Maritime Reporter, February 1980

<BODY> <div> The M/V National Energy, flagship of National Marine Serv- ice Incorporated towboat fleet, was christened recently at dock- side ceremonies in New Orleans, La. As a mover of bulk petroleum and chemical products, the new towboat will primarily serve the Gulf Intracoastal and lower Mis- sissippi River System. The vessel measures 140 by 42 by 11 feet, and is powered by two 16-cylinder General Motors EMD turbo- charged diesel engines. Engine performance is monitored by Na- tional Marine's TUGMONITOR system. It is equipped with the company's BilgeMaster oil-water separator and energy recovery system. The 5,600-horsepower towboat was built by Dravo Corporation's Engineering Works Division and launched from its Neville Island shipyard near Pittsburgh, Pa., (see MARITIME REPORTER/ Engineering News, December 1, 1979, issue, cover story). According to David A. Wright, president of National Marine Serv- ice, the name National Energy emphasizes the energy efficiency of the waterway industry and the company's role in moving the na- tion's energy resources. David A. Wright, president of National Marine Service, Incorporated, wel- comed guests and dignitaries at the christening ceremonies for the M/V National Energy, flagship of National Marine Service, Inc.'s towboat fleet. M/V National Energy Propulsion Two General Motors Corporation, Electro- Motive Division Model #16-645-E7B Ma- rine Turbo-Charged Diesel Engines, with Air-flex clutches, Falk Model 30 MR40 Reverse-Reduction Gears, and Accessory Rack Assembly. Each engine turning at 900 rpm delivers 2,800 continuous hp to its propeller. Auxiliary Equipment Generator Sets 2 each 150-kw generators, GM Model No. 7083 driven by 8V-71N, Model 7005 diesel engines. Propellers Cast stainless steel, 9'0" diameter with Dravo modified Kort nozzles. Engine Monitoring National Marine Service Tugmonitor and National Marine Service TaCHRONitor. Searchlghts One each 19" 45 amp carbon arc and Xenon searchlights. Bilge Control One each National Marine Service BilgeMaster I (microprocessor) installed for use in the stack evaporation mode. Navigation Equipment 2 each Raytheon, Model 1625-6XR radars. 1 each Sideband Associates Model SBA312 SSB transceiver. 2 each Motorola Model 5575 VHF FM transceiver. 1 each Raytheon Model DE 740 depth- sounder. 1 each Motorola Model Triton portable FM transceiver. Vice president-Sales, Dravo Corporation, N.B. Mortimer's^comments are applauded by National Energy's sponsor Grayce Gau- thier. Mrs. Gauthier is wife of C.J. Gau- thier, chairman and president of NICOR, holding company of National Marine. Literature Offered On New Harris RF Communications Synthesized Transceiver Literature is now available de- scribing the RF-230M, a power- ful synthesized transceiver from Harris RF Communications, Roch- ester, N.Y. The new model is de- signed for channelized operation on up to 96 preset channels and up to 1,000 watts for onboard or limited coast capabilities. Designed with Electronically Al- terable Read Only Memory (EAR- OM), it is easily programmed with no crystals to change. The John Gregory, a new 74- foot combination trawler, has been delivered by Atlantic Marine, Inc., Ft. George Island, Fla., to owners Manly R. and Diane Willis of Vir- ginia Beach, Va. The vessel, modified by the ad- dition of a stern ramp, will be used for bottom trawling from Virginia up the Atlantic Coast to New England. Designed to carry a crew of four, the trawler has a 20-foot 6-inch beam and a mold- ed depth of 11 feet 6 inches. A Caterpillar 3408 engine sup- plies 365 hp at 1,800 rpm, with Twin Disc reduction gear MG 514C, 6:1 ratio. The fish hold volume is 2,400 cubic feet, and the new vessel has a 1,800-gallon freshwater capacity and 17,500- gallon fuel oil capacity. Atlantic Marine, Inc. builds steel-hulled boats for fishing and Modular construction, complete- ly solid-state design, and simple operator controls make the RF- 230M an easy to operate, compact unit. Banded automatic servo tun- ing in the antenna coupler directs the 125-watt PEP output to the antenna and constantly monitors and adjusts to changing environ- mental conditions. The full line of accessories are all designed around the building block concept. For complete literature, write J.D. Vatcher, Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division, 1680 University Avenue, Roches- ter, N.Y. 14610. offshore supply purposes, featur- ing inverted-hull assembly for stronger seam welds. The ship- yard is located on the St. John River entrance to the Port of Jacksonville, two miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The John Gregory Main Engine Caterpillar 3408 Reduction Gear Twin Disc MG 514C, 6:1 ratio Propeller 66" Columbian Bronze 4-Blade Tailshaft Aquamet 18 4V2" stainless Auxiliary Engine Lister ST-2 Deck Equipment McElroy 504 mechanical winch VHF Modar Triton 55/25 Fathometer Sitex Autopilot Wood Freeman Model 15B Loran Micrologic Model ML-320 w/ ML-85 plotter Pumps (2) l'/4" ITT Jabsco M/V National Energy Christened In New Orleans Powered by two GM Electro-Motive turbocharged diesel engines, the M/V National Energy joins the National Marine Service fleet. Built by Dravo's Neville Island, Pa., yard, the vessel has an overall length of 140 feet, molded width of 42 feet, and a molded depth of 11 feet. The John Gregory was delivered recently by Atlantic Marine, Inc. to owners Manly R. and Diane Willis. The 74-foot combination trawler will be bottom trawling along the Atlantic Coast from Virginia to New England. Atlantic Marine Delivers 74' Combination Trawler John Gregory 56 ZIDELL Maritime Reporter/Engineering News </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>