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12 Containers: High DemandRich DeSimone analyzes options in the high demand, low supply container-ship market.

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18 Response Plan RequirementsDennis Bryant discusses non-tank vessel response plan requirements.

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20 Bigger, Better, FasterThe market for megayachts continues to expand.

24 Space-Age Tech + H20Boldmar Inc. will share a NASA facility in New Orleans to deliver someinnovative new yacht building techniques. — by Matt Gresham

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28 Barge It!A new study confirms the environmental and economical advantages of theinland waterway system. — by Greg Trauthwein

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Suzuki Retires from MOL America

Osamu Suzuki is retiring as thePresident/CEO and Chairman of MOL(America) Inc. Suzuki held numerouspositions world-wide since joiningMOL in 1973. His liner division experi-ence began in 1984 when he became aLong Beach, California Representative.He served as General Manager of theLiner Division and Managing Directorof MOL (Asia) before being appointedto MOL (America) Inc.'s top position in2005. Suzuki accepted a post-retirementposition as Executive Vice President ofMOL Ferry Co., Ltd., Japan. ReplacingSuzuki as MOL America's newPresident/CEO and Chairman will beNoboru Kitazawa. A graduate of TokyoUniversity, Mr. Kitazawa is a 33-yearMOL Liner veteran. He comes to theU.S. from MOL Tokyo's Liner Division,where he served as the General Managerof the Planning Department beforebeing promoted to General Managerand then Executive Officer of the LinerDivision.

Landtman Named NewYard Manager

To strengthen the operational focus inCruise & Ferries, Aker Yards namedMartin Landtman the new manager forthe yards in Finland. Landtman willfrom 1 September 2008 take up theposition as manager for the three yardsin Turku, Rauma and Helsinki inFinland, with special focus on the oper-ations. Landtman has since 2003 beenproject director for Finland's largestindustrial investment, the Olkiluoto 3(OL3) nuclear power plant. Between1979 and 2003, he had numerous seniormanagement positions in Aker Yards'entities in Finland and Germany.

Juha Heikinheimo has been managerfor the business area Cruise & Ferriesunder the previous structure, and will inthe new model be responsible for allsales and marketing activities withinCruise & Ferries, including a new scopeto develop new business opportunities.

Jacques Hardelay continues as manag-er for Aker Yards France. JacquesHardelay has solid experience in man-aging industrial companies, and hasbeen manager for the groups' twoFrench shipyards in Saint-Nazaire andLorient since 2006.

Wärtsilä Aims to Lead inShip Design

Wärtsilä has acquired the global shipdesign group Vik-Sandvik, an independ-ent group providing design and engi-neering services to ship owners and the

ship building industry worldwide. Thevalue of the acquisition is $208m, withan additional maximum sum of $59.9mto be paid based on the performance ofthe business over the next three years. In2007, Vik-Sandvik's turnover was$86.7m and the profitability is on a verygood level. The number of employees is410. This acquisition is a major step inWärtsilä's strategy to strengthen itsposition as a total solutions provider.

"From a strategic point of view, theacquisition of Vik-Sandvik is a veryimportant step for Wärtsilä as it brings

us closer to our customers, both shipowners and ship yards. We can nowenter into dialogue with them at an ear-lier stage, when the key specificationsof a vessel are decided, and this willresult in us being able to offer morecompetitive solutions," said JaakkoEskola, Group Vice President, WärtsiläShip Power. "Through this major acqui-sition, we also aim to take a leadingposition in ship design as an independ-ent activity."

Mr Arne Birkeland, 42, will be thehead of the Ship Design unit.

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My dad was a tool and die maker for GeneralMotors for more than three decades, and isan incredibly skilled woodworker with a

passion to this day to build, or devise an “engineeredsolution” for just about anything. Growing up, I pos-sessed a disinterest in his livelihood and hobby, a deci-sion that haunts me to this day when I have to shellout my hard-earned money to get things fixed.Though the physical capability skipped a generation, Ihave a profound interest in the manufacturing process,particularly as it applies to the marine industry. I havetraveled nearly everywhere that there is ship, rig andboat building — from large, modern facilities tosmall, muddy patches on water's edge — and it never ceases to amaze at how theprocess, prep and procedure can differ radically, yet quality can usually result withthe requisite knowledge, experience and tools.

This month we are pleased to present an inside look at an exciting new megay-acht and patrol boat manufacturing operation in New Orleans. Boldmar — whichoccupies the facility formerly used to build the giant external fuel tanks forNASA's space shuttle program, the Michoud Assembly Facility — is a marine con-struction facility that not only seeks to incorporate the latest tools, technologiesand methods, but in cooperation with Louisiana Economic Development it seeksto attract and retain much of Louisiana's invaluable shipbuilding knowledge base— its workers, still scattered about the region and the country after the devasta-tion of Hurricane Katrina. Matt Gresham, starting on page 24, puts forth thedetails on the new facility, profiling the players and machines that are beingdeployed to keep Louisiana's maritime business humming. Earlier this Spring Ihad the opportunity to explore new welding and cutting tools at ESAB's HQ inFlorence, S.C., as the company is promoting the use of its technology in the man-

ufacturing process — from ships to Chevy's —in the face of a dearth of skilled workers, or insome cases, any workers. The ESAB message isclear in pointing out that tools — from themammoth gantry cutting systems to hand-heldwelding tools — are an essential investment toimproving quality and efficiency. This articlestarts on page 32.

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Gas Turbines forIndependence LCS

GE Marine reports that the UnitedStates Navy's Independence LittoralCombat Ship (LCS) was recentlylaunched at Austal USA's shipyard inMobile, Ala. Independence will be pow-ered by two GE LM2500 aeroderivativemarine gas turbines, arranged in aCOmbined Diesel And Gas turbine

(CODAG) configuration with twodiesel engines. The 127-m aluminumtrimaran Independence is designed to bean agile surface combatant that can bedeployed independently to overseas lit-toral regions, can remain on station forextended periods of time either with abattle group or through a forward-bas-ing arrangement, and is capable ofunderway replenishment.

Navy Milestone for Gas Turbines

Rolls-Royce celebrated a milestone asits new gas turbine went into operationon a U.S. Navy warship for the firsttime. Two MT30s completed a success-ful "light off" on board the U.S. Navy'sfirst Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom(LCS 1). "The light off of the MT30 gasturbines is another significant successfor both the Lockheed Martin team andthe U.S. Navy," said John Paterson,Rolls-Royce President - Marine. "Thepower we provide will enable the Navyto benefit from the speed and agility ofFreedom which will be a key element ofher close-to-shore operational role."

BIW Wins $20.7mContract Modification

Bath Iron Works Corp., (a GeneralDynamics Company), Bath, Maine isbeing awarded a $20,753,902 modifica-tion under previously awarded contract(N00024-06-C-2307) to exercise anoption for 233,426 man-hours for LeadYard Class Services for the DDG 51Class AEGIS Destroyer Program. Thiswork will provide technical assistanceto the Follow Yard in the interpretationand application of the detailed designdeveloped by BIW Corp., the Lead Yardcontractor. DDG 51 Class services

include: liaison for follow ship con-struction, general class services, classlogistic services, class design agentservices and class change design servic-es for follow ships. Work will be per-formed in Bath, Maine, and is expectedto be completed by Jul. 2009. Contractfunds will not expire at the end of thecurrent fiscal year.

Sperry Marine Wins $7m IBN Deal

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine,Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a$6,998,383 firm fixed price contract forthree Integrated Bridge and NavigationSystem (IBN) shipsets for the DDG-51modernization efforts. The IBNS is aHull, Mechanical and Electrical

(HM&E) upgrade and part of a compre-hensive plan to modernize the DDG-51Class to ensure the ships remain combatrelevant and affordable throughout theirlife.

The focus of the IBNS upgrade is toautomate many manual functions toreduce manning levels and watchstander requirements.

Shown from left to right is the U.S.Navy's Independence LCS launched atAustal USA's Mobile, Alabama ship-yard and a (LCS photo courtesy ofBob Friedlieb, Austal Facility SecurityOfficer)



ExxonMobil Chief Touts Q-Max Advantage

Joint ventures in Qatar in which Exxon MobilCorporation participates will start up projectsover the next two years that will bring more liq-uefied natural gas to market than any otherinternational oil company, Rex Tillerson, chair-man and CEO, said, speaking at the 19th WorldPetroleum Congress in Madrid.

"On the supply side, technological break-throughs in the production and transportation ofLNG — such as ExxonMobil and QatarPetroleum's Q-Max technology enabling an 80percent increase in LNG ship cargo capacity —are facilitating the development of a global mar-ket for cleaner-burning natural gas.

"Partnerships, such as the one between Qatarand ExxonMobil, are making LNG's potential areality," said Mr. Tillerson. "Technologicaladvances, pioneered with Qatar Petroleum andothers, have enabled ExxonMobil to achievenew economies of scale for development of theNorth Field, the largest non-associated natural-gas field in the world."

Mr. Tillerson outlined a project led byExxonMobil, Qatar Terminal Limited andEdison — the Adriatic LNG terminal — whichis a key component of plans to bring new LNGsupplies to market.

Adriatic LNG will be the first offshore gravi-ty-based re-gasification terminal in the world,and will have the capacity to provide 10 percentof Europe's LNG supply. Construction is near-

ing completion and the terminal is scheduled tobe moved to location in the Adriatic Sea off-shore Italy in August.

Maersk Line Orders 16 ShipsMaersk Line announced that A.P. Moller -

Maersk signed an agreement with DaewooShipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.in Korea for the delivery of 16 container vesselsin 2010-12. The vessels have individual capaci-ties of 7,450 TEU and are equipped with reeferplugs enabling them to carry 1,700 refrigeratedcontainers each.

The ships are designed to meet the highestdemands for safe and economic transportationof goods in the trade to and from the East Coastof South America. In addition, each vessel isequipped with a waste heat recovery system.The system reuses excess heat from the exhaustand thus generates energy for propulsion of thevessel or on-board electricity consumption. Thereduction in fuel consumption results in a corre-sponding reduction of emissions.

MHI Delivers 300th Ship to MOLMitsubishi Heavy

Industries, Ltd. (MHI)delivered MOLCompetence, a large-size containership, toMitsui O.S.K. Lines,Ltd. (MOL) at theKoyagi Plant of MHI'sNagasaki Shipyard andMachinery Works. Thecontainership marks the300th vessel deliveredfrom MHI to MOL. Inaddition, the 8,100TEU, 90,000 gt MOL Competence is the largest containershipever built by MHI. It is one of a series of ships targeting reducedweight and improved transportation efficiency through featuresincluding the world's first adoption of higher tensile strength steel(HTSS) with yield stress of 47 kgf/mm2 for longitudinal strengthmembers, the most important parts of a container ship's hull. TheHTSS was jointly developed by MHI and Nippon SteelCorporation. MOL Competence features a service speed of 25knots and measures 316 x 45.6 m with a 25-m molded depth. It isthe fifth of a series of six ships ordered by MOL, all marking theworld's first application of 47 kgf/mm2 HTSS in a merchant ship.The adoption of HTSS, along with an electronically controlledmain engine and high-performance propellers, has enabled theship to largely improve fuel efficiency. The first ship to MOL wasthe Chikugogawa Maru (pictured above), a cargo-and-passengership delivered in May 1890, which was Japan's first steel steamship and led the steel ship construction technology thereafter.

The first ship to MOL was theChikugogawa Maru, a cargo-and-passenger ship delivered in May1890.



N e w sCoast Guard LaunchesNationwide AIS Satellite

The U.S. Coast Guard launched anORBCOMM concept demonstrationsatellite, equipped with AutomaticIdentification System (AIS) capability,from Kapustin Yar, Russia. The satelliteattained a proper orbit and is expected tostart transmitting operational data with-in the next three months. The U.S.Coast Guard Nationwide AutomaticIdentification System (NAIS) Projectsponsored equipment on the satellite totest the feasibility and effectiveness ofAIS message reception and reportingfrom space for ship tracking and othernavigational activities. The launchmarks an important milestone in thedevelopment of the NAIS project. TheNAIS project will improve maritimedomain awareness for the U.S. CoastGuard and Department of HomelandSecurity by using the integrated networkof AIS equipment and user interfaceservices that display and exchange AIS-equipped vessel information for mar-itime safety and security. Data collectedby the NAIS supports the nation's mar-itime interests by promoting vessel andport safety through collision avoidance,and through detection, traffic identifica-tion, and classification of vessels out to2,000 nautical miles from shore.

The NAIS project is being implement-ed in three primary increments.Increment one, fielded in September2007, currently provides the capabilityto receive AIS messages at 55 criticalports and nine coastal areas across thenation. Increment two (with nationwide

AIS transmit and receipt coverage) willprovide the capability to receive AISmessages out to 50 nautical miles andtransmit AIS messages out to 24 nauticalmiles along the entire coastline of theU.S. and designated inland waterways.Increment three will extend the cover-age for receipt of AIS messages out to2,000 nautical miles from shore. Theupcoming satellite testing will assist in

the development of Increment three ofthe NAIS project.

Superior Energy Liftboat Christened

Superior Energy Services' MarineServices Division christened its 175-ft.class liftboat, the Superior Future, atMarine Industrial Fabrication (NewIberia, La.). The Superior Future has

modern features, technology and designunique to its class including a 100-ton,100-ft boom crane more commonly seenon larger vessels and a larger workingdeck and deckload. In addition, the ves-sel's accommodations were designedand built with maximum comfort andefficiency for customer representatives.

Two 265-ft liftboats will joinSuperior's fleet in late 2008 to early

ASNE Tug & SalvageTechnology Symposium

The U.S. Department of the Navyhas identified a need to recapitalize itsfleet of tug and salvage ships. TheNavy staff and the Navy's MilitarySealift Command believe that com-mercial platforms currently in designor under construction can addressNavy requirements and afford theopportunity to leverage commercialtechnologies in hull forms, dynamicpositioning systems, and tow capabili-ties for this future fleet. Accordingly,ASNE will host a Tug and SalvageTechnology Symposium in the nearfuture to provide a forum for discus-sion of available technologies. Partiesinterested in making a presentation orpresenting a paper for this event areencouraged to send a brief messagedescribing their intent to ASNE'sTechnical Director, Dave Stevenson, [email protected]

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Keppel FELS CompletesDeepwater Rig

The deepwater semisubmersibledrilling rig, Maersk Developer, built byKeppel FELS for Maersk Contractors,will be contracted to StatoilHydro in theGulf of Mexico. The Maersk Developerwas named in the presence of Guest-of-Honor, Lim Boon Heng, Minister, PrimeMinister's Office, by Kari Reinertsen,wife of Øivind Reinertsen, President ofStatoilHydro (North AmericaOperations). The Maersk Developer is

the first in a series of three DSS 21deepwater semi rigs that Keppel FELSis building for Maersk.

Keppel O&M is the only shipyardgroup in the world to have its own suiteof proprietary deepwater rig designs.The DSS 21 design is jointly developedby the company's DeepwaterTechnology Group, Marine StructureConsultants of the Netherlands andMaersk Contractors. The two other DSS21 semi rigs presently under construc-tion in Keppel FELS are scheduled fordelivery in the second quarters of 2009and 2010 respectively.

The DSS 21 series features a dynamicpositioning system, with the ability toattach to a prelaid mooring system.Capable of operating at water depths of3,000 m and drilling down to 10,000 m,this series of semi-submersibles are wellsuited for the conditions of offshore

Brazil, West Africa, Gulf of Mexico andSoutheast Asia.

Ultra-Deepwater Drillshipfor Transocean

Transocean Inc. said that its sub-sidiaries have reached an agreementwith subsidiaries of Petrobras andMitsui to acquire a newbuild ultra-deep-water drillship under a capital lease con-tract. In conjunction with the capitallease contract, subsidiaries of Petrobrasand Transocean have entered into a 10-year drilling contract covering world-wide operations with an option byPetrobras to extend the term of thedrilling contract by up to an additional10 years.

The capital lease contract has a 20-year term, after which Transocean willhave the right and obligation to acquire

the drillship for $1. Total capital costs tobe incurred by Petrobras and Mitsui forthe construction of the drillship are esti-mated to be $750m, including $65m ofcapitalized interest.

STX Aims for $48b inSales by 2012

STX Group has revised its sales targetupwards to $48b and operating profits to$4.8b in 2012, according to a report inthe Korea Times. In order to achieve therevised target, the group is planning tosplit its business units into four sectors:shipbuilding and machinery, shippingand trade, plant and construction, andenergy.

STX Shipbuilding, the group's flag-ship, has set a sales target by 2010 bystrengthening its shipping portfolio.

(Source: Korea Times)

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By Richard DeSimoneContainerization has changed the

dynamics of global shipping. Such anobvious statement reflects not only thesurface reality of what anyone can seetoday at a busy port - but it also conveysa wealth of unintended consequencesthat most people rarely think about.Perhaps a more revealing statementwould be that containerization continuesto change the dynamics of shipping —

and often in new and unexpected ways.For example, the loss of a ship to a

storm hundreds of years ago occurredmore frequently than is likely today. Buta single ship stored much less cargo inits hold then, and the monetary loss wasrelatively limited.

When containerization became thenorm some 40 years ago, the exposureto risk began to change. A decade or twoago, a ship might carry 1,500 to 2,500

containers, greatly increasing the valueof single catastrophic loss.

Today, a single ship may carry 6,500containers — making the potential lossin the hundreds of millions dollars.Engineers at the American Bureau ofShipping see few limitations on thefuture capacity of ships, other than thecapability of cargo handling equipmentand the depth of ports. That means theseverity of future potential losses will

only grow.Containers have also changed the

types of insurance claims that are filed.Where once the claims for pilferage atthe docks were frequent and for low dol-lar amounts, today there are fewer smallthefts because the cargo is sealed awayin large containers. When a loss occurs,it typically is for a whole container;whether it be washed overboard at sea,crushed when a truck overturns, dam-

Containers: High Demand, Short SupplyM a r i n e F i n a n c e & I n s u r a n c e

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Latest Impact of ContainersThe role of containers in shipping con-

tinues to evolve. The key word today isshortage, and the headaches for shippersare growing.

With a consumer-dominated economyand a voracious appetite for importedgoods, the United States has long had atrade imbalance. For many years, shipsbrought containers to the United Statesthat were parked near ports. There sim-ply were not enough export shipments tomake it worthwhile for ships to carry thecontainers back to the ports of origin.The weakening dollar and expandedconsumer spending in emerging nationshas stimulated growth in the U.S. exportmarket, however. This has increaseddemand for containers — but often inareas far from ports, where the expense

of trucking empty containers in has risenas fuel costs have climbed.

As a Wall Street Journal article onApril 10 noted, those who would like tosend their products overseas are havinga difficult time finding enough contain-ers and making timely shipping arrange-ments. Among the examples cited in thearticle were:• A Wisconsin producer of lawnmowers that says it can no longer counton sales to European customers becausethey do not want to wait the weeks ittakes to arrange shipping.• A French-fry maker that cannot findenough refrigerated containers to carryits products overseas.• Scrap metal companies that used tofind their cargo in demand to fill other-wise-empty ships returning to foreigndestinations but that now are competingwith much higher value cargoes - chem-icals and machinery - for containers.

At the same time that shortages arecausing shipper anxiety, the condition ofcontainers is also becoming an issue.Many containers are showing their ageand reaching the end of their useful lifespan. While the United States has a fair-ly sophisticated and well-maintainedinfrastructure for handling and movingcontainers, the infrastructure in manyforeign countries is often less welldeveloped, and transportation thereplaces more stress on containers.Containers that have bounced throughlong journeys on rough roads overseas,or that have been mishandled in poorlyequipped ports often arrive in the UnitedStates damaged — and in poor shape toprotect cargo.

Steps that Shippers Should TakeVeteran shippers have well established

relationships with freight forwardersand ship operators that they can rely on

to help them through their containerchallenges. But many smaller compa-nies are just entering the export market,drawn by favorable exchange rates,overseas interest in their products andthe flattening local demand that isaccompanying today's uncertain eco-nomic climate. There are several stepsthat they can take to ease their way intothe shipping game:

1. Get expert advice. Exporting goodsis a more complicated operation thantrucking products from one state toanother, then submitting an invoice andgetting paid. There typically is extensiveinternational trade documentation thatmust be complete and in perfect orderfor a producer to become a successfulexporter. Those who are new to shippingoverseas should find a well-regardedfreight forwarder to help them throughthe process, which will enable them toavoid the pitfalls common to interna-

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tional trade. They should also tapinto the risk control expertise of theirinsurer, which often provides bothinside tips and common-senseapproaches to keeping losses to aminimum.

2. Inspect containers. The unwaryshipper may presume that a promisedcontainer will be in adequate shapeto protect goods - but such a pre-sumption may lead to losses. Alwaysinspect or arrange for an inspectionthat will assure containers areundamaged and leak-free. A contain-er with holes may pose no problem ifit is stacked in the middle of a largeshipment of containers, where nei-ther sea water nor rain can reach it.But containers are just as likely toend up placed in a manner thatexposes the cargo to water damage ifthey are not in good condition.

3. Avoid last-minute arrangements.Whenever possible, shippers shouldbe flexible about scheduling theirneed for containers. Last-minute

requests are the least likely to be metat a reasonable cost.

Anyone who stands in a port todayand compares what they see withtheir memories of old films, like Onthe Waterfront, knows that containershave changed shipping. Where long-shoremen used to muscle crates off aship, on to the dock and into ware-houses, today there are giganticcranes that lift huge containers fromships and swing them into place onland. Containerization has changedthe exposure to risk - less frequentdisappearance of cargo but morecostly claims when something doesgo wrong. The starring role of con-tainers in the shipping saga is nowentering a new phase in the UnitedStates, with demand strong and con-ditions questionable. By workingclosely with insurers and otherexperts, exporters can position them-selves to avoid risks as they move totake advantage of international mar-keting opportunities.


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TBS Takes Two Bulk CarriersTBS International Limited has taken delivery of the M.V. Canarsie Princess, for-merly known as the M.V. Athinoula, and the M.V. Houma Belle, previously knownas the M.V. North Star. M.V. Canarsie Princess is a 1985 built, 42,842 dwthandymax bulk carrier that the company agreed to acquire charter free for$30.3m in February 2008. The acquisition of M.V. Houma Belle, which wasannounced in April 2008, is a 1985 built, 42,219 dwt handymax bulk carrierthat the company agreed to acquire for $34m charter free. With these deliver-ies, TBS's current fleet consists of 44 multipurpose tweendecker, handymax andhandysize vessels.

LT and Chembulk Tankers Expands PT Berlian Laju Tankers Tbk and Chembulk Tankers announced the opening of itsSao Paulo Branch, CBL Tankers do Brasil ltda. The name reflects the combina-tion of one traditional and long-established company name with the year-oldChembulk company name— together operating one of the world's largest andyoungest fleets of stainless steel parcel tankers. In choosing Sao Paulo, BLT andChembulk are acknowledging the importance of Brazil as an international mar-ket player in the specialized tanker segment for chemicals, vegetable oils, acidsand bio-fuels.

