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Gunderson Inc. Launches

First Barge In Decade

In February, Gunderson Inc.,

Portland, Ore., launched its first barge in 11 years. The barge — a 296-ft. (90.2-m) hydraulically oper- ated, self-dumping hopper barge, designed by Glosten Associates of

Seattle — was delivered to Dutra

Construction Company, Inc., Calif.

The barge,M.S.-5, has a capacity of5,000 cu. yds., is full-ocean rated, and according to Gunderson, is the largest of its type ever built on the

West Coast. A second, identical barge, also built for charter to Dutra, is already under construction, with delivery scheduled for later in 1995.

L. Clark Wood, Gunderson president, commented, "We are de- lighted to be re-entering the marine business after suffering through 10 years of a severely depressed barge market. During that time we main- tained our marine capability, keep- ing key engineering, scheduling, loft- ing and supervisory staff. Over the last two and one-half years, we made significant upgrades to our marine facilities in preparation for a market that is now coming back."

Gunderson Inc. is a unit of The

Greenbrier Companies, a family of transportation, leasing and manage- ment companies, and owner of

Autostack equipment, which trans- ports automobiles in standard intermodal trailers or containers.

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M.S. -5 Specifications

Length .... 296 ft. (90.2 m)

Width .... 54 ft. (16.4 m)

Depth 23 ft. (7 m)

Capacity 5,000 cu. yds.

Gunderson launches its first barge since 1984. (Continued from page 19) nance, is based on enclosed han- dling of mud chemicals. Since the system is enclosed, the system op- erator and the surrounding envi- ronment are not exposed to the chemicals being drilled. It is not necessary to halt the drilling proce- dure to install this system, and the system can be operated by one worker, offering an advantage over the traditional two-person process.

The manufacturer claims that the system's high-rate mixer also mixes 90 metric tons an hour, compared to the normal 50 metric tons an hour.

Detroit Diesel Invests In

Davco Manufacturing

Detroit Diesel Corporation and

Davco Manufacturing Corporation announced the formation of a joint enterprise and purchase of Davco from its founder, Leland D. Davis.

Davco, located in Saline, Mich., designs, manufactures and sells fil- tration products for diesel engines used in the marine market. Davco has been a supplier to Detroit Diesel

Nichols To Build Tug

With 111,000-Lb.

Bollard Pull

Drawing of Escort Eagle, a reverse tractor type of tug to be built by Nichols Bros. Boat Builders of

Whidbey Island, Wash. which has purchased and distrib- uted Davco products under a pri- vate label. According to Bill

Johnston, Detroit Diesel vice presi- dent of parts and remanufacturing, "Davco produces a superior quality filter product and our combined ex- pertise as the result of this agree- ment should help to strengthen the products and the operations of De- troit Diesel and Davco."

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Gladding-Hearn Supplies

Ferry To Outward Bound

Boston's Thompson Island Out- ward Bound Education Center has ordered a new passenger vessel from

Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, The

Duclos Corp. The new 65-ft. (19.8- m) steel vessel is designed to oper- ate year-round, and is equipped with a Detroit Diesel 8V-92NA engine, producing 315 bhp at 1,800 rpm with a top speed of 11 knots. The diesel engine drives a 42-in. bronze

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders

PresidentMatt Nichols announced an order for a 117 x 35 x 16-ft. (35.6 x 10.6 x 4.9-m) reverse tractor tug, the Escort Eagle, designed for both ocean towing and ship handling, that will deliver 111,000 lbs. of bollard pull. With a maximum fuel capacity of 110,000 gallons, the ves- sel will have a 32-day towing range.

Being built for Fred Dahl, Jr., whose D&V Boat Company, Seattle, will use the vessel for both inland and international ocean service, the

Escort Eagle will be delivered in

August. D&V officials are now look- ing at all new contracts for future work. The vessel is load line classed for work in foreign ports as well.

The hefty bollard pull results from a pair of Caterpillar 3516 engines driving Aquamaster 1701 Z-drives.

The Z-drives are equipped with four- blade, 6.5-ft. (2-m) propellers turn- ing in nozzles.

A 12V-71 Detroit Diesel between the two main engines will power a 3,000-gpm water pump to supply water to Stang fire monitors on deck.

A Boss foam firefighting system is also installed for use on oil fires.

Ship's service power will be pro- vided by two 90-kW Caterpillar- driven plants. A hydraulically pow- ered ship assist winch/tow on the foredeck will hold 450 ft. (137 m) of 8-in. Spectra line. An articulated hydraulic crane will be used to handle line and the tug's rescue boat, a Zodiac inflatable with a 100- hp Mercury outboard.

The aft Red Fox tow winch will carry 2,000 ft. of 2-in. wire on the main drum and 650 ft. of 8-in. Spec- tra on the second drum. Tug towing and running lights will allow tow- ing astern as well as forward.

Layout below includes two shower/head units, an all-electric galley, four two-person staterooms, and one single stateroom.

The Escort Eagle was designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants,

Seattle, and Fred Dahl, Jr.

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Crowley Marine Barge

Transports Navy Jets

A large dry bulk barge owned by

Crowley Marine Services, Inc. (CMS) is transporting 20 T-38 Navy training/fighter jets from San Di- ego, Calif., to Taiwan. The barge

Alaska, equipped with a fully en- closed steel house on deck measur- ing 272 ft. (82.9 m) by 70 ft. (21.3 m), will carry the unusual cargo, provid- ing protection from the elements.

Transit time is expected to be around 40 days. The 389-ft. (118.-m) by 80- ft. (24.3-m) barge is being towed by

Crowley's 4,300-hp tug/supply ves- sel Rig Engineer.

Crowley Marine Services, Inc. provides specialized marine trans- portation services, including petro- leum product transportation, tanker escort and ship assist, contract barge towing and ocean towing, and ma- rine salvage and emergency response services.

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