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A Proven, New Approach for Vessel Insulation
Special Advertising Section for Mascoat Products • www.deltacoat.com Vessel insulation has changed very little in many years. Normally hidden from direct view, thermal insulation systems can become ineffective over time due to poor installation, vibration or moisture intrusion.
Wind Power Comes of Age
Europe's fledgling offshore wind power industry has produced an order for an entirely new breed of vessel designed to transport and position wind turbines. U.K.- based engineering firm Mayflower Energy has contracted one such vessel from Shanhaiguan
Cummins KT-2300-Marine Diesel Makes North American Debut
The M/V Ocean Marauder, recently launched in the waters off Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the first North American fishing vessel powered by a Cummins KT-2300-M diesel engine. An 86-foot seiner built by John Manly Shipyards of Vancouver
Bayou Black Shipyard, Inc. Delivers 'Delta Christie'
Bayou Black Shipyard, Gibson, La., recently delivered the push boat Delta Christie (shown above) to C.D. Blankenship of New Orleans. The boat is 60 feet long, has a 25-foot beam, and a 9-foot depth midship. The fuel capacity is approximately 16,000 gallons.
Pressure Sensor Indicates Engine Cylinder Load- Literature Available
The BMEP balance Model 300A manufactured by General Thermodynamics Corporation is used in the process of equalizing cylinder load in large, multicylinder spark-ignited and diesel engines with individual fuel adjustment. It is designed to fit the
Electro-Nav To M a r k et SATURN Satcom In U.S.
Electro-Nav president Robert E. Negron announced recently that his company has been granted exclusive rights to market the Elektrisk Bureau (EB) SATURN satcom in the U.S. SATURN furnishes fast contact, round-the-world range, clear reception, and economical operation.
Gdansk Shipyard Leads With Myriad of Conversions/Repairs
Gdansk Shiprepair Yard Remontowa has expanded its formidable reputation with the completion of two RoRo to cableship conversions. Located in Poland, the yard took on its premiere job within this niche in December 2000 when it converted the vessel Prerow, followed by Lodbrog in January 2001.
New Single Point Monitoring Salinity Control System
Marine Electric RPD, Inc., has announced a new addition to the Galbraith-Pilot Marine line of Salinity Indicators. The single point monitoring salinity control system, the Sea Watch Seven, is a compact and complete solid-state salinity indicating and
Navidyne Unveils New INMARSAT Ship Terminal —Literature Available
Navidyne Corporation of Newport News, Va., recently introduced the first in a new generation of marine satellite communications equipment, the ESZ-10000. The new unit is a Standard A, Class 1 INMARSAT ship earth station. It provides instant, clear telephone,
OTC-'82 SPECIAL PREVIEW
May 3-6, 1982 Houston The technology used to find and produce offshore resources has probably undergone more advancement over the last decade than any other segment of any other industry. The most recent advances will be revealed at the 14th