Transocean Wins Contract Extension Transocean Inc., said that its ultra-deepwater semisubmersible GSF DevelopmentDriller II, capable of drilling in water depths of 7,500 ft., has been awarded afive-year contract extension, commencing in November 2008, by a subsidiary ofBP PLC. Estimated contract revenues that could be generated over the five-yearextension period are approximately $1.06b.

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Bollinger Delivers AnotherTank Barge to Bouchard

Bollinger Marine Fabricators, L.L.C.,(BMF), Amelia, La., a BollingerShipyards, Inc. company, has deliveredB. No. 233, the second of two doublehull, 35,000 BBL oil tank barge unitsbuilt to meet the requirements of the OilPollution Act of 1990 (OPA'90), toBouchard Ocean Services, Melville,N.Y.

The B. No. 233 is a manned, clean oil,oceans tank barge measuring 300-ft.long, with a 64-ft. beam and a depth of21-ft. The barge has ten cargo tanks,with Byron Jackson cargo pumps, driv-en by John Deere engines. The bargehas accommodations with full galley forfour, and is classed ABS, +A1 Oil TankBarge, Manned Oceans.

BMF delivered the sister ship, B. No.231 in July of 2007. BMF is buildingthe B. No. 262 and the B. No. 264, both60,000 BBL OPA'90 tank barges that arescheduled for delivery during the firstquarter of 2009 and first quarter of 2010.Bollinger will also deliver the B. No.260, a 60,000 BBL OPA'90 tank barge,in the third quarter 2008, and the B. No.284, an 80,000 BBL OPA'90 tank barge,during the second quarter of 2009 fromthe Bollinger Gretna facility forBouchard.

New Study: 'SupportShortsea Shipping inCanada'

In a newly released study — entitled"Time for a New National Vision;Opportunities and Constraints forCanada in the Global Movement ofGoods" — a Canadian SenateCommittee has endorsed the marineindustry's priority issues as impedimentsto shortsea shipping and overall marinetransportation.

The study takes a hard look at allaspects of the movement of cargo bycontainer, including railway services,trucking, Customs policy, port policy,security, information technology, envi-ronmental and labor issues, and existinggovernment programs and policies. Butperhaps the most striking and refreshingrecommendations have to do with ways

to encourage shortsea shipping. Thestudy's recommends that the govern-ment support shortsea shipping by:• eliminating the federal tariff onimported vessels used for shortsea ship-ping,• exempting shortsea container opera-tions from the Marine Navigations

Services fees,• exempting new container ports on theGreat Lakes from the costs of establish-ing new customs services,• exempting shortsea container vesselsflagged in Canada from pilotage fees onthe St. Lawrence Seaway,• negotiating with the U.S. to exempt

shortsea container vessels from the har-bor maintenance tax, and• negotiating multilateral cabotageexemptions for shortsea container ship-ping operations.

The full report can be accessed at:www.parl.gc.ca/39/2/parlbus/

commbus/senate/tran.htm


Dennis L. Bryant, Senior Counsel,Holland & Knight LLP

On June 23, 2008, the US Coast Guardannounced that, commencing August22, 2008, it will commence activeenforcement of the requirement for cer-tain nontank vessels operating in watersof the United States to have oil spillresponse plans. Oil spill response planswere mandated for tank vessels as partof the original Oil Pollution Act of 1990(OPA 90). A similar requirement fornontank vessels was not adopted until2004, with the requirement for ownersand operators of nontank vessels to pre-pare and submit oil spill response plansby August 9, 2005.

In February 2005, the Coast Guardissued non-regulatory guidance ondevelopment and review of oil spillresponse plans for nontank vessels. Therationale for the guidance was that,despite the lengthy time inherent in rule-making, the statute required that theresponse plans be developed and sub-mitted by a date certain. Therefore, theonly viable option was to provide rec-ommendations to the industry andexpect that the industry will adherethereto. The same scenario occurred inthe earlier tank vessel response plan(VRP) process in 1993 when the rule-making process could not keep pacewith the statutory requirement.

A major difference between the 1993and the 2005 scenarios was that, in1993, the Coast Guard fully enforced theVRP requirements beginning on the datespecified in the statute. In 2005, on theother hand, the Coast Guard issued anotice stating that it would not enforcethe nontank vessel response plan(NTVRP) requirements "until regula-tions are issued and in effect." Thenotice went on to encourage owners andoperators of nontank vessels to developand submit response plans consistentwith the guidance, but with the hammerof enforcement specifically withheld.The guidance also noted that a problemexisted in the law, since the statuteplaced the requirement on nontank ves-sels of 400 gross tons or greater, asmeasured in accordance with theInternational Tonnage Convention(ITC). Many US vessels have neverbeen measured under the ITC. Inrevised guidance issued in January2006, the Coast Guard recommendedthat owners and operators of US vesselsof or near 400 gross register tons and

greater assume that the NTVRP require-ments will apply. Later in 2006,Congress amended the statute to define"nontank vessel" as a self-propelled ves-sel that: (1) is at least 400 gross tons asmeasured under the ITC, or, for vesselsnot measured under the ITC, as meas-ured under the Regulatory MeasurementSystem; (2) is not a tank vessel; (3) car-ries oil of any kind as fuel for mainpropulsion; and (4) operates on the nav-igable waters of the United States (i.e.,out to 12 nautical miles off the UScoast).

The Coast Guard continued with itspolicy of not enforcing the NTVRPrequirements until the COSCO BUSANincident in San Francisco Bay inNovember 2007. The container ship hada NTVRP and the cleanup following theoil spill proceeded well (after a minorglitch regarding the initial calculation ofthe amount of oil spilled). Regardless,the publicity and investigations that fol-lowed this prominent incident highlight-ed the non-enforcement policy. TheCoast Guard has now changed courseand will soon commence active enforce-ment.

In an effort to devote limited enforce-ment resources to those nontank vesselsthat pose the greatest risk, the interimenforcement policy will focus on thosenontank vessels of 1,600 gross tons orgreater. For such vessels without aproperly submitted NTVRP, operationalcontrols will be placed on the vessels bythe Captains of the Port (COTPs). Thiswill effectively prevent the larger non-tank vessels from operating until andunless a proper NTVRP has been sub-mitted.

Upon receipt of a NTVRP that meetsthe basic requirements, the Coast Guardwill issue a 2-year interim operatingauthorization letter allowing the vesselto continue to operate while the NTVRPundergoes detailed review. The basicrequirements for a NTVRP follow:

(1) The plan must be consistentwith the requirements of the NationalContingency Plan and the applicableArea Contingency Plans;

(2) The plan must identify thequalified individual having full authori-ty to implement removal actions andmust require immediate communica-tions between that individual and theappropriate Federal officials and the per-sons providing response personnel andequipment;

(3) The plan must identify andensure by contract or other appropriatemeans the availability of private person-nel and equipment necessary to removeto the maximum extent practicable aworst case discharge (including a dis-charge resulting from fire or explosion),and to mitigate or prevent a substantialthreat of such a discharge;

(4) The plan must describe thetraining, equipment testing, periodicunannounced drills, and responseactions of persons on the vessel orashore, to be carried out under the planto ensure the safety of the vessel and tomitigate or prevent the discharge or thesubstantial threat of a discharge;

(5) The plan must contain a provi-sion providing for periodic updates; and

(6) The plan must be resubmittedfor approval of each significant change.

A major difference between the tankvessel VRP requirement and theNTVRP requirement is that the NTVRPneed not include provisions addressingdischarges of less than the worst casedischarge. The worst case discharge isthe discharge in adverse weather of allthe oil carried on the vessel. Also, non-tank vessels are not required to carrydischarge removal equipment and arenot required to have emergency towingequipment. Further, nontank vessels arenot required to acquire computerized,shore-based damage stability and resid-ual strength calculation programs.

The companies that insure vessels forliability to third parties for oil spillexpenses and damages (e.g., Protectionand Indemnity Clubs) have consistencyrecommended that vessels to which theNTVRP statute applies develop and sub-mit response plans on a timely basis.The majority of foreign vessels that callat US ports have done so, as have a sig-nificant number of US vessels. As theCoast Guard stated in its June 23, 2008notice, though, "some nontank vesselsstill have not submitted a NTVRP".

This noncompliance situation presentsa potential liability problem (in additionto the upcoming enforcement problem).If a nontank vessel that has not submit-ted a NTVRP suffers an oil spill and if itcan be shown that the response costs aregreater and/or that the third party dam-ages are greater than would have beenthe case if the vessel had a NTVRP, thenit is possible that a court might find thatthe owner or operator was not entitled tolimit its liability. Even if the owner or

operator were to ultimately prevail on itslimitation of liability petition, the poten-tial allegations would unduly complicatethe effort to limit liability.

Finally, it should be noted that plan-ning for response to an oil spill is timeand money well spent. Oil spills areincreasingly expensive. Reducing therisk of an oil spill and implementing aplan to rapidly and efficiently cleanupafter an oil spill occurs is in the bestinterests of ship owners and operators.It is to be hoped that no Coast Guardenforcement action will be necessary inthis regard.


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Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan Requirements

Dennis L. Bryant, Senior Maritime Counsel at thelaw firm of Holland & Knight, Washington, D.C., isa contributing editor of MR/EN. For additioal infor-mation contact Dennis at

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Earlier this year a technically sophisti-cated 37m superyacht — Ermis2 — wasshipped to the Mediterranean. Theground-breaking vessel was entrusted tothree leading names in the industry;designers and naval architectsHumphreys Yacht Design, buildersMcMullen & Wing and composite engi-neers High Modulus.

Ermis2's apparently simple designbrief of 'safety, seakindliness, speed andcomfort' understates the fact that theowner was looking for a superyachtcapable of speeds normally reserved forthe powerboat racing circuit; the capaci-ty to be driven hard in the kind of weath-er conditions that see most other ownersremaining in port, and yet with all thecomfort needed to entertain family andfriends.

In an owner-driven quest to minimizethe weight of the yacht without sacrific-ing strength and toughness the three par-ties pursued an aggressive weight auditof all aspects of the vessel.

After detailed investigation of the con-struction options McMullen and Wingwere tasked to build the boat inadvanced carbon composites, and theyrose to the challenge by electing to builda one-off female mould for the hull toallow for efficient vacuum-infusion, aprocess which is designed to ensureexcellent laminate consolidation. A sig-nificant amount of analysis, test-panelmanufacture and destructive testing wascarried out to optimize the structure, anda particularly significant decision was togo with a sandwich bottom shell panelrather than a solid carbon panel — notonly a lighter choice but as it turned outa tougher one as well, giving the boatsignificantly more resilience.

In their extensive tank testing andR&D work, the Humphreys office feltthat the commercial standard verticalacceleration of 1g was not adequate todefine this particular vessel and its usage— with a top speed of 55 knots and acruising speed of 35 knots — andthrough wave-testing analysis they

established a design threshold of 2.2gwhich Humphreys instructedGermanischer Lloyd to use as their plan-approval benchmark.

So the term 'light but strong' gained anadded, self-imposed poignancy, ampli-fying the challenge posed to the com-posite engineers and the builder. Given

this, the achieved lightship displacementof less than 100 tons represents a hugesuccess and the general approach hasbeen spectacularly vindicated in recenttrials, with initial speeds in the 55+ knotrange being achieved and promise offurther increase given more optimiztiontime.However, even despite this per-formance, Ermis2 has proved to beextremely comfortable and surprisinglyquiet even at speed and the systems areconfigured to allow the boat to remainabsolutely silent through the night, freeof generator hum.

Humphreys worked to develop anexternal style that sat well with the utili-tarian aspects of the brief — with formessentially following function — andknowing that the boat was capable ofexceptionally high speeds was enoughwithout making the inference of speed aflamboyant style statement as well. Thisunderstated philosophy was carriedthrough to the interior design, with JoHumphreys working closely with theowner and his family to come up with areally comfortable, light and bright inte-rior, with carefully crafted white-paintedtimber paneling emphasizing the naturallight and creating an easy backdrop tothe more vibrant colours of the fabricsand furnishings Despite some veryambitious intentions Ermis2 has deliv-ered, and the owner's observation oncompletion of his acceptance trials was ameasured, “All our objectives have beenexceeded.”

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Ermis2 is a 55-knot, 37-m Superyacht. (Photo Credit: Chris Lewis)

ERMIS2 Specifications Length, o.a. 37.6 m Beam 6.4 m Draft 1.6 m Displacement (lightship) 107,000 kgs Water Capacity 2,000 liters Fuel Capacity 55,000 liters Engines 3 x MTU16V4000 Gearboxes Twin Disc WaterJets KamewaGenerators Northern Lights Top Speed 55 knots Cruising Speed 35 knots Designer Humphreys Yacht DesignBuilder McMullen & WingEngineers High Modulus

Pershing 115 GT Powered by TurbineZF Marine debuted a special reduction gear designed to match Vericor Power System's

TF 40 and TF50 marine turbines. The HSMT 410/730 reduction gear is available inreduction ratios ranging from 9.5 to 20:1, designed to meet the demand for larger andfaster high-speed yachts. Vericor's aero-derivative engines are designed to run on dieselfuel and can deliver power up to 5,600 shp. Marine Turbines are typically used forbooster propulsion on 78-to-165-ft. high-performance luxury yachts. The packageweighs 2,800 kg (6,172 lbs.), and is suitable for various waterjet and propeller sizes andtypes because the available ratio range permits shaft speeds between 800 and 1,700 rpmto be selected. In addition, rotation direction can be defined as well as gearbox outputflange arrangement, either under the turbine (C configuration), or on the opposite side(Z configuration). The multiple disc hydraulic clutch is designed to ensure smooth trans-mission engagement with minimal mechanical stress and a comfortable changeoverwhen boost power is engaged. The gearbox is also equipped with two PTOs for auxil-iary services, each with a maximum torque capacity of 650 Nm (480 lb ft) at 2600 rpmwith the turbine running at full power. ZF Marine also provides the turbine's electroniccontrols, complete with a wide range of control levers, or a new joystick control system.



ACO Marine forSuperyachts

ACO Marine, a specialist in the sup-ply of complete, advanced wastewatermanagement system for Superyachts(from 24 m and up), offers a system thatis designed to maximize installation

flexibility in a compact, robust package.The ACO Marine solution provides

for advanced membrane technology thatis fully compliant with the most strin-gent global legislation, including theincoming MEPC 159(55), effective forall sewage treatment plant installationson, or after, the 1st January 2010.

ACO's solution was recently tappedfor a mammoth yacht newbuild."ACOMarine is delighted to announce theirsuccess in securing an order to supplythe complete advanced wastewater man-agement system for a prestigious 96mSuperyacht at a leading EuropeanSuperyacht builder," said ACO Marine'smanaging director, Mark Beavis."Working closely with shipyard design-

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The complete package will comprisetwo ACO Maripur 100 AWWT(Advanced Waste Water Treatment)units with direct mounted liquid ringvacuum generation units for the blackwater collection.

Automated grey water transfer systemfor all laundry, galley and sanitary greywater to be treated by the Maripur unitswith galley water passing through aLipatomat NS4 fully automated greaseseparator system with a capacity of upto four liters per second. Finally, theACO Pipe push-fit stainless steel pipesystem will bring the system compo-nents together.

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New 37-in HD

Comark expanded its portfolio of dis-play and computer solutions for themarine market by unveiling the first inits line of large screen displays. TheMDU37 is a 37-in. LCD display, whichis designed to withstand the harshmarine environment. When panelmounted, it meets NEMA 4/4X require-ments. When bulkhead mounted, itmeets NEMA 12. All electronics areconformal-coated .

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There are two key factors that can bepinpointed in providing the kind ofmarine displays suitable for the luxuryyacht sector: Overcoming the problemsassociated with marine use — sunlight,moisture, etc., and the need for moredesign freedom and 'modern look'bridge console and display design.

Hatteland Display's Series 2 productline has found a natural home on thebridge of the super yacht. HattelandDisplay introduced a modular designthat offers the choice of a monitor only,or a monitor integrated with a marinecomputer.

This is achieved through a backpackmodule design that plugs directly intothe back of the display, instantly chang-ing it into a fully functional marinecomputer.

This enables bridge designers and sys-tem integrators to provide sophisticatedsystems based on one single system asopposed to several disparate systems,which is often the case.

No owner or skipper wants to bewatching the TV, plotting a course orchecking engine data on a drab flicker-ing CRT. The design of Hatteland

Display's Series 2 products show thatwhat is essentially a tool for providingdata, can become a high-design state-ment in itself.

Clean lines, polished glass coveringthe entire front side surface, matt blackaluminum housing, and a minimalistethos ensures that the display can inte-

grate into any style of bridge. Mountingoptions are numerous but it's most like-ly that designers will set the Series 2 dis-plays flush at the bridge console to pres-ent a stunning wall of glass designed toprovide the best view of the requireddata.

Moisture, heat, sunlight, darkness and

physical space are the key considera-tions for marine displays. The advanceof display technology, and the introduc-tion of flat panel Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) monitors in place of CRT, hashelped bridge designers and system inte-grators approach some of the problems.However it has only been recentadvances that have seen real progress indefining the term 'marine display'.

These breakthroughs have come fromthe introduction of Hatteland Displaydeveloped technology such as opticalbonding, which is used in all HattelandDisplay Series 2 products.

It's a process whereby the air betweenthe front glass panel and TFT LCD mod-ule, is filled with a special material tonegate all of the problems related withmarine display use. Specifically aHatteland Display optically bondedscreen does away with the problems ofmoisture condensation and providesenhanced readability in direct sunlightexposure. Optical bonding removesmore than 90% of sunlight reflections.

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Design Meets Functionality

Visitors to the SMM trade fair, heldevery other year in Hamburg, Germany,are accustomed to the big commercialship flair with diesel engines on displaythat are larger than some homes. Thisyear, however, SMM 2008 has on tap aspecial showing for the superyachtindustry, as the maritime world con-venes in Hamburg from September 23-26, 2008. SMM 2008 will showcase thetop technology of more than 1,800exhibitors from over 50 nations. Thisyear's event uses 87,000 sq. m. of exhi-bition space, and will include equipmentto meet all the needs of superyachts,including propulsion, automation, navi-gation and communication systems, plusonboard equipment such as power,hydraulic and waste treatment facilities.

A number of the leading superyachtbuilders will be present at the SMM2008. Lürssen is rated by the Britishtrade magazine "The Yacht Report" asthe world's number one yacht builder,with a total of some 57,000 GT in thesuperyacht sector, followed by Blohm +Voss, a shipyard belonging toThyssenKrupp Marine Systems(TKMS), with some 50,000 GT at its

two locations in Hamburg and Kiel. TheTop Ten in this field include SMMexhibitor Amels, which belongs to theDutch shipyard group Damen, and alsoAbeking & Rasmussen. Peters Schiffbauis another shipyard with substantialengagement in the yacht sector, usingthe SMM 2008 as a platform for itsproducts; Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven isthere, and so is the Fincantieri Group —alongside their flourishing cruise ship

business, the Italian Group is alsoengaged in superyacht building.

Statistics of "The Yacht Report" indi-cate that the milestone of 250 supery-achts was passed for the first time lastyear, with deliveries of 253 vessels hav-ing a length overall of more than 30metres — that is more than 60% up on2005 (158 vessels). 182 superyachtswere made in Europe, 41 in the U.S.,and 30 in other countries.

Lürssen has already delivered twosuperyachts this year — the 155 mSunflower in February, and the 70 mMartha Ann in April, powered by twoCaterpillar engines. Lürssen will com-plete another three luxury yachts beforethe end of this year. TKMS shipyardswill deliver three vessels of this top-secret segment in 2008, including theSigmar, built at HDW — a 118 m yachtin futuristic design by Philippe Starck,and the 93 m Safari. Abeking &Rasmussen will hand over a 78 m yachtin July 2008. Amels have delivered thesecond 52 m yacht of the LimitedEditions Amels 171, a program launchedin 2005 to build luxury yachts muchmore quickly but without sacrificingindividuality, thanks to flexible use ofdesign modules. The order book at thebeginning of 2008 included a total of445 superyachts; 144 of these have alength overall in excess of 50 m so that,for the first time, this segment is biggerthan that of yachts between 40 and 50 m(113 orders); 188 orders are in the lengthrange 30 to 40 m, a classic domain of theItalian shipyards.

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Burger Wins 140-ft.Yacht Order

Burger Boat Co. will build a new 43meter (140-ft.) custom motor yachtwhich has been designed over the past18 months by Burger's team in conjunc-tion with an experienced yachting fami-ly who currently own their third Burger-built boat. The yacht is planned forcompletion by mid 2010.

Miami Yard Preps forYacht Production

Col. Paul Grosskruger, CommanderJacksonville District, U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers (USACE), and Rep.Kendrick Meek (D), U.S. HouseCommittee on Ways and Means andArmed Services Committee, received anupdate briefing and tour of the historicMerrill-Stevens yacht repair facility onthe Miami River. Merrill-Stevens isplanning a modernized and expandedmega-yacht repair facility at its long-standing Shipyard on the Miami River.The USACE is coordinating the dredg-ing of the Miami River's federal chan-nel. "The enormously complexShipyard plans are dependent uponscores of items on a checklist. One ofthe most important elements of the mod-ernization plan's success is the comple-tion of the maintenance dredging of theMiami River," said Ron Baker, Merrill-Stevens Shipyard President.

The planned modernization andexpansion of the yacht repair facilitywill allow mega yachts up to 250 ft. longto travel up the Miami River for full-service yacht repair and refit.

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By Matt GreshamThe facility used to build the giant

external fuel tanks for NASA's SpaceShuttle program will soon share spacewith a new shipbuilder aiming to con-struct a new generation of advancedmilitary vessels and luxury yachts.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based BoldMarInc. signed a three-year lease at theMichoud Assembly Facility in easternNew Orleans and aims to use space-agetechnology to build stronger, faster andmore fuel-efficient vessels for both mil-itary and recreational customers.

The agreement represents a victory forLouisiana officials working to diversifyNASA's 832-acre campus, as the spaceagency transitions between the SpaceShuttle to the Constellation Programafter 2010. The facility will continue itsinvolvement in space travel, construct-ing components for new rockets beingdesigned for human spaceflight, whichaim to lay the foundation for one daysending astronauts to Mars.

In order to realize the full potential ofthe Michoud facility, Louisiana officialsdeveloped the National Center forAdvanced Manufacturing, a joint ven-ture between NASA, the University ofNew Orleans and the state's economic

development office. The effort aims tobuild a technology base at the facility tosupport "next-generation launch vehiclesystems," while keeping local skilledworkers employed in the industry.BoldMar, along with NCAM, will applyrobotic manufacturing technologies nowused in the aerospace and automobileindustry to shipbuilding.

"Shipbuilding hasn't really changed in100 years," said Robert Bolderson,BoldMar's chief executive officer."We're trying to employ technologysimilar to the auto industry. Automatedprocesses can make for higher quality,better product engineering and a reduc-

tion in cost." The new vessels BoldMarplans to construct include aluminum,titanium and composite materials forinterceptor patrol boats and luxuryyachts. Bolderson said the vessels willincorporate lightweight design andsolid-state joining or welding technolo-gies used by NASA for the SpaceShuttle's fuel tank. "Air Cavern" hulldesigns, which create a stable pressureair cavity that reduces hull contact withthe water, would produce 30 percent to50 percent higher fuel efficiency andhigh speed, according to Bolderson.

