engines
T w i n Disc Expands M a r i n e Transmission Series For Workboat Applications
—New Free Brochures Available— Twin Disc, Inc., Racine, Wis., has expanded their popular MG-516 Marine Transmission Series with the addition of the model MG-5161, and has added a deep case version to their high performance MG-5111 Marine Transmission Series.
Cat's New Diagnostic Tools Improve Servicing
—Literature Available Diagnostic tools adequate for engine systems designed a decade ago cannot compete with newly designed, more dependable, reliable, and accurate tools. Today's marine propulsion and auxiliary drive systems demand more accurate
Offshore Express In $10-Million Expansion- 'Lightning Express1 Delivered By Progressive Shipbuilders
A $10-million expansion program has been announced by Offshore Express, Inc., a Houma, La.- based marine transportation firm. Robert C. Schmidt, vice president and general manager of Offshore Express, said the company has taken delivery of the
ISOSO '81
An International Symposium To Assist Ship Operators To Improve Operations "International Symposium on Ship Operations (ISOSO '81) is a 'Catch 22' title, deliberately. There are so many factors that go into the safe, profitable and efficient
CF ' 0 3 Spotlights Industry Challenges
Cruise + Ferry 2003, which is set for London's Grand Hall, Olympia, from May 13-15, will be the 10th biennial exhibition and conference in a series ranked as the passenger shipping industry's premier technical and operations event. The extended
Bollinger To Construct Pair of Vessels For Seacor Marine
Bollinger Shipyards has been granted a contract to build two 145.5 ft. (44.3 m) supply/utility vessels for Seacor Marine of Houston, Texas. Construction will commence at Bollinger's Lockport. La. facility in April and May with delivery of the vessels scheduled for November and December 2001.
Ulstein Converts Containership To Fish Factory T r a w l er For U.S. Owner
Ulstein Hatloe A/S, Ulsteinvik, Norway, has delivered one of the world's largest surimi factory trawlers to her U.S. owners, after undergoing an extensive conversion at the yard. The 341-foot 5-inch Northern Eagle was delivered to her New Yorkbased owners Northern Eagle Partners Ltd.
I t a l i an Advanced Industries Formed By Finmeccanica
Franco Viezzoli, president of Finmeccanica, one of Italy's largest and most advanced industrial groups, has announced the establishment of Italian Advanced Industries, Inc. in Washington, D.C. Ownership of the new company is shared by Finmeccanica, Aeritalia, Alfa Romeo, Ansaldo and V.