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SNAME EXHIBITOR PROFILES or eliminates the need for sootblowing by using a low-fre- quency sound source which keeps heat transfer surfaces of boilers, waste recovery systems, and exhaust gas systems continually clean. This reduces the amount of soot flakes on deck, as well as the need for waterwashing and sootblowing, while preventing tube erosion. The company's latest application con- centrates on enhancing combustion in garbage incinerators on cruise vessels.

For more information on Infrasonik, Inc.

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Ingalls Shipbuilding

Ingalls Shipbuilding division of

Litton Industries, Pascagoula, Miss., specializes in the design, construc- tion, fleet support and moderniza- tion of advanced surface combatant ships.

In its 800-acre facility, the yard uses modular production tech- niques, supported by CAD/CAM systems. Currently, Ingalls has two

Wasp class ships under construc- tion, and is also building Arleigh

Burke (DDG 51) class Aegis guided missile destroyers, with 14 vessels contracted, and six already deliv- ered.

Additionally, Ingalls is convert- ing USS Inchon, delivered by the yard originally in 1970, from its amphibious mission (LPH 12) for duty as a mine countermeasures command and support ship (MCS 12). The yard is the designer and builder of the Navy's two newest classes of amphibious assault ships,

LHAsandLHDs. The yard has also been granted an export license to market diesel-electric submarines in a teaming arrangement with

Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) of Kiel, Germany.

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Ingalls Shipbuilding

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In-Place Machining Co.

In-Place Machining Co. (IPM) specializes in the repair and refin- ishing of diesel engine crankpins and main journals without remov- ing the crankshaft from the engine.

In addition, IPM does line boring of engine main bearing pockets, and is capable of performing machining,

Metalstitch repair, and certified welding of all types during voyages, or while vessels are in port. Accord- ing to IPM, its Metalstitch Division is the only authorized representa- tive of Metalock International in the U.S. Some of the company's recent repairs include: line boring

Deutz, Pielstick, GMT, and

Fairbanks-Morse engines; coupling and journal refurbishment of Stork and Wartsila engines; and crankpin and main journal repairs on MAN,

Daihatsu, B&W, MaK, and

Mitsubishi engines.

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In-Place Machining

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International Metalizing

Corporation

According to company reports,

International Metalizing Corpora- tion can electric arc spray apply any metal that can be put in wire form at rates and costs comparable with air- less spray applied coatings, and of- fers a metalizing solution for corro- sion and abrasion problems. The company uses stainless steel in tank linings to eliminate repeated epoxy applications. Aluminum or hasteloy is applied to high abrasion areas, zinc is applied to high corrosion areas, and copper application is used to deter zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisances. The EPA has granted International Metalizing approval to spray pure copper on steel, aluminum, concrete, and fi-

Great Names in Ship Repairs!

Astano Shipyard Spain 80,000 dwt

Curacao Drydock Curacao 150,000 dwt

Elefsis Shipyard Greece 115,000 dwt

Wenchong Shipyard China 150,000 dwt

YVC Bolnes Holland 25,000 dwt

Klattenberg Marine Agency

Official Agent in U.S.A. 17 Grandview Ave, W. Orange, NJ 07052

Tel: (201) 731-4018 Fax: (201) 325-3681

Come visit us at Booth 717, International Maritime Exhibition

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RANTON

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For more than twenty-five years

Branton Industries has worked to build a distinguished reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service. Branton is proud to be recognized as an industry leader in out commitment to noise abatement and fire protection systems. 64

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