Marine News, March 2005

<BODY> <div> BC Ferries Vessel Out of Service The Queen of Vancouver remains out of service until further notice due to a signif- icant mechanical problem. BC Ferries' engineers expect the gearbox on the ves- sel will not be repaired until next week at the earliest. As a result of the breakdown, BC Fer- ries will be canceling a number of sailings on Friday, March 4 and Sunday, March 6. In order to assist with anticipated traffic volumes on the Victoria run, the Queen of Esquimalt will be redeployed from the Tsawwassen - Duke Point route to con- duct one round trip on Friday and Sunday departing Tsawwassen at 6:30 p.m. and departing Swartz Bay at 8:30 p.m. The Queen of Saanich, which usually provides supplemental weekend service, is now sailing as a primary vessel on the Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay route. This ship and the Spirit of Vancouver Island are providing service every two hours on the odd hour between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Resolve Responds to Disabled Ship A 59,840 dwt container ship became disabled 25 miles off of Long Beach, Ca., due to a machinery failure that was ini- tially reported to be an engine room fire. The vessel's Master immediately activat- ed the ship's California Contingency Plan and notified the Qualified Individual, Corbett & Holt / Gallagher Marine Sys- tems, Inc. Resolve Towing and Salvage, Inc., dispatched two offshore tugs from Foss Maritime to assist. Simultaneously, Resolve mobilized an assessment team consisting of a Salvage Master and Marine Fire Officer. The tugs arrived on scene within four hours, connected to the vessel, and towed the 1997-built ship safely to Terminal Island, Port of Long Beach, where the sit- uation was deemed stabilized by all par- ties. Circle 15 on Reader Service Card AWS to Hold Shipyard Welding Conference The American Welding Society (AWS) announced a conference to discuss the lat- est research findings and practical appli- cations of welding in shipyards and the maritime environment. It will take place June 21-22, 2005, in Williamsburg, VA. Experts from academia and industry will explore the state of the art in shipbuilding technology. Shipbuilders, designers, suppliers, researchers, educators, and administrators involved in ship procurement and con- struction will discuss the challenges and opportunities that confront the shipbuild- ing industry today. This two-day conference will concen- trate on the use of advanced processes such as friction stir welding and laser- assisted welding, filler metals, and weld- ing-related fatigue issues. In addition, a special session will deal with welding challenges in marine and offshore indus- tries. Conference registration is $550 for AWS members, $675 for nonmembers. Registration includes all conference ses- March, 2005 • MarineNews 37 Circle 217 on Reader Service Card When so much relies on your steering, don’t compromise. Choose Jastram! ENGINEERING LTD. Setting the standard in marine steering excellence Complete marine steering systems for all types of boats and ships 467 Mountain Highway North Vancouver, B.C. Canada V7J 2L3 Tel: (604) 986-0714 Fax: (604) 986-0334 e-mail: marketing@jastram.com www.jastram.com S U N Y M A R I T I M E C O L L E G E S U N Y I T I E C L E G E R M C OUVP, 100 Ton & 200 Ton Master ***NEW*** Able Seaman / Lifeboatman ***NEW*** Tankship PIC STCW Basic Safety Radar Observer Bridge Simulation Marine Engineering Marine Surveying Certification (Yacht, Commercial Vessel, Cargo) Emergency Management Both Contract and Scheduled Training Available All Required Courses Have Coast Guard Approval www.sunymaritime.ed ww ari ed u 6 PENNYFIELD AVENUE BRONX, NY 10465 PHONE: (718) 409-7341 FAX: (718) 409-4886 EMAIL: conted@sunymaritime.edu For Courses Schedules Visit Our Website: DEPARTMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CONT NG UCRT NG E Circle 256 on Reader Service Card Let us take care of all your insulation and abatement needs We accept Master Card, Visa and Amex P.O. Drawer 386, Gloves TX 77619 Telephone: (409) 962-8549 Fax: (409) 962-4027 Website: www.insualtionsei.com WANT SUPERIOR QUALITY WANT SUPERIOR SERVICE CALL SUPERIOR ENERGIES INC. We at Superior Energies Inc. extend our gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to provide our insulation, acoustical, fire proofing services for the past 25 years! Circle 257 on Reader Service Card Circle 227 on Reader Service Card MN MARCH05 5(33-39).qxd 3/4/2005 11:49 AM Page 37 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>