BoldMar will also utilize Friction StirWelding, which features a rotating tool

to heat, soften and stir together twomaterials to be joined creating a moredurable and seamless weld, while reduc-ing labor time and money.

"We are automating as much as possi-ble in the manufacturing process tocompete with overseas shipyards withlow labor rates," Bolderson said. "Thisis a whole new concept for the maritimeindustry. We want to bring this businessback to the United States."

The assembly line technique andautomation will allow BoldMar to work24-hours a day on projects with minimallabor costs, while filling larger ordersquicker, Bolderson said.

BoldMar plans to begin manufactur-ing operations in a 150,000 square-footspace at Michoud this summer with oneof the first projects being a 177-foot lux-ury yacht. "As soon as the first contractis signed, which is nearing completionnow, we will be off and running," hesaid. And the beginning of BoldMar'swork excites Louisiana economic devel-opment officials.

"This is a great opportunity for every-one involved," said Bruce Brailsford,executive director of the NationalCenter for Advanced Manufacturing."This is in keeping with NASA's andLouisiana's goal of growing Michoudinto a multi-product, multi-tenant site.The Louisiana Department of EconomicDevelopment has worked extensively tomarket NCAM and Michoud's capabili-ties to both domestic and internationalprospects."

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The 54m (aluminum) yacht is proceeding to contract.


NCAM's Friction Stir Welder is one ofthe advanced manufacturingmachines BoldMar, Inc. wished to useto incorporate space-age technologyinto yacht building.



Brailsford said BoldMar is also work-ing to employ some of the 2,000 peoplewho work at Michoud for NASA proj-ects.

Bolderson said BoldMar would employabout 150 people by the end of 2008.

"But if projects take off, we could belooking at employing about 600 people,including subcontractors," he said. "Mydirective is to bring business and industryto Louisiana and employ Louisiana work-ers, who are some of the most talentedshipbuilders in the world. So, this is awin-win for everyone."

BoldMar will also put other Louisianaassets to work. The Louisiana InversionTechnology Center, or LITE Center,based in Lafayette, La., can produce vir-tual prototypes. For example, the 70,000sq. ft. facility — one of the most compre-hensive and integrated visualization cen-ters in the world, can offer a degree offunctional realism replacing wind andwater tunnel testing for vessels and air-craft, which prove costly.

After working around the world atadvanced shipyards for decades,Bolderson said he did not know thesefacilities in the Bayou State existed untilabout two years ago.

"I was working on titanium projects, aswas NASA, when I was contacted byofficials with NASA and the MarshalSpace Center about the facility,"Bolderson said. "So, it was a natural fit."

While NCAM officials are pursuingother clients in an attempt to diversify itsMichoud clientele, top brass are readyingfor the next phase of U.S. space flight. Infact, NCAM — a department of theUniversity of New Orleans College ofEngineering, successfully completed aformal NASA Operation ReadinessReview in support of the ConstellationProgram. The program is responsible fordeveloping the Ares launch vehicles andthe Orion crew capsule that will sendastronauts to explore the moon by 2020.

NASA's Marshal Space Flight Centerconducted the review, which certifies theNCAM-Louisiana endeavor's readinessoperations for the new space program.

"Achieving 'Operation-Ready' status isa substantial achievement," Brailsfordsaid. "The UNO-NCAM Center haspassed rigorous NASA review and is nowcertified to manufacture flight hardwarefor space travel. This places UNO amonga small and select group of universities,which includes Caltech's Jet PropulsionLaboratory."

Brailsford said he hopes BoldMar's suc-cess and NASA's confidence enticesother high-tech maritime firms in thefuture.

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The F60 (60m- 197') is marked F145(concept) is an aluminum project. The

F145 is composite. F145 are 35+ knotsand carry F16 interceptors.


Maersk Line Orders 18 A.P. Moller - Maersk signed an agree-

ment with Hyundai Heavy Industriesfor the delivery of 18 container vesselsin 2011 and 2012. The vessels will eachhave a capacity of 4,500 TEU.

"We are very happy with this order.These vessels are part of our fleetrenewal and development program.They will enable us to continue to offercompetitive container shipping basedon a modern, economical, and environ-mentally friendly fleet," said SeniorVice President Michel Deleuran, Headof Network & Product in Maersk Line.

Bollinger Delivers forBouchard

Bollinger Marine Fabricators, L.L.C.,delivered B. No. 233, the second of twodouble hull, 35,000 barrel (BBL) oiltank barge units built to meet therequirements of the Oil Pollution Act of1990 (OPA'90), to Bouchard OceanServices, Melville, N.Y. Morton S.Bouchard III, president and CEO ofBouchard Affiliates, said, "Bouchard ispleased to have taken delivery of oursecond double hull 35,000 BBL barge,which moves us closer to 100 percent ofour fleet being double hulled. We arelooking forward to the delivery of theB. No. 260 next month, and the B. No.284, B. No. 262, and B. No. 264 in2009 and 2010, which will completeour current construction phase."

The B. No. 233 is a manned, clean oil,oceans tank barge measuring 300-ft.long, with a 64-ft. beam and a depth of21-ft. The barge has 10 cargo tanks,with Byron Jackson cargo pumps, driv-en by John Deere engines. The bargehas accommodations with full galleyfor four, and is classed ABS, +A1 OilTank Barge, Manned Oceans.

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5,900 TEU ContainershipChristened

Rio de Janeiro was christened at theDaewoo Shipbuilding & MarineEngineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) yard inOkpo (Korea). After the Rio de la Platashe is the second newbuilding of aseries of six identical vessels, each witha slot capacity of 5,900 TEU. This

makes the Rio class ships the largestcontainer vessels in the history ofHamburg Süd. Following its deliveryon June 12, 2008, Rio de Janeiro will beinitially phased into Hamburg Süd'sAsia — South America East CoastService, before being deployed on theshipping group's Europe — SouthAmerica East Coast route in theautumn.

Main ParticularsCapacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80,445 tdwContainer capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,900 TEUReefer container plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,365Length, o.a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286.5 mLength, b.p. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273.5 mBreadth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 mDraft max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.5 mSpeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 knotsMain engine output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45,760 kW

Shin Yang DeliversAnother

Shin Yang Shipyard of Miri, Sarawak,East Malaysia turns out a number ofstandard designed tugs that find a readymarket. A recent example is a 26.8 x7.32-m tug with the yard-designatedname Danum 82. The boat has a mold-ed depth of 3.7 m and accommodationfor up to 10 crewmembers. Classed byBureau Veritas for unrestricted naviga-tion, the boat was designed by UnitedShip Design also of Miri. A pair ofCummins KTA19-M3 engines powersthe practical vessel with a heavy duty


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Building to their own account, SealinkSdn Bhd of Miri Sarawak East Malyasiaare nearing completion of a 3,600-hputility tug. The 40 by 11.8-m SealinkMaju 8 will be powered by a pair ofCummins KTA50 M2 engines each gen-erating 1800 hp at 1800 rpm. Theengines turn fixed pitch four-blade pro-pellers in nozzles through Twin Disc5507 gears. To give the tug a bollard pullof approximately 45 tons. A pair ofCummins powered 150 kW generatorsprovides electrical power.

The main deck is fitted with a singledrum 50-ton towing winch with capaci-ty for 850 m of 44 mm wire. The vesselcan make 12 knots but has an economic11-knot speed with a 5,500 nautical milerange at 10 knots. The afterdeck, with afive-ton per square meter strength, cancarry 300 tons of cargo. Electric serviceis provided for transporting reefers ondeck. Crash rails are 1.5 m high oneither side of the main deck with a safehaven provided. Accommodationincludes three single-berth, one double-berth and four three berth stateroomseach with an attached washroom. Allcabins are air-conditioned. The SealinkMaju 8 is also fitted with a dispersantsystem incorporating two three-meterspray booms.

Aker Delivers Fast FerryAker Yards delivered a new fast day

ferry for Oslo Line AS, part of ColorLine. The vessel built at the Rauma yardis the second in the series of twoSuperspeed ferries. "SuperSpeed2" willstart on the route Larvik in Norway toHirtshals in Denmark. With a servicespeed of 27 knots, the new ferry will beable to travel this distance in three hours

45 minutes, which is two hours fasterthan with traditional ferries. TheSuperspeed ferries are built and outfittedto be fast and efficient while they are inport, also. Trailers and cars are simulta-neously loaded on two different decks,enabling unloading and loading to becompleted in less than an hour. "As eachof our new deliveries, also SuperSpeed2

brings with it a number of innovations.It features e.g. a clever radio-controlledloading concept for containers", saysJuha Heikinheimo, President of AkerYards, Cruise & Ferries

“In addition to these fast ferries, AkerYards has previously built two of theworld's largest cruise vessels with cardecks for Color Line. We highly appre-

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New study touts the economic and environmental ben-efits, plus the growth potential, of barge traffic on U.S.inland waterways. — by Greg Trauthwein

Anyone who has spent much time in the marinetransportation industry likely is familiar with the vari-ous charts and graphs that tout the superior cargo car-rying capacity and efficiency of barges versus trainsand trucks. Executives who make up the NationalWaterways Foundation were enamored, too. The prob-lem was, when they went to search for the detailsbehind the familiar stacks of barges, trucks and trains,they were unable to find the original studies fromwhich they eminated. "There is a lack of quality, time-ly information which documents the statistical portionof this industry," said Peter Stephaich, NWF Chairmanand Chairman of Campbell Transportation inPittsburgh. "This study, hopefully, is the first of manyto come." The study to which he refers is called "AModal Comparison of Domestic FreightTransportation Effects on the General Public," a reportwhich was independently produced by the TexasTransportation Institute, commissioned by NWF andthe U.S. Maritime Administration and released late lastyear. The report, though, is much more than a statisti-cal compendium that shines the marine industry in apositive light versus other cargo transport modes.

"When we started this, we didn't know how it wouldturn out," said Stephaich. "But we figured that we werethe safer, more efficient and environmentally soundtransportation mode."

While the report is of interest to anyone in the marineindustry, it was produced with a higher goal in mind:for the education of the general public to the advan-tages that maritime transport offers.

"We are the only under-utilized transportation modein this country," said Stephaich. While difficult toexactly define, there are broad estimates that the inlandwaterway system is running at perhaps 40% capacity.

To ensure the integrity of the information in thestudy, the Texas Transportation Institute was chosenfor the project, ironically an institute that is better

known for its studies on truck transport and roadwayissues, according to Woodruff. From the beginning, inthe creation of the methodology for the report, down tothe end findings, the report was peer-reviewed by three"PhD-types" representing marine, road and rail: Dr.Denver D. Tolliver, Upper Great Plains TransportationInstitute, North Dakota State University; Dr. ArunChatterjee, Civil & Environmental Engineering,University of Tennessee, Knoxville; and Dr. MichaelBronzini, Civil, Environmental and InfrastructureEngineering, George Mason University. The report isnot aimed at disparaging one particular mode of cargotransport over another, rather it is a means for themarine industry to clearly and objectively illustrate tothe general public the many tangible benefits of bargetransport over road and rail, including: environmental,fuel efficiency, and safety to name a few; while high-lighting the value and the untapped potential capacity


Barge It!Peter Stephaich

Matt Woodruff

Barry Palmer


LEFT: The U.S. inland waterway system — its'Inland Highway' — moves roughly 624 milliontons of cargo each year, valued at about$70b. The system stretches about 12,000miles and touches 38 states.

(Source: A Modal Comparison of Domestic FreightTransportation Effects on the General Public)

One 15-Barge Tow =

216 Rail Cars + 6 Locomotives; or

1050 Large Semi-Tractor Trailers

RIGHT: Shown below are the charts whichquantify the energy efficiency of barge trans-port, as well as the common comparison of a15-tow barge comparison to the equivalentcarriage capabilities of road and rail.

(Source: A Modal Comparison of Domestic FreightTransportation Effects on the General Public)


Key Statistics on the Inland Marine Highway• 12,000 miles of commercially navigable channels• 240 lock sets• Ideal Cargo: Bulk (coal, petroleum, iron & steel, project/oversized cargos, grain,

chemicals, aggregates, intermodal containers)• 624 million: the number of tons of waterborne cargo that transits the U.S. inland water-

ways yearly.• $70 billion: The value of the freight, yearly.• One loaded covered hopper barge = 16 rail cars = 70 trucks• One 27,500 barrel liquid barge = 46 rail cars = 144 trucks• One 15-barge tow = 216 rail cars = 1,050 trucks• Fuel Efficiency: Barges move one ton of cargo 576 miles per gallon of fuel; Rail = 413

miles; Truck = 155 miles

(Source: A Modal Comparison of Domestic Freight Transportation Effects on the General Public)


growth of the U.S. inland waterway system. "Barges will not replace trucks or trains,"Woodruff said, "as I've never seen a barge back up to a grocery store. We want to high-light, though, that the waterway system is well positioned to pick up future cargo vol-ume, strategically positioned along projected traffic growth corridors."

Editor's NoteNWF is offering a valuable tool — current, independently generated and authoritative

information — bundled in a ‘take-home package’ for any marine industry personnel toutilize in your next presentation. If you are interested to tap this resource, visit the NWFwebsite to download the report. For the full report, visit www.nationalwaterwaysfounda-tion.org. If you require additional information on receiving professional-quality materi-als for your next presentation, contact Barry Palmer at tel: 703-373-2261; Email:[email protected].

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By Richard SingletonProblems in newly constructed vessels

usually are attributable to design issues,poor construction, or defective materi-als. Some problems are readily apparentduring construction or sea trials. Othersmay not manifest themselves for yearsafter delivery — frequently at the worstpossible times.

The buyer of a newly delivered vesselthat experiences a problem usually isnot so concerned with the niceties ofwhether the problem is design or con-struction related. His immediate con-cern is that unexpected repairs are nowrequired and his ability to use the vesselas an income-generating asset has beenlost or diminished for a period of time.The buyer's level of frustration becomeseven greater if the problem is chronic,with multiple attempts by the Yard toremedy the problem yielding unsatisfac-tory results. This may prompt a buyer toinvestigate his recourse against theYard-an exercise that can be as frustrat-ing as the vessel's problem itself.

Ship construction contracts are rifewith clauses that (1) limit the types ofclaims that can be brought against theshipyard and (2) restrict the damagesthat may be recoverable by stipulatingagreed remedies and excluding somecategories of damages altogether. Mostshipyard contracts contain clauses thataddress a vessel's non-compliance withthe contract's specifications, such asspecifications relating to speed, fuelconsumption, and cargo capacity toname a few. Contracts usually limit thebuyer's remedy for each of these prob-lems to the option of (i) an agreed per-centage reduction in the contract priceor (ii) cancellation of the contract andrefund of the deposit and contract pay-ments. And the contracts invariablyprovide that if the buyer elects to cancelthe contract, cancellation and refund isthe buyer's sole remedy; the buyer is notentitled to any further monetary relief.

The above problems and deficiencies,and other problems that are discoverableduring the construction process or sea

trials, most times can be remedied withminimal loss and inconvenience to thebuyer. Accordingly, the contractualremedies indicated above may ade-quately compensate the buyer for theconsequences of such deficiencies.

The more nettlesome problems arethose that result from latent defects thatare not readily apparent and do notmanifest themselves until after the ves-sel is delivered to buyer and placed inservice. These can include a myriad ofproblems, such as fatigue or stressrelated failures of the hull or internals,vibration problems, faults or failureswith specialized gear, flaws in movingparts such as shafts, and problems withimproper installation of the vessel's sys-tems. Shipyards have gone far to fullyprotect themselves from liability fordefects and problems discovered afterdelivery. To be sure, all shipyard con-tracts guarantee the design, material andworkmanship. But this guarantee pro-vides little comfort given its limitationsand qualifications. First, the guarantee

is good only for a limited time, general-ly twelve months. The Yard is not liablefor problems that manifest themselvesafter the guarantee period expires.Although a Yard may agree to remedythe problem, it is not legally obligated todo so.

Second, the buyer's remedy under theguarantee usually is expressly limited to"repair or replacement". The guaranteedoes not provide for monetary compen-sation even for recurring problems.

Third, the repair or replacement mustbe made at the Yard.

Only if the buyer can demonstrate thatit is impractical for the buyer to bringthe vessel to the Yard may the repairs bemade in another agreed yard.

In either case, contracts usually pro-vide that the buyer is responsible for allcosts for the vessel to travel to andremain at the Yard or agreed alternaterepair site, including towage, dockage,port charges, line handling and all othercosts. And if the vessel is repaired atanother yard, the contracts generallyprovide that the builder will compensatethe buyer only in an amount equal tosome benchmark defined in the con-struction contract.

Finally, shipyard contracts invariablyexclude any claim for consequentialdamages, which generally include lostprofits, lost earnings and the like. Someprovisions are even broader, excludingfrom recovery any pecuniary loss orexpense, any liability to any third party,and any fine, penalty or other paymentincurred by or imposed upon the buyerin connection with the vessel. This canhave harsh results. The lost earnings andbusiness disruption losses caused when


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unexpected major repairs are requiredcan be extremely damaging to ashipowner. Yet this clause can precluderecovery of such losses from the Yard —even when the problem was clearlycaused by the Yard and it occurred with-in the guarantee period. Now for thereally bad news for buyers. The aboveexclusions and limitations generally areenforceable absent evidence of over-reaching or unconscionability, whichwould be very difficult, if not impossi-ble, to demonstrate in a commercialshipbuilding context. Now for the goodnews. Judicial decisions and the laws ofmost states have provided some limitedrelief from the exclusions and limita-tions. The following are some examples:• Clauses drafted by the Yard thatexclude or limit a buyer's rights will beconstrued strictly against the Yard.Thus, if a clause is fairly subject to twointerpretations-one that favors the Yardand one that favors the buyer — courtswill interpret the clause favorable to thebuyer. • The guarantee period may beextended where the Yard was notified ofthe problem within the guarantee periodand the Yard either did not fix it or therepair was inadequate. This at leastaddresses the issue of chronic or recur-ring problems and obligates the Yard tocontinue efforts to remedy such prob-lems even after the guarantee period hasexpired. Courts also may extend theguarantee period by the amount of daysthe vessel spends in the Yard during thatperiod.• Damages considered as "incidental"(i.e. out-of-pocket expenses reasonablyincurred as a result of the problem) willnot be excluded by clauses excluding"consequential" damages unless thecontract contains specific languageexcluding such types of damages. • The "repair or replacement" limita-tion will not be enforced where a courtfinds that remedy has failed in its essen-tial purpose. Thus, if the Yard is unableto satisfactorily remedy the problem, thebuyer may have the right to avoid thecontractual limitation and obtain mone-tary compensation.

The law thus can provide some assis-tance in avoiding or mitigating theeffects of limitations and exclusions inshipyard contracts, particularly withrespect to chronic problems. But the oldsaying "an ounce in prevention is wortha pound of cure" is particularly relevanthere.

Focusing on modifying the exclusionsand limitations when negotiating thecontract is a more certain way of obtain-ing what may be some much neededrelief later on.

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SHI Wins Intergraph AwardAt the Intergraph 2008 annual user's con-ference, held in early June in Las Vegas,Intergraph presented to Phil Jung Nam ofSamsung Heavy Industries a Golden ValveAwards for first place in the "VisuallyComplex" category. His image, providedhere, shows the stern portion of the hulldesign of Samsung's newest arctic ice-breaking oil tanker. This tanker is one ofthree that was commissioned bySovcomflot, a Russian state-owned ship-ping company, and is the first ice-breakingtanker in the world. This 70,000 ton tankercan move at 15.7 knots.The additional image shows a rendering ofthe completed tanker full-scale, and wonan honorable mention in the Golden Valvecompetition as well.

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By Greg Trauthwein, EditorSome see the glass half empty; ESAB

sees the glass half full. • A lack of qualified welders? Make welding tools and materials eas-ier to learn and use, helping to ensurea better result in less experiencedhands.• Poor quality issues on big weldingjobs? Meet the Hybrid Laser Welder, a com-puter controlled system designed tolower heat input to reduce warping,and a real-time monitoring and analy-sis system to increase efficiency.• Trouble welding two different mate-rials?A new Friction Stir Weld (FSW) solu-tion for carbon steel.ESAB, for more than a century, has

been a leader in welding and cuttingsolutions. The company is in the midstof a new product rollout and existingline upgrade, all designed to make themanufacturing process — from ships toChevy's — less labor intensive and moreefficient, cost-effective and precise. MRwas recently invited to the company's

Florence, S.C., headquarters for demon-strations on some of the new machines.

In discussing the manufacturing mar-kets with ESAB's management team, itclear to see that ESAB keeps an atten-tive finger on the pulse of industry,proven by a number of its product andservice developments aimed at improv-ing cutting and welding quality and pro-duction rates, while making its tools andsystems easier to use and more efficient,a big factor given the lack of weldersglobally.

"(Manufacturers) can't find enoughwelders, and ESAB is giving them thetechnology to make it easier, creating alarger potential labor pool," said DwightMyers, director of marketing, filler met-als.

"Technology is being introduced nowwhere it is allowing a manufacturer tobe three, four, even five times faster,with the same head count," said JeffHoffart, Senior Vice President GeneralManager, Equipment Cutting & SteelIndustry Products.

"There is a demand for higherthroughput, even in the low-cost labor

countries. We offer a diverse group ofproducts designed to increase the speedand strength of the weld, and simultane-ously lowering the cost for the manufac-turer."

The present dearth of engineering tal-ent has been particularly painful for theship and boat building industry, as themarket's cyclical nature helps to drivequalified workers to other industries,while a record shipbuilding orderbookglobally has shipyards fighting to attractand retain the most qualified individu-als.

The AvengerThe latest in the Avenger class of

gantry cutting systems is the Avenger 4is a 3-axis ganty — at 85-ft. wide thelargest in the ESAB line — with a cutrate of up to 750 in./min. Designed withthe shipyard panel line in mind, the sys-tem can cut plate from .25 to .75-in.thickness, while thicker plate — to 1.5-in. - can be cut using a dual head system.The cutting system is built for efficien-cy, and to this end the cutting and plateedge preparation are completed in one

step. When Northrop Grumman neededa cutting gantry for its new heavy-platebay facility at Newport News, Va., itturned to ESAB. The new heavy-platebay was one of several new facilitiesbuilt for construction of a new-genera-tion aircraft carrier, CVN 21. The cut-ting gantry for this facility had to cutand bevel 48-ton steel plates withextremely high tolerances, and the com-pany required a high level of automa-tion.

Northrop Grumman developed a seriesof complex technological advances andoperational specifications that needed tobe part of the cutting machine thatwould help build the CVN 21. Workingwith Northrop Grumman, ESAB tookthose ideas and incorporated them into acustomized Avenger 3-Telerex to fit thebill. The Avenger 3-Telerex offersstraight cutting and beveling capabilitiesin both oxy-fuel and plasma cutting overmultiple large plates, as well as a varietyof marking capabilities, including plas-ma marking, ink-jet marking, zinc oxidemarking, pin stamp text marking andpneumatic punch marking.


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ESAB: Advancing Cutting & Welding


LEFT: A Hybrid Laser Welding systemfrom ESAB.

