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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,
Two Detroit-Powered Tugboats Completed By Manly Shipyards
John Manly Shipyards, a division of Riv- Tow Shipyards Ltd., recently delivered two tugboats to RivTow Straits Ltd., the second largest towing company in British Columbia, Canada. The new vessels have joined RivTow's fleet of 75 tugs, 175 barges, and 75 small boom boats.
Sea-Fab Converts Offshore Supply Vessel To Oil Spill Recovery Boat
The Delaware Bay & River Cooperative (DBRC) recently christened the Delriver, the newest and largest member of its oil spill recovery fleet in a christening ceremony at DBRC headquarters in Lewes, Del. The DBRC is a partnership of 15 companies in the petroleum,
Don Macauley Joins Atlantic Cordage Corp. As Marketing Manager
Eugene A. Hughes, president of Atlantic Cordage Corp., 60 Grant Avenue, Carteret, N.J. 07008, has announced the appointment of Don Macauley as marketing manager. Mr. Macauley has an extensive background in the wire rope field, having been district manager,
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,
Promet Gets Repeat Orders From Two U.S. Companies
Promet Private Limited, a marine construction company based in Singapore, has won repeat orders for the construction of two supply vessels from National Marine Service, and the construction of two three-legged, self-propelled jackup barges from Sun Contractors, Inc.
John Deere Offers N ew 3 0 0 HP Engine
John Deere Power Systems has added a new engine rating to its current line of marine engine products — the PowerTech6068SFM. The engine has an M5 rating with 300 hp (224 kW) at 2,600 rpm and is specially suited for rescue boats, pilot boats and other light-duty applications.
Schoellhorn-Albrecht Supplies Deck Equipment
Schoellhorn-Albrecht delivered two of the largest high holding power anchors for installation onboard USNS Charlton — the fifth of seven Sealift New Construction ships. Built by NASSCO. the vessels are part of the Strategic Sealift Program. The AC- 14 Type anchors were proof tested to 272,
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,