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M o n A r k Delivers U n i q u e Fireboat To N e w p o r t N e w s Shipbuilding
MonArk Boat Company of Monticello, Ark., recently completed its largest and most unique fireboat, a 45-foot, all-aluminum craft built for Newport News Shipbuilding of Newport News, Va. MonArk vice president of marketing and sales Charles W. Mann
Faster Than A Speeding...
It is little secret that as offshore oil production moves further from shore, the boats that service these offshore units must be bigger, stronger and more capable than their ancestors. Here's a peak at emerging technologies and the boats that house them.
Wheeler Named U.S. Agent For Royal Schelde's Repair Yard At Vlissingen
Royal Schelde's Scheldepoort repair yard at Flushing (Vlissingen), Netherlands, (B.V. Koninklijke Maatschappij 'De Schelde') has named Wesley D. Wheeler Associates, Ltd. of New York City as exclusive U.S. agents. The yard (shown above) is situated
Moss Point Marine Awarded $40.7-Million Navy Contract To Build Four LSVs
Moss Point Marine, Inc., has been awarded a $40.7-million U.S. Navy contract to build four logistic support vehicles (LSV). According to John Dane III, president of the Escatawpa, Miss., yard, the contract is the largest the company has received since its founding in 1980.
Alario And Associates Named To Represent Shipyard In Greece
NAFSI S.A., located in Piraeus, Greece, has announced the appointment of Alario and Associates, Inc. of 2701 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, La. 70002, as its exclusive representative for U.S. Gulf Coast interests. Robert J. Alario, president of Alario and Associates, Inc.
Titan 2 Refurb Delivers Unexpected Benefits
When Global Industries contacted Thrustmaster of Texas to help upgrade the Titan 2 heavy lift vessel for dynamic positioning (DP), the Louisiana-based company found more benefits than expected. Although not one of the original goals, a result of
Gotaverken Plans To Build 37,000-DWT Icebreaking Bulker
Advanced plans for the construction of a 37,000-dwt bulk cargo ship, with an unparalleled capacity to operate in Arctic waters, have been made by the Gotaverken Arendal Shipyard in Goteborg, West Sweden. The yard recently presented its latest
GE's LM2500 Engines To Power Portuguese Frigates
—Literature Available The Portuguese Navy has selected the General Electric LM2500 marine gas turbine engine to power its three new MEKO 200 guided missle frigates. Portugal is the 16th nation to order the LM2500 for its naval fleet. The order
Mangone Ship Delivers 150-Foot Tugboat To Norwegian Owners
Mangone Shipbuilding Company's newest vessel, the Musketeer Fury, was christened recently at the Port of Houston's (Texas) 75th Street Wharf No. 4-E. Ray Loden, president of Mangone Shipbuilding, and Don Godeau, vice president and general manager,
Cunard Gives $115-Million Contract To Lloyd Werft To Convert QE2 To Diesel And Alter Accommodations
A contract valued at $115 million has been awarded by Cunard Line to Lloyd Werft of Bremerhaven, West Germany, to convert the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth 2 from steam to diesel propulsion. According to Trafalgar House, Cunard's parent company,