"Technology is being introduced nowwhere it is allowing a manufacturer tobe three, four, even five times faster,with the same head count," said JeffHoffart, Senior Vice PresidentGeneral Manager, Equipment Cutting& Steel Industry Products, ESAB.



This Avenger gantry features a mas-sive fabricated box beam with dual pre-cision linear rails that can span up to a45-ft. (14 m) cutting width, with cuttingspeeds from 2 to 1000 in./min. (50.8 to25,400 mm/min.).

The model built for Newport Newsfeatures two fully automatic 7-axis tripletorch oxy-fuel bevel heads and a newlydesigned 4-torch oxy-fuel bevel head onthe front side, along with a PrecisionPlasma marking system, laser pointerand video camera monitoring system.The back side features nine oxy-fuelstripping stations for straight cutting, aPrecision Plasma marking system, laserpointer and video camera monitoringsystem. Each side is controlled by a sep-arate CNC control.

Hybrid Laser WeldingESAB has also introduced its Hybrid

Laser Welding (HLW) system into theshipbuilding niche, as HLW is a systemthat lowers the heat input to allow weld-ing without warping the material. Thiscomputer run system is actually twoprocesses in one: a combination of laserand gas metal arch welding. The ESABsystem is designed to standout with areal-time monitoring and analysis sys-tem, designed to make the strongestwelds efficiently. The system is efficientindeed, welding .25-in. plate at 200in./min.

ESAB touts its HLW as the first com-mercially available mechanized laser-welding systems using laser only, laserwith cold wire fill, or hybrid laser arcwelding in a 2D gantry, 3D robotic orcustom mechanized solution with

closed-loop weld process control. Hybrid Laser Arc Welding (HLAW)

combines the deep weld penetration andlow heat input associated with laserwelding with the power efficiency andsuperior gap tolerance of GMAW to cre-ate a new welding alternative.

A key component of the system is thepatented closed-loop control that allowsthe system to monitor the weld joint inreal time and modify the process toaccommodate a joint mismatch. Thecontrol monitors and adapts the weldingprocess faster than a human operatorcould, allowing travel speeds that wouldnot be possible with conventional con-trol systems. This technology is avail-able as a robotic system, a portable trac-tor system or on a moving gantry.

Friction Stir WeldingCarbon Steel

While Friction Stir Welding (FSW) ishardly a new technology, used for yearsin the joining of aluminum panel, themethod successfully employed in thejoining of carbon steel — the joining ofsteel without melting — is a relativelyrecent development. Until recently,FSW was used successfully in the join-ing of soft, non-ferrous materials such asaluminum, magnesium, copper, zinc andlead alloys. The problem encountered inusing FSW on carbon steel was findingtool materials able to withstand the hightemperatures and press on harder mate-rials. The key to the ESAB technology isa new special alloy hardened tool whichreportedly withstands the heat and up to5,000 psi down pressure.

www.esab.com

ESAB introduced Friction Stir Welding for

joining carbon steel.

Burning at 50,000 degrees F,ESAB’s plasma cutter makes

quick work cutting steel.

ESAB’s welding tools andmaterials are designed tohelp produce good resultsfrom even inexperienced

hands, such as those of thismagazine’s editor!



By Peter Cairns (Vice-Admiral, retired) Historically shipbuilding in Canada

has been anything but constant. Boomand bust cycles have been the norm withperiods of intense activity followed bytwenty or so years of trying to stay alive.Shipbuilding has been likened toCanadian weather "six months of winterfollowed by six months of poor skiing".

But the Canadian shipbuilding worldis changing and the projections are forone of the largest boom cycles inCanadian shipbuilding history. The fed-eral government has announced that itwill renew its Naval and Coast Guardfleets and Canadian ship owners fromcoast to coast are also planning to recap-italize their fleets.

There are essentially two reasons forthis. First the age of the Coast Guardfleet and the nations commercial greatLakes fleet, without being too specific,is 30 years or more. The Navy'sDestroyers and frigates have reached

mid-life or older and action has to betaken to replace these ships if the navy isto prevent placing itself in the position itis in today where its destroyers andreplenishment ships date back to the1960's. Second, environmental regula-tions and the skyrocketing cost of fueldictate that more cost efficient ships beacquired and the sooner the better.

So if we are in a boom cycle why is itso difficult?

Government FleetsIn Canada the Navy and the Coast

Guard are referred to as the governmentfleets. Very recently the governmentannounced its Canada First DefenceStrategy (CFDS). In this document theyplan to invest $Can 490 billion indefence over the next 20 years. In ship-building terms they will replace theNavy's 15 destroyer/frigates. This is allextremely positive but historically theNavy has operated 16 destroyer/frigates

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Canadian designed and built Frigate HMCS St. John's in heavy weather.



of which four were Anti-air (AAW)destroyers. One of the four AAW shipswas paid off early due to age and itwould seem that because the Navy hasbeen operating with one less thanrequirement, the requirement has subse-quently been reduced by one.

The Coast Guard has had approval toreplace its fleet and plans are underwayto do so. Included in this plan are mid-shore patrol vessels, fisheries and oceanresearch vessels and an icebreaker. By2013 the Coast Guard plans to havereceived 16 new vessels. The CoastGuard programs excite Canadian ship-builders because their ships are lesscomplex and smaller than the Navy'svessels so more and smaller shipyardscan get involved in the game.

Already the government has tenderedfor:

1. A long-term in-service support con-tract for the Navy's four Victoria ClassSubmarines: The process for selectingthe winning contractor has been chal-lenged and this has led to delays inawarding this contract.

2. Three Joint Support Ships (JSS):These ships are planned to replace theNavy's two Operational Support Ships.Project Definition has been completedand the final bids are in. Media reports

indicate that the bidders estimated costsexceed the fixed price the governmentstipulated. Interestingly the CFDS waspublished shortly after the bids weresubmitted and in that document there isno reference to three Joint SupportShips but only three ReplenishmentShips. This could be significant as the

two are not the same. Both the govern-ment and the two bidders have spentconsiderable money on this projectalready. What happens now is anyone'sguess but it appears certain that this vitalprogram will be delayed.

3. Eight Midshore Patrol Vessels: Fourbidders responded to the Request for

Proposal. None of the responses werefound compliant and the tender wasreissued in 2007. The second responsesare reported to have costed the vessels atmore than the Government budgeted.This program is now in limbo.

4. Frigate Life Extension (FELEX):This program is designed to allow thefrigates to operate until they arereplaced. It is in two parts. The firstpart has been awarded. Seven ships willbe done on the East coast and five willbe done on the west Coast. The secondpart, which is essentially the moderniza-tion of the Command and ControlSystem (CCS) and sensors, is being bidnow. There were two bidders for theCCS but one has bowed out sightingthat the project is not commerciallyviable.

To say that this chain of events dis-turbs all parties is an understatement.There is plenty of finger pointing to goaround. One gets the sense that PublicWorks and Government ServicesCanada (PWGSC), which is the con-tracting arm of government, thinks theshipbuilders are price gouging the gov-ernment. The shipbuilders for their partconsider the terms and conditions set byPWGSC are extremely onerous and thegovernment's fixed price requirementsRobert Allan designed Fireboat for China.

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ignore the reality of inflationin the prices of steel, copperand fuel as examples.

Regardless, there are sometruths that cannot be avoid-ed. The government is riskaverse and must become lessso. The procurement systemis ponderous, complex andunresponsive to change.The shipbuilding industryhas lost expertise over theyears of inactivity. Likewisethe involved governmentdepartments, the Navy,Coast Guard, PWGSC andIndustry Canada equallyhave lost the experience andthe ability to manage andoversee complex shipbuild-ing projects. It is now timeto acknowledge these prob-lems and bring all partiestogether to solve them.

Commercial ShipbuildingCanadian shipowners also project

spending more than a billion dollars infleet renewal. Canada does not have aJones Act but we do have similar cabo-tage regulations. Canada's regulationsdiffer from those in the U.S. in thatthey do not require Canadian flaggedships to be built in Canada. For own-ers that decide to build offshore theymust pay a duty of 25% to import thesevessels for use in the Canadian domes-tic trade. Originally the duty wasintended as an incentive for owners tobuild in Canada. With the emergenceof cheap labour in China and othercountries the incentive value of theduty has decreased. Canadianshipowners now view the duty as a taxdirected at them and want it eliminat-ed. They consider that a commercialship repair capability is all that isrequired. No matter how many timesthe point is made they do not recognizethat repair without building will not

sustain Canada's shipbuilding andrepair industry which is in reality oneand the same.

The ArcticRegardless of why one considers cli-

mate change is occurring there is nodoubt that something is happening.Temperatures are climbing faster inparts of Canada than almost anywhereon earth. Permafrost and glaciers aremelting. Scientists estimate 25 percent of the world's undiscovered oiland gas reserves are in the Arctic.Industry is beginning to move into theArctic. Consequently Canada's gov-ernment is expressing renewed interestin the area. The Navy is being fundedfor six arctic patrol vessels and theCoast guard for a new polar icebreaker.

The ownership of the arctic is insome dispute. Canada claims theNorthwest Passage as internal waters.The United States and others disputethis claim. To date all involved haveagreed to disagree but as the arctic nav-

igation season grows the oppor-tunity for disputes increasesaccordingly.

If the oil and gas opportunitiesin the high arctic are as forecast,the product will need to go tomarket by sea thus providingdirect and indirect opportunitiesfor Canada's shipbuilding indus-try.

Human ResourcesA short time ago I was on a

flight from St. John'sNewfoundland to Toronto.When I arrived at the airport Idiscovered that Toronto was notthe end destination. The flightwas going on to Fort McMurray,Alberta, the sight of the AlbertaTar Sands, one of the largestknown oil reserves in the world.When we arrived in Toronto, thedeparting passengers were

replaced and the flight left full. Allover Canada flights, both regularlyscheduled and chartered, are takingskilled workers to the oil sands. Therethey receive wages far in excess ofwhat they can receive anywhere else inCanada and perhaps in North America.

The point is that the skilled techni-cians needed by the manufacturingindustries in this country are scarce.Most manufacturers cannot afford topay wages comparable to those of theOil Sands if they wish to remain com-petitive in the global marketplace.This is probably the toughest nut thatthe shipbuilding industry will have tocrack. The government shipbuildingprograms have got off to a rocky start.The Shipbuilding Association has pro-posed a simplified procurement strate-gy that coupled with a logical govern-ment build program could help the sit-uation considerably. It only requiresgovernment and industry to sit downtogether, roll up their sleeves and "getit done".

About the AuthorPeter Cairns (Vice-Admiral, retired) served in the Canadian Navy for 39 years, retiring in 1994. His sea commands

included the submarine Onondaga, the destroyers Fraser and Margaree, the 1st Submarine Squadron and the 5th DestroyerSquadron. In his senior appointments he served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations to the NATO Supreme AlliedCommander Atlantic (SACLANT), the Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific and the Commander of MaritimeCommand. In 1997 he was appointed President of the Shipbuilding Association of Canada. He serves also as Presidentof the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineers, is a member of the Shipbuilding and Industrial Marine AdvisoryCommittee, the Defence Industry Advisory Committee, the Germanischer Lloyd Canadian Committee, and the AdvisoryBoard of the Institute of Ocean Technology. Admiral Cairns is a Commander of the Order of Military Merit.

Cruise ship Infinity in dry dock at Victoria Shipyards.

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Unlike the U.S., where the Jones Act mandates thatcommercial vessels be built in that country, Canadaallows vessels built anywhere to work in Canadianwaters. According to reports, the 13.21-m InletWrangler, built by Mactavish Welding Ltd. andlaunched in December at Campbell River onVanc.o.uver Island, was the first BC-built tug in eightyears. The boat is also Canadian-designed in BC bynaval architect A.G. McIlwain who has also designedtugs for New Zealand and Australia. Owned by GlennWheeler's Gowlland Towing Ltd. the boat will be pri-marily used in towing logs from up-coast logging oper-ations to south coast mills.

The boat's deep (3.2-m) and beamy (6.1-m) hull give

it stability while keeping the props in solid water.Harris and Robbins of Vancouver supplied the towingwinch. A pair of Cummins KTA19 M3 engines eachgenerating 500 hp at 1800 rpm provide power for theboat's nine-knot free running speed and an estimated39,000-pound bollard pull. The engines turn 62x52-in.four-blade propellers in nozzles on six-in. shaft sup-plied by V.M. Dafoe Machine Shop also ofVancouver. The gears are Twin Disc model5222.

Electrical power is provided by a 10 kWKubota-powered genset. Tankage is providedfor 8,000 gallons of fuel and 500 gallons ofpotable water.

The boat is classed ‘home trade 3’ and will operatewith a crew of three. A taller than traditional mast is theresult of new Canada Transport regulations that man-dates a greater separation between towing lights. Themast can be lowered on a pivot. The Inlet Wranglerbrings Gowland Towing's fleet to six tugs and 19boom-boats used in making up the log tows.


Irving Shipbuilding, Inc's Halifax Shipyard hasbeen a going concern since it opened its doors in1889. Not only have a wide arrange of vesselsbeen built in the yard but it has been one of the keyemployers in Halifax, Nova Scotia since its incep-tion. The facility was bought in 1994 by IrvingShipbuilding, Inc and the yard proceeded to build12 Marine Coastal Defense Vessels for theCanadian Department of National Defense (DND)which was followed by four, Ulstein-designedAnchor Handling Tug Supply vessels for AtlanticTowing.

Today, the yard is still engaged in a combinationof different types of work including the stablebread and butter stay of ship repair and conver-sion. The facility has three docks and can dockvessels of panamax size up to 80,000 dwt. Two ofthe docks are floating and one with a vintage of1889 is a graving dock.

Other work of interest in the yard is the conver-sion of a Norwegian fishing vessel into a 3-D seis-mic vessel. This vessel, Scan Stigandi is a projectthat necessitated cutting the vessel in two andinserting a 12m mid body section as well as 3m onthe port and starboard side of the vessel. As well asthe steelwork, the vessel had to have large com-pressors and a great deal of other equipmentinstalled and both bridge and engine room equip-ment to complement the 3D notation the vessel

has. To support its remote activity a Helicopterlanding deck was installed on the vessel with all ofthe support and safety equipment.

The yard is also engaged in the construction of asmall 96m Cruise Vessel for a U.S. owner which isto sail in East coast Canada during the summer andin the Caribbean during the winter months.

Irving Shipbuilding won a rig renovation con-tract from Pemex in Mexico for the Chemul, a rigthat gained notoriety due to breaking loose fromits moorings in Mobile and driven by hurricaneKatrina, jamming itself under a road bridge. Afteran initial iterative process of bidding the rigarrived in Halifax at ISI Woodside facility in April2008 for a 13-month work period during which therig will be made functional into a fully operationalhotel/accommodation vessel with thrusters alsobeing fitted.

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Irving: Diversity Drives Shipbuilding

Canadian Designed, Canadian Built

The Inlet Wranglershows her power inthe tides ofDiscover Passagebetween CampbellRiver on VancouverIsland and Quadraisland. (Photo credit: Rob Morrisphoto courtesy ofCummins Marine)

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By Captain Bob Hall, MARPOL Training Institute

Did you know that between 1998 and2007 the US Department of Justice col-lected more than $200m in criminalpenalties in US waters and levied morethan $100m in civil penalties? Did youknow that 23 years of jail terms havebeen given out?

So often a ship's crew gets themselvesinto trouble with the Port StateInspectors. The sometimes try to "fool"the inspector by lying, making falseentries in the Oil Record Book, or omit-ting to make entries as required. This isno longer a "game" that a ChiefEngineer or Master can win. Aerial sur-veillance, whistleblowers, and increas-ingly vigilant Port State Inspectors areall on the lookout for MARPOL viola-tors.

A frequent problem aboard shipsoccurs when the bilge holding tankbecomes emulsified. A typical OilyWater Separator is not aboard to processemulsified effluent. As the bilge holdingtank continues to fill, the engineers won-der how they will deal with this problemwhen the ship is at sea and withoutimmediate access to shore side disposal.What solution is available to them?Training, company commitment to theenvironment, shore side operations andsupport all help.

In our research we found the case ofAccord Ship Management and ChiefEngineer Francisco Sabando to repre-sent a typical case.

Accord Ship Management pleadedguilty to a four count criminal informa-tion charging it with conspiracy, viola-tion of the Act to Prevent Pollution fromShips (APPS), and two obstruction ofjustice charges. According to the pleaagreement, Accord will pay a criminalfine of $1.75 million and serve a threeyear term of probation during whichtime all of the ships in its fleet will bebanned from U.S. waters and ports.Chief Engineer Sabando pleaded guiltyto obstruction of justice charges and willserve prison terms of five months.

According to the plea agreements, onApril 14, 2007, the Sportsqueen arrivedat port in San Juan, Puerto Rico and wasboarded by the U.S. Coast Guard.During the boarding, Coast Guardinspectors learned that Chief EngineerSabando had ordered crew members todump oil sludge and bilge wastes into

the ocean and had falsified the ship's oilrecord book to conceal these discharges.With assistance from several lower levelcrew members, Coast Guard inspectorsdiscovered and seized the bypass hoseand pipes used to dump the oil sludge,bilge waste, and contaminated ballastwater overboard.

As part of his plea, the Chief Engineerof the ship admitted he lied to the CoastGuard about his knowledge and use ofthe bypass hose. In addition to acceptingthe guilty pleas, the court issued mone-tary awards to five witnesses under aprovision of APPS which gives the courtdiscretion to award up to half of the fineto persons who provide informationleading to a conviction under the Act toPrevent Pollution by Ships. The Ship'sFirst, Second, and Third Engineers, aswell as an Oiler and Bosun were eachawarded $50,000.

In 2007 two enterprising retired mer-chant mariners, an expert in adult educa-tion, and a very experienced informationtechnology developer decided to create atraining program on MARPOL regula-tions.

Captain Robert Hall was appointedManaging Partner with his many yearsof experience aboard tankers and con-tainer ships. He also previously hasserved as Director of Training atAmerican President Lines and as VicePresident, Human Resources at NCLAmerica.

Chief Engineer and Naval Architect

David Hiller had many years of experi-ence aboard tankers, LNG vessels andcontainer ships. David during the last 9years has actively participated in sup-porting ship owners and managers inMARPOL violation cases and shipinspection services.

Roger Kent had delivered thousands ofhours of adult education sessions. Rogerholds a Masters Degree from Cornell inAdult Education. Roger is also a screenplay writer.

William Heinz, formerly VicePresident at Kelly Services where he ledthe development of new hire testing andcomputer based staff training.

Hiller is active in the subject travelingto ships working for ship owners toteach crews current MARPOL regula-tions as required by EnvironmentalCompliance Plans enforced by the USDepartment of Justice. They named theprogram they developed Meeting MAR-POL Standards (MMS). It is a compre-hensive, computer-based, multi-mediatraining system that officers, crew andshore side operations staff how to com-ply with MARPOL regulations. Withinthe program there are 6 tracks for tankerand non-tanker vessels, engineers, deckofficers and crew. The program coversMARPOL Annexes I (Oil), IV(Sewage), V (Garbage) and VI (AirPollution).

MMS holds the learner's interest. Itincludes written and spoken instructionalong with interactive exercises, Oil

Record Book entry drills and arcade-type learning exercises. MMS includesan electronic version of the MARPOLConsolidated Edition 2006 (under alicense with the IMO), and most screenslink directly to a page in the regulations.After every lesson, your trainees take an"open-book" assessment to confirm theyhave learned the material.

MMS was delivered to their first cus-tomer in December 2007 and is now inuse aboard approximately 50 ships andone training academy. Several compa-nies and training academies havereceived trial programs and are evaluat-ing them for purchase now.

A companion product, WasteManagement Best Practices, is includedwith MMS and is designed to teach crewthe Best Practices in the Engine Room,Cleaning, Oily Water Separator, SludgeProcessing, Incinerator Operation,Exhaust Gas Economizer, GarbageHandling and Superintendents PortInspection.

This premium, DNV certified, trainingsystem is designed to ensure ship opera-tions staff fully understand both theMARPOL regulations and how to prop-erly manage their waste streams aboardvessels to fulfill the requirements ofMARPOL.

For more information, visit the MAR-POL Training Institute, Inc. websitewww.marpoltraining.com and view thedemonstration modules of these twoproducts.

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Maintaining a Clean Ship

Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Ray Cain, marine safety inspector forMarine Safety Office Puget Sound inspects the engine room of the ferryboatSpokane here. (USCG photo by PA2 Jacquelyn Zettles)

Captain Bob Hall has worked in the MarineIndustry since 1966. He has sailed as Master oftankers and containerships. He has worked ashorewith American President Lines and NorwegianCruise Lines, America (NCLA). At APL he wasDirector of Training for the global enterprise.

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The California Maritime Academy is set to open anew $13m. Simulation Center this fall. The Center willfeature: Two 360° Full Mission Bridge Simulators;One 225° Full Mission Bridge Simulator; One 180°Full Mission Small Vessel Simulator; and all are oper-ated with TRANSAS NTPRO software.

According to Cal Maritime Simulation Director Dr.Phil Arms, the new facility, along with existing dieseland steam simulators will provide an expansion of sim-ulation resources for the University's cadets and pro-fessional mariners learning new skills and polishingestablished ones, and brings a new level of both flexi-bility and realism into all of the school's simulationtraining.

"All of the Transas simulators can be inter-connect-ed and interactive," he explained. "In a large scaleexercise, all of the ship simulators, all of the radarbridges, and the Liquid Cargo Handling Simulator canbe connected to the PISCES2 system and run interac-tively. On a smaller scale, one of the ship simulatorscan, as an example, be configured as a large ship andthe other three as tugs. The four simulated vessels canthen interact visually and physically in joint scenarios,

with bridge teams communicating with each otherfrom different locations and the results of their com-mands and actions being reflected on the projectionscreens of all four units. Each of the simulators mayalso be run independently.

"The Center's simulation resources can beutilized to create highly realistic training sce-narios for emergency and crisis response per-sonnel. The Center can also be mobilized inactual incidents, providing a fully-equippedfacility to oversee and manage single andmulti-agency emergency response personneland resources in a wide range of crisis situa-tions. The Crisis Management Simulator willbe an excellent vehicle for Incident CommandSystem training in an oil-spill response modeas well as multi-threat security scenarios. It isalso an ideal system for customizing leadershipand decision-making workshops for respon-ders in many scenarios."

"Cal Maritime has experienced an enroll-ment growth of over 80 percent in the last eightyears," said President William B. Eisenhardt.

"The new Center is critical to our ability to serve theexpanding education and training needs of our cadetsand of industry here on the West Coast and to do sowith the highest degree of accuracy and realism."


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T r a i n i n g & E d u c a t i o n : B r i d g e S i m u l a t i o n

Cal Maritime Readies Transas Sim Center

VMT RIB Simulator

Virtual Marine Technology'sMulti-Task Rigid HullInflatable Boat Simulator.This is a portable proceduraltraining solution that can bedeployed wherever is mostconvenient for the client, i.e.in an available classroom, onboard a large vessel, or as amobile unit It uses realisticcontrols, full mathematicalrealism, sound cues, instruc-tor station and can be usedto train crew in normal oper-ations. The portability of thesystem is enhanced from thefull mission simulator byusing LCD based visuals, selfcontained consoles, and nocabin casing.

www.vmtechnology.ca


Kongsberg is a multinational, knowl-edge-based corporation with more than4,000 employees in more than 20 coun-tries. Maritime Simulation is a majorplank in its global business plan, and tothis end the company offers a wide vari-ety of simulation products and pack-ages, including: Individual Training;Meeting the Requirements of STCW;Bridge Simulators; GMDSS Simulators;and, Engine and Cargo Simulators.

