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www.marinelink.com 45established a highly successful business model developing high performance patrol vessels for the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy, based on superior designs available in the worldwide patrol boat and naval vessel marketplace. Bollinger has maintained a strong presence in new construction of offshore supply vessels, Ocean going Tugs, OPA?90 tank barges and multi-purpose support vessels for oil and gas exploration and production. A diverse portfolio, Bollinger?s offshore supply de- signs continue to provide an economical alternative that meets and exceeds the regulatory requirements and the demands of the industry. Planning for the future, Bollinger has announced expansion plans for its Port Fourchon facilities, and is a prime candidate for ß eet expansion for the USCG.U.S. Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in Ana- cortes, Wash., is progressing on the construction of the AGOR 27 R/V Neil Armstrong according to plan. A major milestone was achieved recently with the completion of the hull assembly after the stern block was set, followed by the installation of the pilot house. The complex vessels, AGOR 27 and sister vessel AGOR 28 R/V Sally Ride, also well under way at DCI, meet the latest standards in shipbuilding technology, complying with the high- est safety standards and providing unprecedented capabilities for advanced oceanographic research. Seattle-based Naval Architecture and Marine Engi- neering company Guido Perla & Associates, Inc.?s proven design standards offer an economical solu- tion that evolved throughout many years by work-ing with clients in developing the most practical and economical vessel to construct and turning complex ideas into reality. ?DCI is producing vessels of outstanding qual-ity and together, we are meeting our timelines and are on schedule for the launch of AGOR-27 in the 1st quarter of 2014,? said Eric Engelbrecht, GPA?s Project Manager for these vessels.Delivery is scheduled for late 2014 for AGOR 27 and early 2015 for AGOR 28. The shipbuilding prowess of the leading South Korean shipyards needs no introduction, but safe to say the legacy towards providing the latest tech-nology in commercial ships continues at Hyundai Heavy Industries, which recently from its Ul-san yard delivered to Dynagas a pair of ice-class membrane LNG tankers. The 155,000 cbm (cu. m.) ships are Þ tted with GTT Mk III containment systems. Propulsion for the ships is provided by a Eastern Shipbuilding The Shipyard Edition The Shipyard EditionFAR LEFT Damen Shipyards? Galati yard delivered the World Diamond, the  rst of six Platform Supply Vessels for Norwegian offshore owner World Wide Supply, built to an entirely new Damen design. World Diamond was christened by godmother Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Margarita of Romania on June 28, 2013, and according to Arnout Damen, ?Delivery of this  rst PSV3300 represents a new era in Damen?s continuing offshore supply vessel story.? CENTEREastern Shipbuilding Group It recently christened launched M/V HOS Red Rock for Hornbeck Off- shore Services, LLC. The event was held at Eastern?s Allanton facility, and attending from Hornbeck was William ?Bill? Krewsky, Director of Engineering and Project Management, and Scott Siberski, Manager of Projects, along with 10 senior members and vessel of cers of the Hornbeck Team. U.S. Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in Anacortes, Wash., is progressing on the construction of the AGOR 27 R/V Neil Armstrong and AGOR 28 R/V Sally according to plan. Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. provided the design. MR #8 (42-49).indd 45MR #8 (42-49).indd 458/2/2013 2:40:46 PM8/2/2013 2:40:46 PM