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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
Marine & Industrial Engineering, a
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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