NSSR Signs for New High-SpeedVessel Simulator: The NorwegianSociety for Sea Rescue (NSSR) signed acontract with Kongsberg Maritime forthe delivery of a high-speed vessel sim-ulator, to be installed at its new sea res-cue school in Stavern, Norway.

The simulator will be equipped with acockpit bridge that replicates the high-

speed vessels that the NSSR already hasat its disposal. Two new hydrodynamicmodels will be produced for the projectthat will enable the simulators to realis-tically mimic the NSSR's newest rescueboats. The simulator contract alsoincludes a five-year agreement for serv-ice and support.

"Our rescue boats have a speed of 30to 40 knots so the need for simulatortraining is increasing. The fact that wecan also practice situations where heli-copters and other vessels are involved,makes this a really good investment,"said the secretary-general of NSSR,Øystein Stene. The new simulator willbe employed for training NSSR's owncrews and to build increased awarenessabout search and rescue operations.Simulator training will contribute

towards increased safety by allowingtraining on accidents and other scenariosthat can be too dangerous or too difficultto practice in real life. Additionally,NSSR sees an increasing need for plan-ning and the ability to offer simulatortraining for drivers of large, high-speedleisure boats.

Australian Maritime College GetsNew Bridge Simulators: KongsbergMaritime signed a contract for theIntegrated Marine Simulator UpgradeProject with the Australian MaritimeCollege (AMC). The scope of supplyincludes delivery of a 270-degree MainBridge, Six (6) Ship Operating Console(SOC), 160-degree Bridges with re-con-figurable cockpit consoles, and a 180-degree Tug Bridge as well as a portablesimulator and significant capacity inweb enabled simulations.

Research and Development stations tofurther the capacity and capability of

AMC to deliver training and researchprojects to the Australian and regionalmaritime market are also included. Thesystem is based on the highly successfulKongsberg Maritime Polaris BridgeSimulator architecture delivered world-wide to the leading maritime institu-tions. The phased delivery and installa-tion will take place over the next 12months.

Kongsberg Maritime will use its linkswith AAL Australia Pty Ltd. to supportAMC locally through project manage-ment, installation and long term mainte-nance of the simulators.

"The system being delivered willensure that AMC remains at the fore-front of maritime training and researchin the Australian region," said ProfessorMalek Pourzanjani, Principal of theAustralian Maritime College.

www.maritime-simulation.kongsberg.com


Kongsberg Wins Bridge Sim Contracts


The Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue (NSSR) signed a contract withKongsberg Maritime for the delivery of a high-speed vessel simulator, to beinstalled at its new sea rescue school in Stavern, Norway.



The Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise(LITE) and Global Industries partnered earlier thismonth to share LITE visualization technology andhigh performance computing capabilities with oil andgas industry leaders at OTC in Houston.

"Our hosts for OTC, Global Industries, gave us theopportunity to share our exciting visualization tech-nologies with leaders in the oil and gas industry.Through onsite simulations we developed especiallyfor the conference, our demonstration included anunderwater remote vehicle assessing an overturnedand submerged rig due to storm action and a virtual flyto a pre-construction vessel," said Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, LITE's Executive Director and Chief Scientistand a virtual reality pioneer.

"Oil and gas companies come to LITE to manipulatemulti-gigabyte data sets to plan, minimize risk, reducecost, increase safety and visualize geoscience uncer-tainties. Our technologies are applicable for land, nearshore or the new frontiers of deep water drilling andare used in reservoir management, quality control,simulations, forecasting, repairs and maintenance,optimizing recovery rates and more," said MartyAltman, LITE's Technical Director. "Using visualiza-tion technologies, company leadership can make deci-sions that reduce risks and save costs while still in theearly stages of a project. New uses for this technology

are emerging all the time. Using 3-D visualization forreal-time control of underwater remote vehicles is agood example."

Jeff Miller, manger of public relations and marketingservices at Global Industries says the partner-ship with LITE for OTC was an unqualified suc-cess. "Working with the professionals fromLITE was a pleasure, and the end result was along waiting line to get into the main attractionof our booth, which was the 3-D SubseaExperience that LITE created. We sent themsome very rough files on our new vessels, aswell as some subsea work on a collapsed rig,and they made the final product something thatmanaged to be a big home run. When you'redoing a show with over 70,000 attendees, youneed something huge to stand out from thecrowd. LITE made it happen," he said.

"While some larger companies have visualiza-tion venues, many companies of all sizes arelooking for an affordable way to access theadvantages visualization and high-performancecomputing capabilities offer," Dr. Cruz-Neirawent on to say. "LITE offers access and more.We are the only facility of our kind in NorthAmerica available to private companies. Ouradvanced visualization technologies and venues,

and our high-performance computing capabilities areleading edge. As a not-for-profit, we offer a veryattractive rate to our clients."

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The 'Speaking' EngineRoom Simulator

PC Maritime introduced v4.5 of thePC-based full mission simulator VirtualEngine Room (VER). It is reported tobe the first 'speaking' engine room simu-lator in the world, enhanced with theaddition of synthesized speech.

Checklist instructions and communica-tions with the bridge are all spoken andfully integrated into the scenarios pro-vided by the simulator. 'Ask Chief' - aunique artificial intelligence expert sys-tem, tells the user what should be doneas a next step in engine room prepara-tion or equipment malfunction.

V4.5, which is type-approved andcompliant with the STCW and ISMCodes, is used for ships' engine roomtraining. Based on a slow speed dieselengine, it is equipped with all controlsand alarms found in a real engine room.Faults can be injected into the simulator,and student competence is measuredaccurately with built-in standardisedassessment tests.

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New simulator for EC Engines

Wärtsilä has installed a simulator at itstraining center for Wärtsilä RT-flexcommon-rail low-speed marine enginesin Winterthur, Switzerland. The simula-tor is primarily employed for trainingthe personnel of ship owners and shipoperators in the correct operation andfault diagnosis of the electronic controlsystems of Wärtsilä RT-flex common-rail engines. It is designed to enable athorough understanding of both theWärtsilä engine control system used onRT-flex engines and the advantagesgiven by the RT-flex system.

The simulator can also be used fordemonstrating features of the RT-flexcommon-rail systems not only to cus-tomers but also to other visitors, such asstudents. It can be used for testing andvalidation of new and modified RT-flex


Virtual Engine Room 4.5 can beinstalled on a single PC connected totwo monitors displaying separateaspects of the training program.


software before it is installed in theresearch engine and production engines.

The RT-flex simulator is set up withspace to accommodate a class of 12trainees. It comprises three principalcomponents: the 3D model, an operatingand control console, and a local enginecontrol cabinet. The full-scale, multi-cylinder 3D model provides a visualimpression of the action of fuel injectionand exhaust valve actuation from the railunit to the fuel and exhaust valves in thecylinder covers. It incorporates standardRT-flex control cabinets with the actualelectronic equipment as employed in theWärtsilä engine control systems on pro-duction RT-flex engines.

An important feature of the simulatoris its possibility to exchange the consoleand local control cabinet for the variousindividual types of propulsion controlsystems specified by Wärtsilä for RT-flex engines. Thus the simulator can beadapted to the actual configurations ofcontrol systems, customized as in theexisting ones on board ships.

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BSM Installs BOW GSMSolution

Blue Ocean Wireless, an Irish compa-ny delivering GSM communicationcapability for the merchant maritimesector, announced that Bernhard SchulteShipmanagement Deutschland(BSMD), Hamburg will install theBOW GSM solution. Bernhard SchulteShipmanagement is a maritime services

company with a managed fleet of morethan 600 vessels. BSMD (Hamburg)will initially install BOW's GSM solu-tion on their vessel CAP BRETON (ex.Christiane Schulte). Using the BOWservice, seafarers can, for the first time,make and receive voice calls and send &

receive SMS messages using their exist-ing mobile phones. Following recentupgrades to its network, in conjunctionwith partner Smart Communications,BOW now also offers on-board e-mailcapability and a global roaming service.Subscribers to other telecoms networks

can roam on all Blue Ocean Wirelessequipped vessels using their existinghandset and SIM card. The roamingcapability operates in the same way astraditional land based GSM roamingand requires no special equipment orpreparation on the part of the user.


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Mack Boring ExpandsTraining Services

Mack Boring & Parts Co.expandedits diesel training services division.The Union, N.J., facility has more thandoubled in size to accommodate thethousands of technicians seekingdiesel engine training. Formerly 1,300sq. ft., the additional 1,400 sq. ft. ofclassroom and workshop spaceenables Mack Boring to conduct class-es simultaneously. With branches inWilmington, N.C.; Wauconda, Ill.; andMiddleborough, Mass., Mack Boringnow has 6,000 sq. ft. for training,including a dynamometer room andoutside engine run area. "We have 55Yanmar engines for hands-on educa-tion," said training services directorLarry Berlin. "We'll soon introduceindustrial and marine dealer trainingfor Mitsubishi and Isuzu engines."Master technician Kurt Haseloffrecently joined Berlin as a profession-al trainer.

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ADD30V 300 480 6 - 18 548.3 - 572.2 720 - 750 26.9 - 27.0

AkasakaT26 260 440 6 104.2 350 - 400 13.4 -15.3K26/S/SK 260 480 6 159.2 - 171.5 410 - 420 18.3 - 19.2U28A (K) 280 380 6 - 8 230 - 306 720 16.4 - 21.8K28/B 280 480 6 172 380 18.3K28S 280 500 6 196 410 18.6A28/A28S 280 550 6 183.8 - 196 320 - 340 20.3 - 20.4K31 310 530 6 220 370 17.9K31S 310 550 6 245.2 380 18.6A31 310 600 6 220.8 290 20.2A34C 340 620 6 270.0 310 18.6A34S 340 660 6 294.2 280 21S35 350 640 6 318.7 280 22.2A37 370 720 6 318.3 250 19.7A38/S 380 740 6 343.3 - 367.7 240 - 250 20.4 - 21.0A41/S 410 800 6 404.2 - 441.2 230 - 240 20.0 - 20.9A45/S 450 880 6 490 - 551.5 210 - 220 20.0 - 21.5

Anglo Belgian CorpDZ 256 310 6 - 16 135 - 250 720 - 1000 16.5 - 18.8

Bergen - Rolls-RoyceK/KB 250 300 6 - 9 202 - 222.9 750 - 900 20.1 - 22.0C25:33LP 250 330 6 - 9 290 - 300 900 - 1000 22.2 - 23.9B32:40 320 400 6 - 16 500 750 24.9

Bez MotoryC28 275 330 6 234.2 750 19.1

CaterpillarC9 ACERT 112 149 6 62.5 - 70.5 2500 20.4 - 23.0C15 ACERT 137 165 6 99.5 - 106 2300 21.3 - 22.73412D 145 162 12 33.7 - 54.3 1800 - 2100 8.4 - 13.1C32 / ACERT 145 162 12 41 - 112 1800 - 2300 10.2 - 21.83500 170 190 8 - 16 56.0 - 108.8 1200 - 1800 12.3 - 17.43500B 170 190 8 - 16 68.3 - 139.9 1200 - 1925 15.8 - 20.23500C 170 190 8 - 16 72.3 - 102.5 1200 - 1800 15.1 - 21.63500B HD 170 215 12 - 16 87.4 - 125 1200 - 1600 16.7 - 19.23500C HD 170 215 12 - 16 112 - 158 1600 - 1800 17.3 - 21.63600 280 300 6 - 18 287 - 400 900 - 1050 20.0 - 24.7C280 280 300 6 - 16 288.3 - 338.8 900 - 1000 20.7 - 22.8

CRM12 D/SS 150 180 12 76.5 - 84.2 2020 - 2075 14.3 - 15.312 D/22-1500 150 180 12 83.6 - 91.9 2050 - 2120 15.4 - 16.318 D/SS 150 180 18 61.3 - 67.4 2020 - 2075 11.4 - 12.3BR-2 150 180 18 77.9 - 85.8 2050 - 2120 14.3 - 15.3BR-1 150 180 18 97 2300 15.9

Cummins MarineQSK19-M 159 159 6 82.0 - 99.5 1800 - 2100 17.1 - 18.0KTA38/M 159 159 12 65.3 - 93.3 1600 - 2050 15.5 - 17.3KTA50/M 159 159 16 65.3 - 87.4 1600 - 1950 15.5 - 17.0QSK60-M 159 190 16 93.3 - 107.3 1800 - 1900 16.5 - 18.1

Daewoo DoosanV 180TI 128 142 10 44.1 - 60.3 1800 - 2300 15.3 - 18.6V 222TI 128 142 12 44.2 - 73.6 1800 - 2300 16.4 - 21.0

Daihatsu Diesel

DKM-20 200 300 6 - 8 156 - 159 900 22.1 - 22.56DKMS-25 250 360 6 245 750 22.26DKM-26 260 380 6 269.7 750 21.46DKMS-28 280 385 6 306.4 750 20.7DKM-28 280 390 6 - 8 313 - 319 720 - 750 20.8 - 22.1DKM-36 360 480 6 - 8 551.5 600 22.6

Electro-Motive Diesel645E6 230 254 8 - 16 93.3 - 98.1 900 5.9 - 6.2710 230 280 8 - 20 186.5 900 10.7H 263 300 16 260.9 - 279.7 900 - 1000 20.3 - 21.0

Fairbanks Morse38TD8-1/8 206 254 6 - 12 261.1 - 217.6 750 - 900 20.5ALCO 251 228 267 6 - 18 127.3 - 191.4 900 - 1200 17.5 - 18.9

FPT/ IvecoCURSOR 770 135 150 6 66.2 - 94.5 2300 16.1 - 23.0CURSOR 825 135 150 6 73.7 - 101.2 2400 17.2 - 23.5VECTOR 145 152 8 62.5 - 110.4 1800 - 2300 16.6 - 22.9

GE DieselV228 229 267 8 - 16 149.1 - 210 900 - 1050 18.2 - 21.9V250 250 320 12 - 16 227 - 291 900 - 1050 19.3 - 21.2

Guangzhou230Z 230 300 6 - 8 135 - 176 750 - 900 17.1 - 22.6320Z 320 440 8 - 12 202 - 283 450 - 525 15.2 - 18.3G32 320 480 6 - 8 444 600 23.0

GuascorF240 152 165 8 55.2 - 79.5 1800 12.3 - 17.7F360 152 165 12 55.2 - 79.5 1800 - 2000 12.3 - 17.7F480 152 165 16 58.4 - 79.5 1800 13 - 17.7

Hanshin6L24GSH 240 400 6 79.7 400 13.2LC26 260 440 6 104.2 400 13.4LH26 260 440 6 147.0 420 18.0LH26/A 260 440 6 171.5 450 19.6LH28 280 460 6 171.5 395 18.4LH30L 300 600 6 220.5 300 20.8LH31 310 530 6 220.5 370 17.9LH32L 320 640 6 245.2 280 20.4LH34LA 340 640 6 269.7 280 19.9LA34 340 720 6 294.2 - 306.5 260 - 265 21.2 - 21.7LH36L/LA 360 670 6 294.2 - 367.8 240 - 270 20.7 - 21.3

2008 DIESEL ENGINE GUIDEAbout the Diesel Engine Directory

This table lists marine propulsion engine series in the power segment500+HP.

This table of diesel engines was created from the World Marine EngineDatabase and reflects the engine series in current production/availableworldwide.

Output ratings vary according to emission requirements.

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this data, howeverWorldmarine Ltd. and the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errorsor omissions.

BRAND NAME/Model Series Bore Stroke Cyl# kW/cyl RPM BMEP




LH41L/LA 410 800 6 404.5 - 441.3 225 - 240 20.4 - 20.9LH46L/LA 460 880 6 490.3 - 551.5 200 - 220 20.1 - 20.6

Hedemora DieselVA 185 210 12 - 18 91.7 1350 14.4VB 210 210 12 - 18 116.7 1350 14.3

HimsenH21/32 210 320 6 - 9 160 - 200 720 - 1000 21.7 - 24.1H25/33 250 330 6 - 9 290.0 900 23.9

Isotta Fraschini1700 170 170 8 - 16 87.5 - 146.9 1800 - 2000 15.1 - 21.8VL 1716 T2 170 185 16 122.5 - 168.8 1800 - 2000 19.4 - 24.1

KelvinTBSC8 165 184 8 49.9 1350 11.5KEL170-6M 170 170 6 93.3 1800 15.2

KolomnaD49 260 260 4 - 20 182.5 - 267.5 1000 15.9 - 23.2D42-30/38 300 380 4 - 8 275 - 491.7 750 16.4 - 29.3122 122 150 6 67.4 - 74.6 2200 - 2300 21 - 23.0132 133 165 6 70.5 - 85.8 2100 - 2200 17.6 - 20.4137 138 165 6 83.4 - 94.4 2100 - 2200 19.3 - 20.9170 170 170 6 111.6 - 122.6 2000 17.3 - 19.1

Alaska Diesel Electric - Lugger / Northern Lights6125 125 150 6 40.0 - 60.9 2100 - 2300 12.4 - 17.31276 127 165 6 42.0 - 49.3 1800 - 2100 13.4 - 14.06140 140 165 6 62.2 - 87 1800 - 2100 16.3 - 19.66170 170 170 6 87 - 112 1800 - 2100 15.0 - 16.6

MaK M20C 200 300 6 - 9 170 - 190 900 - 1000 24.1 - 24.2M25C 255 400 6 - 9 300 - 333 720 - 750 24.1 - 26.1M32C V 320 420 12 - 16 480 - 500 720 - 750 23.7M32C L 320 480 6 - 9 480 - 500 600 24.9 - 25.9M43C 430 610 6 - 16 900 - 1000 500 - 514 23.7 - 27.1

MakitaM30M 300 480 6 183.9 375 17.4L30M 300 600 6 223.8 - 248.7 300 - 330 21.1 - 21.0M31M 310 550 6 223.8 - 248.7 320 - 355 20.2 - 20.0L31M 310 600 6 223.8 - 248.7 290 - 320 20.4 - 20.3M32M 320 550 6 223.8 - 248.7 315 - 350 19.3 - 20.2M33M 330 600 6 248.7 - 286 290 - 330 20.0 - 20.0LS33L 330 640 6 186.5 - 245.2 250 - 290 16.3 - 18.5LS35L 350 680 6 211.4 - 282 245 - 275 15.8 - 18.8LS38L 380 740 6 261.1 - 343.2 230 - 255 16.2 - 19.2LS42L 420 840 6 317.1 - 416.8 205 - 227 15.9 - 18.9

MAN B&WS26MC 260 980 4 - 12 275 - 400 212 - 250 14.8 - 18.5L35MC 350 1050 4 - 12 440 - 650 178 - 210 14.7 - 18.4S35MC 350 1400 4 - 12 505 - 740 147 - 173 15.3 - 19.1S35ME-B9 350 1550 5 - 8 595 - 870 142 - 167 16.9 - 21.0S40ME-B9 400 1770 5 - 8 770 - 1135 124 - 146 16.7 - 21.0L42MC 420 1360 4 - 12 640 - 995 141 - 176 14.4 - 18.0S42MC 420 1764 4 - 12 730 - 1080 115 - 136 15.6 - 19.5S46MC-C 460 1932 4 - 8 880 - 1380 108 - 129 15.2 - 20.0L50MC 500 1620 4 - 8 640 - 1330 111 - 148 10.9 - 17.0S50MC 500 1910 4 - 8 690 - 1430 95 - 127 11.5 - 18.0

S50MC/ME-C 500 2000 4 - 9 690 - 1660 95 - 127 12.2 - 20.0S50ME-B7/8 500 2000 5 - 9 690 - 1660 95 - 127 12.2 - 20.0S50ME-B9 500 2214 5 - 9 1210 - 1780 99 - 117 16.8 - 21.0L60MC 600 1944 4 - 8 920 - 1920 92 - 123 10.9 - 17.0L60MC/ME-C 600 2022 4 - 9 1520 - 2340 105 - 123 15.2 - 20.0S60MC 600 2292 4 - 8 980 - 2040 79 - 105 11.5 - 18.0S60MC/ME-C 600 2400 4 - 8 1090 - 2380 79 - 105 12.2 - 20.0S65ME-C 650 2730 5 - 8 1960 - 2870 81 - 95 16.0 - 20.0L70MC 700 2268 4 - 8 1355 - 2830 81 - 108 11.5 - 18.0L70MC/ME-C 700 2360 4 - 8 2090 - 3270 91 - 108 15.2 - 20.0S70MC 700 2674 4 - 8 1350 - 2810 68 - 91 11.5 - 18.0S70MC/ME-C 700 2800 4 - 8 1490 - 3270 68 - 91 12.2 - 20.0K80MC/ME-C 800 2300 6 - 12 2470 - 3610 89 - 104 14.4 - 18.0K80ME-C MK9 800 2600 6 - 12 3280 - 4530 94 - 104 16.0 - 20.0S80MC 800 3056 4 - 9 1740 - 3640 59 - 79 11.5 - 18.0S80MC/ME-C 800 3200 6 - 8 1860 - 4180 57 - 78 12.2 - 20.0S80ME-C MK9 800 3450 6 - 9 3050 - 4510 66 - 78 16.0 - 20.0K90MC/ME-C 900 2300 6 - 12 3130 - 4570 89 - 104 14.4 - 18.0K90MC/ME 900 2550 4 - 12 2210 - 4570 71 - 94 11.5 - 18.0K90ME-C MK9 900 2600 6 - 12 4150 - 5730 94 - 104 16.0 - 20.0K90ME MK9 900 2870 6 - 12 4090 - 5720 84 - 94 16.0 - 20.0S90MC/ME-C 900 3188 6 - 9 3188 - 5270 61 - 78 15.2 - 20.0K98MC/ME-C 980 2400 6 - 14 4140 - 6020 94 - 104 14.6 - 19.2K98MC/ME 980 2660 6 - 14 4100 - 6230 84 - 97 14.6 - 19.2K108ME-C 1080 2660 6 - 14 5340 -6950 90 - 94 14.6 - 18.2

MAN Diesel21/31 210 310 6 - 9 215 1000 24.123/30A/AE 225 300 6 - 8 133.3 - 160 825 - 900 16.3 - 17.927/38 270 380 6 - 9 340 800 23.428/32A 280 320 6 - 16 245 775 19.228/33D 280 330 12 - 20 405 - 450 900 - 1000 26.632/40 320 400 6 - 20 500 720 - 750 24.9 - 25.932/44CR 320 440 6 - 20 560 720 - 750 25.3 - 26.440/54 400 540 6 - 9 700 - 720 500 - 550 23.2 - 24.848/60B 480 600 6 - 18 1200 500 - 514 25.8 - 26.548/60CR 480 600 6 - 18 1200 500 - 514 25.8 - 26.558/64 580 640 6 - 9 1390 428 23.0

MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AGD0836CR 108 125 6 67.3 2600 27.1D28 CR 128 142 6 - 12 75 - 98 2300 21.4 - 28.0

Matsui DieselML627GSC 270 480 6 73.6 - 186.4 300 - 410 10.7 - 19.9MS28BGFC 280 500 6 184 390 18.4MA28GSC 280 540 6 85.8 - 183.9 290 - 365 10.7 - 18.0MA29GSC 290 540 6 85.8 - 208.4 290 - 375 10.0 - 19.0MA31GSC 310 600 6 122.6 - 220.7 260 - 320 12.5 - 19.5MA32GSC 320 600 6 122.6 - 245.2 270 - 320 11.3 - 19MA33GSC 330 600 6 269.7 - 281.8 330 - 340 19.1 - 19.4

MegatechMB 447PE 128 155 6 88.3 2400 22.1MB 457PE 133 155 6 98.1 2400 22.9

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.SA2 150 160 12 52.8 - 71.5 1940 - 2100 11.6 - 14.4SR 170 180 6 - 16 73.1 - 100.8 1600 - 1800 13.5 - 16.4SR2 170 220 6 74.2 - 94.2 1350 - 1500 13.2 - 15.1SU 240 260 6 - 16 165 - 202.3 1060 - 1200 15.9 - 17.2UE33LSII 330 1050 4 - 8 306.7 - 567.5 162 - 215 12.5 - 17.3UE37LA 370 880 4 - 8 280 - 520 158 - 210 11.4 - 15.7UE37LSII 370 1290 5 - 8 420 - 772 158 - 210 12.5 - 17.3UE43LSII 430 1500 4 - 8 570 - 1050 120 - 160 12.5 - 18.1UE45LA 450 1350 4 - 8 477.5 - 889 119 - 158 11.5 - 15.7UE45LSE 450 1840 5 - 8 850 - 1245 111 - 130 15.7 - 19.6UE50LSII 500 1950 4 - 8 144.5 - 1445.1 95 - 127 12.5 - 17.3

2008 DIESEL ENGINE GUIDEBRAND NAME/Model Series Bore Stroke Cyl# kW/cyl RPM BMEP



UE50LSE 500 2050 5 - 8 1160 - 1660 99 - 124 13.9 - 20.0UE52LA 520 1600 4 - 8 640 - 1180 100 - 133 11.3 - 15.7UE52LS 520 1850 4 - 8 720 - 1320 90 - 120 12.2 - 16.9UE52LSE 520 2000 4 - 12 930 - 1700 95 - 127 13.8 - 19.4UE60LA 600 1900 4 - 8 840 - 1550 83 - 110 11.3 - 15.7UE60LS 600 2200 4 - 8 950 - 1770 75 - 100 12.2 - 17.1UE60LSII 600 2300 4 - 8 1075 - 1986 79 - 105 12.5 - 17.3UE60LSE 600 2400 5 - 8 1530 - 2255 90 - 105 15.0 - 19.0UE68LSE 680 2690 5 - 8 2010 - 2940 81 - 95 15.2 - 19.0UE75LSII 750 2800 4 - 9 1595 - 2940 63 - 84 12.5 - 17.0UE85LSC 850 2360 5 - 12 2115 - 3900 76 - 102 12.5 - 17.1UE85LSII 850 3150 4 - 9 1980 - 3860 54 - 76 12.6 - 17.0

MTU2000 130 150 8 - 16 50 - 93.2 1900 - 2350 15.9 - 23.62000CR 135 156 8 - 16 90 - 112 2250 - 2450 21.5 - 24.6396 165 185 8 - 16 80 - 186.7 1600 - 2100 15.2 - 23.14000 165 190 8 - 16 87.5 - 170 1600 - 2100 16.1 - 23.94000-03 170 190 8 -20 145 - 215 1970 - 2170 20.2 - 27.6595 190 210 12 - 16 190 - 270 1600 - 1800 23.9 - 30.21163 230 280 12 - 20 300 - 370 1200 - 1300 25.8 - 29.38000 265 315 20 410 - 450 1150 - 1200 24.6 - 27

Niigata Engineering Co.NSE 150 165 6 67.3 - 76 1950 - 2100 14.2 - 14.9NSD 150 210 6 79.7 - 88.2 1450 - 1500 17.8 - 19NSDL 160 235 6 91.8 - 101.7 1400 - 1450 16.7 - 17.816FX 165 185 8 - 16 125 - 139.2 1950 - 2000 19.4 - 21.1MG17 165 215 6 92 - 101 1650 - 1700 34.3 - 36.6MG19 190 260 6 122.5 1000 19.920FX 205 220 12 - 16 250 - 270.8 1650 - 1695 25 - 26.4MG22 220 280 6 - 18 171.5 - 220.7 1000 19.3 - 24.4MG25 250 350 6 220.5 750 20.5MG26 260 275 6 - 18 230.1 - 245.2 750 - 1000 18.9 - 21.126FX 260 275 12 - 18 312.6 - 378.8 1185 - 1290 21.7 - 24.1M26 260 460 6 104.2 - 171.5 400 - 440 12.8 - 19.1MG28 280 370 8 - 18 294.1 - 367.8 750 20.6 - 24.4M28 280 480 6 171.5 - 220.5 390 - 450 17.8 - 19.9M30 300 530 6 196.0 - 290.0 290 - 360 17.4 - 19.1M31 310 530 6 220.5 290 - 360 18.4 - 20.1MG32 320 360 8 - 18 367.7 650 - 750 20.1 - 20.3MG34 340 450 6 - 18 441.2 - 555 600 21.6 - 24.4M34 340 620 6 269.7 - 306.3 240 - 310 18.5 - 21.3M37 370 720 6 318.7 240 20.6M38 380 700 6 343.2 - 367.8 240 - 300 18.5 - 21.6MG40 400 520 6 - 8 441.3 450 18MG41 410 560 6 - 18 661.8 500 21.5M42 420 820 6 429.0 230 19.7

S.E.M.T. PielstickPA4-185 185 210 6 - 18 123.3 1500 17.5PA4-200 200 210 8 - 16 165.6 1500 20.1PA5-255 255 270 4 - 18 220.0 1000 19.1PA6 280 290 6 - 20 295 - 325 1000 - 1032 19.8 - 21.2PA6STC 280 290 12 - 16 323.3 1050 20.7PA6B 280 330 12 - 20 405 1050 22.8PA6BSTC 280 330 12 - 20 405 1050 22.8PC2.6 400 460 12 - 18 550.0 520 21.9PC2.5 400 460 16 478.1 520 19.1PC2.6B 400 500 12 - 20 750.0 600 23.9PC4.2B 570 660 10 - 20 1325.0 430 21.9PC40 570 750 5 - 10 1325.0 375 22.1

ScaniaDI 16M 127 154 8 48.3 - 73.6 1800 - 2200 15.5 - 20.1

Seatek620 PLUS 127 135 6 76.0 2600 20.5

660 PLUS 127 135 6 80.8 3100 18.3 725 PLUS 127 135 6 88.8 3100 20.1 950+ BiTurbo 127 135 6 93.3 - 116.3 2800 - 3200 23.4 - 25.5820 PLUS 127 135 6 100.5 3100 22.7 800+ ELETTRONICO 127 135 6 104.2 3100 23.6

SKL Diesel24/16 160 240 8 80 - 96.3 428 16.6 - 19.929/24 240 290 6 - 9 195 - 236.3 750 - 1000 23.8 - 24.048 320 480 6 - 8 121.3 - 139.7 428 8.8 - 10.1

Volvo PentaD11 123 152 6 82.2 2300 23.7 D34 150 160 12 51.6 - 71.5 1600 - 2100 12.8 - 14.4D25 170 180 6 64.2 - 100.8 1300 - 1800 14.4 - 16.4D49 170 180 12 - 16 55 - 86.7 1600 - 1650 10.1 - 15.4D65 170 180 16 78.1 - 86.3 1600 - 1650 14.3 - 15.3D30 170 220 6 64 - 116.8 1000 - 2000 13.1 - 15.4

Wärtsilä20 200 280 4 - 9 180 - 200 1000 24.6 - 28.026 260 320 6 - 16 310 - 340 900 - 1000 22.9 - 25.532 320 400 6 - 18 500.0 750 24.938B 380 475 6 - 16 725.0 600 2746 460 580 6 - 18 1155.0 500 - 514 23.6 - 28.846F 460 580 6 - 16 1250.0 600 25.9RTA48T 480 2000 5 - 8 820 - 1360 99 - 124 11 - 18.2RTA48TB 480 2000 5 - 8 1020 - 1455 102 - 127 13.3 - 19RTA/RT-flex50(B) 500 2050 5 - 8 1160 - 1660 99 - 124 13.9 - 20.0RTA/RT-flex50(D) 500 2050 5 - 8 1220 - 1745 99 - 124 14.7 - 21.0RTA52UB 520 1800 5 - 8 1120 - 1600 110 - 137 12.8 - 18.3RTA58T 580 2416 5 - 8 1200 - 2000 84 - 115 10.9 - 18.3RTA/RT-flex58TB 580 2416 5 - 8 1530 - 2180 84 - 105 13.7 - 19.5RTA/RT-flex60CB 600 2250 5 - 8 1690 - 2420 91 - 114 14.0 - 20.0RTA62U 620 2150 5 - 8 1165 - 2220 82 - 113 10 - 18.2RTA62UB 620 2150 5 - 8 1600 - 2285 92 - 115 12.9 - 18.464 640 900 6 - 8 2010 - 2150 327 - 333 25 - 27.2RTA/RT-flex68TB 680 2720 5 - 8 2150 - 3070 76 - 95 13.7 - 19.6RTA/RT-flex68TD 680 2720 5 - 8 2190 - 3130 76 - 95 14.0 - 20.0RTA72U 720 2500 5 - 8 1640 - 2990 70 - 97 10 - 18.3RTA72UB 720 2500 5 - 8 2155 - 3080 79 - 99 12.8 - 18.3RTA/RT-flex82C 820 2646 6 - 12 3620 - 4520 87 - 102 15.2 - 20.0RTA/RT-flex82T 820 3375 6 - 9 3620 - 4520 68 - 80 15.2 - 20.0RTA84C 840 2400 6 - 12 2840 - 4050 82 - 102 12.6 - 17.9RTA84TB 840 3150 5 - 9 2130 - 3880 54 - 74 9.9 - 18.0RTA/RT-flex84TD 840 3150 5 - 9 2940 - 4200 61 - 76 13.3 - 19.0RTA/RT-flex96C 960 2500 6 - 14 4000 - 5720 92 - 102 13 - 18.6

Yanmar DieselSY 127 154 6 - 8 82.8 - 88.3 2300 22.1 - 23.6L 150 165 6 - 16 67.4 - 83.4 1650 - 1950 14.9 - 17.6GL 240 290 6 - 12 147.0 750 17.96G250L 250 290 6 162.0 750 18.26T260L 260 330 6 184.0 750 16.8N260 260 360 6 245.2 750 20.5EY 260 385 5 - 6 233 - 368 720 - 750 18.3 - 28.3ZL 280 340 6 - 12 221.0 750 16.9N280 280 380 6 - 8 239 - 306.5 1720 7.1 - 9.1N330 330 440 6 - 8 367.8 - 413.8 1620 7.2 - 8.4MF33 330 620 6 196.2 - 269.7 300 14.8 - 20.3

Zvezda16/17 160 170 42 - 112 20.5 - 70.9 1500 - 2200 4.8 - 12.4


2008 DIESEL ENGINE GUIDEBRAND NAME/Model Series Bore Stroke Cyl# kW/cyl RPM BMEP



MHI, Wärtsilä Join Forcesto Designing New Engines

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.(MHI) and Wärtsilä Corporation ofFinland signed a joint developmentagreement to design and develop newsmall, low-speed marine diesel enginesof less than 450 mm cylinder bore. Thetwo companies see good business poten-tial in pooling their resources and expe-rience to develop new small marineengines of less than 450 mm cylinderbore. Such engines are suitable for awide variety of small ship types, includ-ing bulk carriers, product tankers, chem-ical tankers, container feeder vessels,and reefer ships.

Details of the engines to be developedunder this agreement will be announcedin a few months after the initial designstudies have been completed. Thisagreement is an extension of the strate-gic alliance created by MHI andWärtsilä in September 2005, an allianceformed on the basis of the successfuljoint development by the two companiesof the Wärtsilä RT-flex50 andMitsubishi UEC50LSE low-speedengine types.

MAN Diesel's NewChinese Licensee

Zhoushan Zhongji Diesel EnginesManufacture Co. Ltd. has joined MANDiesel's global family of licensees. Thetwo companies signed a license contractfor two-stroke diesel engines at MANDiesel headquarters in Copenhagen onMay 31. Zhoushan Zhongji andJinHaiWan Shipyard Co., Ltd. are bothowned by Shanghai Zhouji Group Co.,Ltd., which is currently expanding itsactivities to become one of China'slargest private shipyards.

Order for NOX Reducers

The SCR product for Wärtsilä medi-um-speed engines is named NitrogenOxide Reducer (NOR).

Wärtsilä received an order from EddaAccomodation, which is part of theØstensjø Group in Norway, to supply sixWärtsilä Nitrogen Oxides Reducer(NOR) units for an accommodation ves-sel. They will be installed on the sixnine-cylinder Wärtsilä 26 generating

sets, which were ordered in the end of2006 in addition to other auxiliaryequipment and automation.

The vessel is built in Spain and will bedelivered in the first quarter 2010. Theorder marks the opening of Wärtsilä'sNitrogen Oxides Reducers to the com-mercial market.

The Wärtsilä NOR units are selective

catalytic reduction (SCR) convertersthat will meet the stringent requirementsof IMO Tier III emissions control regu-lations with regard to NOX reduction.The NOR units are able to reduce NOXemissions to a level of 1.5 g/kWh. IMOTier III is expected to come into force in2016.

The new SCR product range caters for

the needs of all four-stroke engines inWärtsilä's portfolio and can be used forboth newbuild and retrofits.

The SCR control system is seamlesslyintegrated with the Wärtsilä engine con-trol system and the units come with acompleted prefabricated ancillary sys-tem.

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Brand NameCompany Name, Address, Phone, Fax, Email,URL & U.S. Office (if available)

ADDADD Inc, Shipbuilding Research Centre Bldg, 3-8Mejiro 1-chome,Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171, Japan, +813 3985 6416, +81 3 3985 3604

AkasakaAkasaka Diesels Ltd., 4-3-1- Nakaminato, Yaizu,Shizuoka, Japan, +81 5462 72121, +81 546296933, http://www.akasaka.co.jp (japanese)

U.S. OfficeTES (USA) Corporation, c/o Global Link Associates,New York, NY 10028, +1 212 661 8806, +1 212661 8808, [email protected]

Alaska Diesel Electric - Lugger/Northern LightsAlaska Diesel Electric Inc., 4420-14th Avenue NW,PO Box 70543, Seattle, 98107, WA, U.S.A., +1 206789 3880, +1 206 782 5455, [email protected], http://www.northern-lights.com

Anglo Belgian Corp.Anglo Belgian Corporation N.V., Wiedauwkaai 43,Ghent, 9000, Belgium, +32 (0)9 267 0000, +32(0)9 267 0067, [email protected],http://www.abcdiesel.be

U.S. OfficePegard Productions Inc., Rockford, IL 61115, +1815 637 2800, +1 815 637 2877

BaudouinMoteurs Baudouin, 165 Bd de Pont de Vivaux,Marseille, 13010, France, +33 91 83 85 00, +3391 79 09 38, [email protected],http://www.moteurs-baudouin.fr

BergenRolls-Royce Marine AS, Department Engines - Bergen,Hordvikneset 125, Hordvik, 5108, Norway, +47(0)55 53 6000, +47 (0)55 19 0405,[email protected],http://www2.rolls-royce.com

U.S. OfficeRolls-Royce Inc., Reston, VA 22090-5602, +1 703834 1700, +1 703 318 9009

Bez MotoryBez Motory A.S., Plotiste nad Labem 613, HradecKralove, 50101, Czech Republic, +42 495 211295,+42 495 20826, [email protected],http://www.bezmotory.cz

CallesenHeinrich Callesen A/S, Aabenraa Motorfabrik,Naestmark 30, Aabenraa, 6200, Denmark, +45(0)74 622088, +45 (0)74 627407, [email protected],http://www.bukh.dk

CaterpillarCaterpillar Inc., Marine Engine Division, P.O.Box 610,Mossville, 61552-0610, IL, U.S.A., +1 309 5786369, +1 309 578 6466, [email protected],http://www.cat-engines.com

CRMCRM Spa Motori Marini, Via Marnate 41, Castellanza,21053, Italy, +39 0331 501548, +39 0331505501, [email protected], http://www.crm-spa.it

Cummins MarineCummins Engine Company Inc, Cummins MarineDivision, 4500 Leeds Avenue - Suite 102, Charleston,29405, South Carolina, U.S.A., +1 803 554 6700,+1 803 745 1603, [email protected],http://www.cummins.com/marine

Cummins MerCruiserCummins MerCruiser Diesel Marine LLC, 4500 LeedsAvenue - Suite 102, Charleston, 29405, SouthCarolina, U.S.A., +1 803 554 6700, +1 803 7451603, [email protected], http://www.cmd-marine.com

Daewoo DoosanDoosan Infracore Co.Ltd, 7-11 Hwasu-dong, Dong-gu,Incheon, , Republic of Korea, +82 32 760 1114,+82 32 762 1546, [email protected],http://www.doosaninfracore.co.kr

Daihatsu DieselDaihatsu Diesel Mfg.Co.Ltd., 4-14 Tokui-cho, 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0025, , Japan, +81 (0)6945 5331, +81 (0)6 945 5308,[email protected],http://www.dhtd.co.jp/index.html

U.S. OfficeDaihatsu Diesel (U.S.A.), Inc., Hauppauge, NY11788, +1 516 434 8787, +1 516 434 8759

MTUMTU Detroit Diesel Corporation, 13400 Outer DriveWest, Detroit, 48239-4001, Michigan, U.S.A., +1313 592 7000, +1 313 592 3883, [email protected], http:/www.detroitdiesel.com

DEUTZDeutz AG, Deutz-Muelheimer Str 147, Köln, 51057,Germany, +49 (0)221 822 2510, +49 (0)221 8222529, [email protected], http://www.deutz.de

U.S. OfficeDeutz Corporation, Norcross, GA 30093, +1 770564 7100, [email protected],www.deutzusa.com

EMDElectro-Motive Diesel Inc, 9301 West 55th Street, LaGrange, 60525, IL, U.S.A., +1 708 387 5843, +1708 387 5845, http://www.emdiesels.com

Fairbanks MorseEnPro Industries Inc., Fairbanks Morse EngineDivision, 701 White Avenue, Beloit, 53511-5492, WI,U.S.A., +1 608 364 4411, +1 608 364 0382, [email protected], http:www.fair-banksmorse.com

GE DieselGE Transportation, GE Marine & Stationary Power,Building 12-2, Erie, PA 16531, U.S.A., +1 814 87550482942, +1 866 420 1805, http://www.getrans-portation.com

GrenaaGrenaa Motorfabrik AS, Sdr.Kajgade 3-5, Grenaa,8500, Denmark, +45 (0)8632 0666, +45 (0)86326390, [email protected], http://www.grmo.dk

GuascorGuascor S.A., Barrio Oikia 44, P.O.Box 30, Zumaia,20759, Gipuzkoa, Spain, +34 943 865200, +34943 865210, [email protected],http://www.guascor.com

GuangzhouGuangzhou Diesel Engine Factory, 73 Fangcun RoadEastern, Guangzhou, 510371, China, +86 20 81891619, +86 20 815 84154, [email protected],http://www.gdfdiesel.com

HanshinThe Hanshin Diesel Works Ltd., Overseas BusinessOffice, Mitsubishi Building 751, 2-5-2 chome,Marunouchi, , Tokyo, 100-0005, Chiyoda-ku, Japan,+81 (0)3 3216 3601, +81 (0)3 3201 7675, [email protected], http://www.hanshin-dw.co.jp

Hedemora DieselHedemora Diesel AB, Sturegatan 2, Hedemora,77600, Sweden, +46 225 595800, +46 225595801, [email protected],http://www.hedemoradiesel.se

HimsenHyundai Heavy Ind. Co. Ltd., Engine & MachineryDivision, 1 Jeonha-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan, Republic ofKorea, +82 52 230 7361, +82 52 230 7300,[email protected], http://www.hyundai-engine.com

Isotta FraschiniIsotta Fraschini SpA, Vale Francesco de Blasio, ZonaIndustiale, Bari, 70123, Italy, +39 080 534 5253,+39 080 531 1095, [email protected],http://www.isottafraschini.it

U.S. OfficeFDGM Inc., Chesapeake, VA 23320, +1 757 5486000, +1 757 548 6012, [email protected]

FPT/ IvecoFiat Powertrain Technologies / Iveco SpA, Via dellaIndustria 13/15, Pregnana Milanese, 20010, Italy,+39 02 935101, +39 02 93590029, [email protected], http://www.ivecomotors.com

U.S. OfficeIVECO Motors of North America, Carol Stream, IL60188 - 2021, +1 630 260 4226, +1 630 2604267, [email protected], www.ivecomo-tors.com

John DeereDeere Power Systems, 3801 W.Ridgeway Ave.,P.O.Box 5100, Waterloo, 50704-5100, Iowa, U.S.A.,+1 319 292 6060, +1 319 292 5075,[email protected],http://www.johndeere.com/marine

KelvinKelvin Diesels, 133 Helen Street, Glasgow, G51 3HD,Scotland, UK, +44 (0)1698 810666, +44 (0)1698810999, [email protected],http://www.britishpolarengines.co.uk

KolomnaKolomensky Zavod JSC, Partizan str 42, Kolomna,140408, Moscow Region, Russia, +7 0966 138585,+7 0966 154793, [email protected],http://www.dieselkolomna.com

KomatsuKomatsu Diesel Co. Ltd., International Department, 2-3-6 Akasaka, Minato-ky, Tokyo, 107, Japan, +81 35561 3473, +81 3 5561 3477,http://komatsy.co.jp/product/compocat/

MaKCaterpillar Marine Power Systems, MarketingSupport, Kiel, 24157, Germany, +49 (0)431 399501, +49 (0)431 3995 3328, http://www.mak-glob-al.com

MakitaMakita Corporation, 4-1-1 Asahi-machi, Takamatsu-City, 760-0065, Japan, +81 (0)878 21 5501, +81(0)878 21 5510, [email protected],http://www.makita-corp.com/

MegatechMegatech-Dumon, Av. Nacoes Unidas, Sao Vicente,1683, SP, Brazil, +55 13 3463 4128, +55 13 34631415, [email protected],http://www.megatechpower.com.br

U.S. OfficeMegatech Marine LLC, Oakland Park, FL 33334, +1954 462 2800, +1 954 462 2801, [email protected], www.megatechmarine.com

MAN B&WMAN Diesel SE, Postfach 10 00 80, Augsburg,86135, Germany, +49 821 322 3847, +49 821322 3944, [email protected],http://www.manbw.de

U.S. OfficeMAN B&W Diesel, Inc., New York, NY 10004, +1 212269 0980 , +1 212 363 2469, [email protected]

