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Our premium refrigeration system is crafted from durable #304 stainless steel, with CFC- free insulation and spill-proof shelves. It includes a 2” thermometer, secure locking, and interior lighting for added convenience.

Designed for energy ef¿ ciency, it uses

R-134A refrigerant and features a pull- out cooling system.

Built for lasting performance and convenience!

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Installation of deepwater Oil & Gas offshore 518-828-2180 platform on the East Coast of Trinidad using

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DLV2000 a large Derrick Lay Vessel in the www.rtfmanufacturing.com ? eet of U.S. Contractor McDermott.

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Additional ? nancing has been unlocked through the Ex- port-Import Bank of the United States, following successful country-to-country arrangements ? nalized in Port of Spain.

Similar to the Point Lisas Industrial Estate model of the 1970s, projects of this scale will rely on a mix of public and private sector capital.

DEVELOPMENT OF REQUIRED SKILLSETS

For more than 50 years, skilled Trinidadians have jour- neyed to the U.S. to work in ? elds such as shipbuilding, steel fabrication, and petrochemicals. Their contributions span prominent U.S. shipyards — including Newport News,

Bath Iron Works, and Ingalls Shipbuilding — and major

LNG and petrochemical sites in Alaska, Louisiana, and

Texas. These experiences parallel the deep-rooted crafts- manship seen in Trinidad’s Carnival costume construction and the creation of the world-famous steelpan. This cultural foundation, combined with technical training, makes Trini- dadians highly adaptable to maritime and industrial envi- ronments globally—including emerging opportunities in

Guyana and Suriname.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF

LA BREA & ENVIRONS

Local support for the La Brea Shipyard remains strong

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