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Esercizio Cantieri Launches Tug/Supply Vessel Of New Design
An anchor-handling/tug-supply vessel with rescue and antipollution features, the Val Cadore, was launched recently at the Viareggio, Italy, yard of Societa Esercizio Cantieri (SEC). Built for Cispa Gas Transport S.p.A. of Trieste, the vessel is a new SEC design for the Italian flag,
Danos & Curole Christen Jackup Barge Alyce Danos
Christening ceremonies were held recently for the Alyce Danos, a class 130 jackup barge that will service the entire Gulf of Mexico coast. The Alyce Danos represents a $1.7-million investment by Danos & Curole, marine contractors of Larose, La.
MARINE DECK MACHINERY A REVIEW
The boom in offshore drill rig ordering during the past year—a total of 156 were contracted for during 1980 worldwide — broke all previous records. At year-end, there were 195 rigs of all types on order. This, along with the hundreds of vessels needed to serve these new rigs,
Gulf Coast Trailing Dredge Under Construction At Twin City Shipyard
Construction of a 4,000-cubic-yard hopper dredge is progressing on schedule at Twin City Shipyard (TCS) in St. Paul, Minn. The 8,000- bhp vessel for Gulf Coast Trailing Company of New Orleans is being designed and constructed by TCS using the latest modular and zone construction methods.
Corn Island Shipyard Offers New Construction, Major Repairs, Services
Corn Island Shipyard, Lamar, Ind., has announced that their marine ways were recently completed and they now offer new construction as well as major repairs. The yard is not limited to just building new barges, but new marine equipment, such as drydocks,
American Ship Receives Orders Totaling $31 Million For Towboats And Barges
The American Ship Building Company, Cleveland, Ohio, has announced that since the first of December it has received orders for hopper barges and towboats totaling $31 million. Jacob O. Kamm, president of American Ship, who made the announcement,
Kvichak's Pilot Boat Comes Back From Flunking Test
During a 360-degree stability test of Chinook by Kvichak Marine, the 72-ft. (21.9 m) pilot boat failed because a fire extinguisher broke loose during the roll and shattered a port window, allowing the pilothouse to flood. Since the flooding altered the center of gravity on Chinook.
Bergeron Enters New Product Line With Four Tank Barges
Bergeron Industries, Inc. recently delivered four tank barges from their Braithwaite, La., marine facility, marking the company's entrance into a new product line. Long a major designer and builder of deck barges, Bergeron is using this experience in tank barge construction.
New Protective Fender For Offshore Structures Developed By Seaward
Seaward International, Inc. has developed a new marine fender specifically for the protection of the legs of offshore platforms and structures. The new Sea Guard® (shown above) fender eliminates damage to both the platform leg and the vessel due to accidental collisions.
Hyundai, MAN B&W Are At Top of Engine Power
Rising Korean aspirations as to market influence and technological standing could alter the established order in an important segment of the engine business. While MAN B&W announced opening contracts for its new L21/31 design as a marine auxiliary,