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Ultra Large Containerships: Will Security Measures Impede Operations?
As the U.S. — and the world — tries to thwart terrorist attacks in the planning stage, container shipping has become a focal point. From electronic seals to radiation detection devices mounted on container cranes, the effort to ensure attack from the sea does not come via a 20-ft.
CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Latest offerings from the world s leading manufacturers Time being money for owners and operators of vessels and o f f - shore rigs, any speed-up in cargo handling produces cost savings, in many cases substantial ones. Recognizing this, manufacturers of
Enhanced Escort Tug Ajax Delivered to 0stensjo Rederi
0stensjo Rederi AS of Haugesund, Norway has received Ajax, one of the most powerful dedicated tanker escort tugs in the world, and the most powerful in Europe, for service on the west coast of Norway. Constructed by Astilleros Zamakona S.A. of Vizcaya/Bilbao,
10,850-HP AHTS Joins Seabulk Offshore Fleet
The Seabulk Offshore group of companies added a new UT-710 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS) to its fleet, making the 226-ft. Seabulk South Atlantic the fifth newbuild vessel in Seabulk's 2003 fleet renewal program. Built by Brevik Construction AS in Norway,
Hewitt-Robins Publishes Tri-Language Brochure On Cargoveyor Systems
Hewitt-Robins International Inc. has released a new four-color, tri-language brochure on Cargoveyor Systems — automated, continuous ship unloading/loading of bags, cartons and boxes. The new brochure offers practical solutions to the problems involved in the unloading and loading of bags,
Sperry's New Satellite Communicator Granted Unrestricted Type Approval
—Literature Available Sperry Corporation's Aerospace & Marine Group's new Satellite Communicator has been granted unrestricted type approval by INMARSAT, following extensive qualification testing as a Standard A, Class I Ship Earth Station. The
IMODCO To Provide Petrobras With World's Deepest CALM Terminals
IMODCO, the Calabasas, Calif. - based developer of offshore marine terminal systems, has been awarded a contract by SETAL Engenharia e Construcoes S.A. of Sao Paulo, Brazil, for the design and development of the deepest catenary anchor leg mooring (CALM) terminals ever undertaken.
Crude Oil Washing Of Cargo Tanks
The advent of the very large crude carrier (VLCC) not only brought a new dimension in cargo handling, it also brought a new dimension to tank washing. Water washing of cargo tanks of these large vessels requires tremendous volumes of water. For this
Raytheon Introduces J U E - 4 5 A, Most Compact A n d Sophisticated S a t C om Of The JUE Series
Available in the USA, Mexico and Europe exclusively from Raytheon Marine Company, this new satellite communications terminal is made by Japan Radio Company, the world's largest manufacturer of such systems. The JUE-45A is designed for merchant ships,
Magnavox Offers Dual Telephones With Satcom Terminals
—Literature Available Magnavox has become one of the first manufacturers to take advantage of a recent decision by INMARSAT to allow satellite ship earth stations to be equipped with two separate telephone identification codes. Magnavox Advanced Products