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BV Backs Double-Hull

Bulker Designs

Bureau Veritas has given preliminary approval to three designs for double-hull bulk carriers that are expected to meet future revisions to IACS and IMO regu- lations. The designs, two for Capesizes and one for a Panamax bulk carrier, will all withstand the flooding of each indi- vidual cargo hold and side space, and have increased longitudinal strength required to meet the anticipated revi- sions to IACS UR S17 (longitudinal strength), S18 (transverse bulkheads) and S20 (double-bottom).

The three designs are a Capesize with longitudinal framing in the double side skin designed by Trieste-based Meccano

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Capesize with transverse framing designed by Galati-based Icepronav and

Constanta shipyard and a Panamax designed by Trieste-based design house

Marine Engineering Services.

In addition to the increased longitudi- nal strength, the three designs all have reinforced hatch covers, a raised fore- castle and have been designed to accom- modate permanent means of access for inspection and maintenance of structure, all of which are expected to become mandatory. The designs have also been examined against BV's latest compre- hensive fatigue requirements.

Manitowoc Wins

DH Barge Contract

Hornbeck Offshore Transportation has contracted with Manitowoc Co. to build a 110,000-barrel, double hull tank barge due for delivery in one year, with an option to purchase three additional units within the next year. The contract will be fulfilled through Manitowoc's Toledo

ShipRepair Co. "This contract marks the first new- construction project for the Toledo facil- ity in approximately 15 years," said

Dennis McCloskey, president of

Manitowoc's Marine Group. To make this facility better suited for shipbuild- ing work, Manitowoc and the Toledo-

Lucas County Port Authority have agreed to expand the shipyard and build a covered dry dock." The Toledo-Lucas

County Port Authority has agreed to provide $7.5 million for the facility upgrade, following the commitment by

Manitowoc to pursue additional new construction business for the facility. "This giant step forward for Toledo will mark the rebirth of new shipbuilding and vessel repair capability on the Great

Lakes centered at Toledo," said U.S. Re.

Marcy Kaptur (D-OH).

Conrad Wins Contract to

Build Aluminum Vessel

Conrad Industries' subsidiary Conrad

Aluminum, LLC won a $2.8 million contract to build a 175-ft. aluminum crew/supply vessel for Diamond

Services Corporation of Amelia, La.

Construction will begin in the compa- ny's new facility in Amelia in November with delivery scheduled for October 2004. When delivered, the vessel will immediately service the oilfield in the

Gulf of Mexico.

The vessel will have a 32-ft. beam and hull depth of 14.5 ft. Diamond Services

Corporation is providing the major machinery including main engines, gen- erators, water jets, dynamic positioning systems and electronics. The vessel will be powered by four Cummins KTA38-

M2 diesel marine engines driving four

Hamilton HM-721 water jets.

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Odfjell Net Falls $20M;

U.S. DOJ Fine the Cause

Odfjell's consolidated net result after tax was $11 million for the first nine months 2003 compared to $31 million in the same period 2002. The 2003 figure

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