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AESA Yard Delivers Ferry

Volcan De Tauce

The393.7-ft. (120-m)ferry Volcan de Tauce was recently delivered to its owner, Naviera Armas, by the

Barreras yard of Astilleros

Espanoles SA (AESA) in Vigo, Spain.

The vessel, which will carry a crew of 29 and a maximum of 250 passengers, achieved a trial speed of 18 knots. The ship's two main die- sels drive a variable pitch propeller through two separate shaft lines.

Volcan de Tauce is classed by

Bureau Veritas. Safety equipment includes fire detection and suppres- sion systems, including sprinkler systems in the garage decks. The vessel is also equipped with a vari- ety of deck and cargo-handling equip- ment.

Significant automation and re- mote control is built into the vessel's systems, including control panels in the wheelhouse for fire detection, accommodation firescreen doors, hydraulically-driven watertight doors in the engine room, a sprin- kler firefighting system in the ac- commodation sections, navigation signals and ventilation controls.

The vessel's suite of bridge elec- tronics includes depth sounder, au- topilot, ARPA radars, GMDSS sys- tem and two GPS satellite position- ing receivers.

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Alabama Shipyard, Inc. an- nounced that, subject to Title XI financing, they have reached an agreement with Dannebrog Rederi

AS to build three 16,000-dwt IMOII chemical carriers.

Designed by Shipkonsulent AS of Norway, the vessels will be built as double-hulled tankers in compli- ance with OPA 90 requirements, and will measure 472 ft. (144 m) by 75 ft. (23 m).

This will be the first export order for vessels by Alabama Shipyard utilizing Title XI financing. The order is expected to create 200 jobs in the yard and 500jobs in the indus- try and surrounding areas.

Alabama Shipyard, Inc. is a sub- sidiary of Atlantic Marine Holding

Company.

Dannebrog Rederi AS is a Danish business whose operations include

Nordana Line, a liner service from the Mediterranean to the U.S., and from the U.S. to Central and South

America.

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USA Catamarans

Breaks Into RIB Market

USA Catamarans of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has broken into the RIB market with 33-ft. (10-m) and 41 -ft. (12.5- m) versions of its Avenger class. The first USA Avenger 32.8-ft. (10-m) RIB is powered by a pair of Volvo diesels maintaining a speed of 50 mph in Sea State 3, while carrying a payload of 6,000 lbs. — all of this, reportedly, in dry comfort. Two 41-ft. (12.5-m) Avengers are due for delivery by this month.

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3100 series and Avenger waterjets, the vessels are predicted to operate at 60-plus mph in Sea State 3 with a payload of 7,000 lbs.

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Fincantieri To Build Two

Disney Cruise Ships

IT'S A DEAL! Disney Cruise Lines has signed a deal with Fincantieri to build its two new mega cruise ships.

Disney Cruise Lines has named Fincantieri of Trieste, Italy, as the shipyard that will build its two new mega cruise ships. The announcement was made by Disney Cruise Lines President Art Rodney.

The two ships, at 85,000 tons each, will reportedly each be larger than any cruise ship currently in operation. Each ship will accommodate 2,400 passengers.

Aside from the usual cruise ship amenities, these ships will be given children's areas that reflect popular Disney themes as an integral part of the decor, and will incorporate programming tailored by ages. "Fincantieri is the premier shipbuilder in the world and I am delighted that we have reached an agreement with them to build our new ships," said

Mr. Rodney. "Innovation will be the hallmark of our state-of-the-art ships. We will apply all the Disney excellence, originality, and magic to every aspect of the cruise experience just as we do our theme parks and resorts. The caliber of our Disney entertainment, shipboard programming activities, and levels of service will serve as a powerful attraction to both first-time and experienced cruise passengers."

Disney Cruise Lines will offer a one-week cruise vacation that will include a three- or four-day cruise and three or four days at the Walt

Disney World Resort. Ports of call will include a stop at Disney's own private island where a full range of beach and aquatic programs will be featured.

The first ship is scheduled to sail in January of 1998, with a second vessel to start operations in November of 1998.

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