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Offshore Inland Secures

Semisubmersible Upgrade

Offshore Inland Services (OIS) Com- mercial Division is performing upgrades to Cal Dive International's Semisub- mersible DSV Uncle John, in Galveston,

Texas. The project, which commenced in mid-May and is scheduled for a mid-

July completion, includes upgrades to a variety of systems including hydraulic controls, sewage piping and cranes. OIS also completed piping installations on

Alabama Shipyard's newbuild Holly- wood II Casino project, which entailed chill water piping, condensate drain pip- ing and hydraulic piping.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Receives

Second Mark IV

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has added its newest addition that will serve the auto- motive industry, as well as other special- ized RoRo cargoes — Mark IV M/V

Talisman. The second of a four-part ship series, Talisman was commissioned by

Wallenius Wilhelmsen and delivered to

Daewoo Heavy Industries on June 30.

The vessel will operate specifically in

Wallenius' core RoRo trades: Far East-

U.S. Coast via Panama-Europe-U.S.

Coast-Australia/New Zealand via Pana- ma. Talisman will be officially named in

Baltimore, Md. on August 17.

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For Sale

Exclusively In Our Hands

Retained by the Bankruptcy Court

TransCoastal Marine Services, Inc.

Pipelay / Bury Barges,

Vessels fit Misc. Marine Assets

Assets include ocean-going vessels, river barges, drag-line & jetting equipment, amphibious tracked vehicles, drydock and other related equipment. Some major floating assets include: • 175' construction / bury vessel "Sea Level No. 21" • 270' dp multiservice, construction / bury vessel "Discovery" • 350' x 60' pipelay / bury barge "Vermillion Bay" • 256' x 72' bury barge "Atchafalaya Bay" • 3,400 ton capacity drydock • Over 20 other smaller barges and vessels

Full list of equipment, price ideas, technical details, surveys and photographs available on the internet or by contacting our office. Equipment located in the

U.S. Gulf Coast. Inspection by arrangement through this office.

Marcon International, Inc.

Tel: 360-678-8880 e-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 360-678-8890 www.marcon.com

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FIXED BALLAST MATERIALS

T AND INSTALLATION BALLAST\TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 520-790-2229 FAX: 520-790-2239 WWW.BALLASTTECH.COM

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New England Marine & Industrial, Inc. 200 Spaulding Tnpk.,

Portsmouth, NH 03801

When it comes down to safety on the job,

Steam's has the best products for the industrial and commercial fishing environments. From flares to work vests; ice rescue suits to flotation jackets, New England

Marine is one of the largest suppliers of Steam's products on the east coast. Call us for information on their complete line of safety and water rescue gear.

Visit our website at: www. new england marine

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Manly products are custom fabricated to a variety of standard designs and sizes, or built entirely to client specified design.

Inquire about the many special features and options, such as customized windows, out-of-square frames, hatches, manholes, doors and much more.

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