MAN DieselMAN Diesel SE, Postfach 10 00 80, Augsburg,86135, Germany, +49 821 322 3847, +49 821322 3944, [email protected],http://www.manbw.de

U.S. OfficeMAN Truck & Bus, Marine Engines Dept., PompanoBeach, FL 33069-3520, +1 305 946 9092, +1 305946 9098

MANMAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG, Marine Diesel Engines Dept.,Postfach 44 0100, Nürnberg, 90206, Germany, +49(0)911 4206238, +49 (0)911 4211915, [email protected], http://www.man-nutz-fahrzeuge.de

Matsui DieselMatsui Iron Works Co.Ltd., 70 Takenohana-machi, Ise-City, 516-0005, Japan, +81 (0)5963 62222, +81(0)5963 63598, [email protected],http://www.matsui-j.co.jp (japanese)

MitsubishiMitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., 5-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100, Japan., +81 (0)33212 9080, +81 (0)3 3212 9779,[email protected],http://www.mhi.co.jp/index.html

U.S. OfficeMitsubishi International, Pittsburg, PA 15219-6401,+1 412 355 0525, +1 412 355 0164, [email protected]

MTUMTU Friedrichshafen GmbH, P.O.Box 2040,Friedrichshafen, 88040, Germany, +49 (0)7541 90-3381, +49 (0)7541 90-3945, [email protected], http://www.mtu-online.com

U.S. OfficeDetroit Diesel Corporation, Detroit, MI 48239-4001,+1 313 592 5000, +1 313 592 5137,[email protected]

NiigataNiigata Power Systems Co.Ltd, 9-7 Yaesu 2-chome,Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0028, Japan, +81 3 62142800, +81 3 6214 2809, [email protected], http://www.nigata-eng.co.jp

ScaniaScania, Industrial & Marine Engines, Sodertalje,15187, Sweden, +46 (0)855 381 000, +46 (0)855382 993, [email protected],http://www.scania.com

U.S. OfficeScania U.S.A. Inc., San Antonio, TX 78216, +1 210403 0007, +1 210 403 0211, www.scania.com

SeatekSeatek S.p.A., Via Provinciale 71, Annone Brianza,22040, Co, Italy, +39 0341-579335, 39 0341-579317, [email protected], http://www.seatek-spa.com

U.S. OfficeInnovation Marine Corp., Sarasora, FL 34243, +1813 756 4337, +1 813 751 5398

S.E.M.T. PielstickMAN Diesel SA, Le Ronsard Paris-Nord 2, 22 avenuedes Nations, Roissy Cdg Cedex, 95946, France, +331 48176300, +33 1 48176349, [email protected], http://www.pielstick.com

SKL DieselSKL Motoren GmbH, Friedrich-List Strasse 8,Magdeburg, 39122, Germany, +49 39 140 320,+49 39 140 32382, [email protected],http://www.skl-magdeburg.de

Volvo PentaVolvo Penta AB., , Goteborg, 40508, Sweden, +46(0)31 668163, +46 (0)31 510595,http://www.penta.volvo.se

Wärtsilä CorporationWärtsilä Corporation, P.O.Box 196, Helsinki,FIN_00531, Finland, +358 10 709 0000, +358 10709 5700, [email protected],http://www.wartsila.com

U.S. OfficeWartsila Diesel Inc., Annapolis, MD 21401, +1 410573 2100, +1 410 573 2200

YanmarYanmar Co.Ltd., Overseas Operations Division, 1-1,2-chome, Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104, Japan, +81 33275 4941, +81 3 3275 4969, http://www.yan-mar.com

U.S. OfficeYanmar Diesel America Corp., Buffalo Grove, IL60089-4508, +1 708 541 1900, +1 708 541 2161

ZvezdaZvezda Production Association, 123 BabuschkinaStr., St Petersburg, 193012, Russia, +7 (0)812 2620747, +7 (0)812 267 3776, [email protected],http://www.zvezda.spb.ru

2008 Diesel Engine Directory


Northrop GrummanAppoints Three VPs

Northrop GrummanCorporation appointed threevice presidents at its NorthropGrumman Shipbuilding GulfCoast Operations: Kevin Amishas been appointed vice presi-dent of operations; DennisGallimore has been named vicepresident of engineering and integratedlogistics support; and Rick Spaulding hasbeen appointed vice president of planning.

Amis, a Newport News ApprenticeSchool graduate, will be responsible forleading all craft employees, includingtrades, and education and training. Hisresponsibilities will also include theApprentice School, all manufacturing dis-ciplines, including maintenance andupkeep of facilities in all gulf coast ship-yards in Pascagoula, Avondale, Gulfport,

and Tallulah. Hemost recently served as program managerfor the National Security Cutter. Gallimorewill be responsible for all ship engineeringand design efforts for the Gulf Coast oper-ations, including the development of inte-grated logistical support products. He willalso serve as the lead for integrating engi-neering-related work between the compa-ny's Gulf Coast and Newport News facili-ties. He most recently served as programdirector for the Advanced SEAL DeliverySystem program.

P e o p l e & C o m p a n y N e w s

Recent Ship SalesDate Name DWT Built (age) $

Bulk Carriers5/20/08 ROLNIK 14,176 75(33) $55/20/08 TAIGA 14,379 94(14) $215/13/08 PACIFIC SUN II 22,194 81(27) $10.55/06/08 INDIAN CHALLENGER 23,542 85(23) $225/28/08 GLOBAL PIONEER 24,406 97(11) $38.55/20/08 TRINITY SIERRA 24,784 85(23) $215/09/08 ALEXIA M 25,452 79(29) $105/13/08 EASTERN STAR 27,348 78(30) $11.45/20/08 INGRID BUKER 28,716 96(12) $42.25/06/08 TOKI ARROW 31,247 80(28) $175/06/08 HORNBILL ARROW 31,247 80(28) $175/28/08 MERVE INCE 31,427 83(25) $215/28/08 JADE BREEZE 33,220 82(26) $16.55/28/08 PACIFIC SUN 34,005 76(32) $10.85/13/08 LENA 34,070 83(25) $235/28/08 TPC GISBORNE 40,016 86(22) $30.55/06/08 PACIFIC TRADER 45,478 00( 8) $595/20/08 DARYA GYAN 50,170 01( 7) $66.55/28/08 PILION 50,383 94(14) $505/28/08 OCEAN SYMPHONY 52,421 02( 6) $69.55/28/08 GOLDEN VENTURE 53,410 07( 1) $76.55/13/08 CMB YANGTZE 53,500 07( 1) $735/20/08 CSK UNITY 68,519 95(13) $515/28/08 RI ZHAO STEEL NO 1 68,676 88(20) $46.85/28/08 DARYA NOOR 70,112 90(18) $55.85/13/08 MENORCA 71,685 97(11) $735/28/08 PRIMERA 72,495 98(10) $765/13/08 LOWLANDS COMFORT 75,961 00( 8) $805/13/08 CMB LAETITIA 76,000 07( 1) $925/13/08 CMB AURELIA 76,000 07( 1) $925/28/08 CASTLE PEAK 145,370 90(18) $81.55/28/08 FALCON CAPE 150,940 91(17) $875/06/08 NIGHTFLIGHT 170,012 04( 4) $1585/28/08 BET PERFORMER 172,091 97(11) $130

Combination Carriers5/13/08 STAR IOTA 78,585 83(25) $18.4

Chemical Carriers5/13/08 ORAM BRICKS 7,111 88(20) $55/28/08 MARIDA PRINCESS 11,298 06( 2) $235/28/08 GULF GRACE 65,017 00( 8) $54.55/28/08 GULF PROGRESS 65,017 00( 8) $54.55/28/08 TAXIARCHIS I 71,829 86(22) $12.35/28/08 SITAKATHRINE 83,920 86(22) $235/20/08 SITAMIA 84,040 88(20) $23

Containerships5/28/08 2 GO 1 6,687 84(24) $5.65/28/08 PEARL ISLAND 8,515 97(11) $14.35/28/08 ADEE 9,410 93(15) $125/28/08 LIMPOPO 9,431 84(24) $9.35/28/08 IRIS 31,512 83(25) $145/28/08 MAERSK NOUMEA 34,717 01( 7) $43.55/28/08 ZIM ITALIA 47,230 91(17) $29.75/06/08 KAREN MAERSK 84,900 96(12) $1005/06/08 KNUD MAERSK 84,900 96(12) $1005/06/08 KATE MAERSK 84,900 96(12) $100

Gas Carriers5/28/08 BW HELEN 5,000 00( 8) $255/06/08 APOLLO GENKAI 49,985 80(28) $14.5

RoRo5/28/08 SEATRAN VENTURE 2,828 78(30) $4.25/13/08 MERCHANT BRAVERY 5,290 78(30) $7.25/28/08 JOLLY SMERALDO 31,254 78(30) $105/28/08 JOLLY TURCHESE 31,292 78(30) $10

Tankers5/13/08 CARBON TIGER 5,261 92(16) $10.65/06/08 OSCO TIGER 5,261 92(16) $10.65/06/08 KEILIR 6,019 02( 6) $145/13/08 LILIANA D'ALESIO 11,400 83(25) $13.25/13/08 INTEGRITY I 23,814 84(24) $11.55/28/08 PERGIWATI 36,345 93(15) $205/13/08 HIGH PEACE 45,888 04( 4) $555/06/08 FOUR SCHOONER 73,083 00( 8) $51.55/20/08 LOTUS 100,314 91(17) $235/13/08 FIDELITY 106,560 02( 6) $68.55/13/08 FANTASY 106,560 02( 6) $68.55/20/08 BARUNAWATI 106,679 92(16) $295/20/08 STENA CONFIDENCE 107,215 03( 5) $725/20/08 ALDAWHA 153,044 97(11) $785/20/08 G ELEPHANT 299,235 06( 2) $170

Tweendeckers5/06/08 WHITE ORCHID 15,030 82(26) $4.85/13/08 FIONA 7 17,850 85(23) $11

Source: Shipping Intelligence, New York


Spaulding Gallimore Amis



Spaulding will be responsible for thedevelopment and management of proj-ect plans and schedules for all GulfCoast product lines. He will also man-age production control, production engi-neering and industrial engineering, andlabor resource and capacity planning forthe Gulf Coast facilities. He mostrecently served as director of CentralPlanning for the company's NewportNews facility.

Costa North AmericaNames New Execs

Maurice M. Zarmati, President andCEO of Costa Cruise Lines NorthAmerica said that industry veteran ScottKnutson, CTC, has been named VicePresident of Sales and that Ruben Perezhas been promoted to Senior VicePresident of Guest Services andRevenue Management for Costa's NorthAmerican headquarters. Most recently,Knutson was Regional Vice President ofSales for the Southeastern United Stateswith Carnival Cruise Lines. Perez hasbeen with Costa North America for 24years, most recently as Vice President ofPassenger Services. Both Knutson andPerez will report directly to Zarmati.

In Knutson's new position heading upSales for Costa's North Americanregion, he will oversee Field Sales,Group Sales, National Accounts,

Strategic Partnerships, Corporate andIncentive Sales and Inside Sales.

Pugh to Head Office ofMarine Highways

The Maritime Administration hasnamed James D. Pugh to head its Officeof Marine Highways and PassengerServices in Washington, D.C., focusingon expanding the use of America'scoastal, intracoastal and inland water-ways to reduce landside congestion,reduce energy consumption andincrease opportunities for Americanmariners, shipbuilding and the overalleconomy. He will also oversee theoffice of Passenger Vessel Services,which was established to support thepassenger and cruise industry and itsmulti-billion dollar contribution to theeconomy as well as the congestion reliefthat passenger ferries offer nationwide.

GreenCarrier Asia NamesChu MD

GreenCarrier Asia, part of theBjörk.Eklund Group, has appointedPeter Chu as Managing Director. Chuwill take on the task of developingGreenCarrier's operations in GreaterChina. For much of his career Chu hasbeen involved with the Sweden-Chinatrade and has considerable knowledgeof both the Swedish market and its cor-

porate culture. Formerly with WilsonFreight, he fulfilled roles as Sea FreightManager, Assistant General Manager,Director and Deputy Managing Directorbefore becoming Managing Director ofTNT Freight Management. In 2006 hejoined Baltrans Logistics HK Ltd asManaging Director of its North Chinaoperations, where he was also account-able for Hong Kong and Greater Chinaexports to Sweden. His experienceencompasses air freight as well as oceanfreight and door-to-door logistics.

Commandant PresentsBenkert Awards

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. ThadAllen honored the recipients of the2008 Biennial, Rear Adm. William M.Benkert, Marine Environmental Awardfor Excellence at an AmericanPetroleum Institute luncheon in SanDiego.

Recipients of the awards include: Osprey Award: Dow ChemicalCompany of Freeport, TexasGold Award: Alaska ChaduxCorporation, Anchorage, Alaska, andFoss Maritime Company, SeattleSilver Award: U.S. Shipping PartnersL.P., Edison, N.J., AmericanCommercial Lines Inc., Jeffersonville,Ind., and Marathon Petroleum,Ashland, Ky., and Marathon Petroleum

company LLC, Nashville, Tenn.Bronze Award: APL Maritime, Ltd.,Bethesda, Md., APL Maritime, Ltd.,Oakland, Calif., and MarathonPetroleum, Ashland, Ky.Honorable Mention: Todd PacificShipyards Corporation, Seattle, andSeaRiver Maritime Inc., Houston.

ESAB Promotes OstaffeESAB Welding &

Cutting Productssaid that Michael J.Ostaffe has joinedESAB as VicePresident of ProductManagement andDevelopment - FillerMetals for NorthAmerica. He will beresponsible for driving ESAB's pro-grams forward in product management,product research and development offiller metals. He will also assume theresponsibility for MarketingCommunications for all products inNorth America.

Shipyard Names RotkirchChairman, CEO

Carl-Gustaf (Calle) Rotkirch, a 32-year maritime industry veteran, has beennamed Chairman and CEO of the GrandBahama Shipyard, Ltd., effective


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Managing Director David Dalgleish, who has suc-cessfully led the shipyard's operations and growth dur-ing the last three years, will continue his day to dayoperation of the yard while reporting directly toRotkirch.

Koh Heads Asia-Pacific for Sea Recovery

Sea Recovery continues to build its internationalpresence by adding Alex Koh, formerly with UnisteelTechnology Ltd., to manage Asian-Pacific sales fromit's new Singapore facility. Koh has more than 18 yearsof technical sales and marketing experience in variousfields, including the marine industry. His ability to cre-ate business relationships has helped him build andmanage distributor networks throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He has a list of academic qualificationsfrom degrees in marketing, mechanical engineering toearning an MBA from the University of Wales (UK).Alex Koh can be contacted at Sea Recovery -Singapore, 25 International Business Park, GermanCentre. #02-128, Singapore 609916, Tel: +65 68859788, DID: +65 6885 9770, Cell: +65 9711 2788

Fax: +65 6885 9799, Email: [email protected]

MarineCFO Expands TeamMarineCFO said that Richard Dishman has joined

the company as Vice President - Operations andEdward DeVillier has joined the company as VicePresident - North American Sales.

Schaller Appoints Eltech ElectricSchaller Automation, a German manufacturer of

diesel engine monitoring systems, appointed EltechElectric, Inc, of Seattle, Washington, as its representa-tive for sales and service support throughout thePacific Northwest, including Alaska.

Enviro Voraxial Signs AgreementEnviro Voraxial Technology entered into a represen-

tative agreement with CCS Midstream Services, anintegrated energy and environmental services compa-ny. The agreement provides for CCS MidstreamServices to market, sell and use the Voraxial for theoffshore exploration and production market in the Gulfof Mexico. With over 3500 platforms and approxi-mately 1 billion barrels of produced water generatedeach year, the Gulf of Mexico offshore exploration andproduction market represents one of the largest off-shore markets in the world. CCS is a leader in the pro-cessing of all petroleum wastes, separating oilfieldbyproducts into recoverable hydrocarbons, wastewaterand solids. For a video demo, visit:www.evtn.com/wmv/EVTN1_offshore_DSL.wmv

Schat-Harding Strengthens Miami Support

Schat-Harding has strengthenedits support for cruise ship operatorsin the Miami area by opening aservice base in Fort Lauderdale.The new offices, service base andworkshops will be within the FortLauderdale facilities of WorldwideMarine Services, the global shiptechnical support group, and Schat-Harding will train and authorizeWorldwide Marine technicians to support its own serv-ice engineers. Gary Joseph, president of Schat-Harding Americas, says, "By joining forces withWorldwide Marine in Fort Lauderdale we strengthenour existing Florida service network and provide own-ers with a well-equipped service base close to the keycruise base ports." Schat-Harding's Service Divisionnow has Americas service bases in Virginia, Floridaand Louisiana, as well as Canada, Mexico and Panama.

www.schat-harding.com

Van der Velden in Joint VentureVan der Velden Marine Systems announced a joint

venture with Canadian company Autonav for the deliv-ery of advanced components for its rotary vane steer-ing gear. The new Van der Velden Commander steeringgear will incorporate the second generation of compactrudder actuators designed by Paul Wagner. Van derVelden Commander rotary vane steering gear touted bythe maker as ideal for all commercial oceangoing ves-sels as well as superyachts and inland ships. It is avail-able in rudder angles from 2 x 35 degrees to 2 x 70degrees and over a torque range from 25 kNm to over1600 kNm.

www.vdveldengroup.nl

Wärtsilä Acquires CDCWärtsilä acquired the German company Claus D.

Christophel Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH (CDC),which specializes in the design, delivery and service ofautomation systems for ship owners and yards. Thecompany is based in Hamburg and has three businessareas, which are maritime information technology,project engineering and customer service. CDC's netannual sales were EUR 2.1 million in 2007.


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Vacon X AC Drives Vacon introduced the new Vacon X

product line, AC drives designed forharsh environments, enduring dirt, dust,humidity and liquids. The Vacon Xseries is targeted at the food and bever-

age industry,material han-dling, andwater andwaste watertreatment, butis ideally suited for all tough industrialapplications. The Vacon X series of ACdrives are available in IP66 enclosuresthrough 75 kW and in IP55 to 132 kWfor the ultimate environmental protec-tion. The new Vacon X series is ideallyconfigured for any industrial applicationwhere data collection, flexible interfac-ing, and automatic sequencing operationare a priority.

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New Compact PCAR Engineering released a new com-

pact PC with built-in PCI expansion slotcapability. The Adventurer uses Intel'slatest Core 2 Duo processor, and theadvanced 945 chipset, delivering theultimate in small form factor speed and

capabilities. The strong, extruded alu-minum chassis measures 5.8" x 2.8" x10" long, and weighs approximately 9lbs. One of the unique features of theAdventurer is the internal PCI card slot."We can add specialized video, dataacquisition and communications cards,something that cannot be normallyachieved without resorting to larger, lessreliable desktop computers"said AaronAlbert, ARengineering's R& D engineer.

The Adventurer incorporates variedconnectivity, such as; a 10/100/1GbLAN, 2-Serial, 3-USB, FireWire, Video,Audio, PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard ports.Dual, independent monitors are support-ed.

The Adventurer has an internal, SATA,2.5-in. high-shock hard drive with up to160GB's of storage.

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Raytheon Radars ComplyRaytheon Anschütz launched the newest version of its NSC Radar series. The radars

the new features as required by the new IMO performance standards MSC.192 (79)which come into force July 1, 2008. This new NSC radar generation uses the benefitsof AIS transponder system to a much larger extend than conventional ARPA radars.The new "target association" feature compares target information from both ARPAand AIS. The two separate symbols can be merged to one, this helps to give a clear-er indication of traffic dangers. ARPA, of course, always remains the source of prior-ity. As lined out in the new performance standards, the new Raytheon radars comewith enhanced graphical user interface with standardized colors and symbols whichmake screens easier to read and safer to use. Raytheon Anschütz NSC radars are alsoavailable with the full Chart-Radar functionality. They are able to read ChartCDROMS and store chart data independently of any external ECDIS. The new radarsare available with 19 inch or 23.1-in. displays and can be combined with a broadrange of transceivers and scanners.

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Hyde Guardian BallastWater Treatment Systems

Hyde Marine won a contract for sixHyde Guardian ballast water treatmentsystems for the Royal Navy's FutureAircraft Carriers (CVF) program onbehalf of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance.Delivery will take place in the fall of2008. Three BWT systems will be sup-plied for each of the two carriers to servethe three segregated ballast systems oneach ship. The Hyde Guardian systemoffers capacities ranging from 200 to350 cu. m./hr. The CVF carriers, HMSQueen Elizabeth and HMS Prince ofWales, will have a displacement ofabout 65,000 tons and a length of 284 m.

Nalfleet New Bilge WaterTreatment

A new treatment designed to quicklybreak down stable oil-in-water emul-sions in bilge tanks and in the pre-treat-ment section of an oily water separator(OWS) has been launched by Nalfleet.Ultrion is a non-viscous coagulantwhich has been tested by the MarinflocAB laboratory in Sweden for use in theirOWS systems. These are designed tomeet the latest IMO MEPC.107(49)clean water standards for overboard dis-charges. When ULTRION is added

directly to the bilge tank it, according tothe manufacturer, enhances the perform-ance of older OWS units that weredesigned to meet the previous IMOMEPC. 60 (33) standards for overboarddischarges.

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With RWO Marine WaterTechnology's new product —CleanBallast — for cleaning ballastwater to prevent the spread of alienspecies, the company expands itscourse. In the area of oil-water separa-tion, RWO is a leader, in May this yearcelebrating a sales milestone: the manu-facture of its 10,000th bilge water oilseparator. RWO products can be foundaboard all types of ships worldwide,such as dry cargo carriers, tankers andcontainer ships. Also, among other ves-sels, many well-known tall ships, pas-senger liners and yachts already haveRWO technology on board. Theyinclude Platinum 525 — one of the

world's largest yachts; Genesis — cur-rently the world's biggest and mostexpensive passenger ship; and theGerman Navy's sail training ship GorchFock.

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New Oil Content Monitor NAG Marine of Norfolk and Turner

Design Hydrocarbon Instruments ofFresno introduced its new TD-107 oilcontent monitor (OCM0. Using fluores-cence technology, the TD-107 reported-ly shows an exceptional ability to distin-guish suspended oil from non-harmfulturbidity inbilge water.This featureenables shipand boat crewsto operate theiroil pollutiona b a t e m e n te q u i p m e n tmore reliably,and promisessubstantial savings in maintenance timeand consumables for vessels of all sizes.Turner and NAG Marine have teamed tobring fluorescence technology to themaritime industry, and recently receivedIMO MEPC 107(49) US Coast Guardcertification for the TD-107.

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OceanSaver BWT SystemOceanSaver's ballast water treat-

ment system has reached a key devel-opmental milepost, which formalizesan order by Höegh Fleet Services for10 such systems on its managed fleetof car and gas carriers. The first foursystems will be delivered in 2008 -two on Höegh's Horizon-class car car-rier newbuildings under constructionin Vietnam, and two on car carriersthat Höegh will retrofit. The UN hasdefined transport of invasive marinespecies in ballast water as one of thefour greatest threats to the world'soceans. Introduction of a new speciesof jellyfish to the Black Sea cost localindustries $200m annually. A similar problem with zebra mussels in the U.S. wasestimated to cost $500m over 10 years. OceanSaver's ballast water treatment sys-tem, which combines cavitation, nitrogen super saturation, filtration and disinfec-tion, has had its performance on both of these crucial issues documented by inde-pendent certification bodies. The latest developmental milepost, successful testsonboard Höegh Trooper (as specified in the IMO's type approval programme forballast water treatment systems), was recently certified by DNV.

