . Raytheon

Carrier

R.S.W. tank motor starter Nema

Deck machinery McElroy

Vessel: Mississippi

Type: Towboat

Yard: Halter Marine (Trinity)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers has a new multi-purpose flag- ship, the $21.8 million, 241-foot tow boat Mississippi, designed and built by Halter Marine, Inc., Moss Point,

Miss., a subsidiary of Trinity Indus- tries, Inc. The 7,000-hp tow boat is the largest diesel tow boat ever built in the U.S., and the fifth Corps of

Engineers vessel to bear the name

Mississippi. Most of the ship's time is spent moving barges, equipment and supplies on the Mississippi in support of mat sinking operations, but it also has a conference hall for 200 and a dining room than can accommodate up to 100.

The Mississippi has a 58-foot beam and a 12.5-foot depth. Design draft

November, 1993 is eight feet. The vessel is propelled using three Caterpillar 3606 diesel engines developing a total 7,000 hp, and has two "push-knees" at the bow. The ship can push up to 16 200-foot open hopper barges.

Col. Clinton W. Wilier, Mem- phis District Engineer, said the vessel's construction had produced "phenomenal results in vibration and noise abatement." An observ- er reportedly noted at the Missis- sippi's acceptance trials that while the boat was near full throttle in the Mississippi Sound, a small coin placed on edge at the base of the boat's stern capstan remained stand- ing until it was toppled by the wind.

The Mississippi's sophisticated com- puter system provides visual data on the waterways system, such as water flow, currents, vessel loca- tions, etc., and its command control center provides instantaneous com- munications with Corps of Engi- neers land-based facilities.

The Mississippi also carries two 18-foot rigid hull inflatable boats for use by inspection teams.

For more information on Trinity,

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Vessel: J.H. Simpson

Type: Survey

Yard: SeaArk

The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers, St. Louis district, accepted

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Seattle, WA 98103 USA

Phone (206) 545-8485

FAX (206) 545-3504

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MASS MARITIME &

SHIP ANALYTICS

The Center for Maritime Training (CMT) at Massachusetts

Maritime Academy provides the latest training programs with the

Ship Analytics Shiphandling simulator and Feedback Classrooom for Bridge Team, shiphandling, and ARPA/Radar training.

The CMT offers a full spectrum of cost-effective training for both junior and senior marine personnel. The training programs are conducted by professional educators with extensive maritime backgrounds. A fleet of vessels including tankers, containerships, and tug/barge units provides the hands-on training aboard Ship

Analytics real-time shiphandling simulator. Course material, video aids and displays, and lecturers supplement the simulator exercises to provide a "comprehensive training package".

Center for Maritime Training

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Captain Jeffrey W Monroe

Telephone: (508) 830-5019

Telefax: (508) 830-5090

Ship Analytics

North Stonington, CT

Captain Herbert Taylor

Telephone: (203) 535-3092

Telefax: (203) 535-0560

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WORLDWIDE!

KOBELT mechanical, pneumatic and electronic propulsion controls are the world's best.

Manual hydraulic steering installations for smaller vessels; full-power follow-up units for larger vessels.

Die cast bronze and stainless steel parts.

Comprehensive warranties.

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B.C., CANADA V7A4V5

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ROYAL RUST KOTE ^jfc,

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