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Goudy & Stevens Shipyard Integrates Automated Layout, Cutting Processes In Building Largest U.S. Oil Skimmer
Goudy & Stevens Shipyard, East Boothbay, Maine, recently launched the Valdez Star, largest oil skimmer ever built in the U.S. Constructed under contract for JBF Scientific Company, Inc., the 600-ton, 123- foot-long, 31-foot-wide vessel is destined for duty in Prince William Sound, Alaska.
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,
New Electronic Control Equipment From Danish Firm Described In Free Brochure
Mailing Kontrol A/S, the independent Danish-owned firm in the field of electrical alarm, supervision and control equipment, is offering a new full color brochure on the products produced by the company. Titled "Mailing Kontrol—75 Years," the publication
RYSCO Delivers First Of Two Cementing Vessels To Halliburton
Rockport Yacht & Supply Company, Inc., Rockport, Texas, recently delivered the first of two 130-foot cementing vessels to Halliburton Services. The Halliburton 224 operates out of Harvey, La., and incorporates Halliburton's latest pumping machinery and five P-tanks inserted in the main deck.
Alaska Moves To Buy Acreage For Proposed Port of Anchorage
A $1 million down payment on 1,200 acres of land is about to be put down by the state of Alaska for land on an island just offshore from Anchorage International Airport, with plans to develop a major seaport there. A letter of intent was signed recently by Alaska Governor Walter J.
Sea Float Buoys Approved By Norwegian Maritime Directorate
To obtain approval of the Norwegian Maritime Directorate for use of its buoys in the North Sea, Seaward International, Inc. recently held collision trials of one of its Sea Float buoys in Stavanger, Norway. The buoy tested was an anchor pendant buoy of 20,
Mar Ad's Management Control Over Title XI Vessels
Detailed Federal Policies And Procedures May Be Needed To Better Monitor The Program's Performance The Federal Ship Financing Program was established by Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 (Ch. 858, 49 Stat. 1985). To promote the U.S.
Volvo Penta Offers Broader Commercial Marine Range—New Engine Suitable For Japan
Volvo Penta has launched a new diesel engine for propelling commercial boats. The engine has the designation TAMD102A and offers considerable competitive advantages for semi-planing and planing boats. The in-line, six-cylinder, 9.6-liter turbo
USCG Certified No-Discharge Oxidizing Toilet Now Available
An oxidizing toilet that can be fueled by either diesel oil or propane gas has been designed to meet commercial marine sanitation requirements by Clear Water, Inc., Walworth, Wis. Called Sani- Rator, the toilet has been tested by Underwriters Laboratory and certified as a Type III USCG MSD.