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Tests Prove CLT Prop Characteristics
The CLT propeller recently underwent real-world testing, which proved, according to its designer and manufacturer that the propeller can help to reduce or eliminate hull-induced vibrations and noise levels. Independent studies were conducted aboard Superfast Levante,
Blue Streak Industries Delivers First Lift Boat With 110-Foot "legs'
Blue Streak Industries, Inc. of Pearlington, Miss., recently delivered what is said to be the first self-elevating, self-propelled lift boat with 110-foot "legs" in operation in the Gulf of Mexico. The new 64- by 32- by 7-foot vessel, the Blue Streak 14,
New UPSCO Shipyard Begins Production
An entirely new shipyard, programmed to build commercial tug/ barge units, is now in operation in Ontonagon, Mich. Upper Peninsula Shipbuilding Company (UPSCO), a privately owned firm, was formed in May of 1979 when its president, Charles H. Kerkman, together with Robert J.
Q&A with Wartsila CTO Matti Kleimola
Prof. Matti Kleimola, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Wartsila Corporation, was recently elected as President of CIMAC. He is a member of Wartsila Board of Management, Technology and Environment, and Head of Corporate Technology, including R&D.
Shipping Orders Worth £ 4 2 M i l l i o n For U.K. Y a rd
European and Asian customers have ordered seven cargo ships worth £42 million from U.K. shipbuilders Austin and Pickersgill during December 1979. The latest orders are f r om Greek operators for two 14,000- ton SD14 cargo carriers to be completed
Ingalls To Build Second Jackup For Bonito Offshore
Bonito Offshore II Inc. of Houston, has signed a contract with Ingalls Shipbuilding of Pascagoula, Miss., to build a second Friede and Goldman design L-780 (Mod 2) cantilevered jackup drilling rig. The offshore rig is scheduled for delivery in December 1982.
New England Section SNAME Hosts Student Section Guests
The New England Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers held its fifth meeting of the 1979-80 program year recently at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn. Over 90 members and guests were in attendance,
Canada's Arctic Pilot Project
The Canadian Arctic Pilot Project is a combined pipeline/marine transportation system for Arctic natural gas to supply about 7.0 million cubic meters of gas per day to southern consumers. After a three-year development period, we are now very
Bethlehem Steel Signs Licensing Agreement For Tension Moored Platforms
Bethlehem Steel Corpration recently signed a long-term licensing agreement for highly advanced offshore oil production technology—tension moored platforms (TMP) with Fluor Engineers, Inc. The announcement was issued jointly by David H. Klinges,
NKK Signs Agreement With Baker Marine Corp.
NKK (Nippon Kokan) has concluded a license agreement for a jackup-type drilling rig made by Baker Marine Corp. (BMC), a leading U.S. rig builder. Masayoshi Akizawa, NKK New York general manager, said under the terms of the contract, NKK will