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Coldharbour Launches Sea GuardianColdharbour Marine is set to launch a new

type of Inert Gas Generator to its existing rangeof products which include Flue Gas systems,Domestic Water modules, Hydrophores andMarine Ejectors.

The new, patented third generation Inert GasGenerator system (3gIGG) will be used onboard ships to reduce the risk of explosions incargo tanks and for other applications such asballast water treatment.

The new technology incorporates severaladvances in both burner and quench scrubberdesign, resulting in what is intended to be asafer, cleaner, lower maintenance, simpler to

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The patented quench scrubber design is a par-ticular highlight of the system, offering as itdoes an end to venturi/scrubbing towers, spraynozzles and demister pads.

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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Eugene(Orkot), 2535 Prairie Rd. Eugene, Oregon 97402 , tel:541 688-5529, fax:541 688-2079, [email protected]

BOATBUILDER Kvichak Marine, 469 NW Bowdoin Place, Seattle, WA 98107, USA , tel:206-545-8485, fax:206-545-3504, [email protected] contact: Jennifer Rose, www.kvichak.com Washburn Doughty, P.O. Box 296, E. Boothbay, ME 04544, USA

BULKHEAD SEALS/PANELS Maritime Associates International, 3832-010 Baymeadows Rd. #407, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA Thermax Marine-Panel Specialists, Inc., 3115 Range Rd., Temple, TX 76501, USA , tel:254-774-9800, fax:254-774-7222, [email protected] contact: John Hutchinson, www.thermaxmarine.com

CAPSTANS Coastal Marine Equipment, 20995 Coastal Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, USA , tel:228-832-7655, fax:228-832-7675, [email protected] contact: Ralph Waguespack, www.coastalmarineequipment.com

CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY American Bureau of Shipping, 16855 N. Chase Drive, Houston, TX 77060, USA

COATINGS/ CORROSION CONTROL/ PAINT

Automation-USA, Inc., 1685 Baltimore Pike Ste C, Gettysburg, PA 17325, USA , tel:800-678-4370, fax:717-334-0238, [email protected] Royal Chemical Corp., 2705 Concord Road, Belle Chasse, LA , tel:504 392-8811, fax:504 392-2173, [email protected] contact: Owen Jones, www.royalcoatings.net

COMPOSITE SHAFTS Centa Corp., 2570 Beverly Drive #128, Aurora, IL 60559, USA , tel:630-236-3500, fax:630-236-3565, [email protected]

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Omega Engineering, One Omega Dr., Stamford, CT 06907, USA

COUPLINGS Centa Corp., 2570 Beverly Drive #128, Aurora, IL 60559, USA , tel:630-236-3500, fax:630-236-3565, [email protected] contact: Bob Lennon, www.centacorp.com

Mapeco Products, 91 Willenbrock Rd., Unit B, Oxford, CT 06478, USA

CRANKSHAFT REPAIR In-Place Machining, 3811 N. Holton St., Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA

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Coastal Marine Equipment, 20995 Coastal Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, USA , tel:228-832-7655, fax:228-832-7675, [email protected] contact: Ralph Waguespack, www.coastalmarineequipment.com Skookum, P.O. Box 280, Hubbard, OR 97032, USA

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Motor-Services Hugo Stamp, 3190 SW 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA , tel:954 763-3660, fax:954 763-2872

DOOR LOCKS The Brass Works Inc., P.O. BOX 566, DeLand, FL 32721, USA , tel:386-943-8857, fax:386-943-8810, [email protected]

DYNAMIC POSITIONING TRAINING Converteam, 10801 Kempwood Dr.Suite 1 Houston,TX 77043, TX , tel:713 895-0068, fax:713 895-0072, [email protected] contact: Doug Olson

EMISSION MONITORING SYSTEMS Consilium Marine US, Inc., 4370 Oakes Road Suite 721 Fort Lauderdale, Fla.33314, FL , tel:954 791-7550, fax:954 791-7599, [email protected] contact: Sven Lansberg, www.consiliummarineus.com

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Schuyler Rubber Co., 16901 Woodred Rd.NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, USA , tel:425 488-2255, fax:425 488-2424, [email protected] contact: Greg Armfield, www.schuylerrubber.com

FIRE AND GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS Consilium Marine US, Inc., 4370 Oakes Road Suite 721 Fort Lauderdale, Fla.33314, FL , tel:954 791-7550, fax:954 791-7599, [email protected] contact: Sven Lansberg, www.consiliummarineus.com

GALLEY EQUIPMENT Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc., 4710 Northwest 2nd Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA

GAUGING TAPES MMC International, 60 Inip Dr, Inwood, NY 11096, USA , tel:516 239-7339, fax:516 371-3134

GYROCOMPASS AG Marine, 5711 34th Ave NW 2nd floor, Gig Harbor, WA , tel:253 851-0862, fax:253 851-0865,

[email protected] contact: Devon Liles, www.AGMarine.com

HEAT EXCHANGERS Tranter, Inc., PO Box 2289, Wichita Falls, TX 76307, USA , tel:940 723-7125, fax:940 723-1131, [email protected]

HOISTS Coastal Marine Equipment, 20995 Coastal Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, USA , tel:228-832-7655, fax:228-832-7675, [email protected] contact: Ralph Waguespack, www.coastalmarineequipment.com

HORNS/WHISTLES Kahlenberg Brothers Co., P.O. Box 358, Two Rivers, WI 54241, USA , tel:920-793-4507, fax:920-793-1346, [email protected] contact: Erick Kahlenberg, www.Kahlenberg.com

HVAC Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc, 4710 Northwest 2nd. Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA Maritime Associates International, 3832-010 Baymeadows Rd. #407, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA

INTERIORS Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc., 4710 Northwest 2nd Ave., Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA Maritime Associates International, 3832-010 Baymeadows Rd. #407, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA

JOINER PANELS/FURNITURE Maritime Associates International, 3832-010 Baymeadows Rd. #407, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA Thermax Marine-Panel Specialists, Inc., 3115 Range Rd., Temple, TX 76501, USA , tel:254-774-9800, fax:254-774-7222, [email protected] contact: John Hutchinson, www.thermaxmarine.com

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PORTABLE VENTILATORS Americ Corp, 785 Bonnie Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA

SEALS Kobelco Eagle Marine, Inc., 366 Fifth Avenue, Suite 312, NY, NY 10017, USA , tel:212-967-5575, fax:212-967-6966, [email protected] contact: David Hawkins, www.kobelco-eagle.com

SEATING H.O. Bostrom, 818 Progress Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186, USA

SENSORS Electronic Marine Systems, 800 Ferndale Pl., Rahway, NJ 07065, USA

SHAFTS Centa Corp., 2570 Beverly Drive #128, Aurora, IL 60559, USA , tel:630-236-3500, fax:630-236-3565, [email protected] contact: Bob Lennon, www.centacorp.com

SHIP REPAIR Bayonne Drydock, PO Box 240, Bayonne, NJ 07002-0240, USA

SURFACE PREP TOOLS Aurand Mfg., 1210 Ellis St., Cincinnati, OH 45223, USA

THRUSTER SYSTEMS Omnithruster Inc., 2201 Pinnacle Parkway Twinsburg, Ohio 44087, Cleveland, OH 44139, USA , tel:330 963-6310, fax:330 963-6325, [email protected] contact: Kurt Widmer, www.omnithruster.com

TRAINING Global Maritime&Transportation School, 300 Steamboat Rd.Samuels Hall Kings Point, NY 11024 Global Maritime&Transportation School, 300 Steamboat Rd.Samuels Hall Kings Point, NY 11024 , tel:516 726-6100, fax:516 773-5353, [email protected] contact: Hilary Flanagan, gmats.usmma.edu

TURBOCHARGERS ABB Turbo Systems Ltd., CH 5401, Baden , Switzerland

WINCHES & FAIRLEADS Coastal Marine Equipment, 20995 Coastal Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, USA , tel:228-832-7655, fax:228-832-7675, [email protected] contact: Ralph Waguespack, www.coastalmarineequipment.com

WINDLASSES (ANCHORS) Coastal Marine Equipment Inc., 20995 Coastal Parkway, Gulfport, MS 39503-9517, USA , tel:228-832-7655, fax:228-832-7675, [email protected] contact: Ralph Waguespack, www.coastalmarineequipment.com

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Marine SuperintendentJob Location: USA, Miami

Join our team as a Marine Superintendent !!SUMMARY:The qualified candidate will have continuous contact andprovide technical support to the assigned ships asassigned by the Director, Fleet Management. The alter-nate Marine Superintendent, Electrical (appointed byDirector, Fleet Management) will serve as deputy for thisposition.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Keep the specified (or) assigned MarineSuperintendents, Technical updated of his activities in therespective ships and coordinate all major projects throughthat position.• Motivate ships personnel and encourage teamwork andimprovement.• Maintain direct communication, including frequent visits,with senior management and the Marine Superintendent,Technical to assist in the selection and installation ofmachinery, equipment, and safety appliances to ensurecompliance with applicable regulations, company safety,and environmental policy.• Support the repair and maintenance of all RCI ships'electrical systems and oversee drydock planning andtechnical budgets of the Deck, Engine, and HotelDepartments, in coordination with Marine Superintendent,Technical.• Work closely with the representatives from various clas-sification societies and governing agencies which regulatethe operation of our ships.• With the Marine Superintendent, Technical, coordinateand ensure (well within the time frame) from the flag state,class association, or other government bodies for anychange to the construction or equipment onboard.• Study the efficiency of the ships' electrical plants incooperation with the ships' Chief Electrician and proposelong-term investment plans for improvement of the opera-tion.• Recommend equipment and designs for future projects.• Recommend and approve electrical equipment for useonboard the ships.• Be informed about available technical research and proj-ects, seek information and evaluate new technology foruse onboard RCI ships, as well as institute test programson such equipment together with ships' personnel.• Give support to ensure all electrical equipment andonboard procedures are in compliance with applicableregulations, class requirements and company policy.• Support ships' Chief Electrician on electrical mainte-nance.• Advise on follow-up projects.• Ensure in cooperation with the Marine Superintendent, Technical, that technically related inci-dents, failures and damages are properly investigated andreported.• Inspect and advise passenger entertainment and com-munication systems.• Give recommendations to Human ResourcesDepartment regarding education and training of ship elec-tricians.• Assist Marine Superintendents, Technical with electricalguarantee matters.AUTHORITY:• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-con-formities relating to product, process, and quality systemin the Marine Electrical area of responsibility.• Identify and record any problems relating to the product,process, and quality system in the Marine Electrical areaof responsibility.• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through desig-nated channels in the Marine Electrical area of responsi-bility.• Verify the implementation of solutions in the MarineElectrical area of responsibility.

• Control further processing, delivery, or installation ofnonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfac-tory condition has been corrected in the Marine Electricalarea of responsibility.EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor Degree in Marine Engineering, MechanicalEngineer or related field. • Some Maritime experience preferred.• May be required to Travel approximately 10 to 25% ofthe time or as directed.Interested candidates should apply online at http://royal-caribbean.hire.com. Royal Caribbean International is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Employment may be subject to criminal back-ground check, physical examinations, drug testing, andreference checks.RecruiterRoyal Caribbean Cruises, LtdMiami FL USA

Email: [email protected]: http://royalcaribbean.hire.com

Chief Marine EngineerJob Location: USA, Baltimore

Our client, a national leader in Failure Analysis andForensic Engineering, is seeking a talented MarineEngineer to train in forensic engineering. The position is located in Baltimore, MD or Houston, TX.Relocation is provided. Our client will consider Chief Engineer or 1st Class. Musthave current license and BS degree. Candidates shouldbe willing to obtain PE certification. This is a full time position with competative base andbonus. Forensic training is provided. The Chief Marine Engineer will: o Conduct field investigations and perform failure/acci-dent analysis on incidents involving all types of vesselsand mechanical equipment • Conduct vessel accident reconstruction and mechani-cal/electrical failure analysis • Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen'sterms, both verbally and in writing • Conduct unbiased investigations for various types ofclients • Support conclusions by appropriate testimony in legalproceedings • Responsible for retention and development of client rela-tions • Maintain professional and technical knowledge byattending educational workshops; reviewing professionalpublications; establishing personal networks; participatingin professional societies

Position Requirements: • Minimum of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, Marine Engineering or related field • Minimum of six years of maritime engineering experi-ence • Licensed Maritime Engineer • P.E. Registration or ability to obtain • Failure analysis experience a plus • Requires 25% travel Physical Requirements: • Ability to maneuver in and around vessels and othermechanical equipment • Ability to lift 40 lbs • Ability to drive to site locations Benefits: • Extensive forensic training • Medical, dental vision coverage • 401(k) with company match • Paid vacation, sick days and holidays • Company-paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance • Bonus program

(Established 1969)

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Employment/Recruitment • wwwMaritimeJobs.comThis is an excellent opportunity to enter theexciting field of forensic engineering.Donna J. BakerRecruiting Solutions, Inc.Phone: 866-772-0241Email: [email protected]

Superintendent - Electronics(1),Entertainment (1)Job Location: USA, FL, Miami

Join a Premium Cruise Line as a StarSuperintendent Celebrity Cruises, one of the strongestbrands in the industry and part of the 2ndlargest cruise line the world is now lookingfor two top quality individuals, committedto high standards of excellence to join theorganization. The positions provide shorebased career growth opportunities a resultof our ongoing fleet expansion. Discoverwhat it is like to be part of an award win-ning team.Superintendent, ElectronicsThe qualified candidate will be responsiblefor the repairs and maintenance of all elec-tronic systems throughout the Bridge,Deck, Engine and EntertainmentDepartments, including but not limited to,navigational equipment such as radars,bridge consoles, gyro systems, GMDSS,PABX, fire computer, security camera,audio-visual, broadcasting, ITV, stage sys-tems, radio frequency systems and satel-lite reception systems. Education, Experience and SkillRequirements: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent • Technical Certification in Electrical orElectronic Engineering• Three years experience in the repair ofelectronic equipment and managing navi-gational equipment• Experience in maintenance of TV studioproduction, system and equipment, hotelentertainment distribution systems andequipment, theatrical audio, visual andlighting systems and equipment preferred• Extensive travel required

Superintendent, EntertainmentThe qualified candidate will be responsiblefor the repairs and maintenance of allEntertainment Department systems includ-ing but not limited to, audio-visual, broad-casting, ITV, stage systems, radio frequen-cy systems and satellite reception sys-tems. Education, Experience and SkillRequirements: • Bachelor's degree and at least five yearsrelated experience OR• Ten + years equivalent work experiencein electronic repairs and maintenance• Experience in maintenance of TV studioproduction, system and equipment, hotelentertainment distribution systems andequipment, theatrical audio, visual andlighting systems and equipment• Extensive travel requiredHow to get started:Interested candidates should apply onlineat http://celebrity.hire.com. Royal Caribbean International is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Employment maybe subject to criminal background check,physical examinations, drug testing, andreference checks.RecruiterCelebrity CruisesMiami FL USAEmail: [email protected]: http://celebrity.hire.com

Naval ArchitectJob Location: USA, Nashville

Our client, Ingram Barge Company, part ofIngram Industries, seeks to recruit an expe-rienced Naval Architect who will provide theprimary oversight for all naval architectprojects for their barge and towboat fleet. As the industry leader, Ingram BargeCompany currently has a fleet of nearly4,000 barges including dry cargo hopper,liquid cargo and dry cargo deck versions.The towboat fleet includes approximately100 linehaul vessels ranging up to 10,500

horsepower and 40 vessels under 1,800horsepower.The organization has an industry reputationfor superior customer service, state-of-the-art information systems and a high qualitytraining and safety program, as well asquality equipment and superior mainte-nance standards.The Naval Architect will report to the SeniorVice President of Operations. Principal responsibilities include, but arenot limited to:• Prepare submissions for Coast Guardreview and/or approval.• Analyze motor vessel performance,including vibration and propulsion, asrequired to improve productivity.• Evaluate motor vessel propellers forpitch changes.• Assess before and after propellerrepairs.• Fulfill requirements of the new subchap-ter M vessel inspection regime requiringnaval architect or marine engineer over-sight.• Provide assistance with deck barge, hop-per barge and tank barge design,approvals, inspection and construction asrequired.• Perform motor vessel stability analysesas required.• Analyze float and draft criteria.• Lead hull renovation/redesign efforts.• Lead design efforts for any new tow-boats and barges.-Manage and coordinate emission regula-tion and fuel efficiency issues.• Assure all compliance issues are appro-priately managed.Other responsibilities include:• Participation in industry trade associationactivities related to vessel engineering,operations and regulations.• Provide short and long-term research andadvice on any issues related to fleet archi-tecture and design which will have animpact on operations as well as growthand profitability.• Perform other duties as assigned or

requested. Experience and Qualifications:• Minimum of five years experience as anaval architect, preferably with knowledgeof the towboat and barge industry• Naval Architecture degree from accredit-ed program-PE certification or capable of obtaining PEdesignation-Relevant marine operations experience notnecessary but beneficial-AutoCAD expertise required-Excellent oral and written communication-Track record as a team player who is will-ing to learn-Strong understanding of the architecturalissues relating to the Ingram BargeCompany and be able to provide effectiveleadership to the organization in the disci-pline-Will be expected to work closely with engi-neering, operations and outside contrac-tors, as well as with Ingram employeesinvolved in fleet redesign, retrofitting andnew construction

This position offers an excellent opportuni-ty for a long-term career with the industryleader. The organization offers an excel-lent compensation and benefits packagecommensurate with experience. The posi-tion will be housed in the Ingram BargeCompany headquarters in Nashville,Tennessee, but will require significant trav-el to various locations and frequent on-sitepresence at their facility in Paducah,Kentucky.Richard D. SbarbaroLauer, Sbarbaro Associates/EMA PartnersIntl.2 Westbrook Corporate CenterSuite 100Westchester IL 60154 USAPhone: 708-531-0100Fax: 708-947-9075

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C4 Karl Senner, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.karlsenner.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(504) 469-4000

14 King Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . .www.king-gage.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 242-8871

8 Kobelt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.kobelt.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(604) 590-7313

43 Kongsberg Maritime . . . . . . . . .www.kongsberg.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(860) 536-1254

31 Kongsberg Maritime . . . . . . . . .www.km.kongsberg.com . . . .Please visit our website

21 Llebroc Industries . . . . . . . . . . . .www.helm-chair.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 284-5771

51 Machine Technologies . . . . . . . .www.boremaster.us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 754-1222

51 Maritime Associates . . . . . . . . . .www.marinesigns.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .(775) 832-2422

26 Maritime Associates Inetrnational, Inc. www.maritimeandland.com . . .(904) 739-0851

14 Maritime Professional Training .www.mptusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(954) 525-1014

7 Military Sealift Command . . . . .www.sealiftcommand.com/MR . . . . . .(888) 228-5509

16 Military Sealift Command . . . . .www.msc.navy.mil/msfsc . . . . . . . . . . .(757) 417-4675

4 Motor-Services Hugo Stamp Inc. www.mshs.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(954) 763-3660

47 Nordic Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.nordicship.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(954) 524-0025

52 Noxudol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.noxudolusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(818) 308-8430

1 Omega Engineering, Inc. . . . . .www.omegadyne.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 455-7732

50 PSI Marine, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.tideslide.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(989) 695-2646

35 ShipDecision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.shipdecision.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .(514) 281-8570

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29 St.John's Shipbuilding . . . . . . . .www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com . . . . . . .(386) 328-6054

16 Stabbert Maritime . . . . . . . . . . . .www.stabbertmaritime.com . . . . . . . . .(206) 204-4144

9 Talleres Navales del Golfo . . . .www.tnghph.com.mx . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 229 989 2500

40 Transas USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.transasusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(425) 486 2100

21 Tranter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.tranter.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(940) 723-7125

47 Waterman Supply . . . . . . . . . . .www.watermansupply.com . . . . . . . . .(800) 322-3131

17 Wood Group Pressure Control www.wgpc.biz/rigsaver . . . . . . . . . . . . .(780) 450-3401

27 World Wide Metric . . . . . . . . . . .www.worldwidemetric.com . . . . . . . . . .(954) 321-0784

30 WQIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.wqis.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(212) 292-8700

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49 ABB AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.abb.com/pressductor . . . . . . . . . .46 21 34 20 00

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25 ACO Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.acomarine.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .420 257 217 990

3 AER Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.aersupply.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 767-7606

51 Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. . . . . . . .www.alliedship.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(604) 929-7901

16 Anchor Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.anchormarinehouston.com . . . . .(713) 644-1183

27 Benjin R. Vickers & Son LTD . .www.vickers-oil.com . . . . . . . . . . . .44 0 113 386 7654

47 Bradford Grand Bahama . . . . .Please call us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(242) 352-7711

C2 Carbis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.carbis.net/Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 845 2387

19 Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp www.chesapeakeshipbuilding.com .(800) 784-2979

15 Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.www.cpmt.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 333-8311

31 C-NAV/C&C Technologies, Inc.www.CnavGPS.com . . . . . . . .Please visit our website

47 Coastal Marine Equipment, Inc. www,coastalmarineequipment.com .(228) 832-7655

37,39,41Crowley Maritime . . . . . . . . . . .www.crowley.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(904) 727-2159

23 Cummins Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http:marine.cummins.com . . . . . . . . . .(843) 308-6698

13 Damen Shipyard . . . . . . . . . . . .www.damen.nl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 (0) 183 63 92 67

2 Detyens Shipyard, Inc. . . . . . . .www.detyens.com (904) 318-0909 or (843) 308-8000

51 Don Sutherland Photography .www.don-sutherland.com . . . . . . . . . . .(718) 447-3908

5 ESAB Welding and Cutting Products www.esabna.com . . . . .Please visit our website

C3 Fairbanks Morse . . . . . . . . . . . .www.fairbanksmorse.com . . . . . . . . . .(608) 364-4411

11 GE Marine and Stationary Power www.getransportation.com . . . . . . . . .814 875-5080

10 Germanischer Lloyd AG . . . . . .www.gl.group.com . . . . . . . . . .Please visit our website

33 GJ Wortelboer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.wortelboer.nl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 10 429-2222

10 Global Maritime & Transportation School www.gmats.usmma.edu . . .(516) 726-6151

25 Hatteland Display . . . . . . . . . . .www.hatteland-display.com . . . . . . . . .47 52 76 33 00

26 In-Place Machining . . . . . . . . . .www.inplace.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(414) 562 -2000

52 International Boat & Marine . . .www.marineauctionservices.com . . . .(602) 510-1888

12 Inventory Locator Service LLC www.ILSmart.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(901) 794-5000

34 Irving Shipbuilding, Inc. . . . . . . .www.irvingshipbuilding.com . . . . . . . . .(902) 423-9271

12 Jeffboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.jeffboat.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(812) 288-0425

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