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arine Products Catalog nkshaft In-Place Machining

Journal am Crankshaft Grinding of JG - "IM-ENGINE" , . , - , . B0R1NG Crankpins and Main Jour- ngine Types nals while the Crankshaft is jxlstitch* in the engine, Optical and 'cePuac>Lng Laser measurement of Main (14 2651000 Bearing Bores, Line Boring,

Metalstitch repair of broken racked Cast Iron, machining Water :ets, all types of on-board machining is )mplished by In-Place Machining Com- y, phone: 414-562-2000; fax 414-265- 0. cle No. 101

Azonix

Azonix is dedicated to the design, manufacture and support of high-precision i measurement and control systems. This standard, j along with a reputation for ' exceptional ruggedness and iability, has led to their acceptance by )rid leaders in extractive and process dustries, discrete manufacturing, and search and development, ircle No. 102 | Gibbs & Cox

Gibbs & Cox, a leader among the world's naval and ! marine engineers, provides i design and engineering ser- 1 vices for government and i commercial clients. Gibbs & Cox specializes in sys- sms analysis, naval architecture, marine engineering, CAD, CAE electrical engi- leering, weapons engineering, Ocean Engi- leering & Electronics Engineering.

Circle No. 103

Electronic Marine

Systems, Inc.

Big Blue, manufactured by

Electronic Marine Systems,

Inc., is designed for use by shipboard personnel to view j i the complete loading opera- ^^1 tion in one glance. It is built for the harshest environments of tem- perature, water, salt and vibration and is approved by both the ABS and USCG in full compliance for on-deck cargo opera- tions.

Circle No. 104

I Skookum

The latest addition to the line of blocks built by

Skookum is the new 18" 25- ton BCM full-sided trawl block with improved wear resistant steel sheave. An additional feature is an elon- gated eye stem, designed to be stronger and longer lasting. Skookum is "engineered for extremes."

Circle No. 105 > Custom Ship Interiors 1 (CSI)

Founded in 1984, CSI's : mobile construction teams

I have provided and installed quality marine interiors in over 80 vessels throughout ' the world, from cruise ships to casino boats. Specialties include joiner bulkheads/doors; ceiling systems; paint and wall coverings; tile and carpet and custom cabinetry and millwork. Turnkey proposals upon request. Circle No. 106

Hubbell

Hubbell Electric Heater

Hubbell Electric Heater

Company has more than 70 years in the marine and naval industry. Its ship- board water heaters are designed and manufactured specifically for marine installation. Hubbell carries a large inven- tory to ensure quick deliveries and product range to meet all hot water needs.

Circle No. 107

Specialty Products Ltd.

Specialty Products builds metal support brackets to keep things in place on land and aboard ship! Looking for a support bracket aboard ship to anchor a PC, CPU, copier, printer, facsimile, phone, etc?

Also, they specialize in both

COTS (Commercial-Off-The -Shelf) and customized sup- port brackets. For more information, call: 540-349- 2018; fax: 540-349-0971 or e-mail: [email protected].

Circle No. 108

FLOATING PRODUCTION

SYSTEMS a series of business reports to be published in

August 1999, December 1999 and April 2000 $1,400for the report series

Rapidly growing business sector — 107 floating production units are currently in operation, 21 are on order — and we see no slowdown of growth in this sector. Our forecast calls for the inventory of operating units to grow 48 to 66 percent between 2000 and 2005, requiring orders for 62 to 84 FPSOs, production semis, TLPs or spars over the next five years.

IMA's coverage — We closely follow this market sector and issue a series of business reports that • summarize floating production systems in opera- tion, on order and planned • assess underlying business conditions driving future activity in floating production • provide details for floating production systems planned, on order and recently delivered • identify recent developments impacting floater technology and companies

No. of

ItllitS ill operation 225

Floating Production Systems to Increase 48 to 66 Percent

Between 2000-2005 Forecast of ^ requirements/ in 200S *

SPAR,

TLPs

T T T T T T T F * as of the end of each year

Contents of the August 1999 Report

I. INVENTORY OF CURRENT AND PLANNED FLOATING

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 1. Floating Productions Systems Now in Operation 2. Systems Installed Since September 1996 3. Floating Systems Now on Order 4. Where Floaters are Currently Being Built or Converted 5. Floating Productions Systems Planned or Being Studied

II. ANALYSIS OF UNDERLYING MARKET DRIVERS

FOR OFFSHORE ACTIVITY 1. World Economy Recovering as Asia Turmoil Recedes 2. Growth in Crude Demand Rebounding 3. Major Producers Adhering to Agreed Cutbacks 4. Excess Stocks to be Drawn Down in the 2nd Half 5. Spot Oil Prices Have Returned to Fall 1997 Levels 6. Recent Developments Are Beginning to Impact E&D 7. What Are the Threats to the Current Recovery? 8. Is The Rise in the Price of Crude Sustainable?

III. FORECAST OF ORDERS FOR FLOATING

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS THROUGH 2005 1. FPSO Vessels 2. Production Semis 3. Tension Leg Platforms 4. Production Spars

IV. ASSESSMENT OF RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 1. Projects in the Planning or Design Stage 2. Floating Systems on Order 3. Systems Recently Installed 4. Equipment Acquisitions and Contract Changes

V. TECHNOLOGY AND COMPANIES 1. DeepStar 2. Heated Pipelines 3. Buoy Based Production Unit 4. M&A Continues in the Offshore Sector

How to order the report series — Just fax your order to 1-253-681-7453 or e-mail to [email protected].

Should you wish, call us at 1-202-333-8501 or mail your order to International Maritime Associates — 700 New Hampshire Ave., NW — Suite 103 — Washington, DC 20037 USA.

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