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Ltd. to design, manufacture and install one of the company's hydraulic, nonradomed, stabilized platforms (HSP/F-1). The unit is a non-critically balanced, motion- compensating, closed-loop servo system designed for oceangoing vessel use.

The system is designed to pro- vide high pointing accuracies for shipboard satellite communica- tions antennas, which ensures the vessel will be able to maintain secure quality communications links in even the most severe sea state conditions. JFL will also supply, integrate and test the

Andrew 3.7 meter, Intelsat-certi- fied, F-l C-band reflector and feed system with the HSP/F-1.

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The Libra Group will con- struct six new container ves- sels at its Niteroi shipyard, a venture made possible by a $340 million agreement with the Brazilian National Bank for Social Development (BNDES). In addition, $40 million will be financed by

Libra internal resources.

Of the total amount financed, $360 million will go towards construction of four 2,300-TEU ships and two 1,700-TEU ships. The first vessel will be delivered in two years, with the initial ship fol- lowed by another delivery every four months.

Another $20 million will reportedly be used to upgrade and modernize the Niteroi shipyard. New technologies in production logistics will be employed to ensure the ability of the yard to compete for international contracts.

According to statements released to the press, the

Libra Group's decision to build its own vessels is a direct result of Brazil's eco- nomic stability. Throughout the life of the project, it has been estimated by the compa- ny that 1,600 shipbuilding jobs will be created.

May, 1997

British Shipowner Buys French Ferry

British shipowner Cenargo has purchased jumbo ferry Esterel from Societe Nationale Maritime Corse

Mediterranee (SNCM) of France.

To be renamed Mistral, the 1981-built, 2,500-pas- senger, 700-car ferry will reportedly enter service between Almeria, Spain, and Nador, Morocco, next month. "With such a large capacity, a speed of 24 knots and the flexibility to carry combinations of pas- sengers, cars, coaches and freight, she is the ideal ship for this trade," said a Cenargo spokesperson.

The ship will join Cenargo ferry Scirocco, which will remain on the route during the summer months.

Cenargo International Ltd. is one of the largest, privately-owned British shipping groups, with a fleet of 17 vessels ranging from 162,000-dwt bulk carriers to containerships and ferries. \^c\enbeiyf & yj Quatech

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Kahlenberg has been machining boat shafts, propellers, and other marine equipment for over 100 years. This experi- ence, combined with the latest in CNC machining technology, gives us the ability to provide precision machined

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Our growing inventory of Aquatech 17,19,22, and 22 HS Alloys allows us to ship finish machined shafting or raw boat shafts directly from stock. Available shaft diameters range from 3/4" to 10 inches.

Consider the additional security of having Kahlenberg supply and blue-fit all of your propulsion equipment including propellers, shafting, and couplings. This gives you the best guarantee of a complete driveline of components that fit and function properly.

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