Maritime Reporter, March 1983

<BODY> <div> made of the appointment of Loren Arm- strong as treasurer-controller for Norris. Mr. Armstrong comes to Norris from the financial department of International Har- vester Company, Chicago. He replaces Larry J. Renaud, who was named general man- ager of Norris's controls operation in Hou- ston. Norris is a Tulsa-based manufacturer of sucker rods, pumps, valves, controls and other products used extensively in oil pro- duction. The Cunard Countess will be fitted with four Wartsila Vasa auxiliary diesel engines. The Cunard Line Ltd. has ordered four Wartsila Diesel heavy fuel engines — the Wartsila Vasa 4R32 type, for installation as auxiliary engines on the cruise liner M/S Cunard Countess. The engines are capable of burning poor quality fuels with substan- tial impurities and a viscosity of up to 380 cSt. According to Wartsila Diesel, the choice of engines was based on extensive technical analysis of several engine types, with the primary objective to find economical and technically advantageous replacements. With the new engines the fuel costs of the ship are expected to be reduced by 35 percent. The Wartsila Vasa 32 engine is one of the world's first purpose-designed medium-speed heavy fuel engines. The same engine type, in its 6-cylinder version, is used as auxil- iaries on the M/S Song of America. Since it was introduced in 1977 this engine type has been widely used as both main and aux- iliary engine on a variety of ships. With its seven different cylinder versions, the engine covers an output range of 1,335 to 6,140 kw at 720-800 rpm. For more information, Write 54 on Reader Service Card Reliable Crane Offers 24-Page Catalog On Its Heavy-Duty Jib Cranes The Reliable Crane Division of Stanspec Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio, is offering a free, fully illustrated, 24-page catalog on its complete line of heavy-duty jib cranes. Reliable provides standard jib crane mod- els with capacities from 500 to 10,000 pounds. Specially designed models are also available with capacities to 40,000 pounds, boom lengths up to 50 feet, and either mo- torized or manual rotation controls. Boom rotations, depending on model, range from 200 to 360 degrees. Mountings available include column mount, base plate, concrete insert, tie rod, and compression- braced wall type mountings. For a free copy of the catalog, Write 57 on Reader Service Card armer Named Operations Manager And Burkes Crew Dispatcher At Scott Chotin Carlton Parmer Robert T. Burkes Scott Chotin Inc., of Mandeville, La., re- cently announced the appointment of Carl- ton J. Parmer as manager of operations to be headquartered in the firm's main office at Mandeville. His responsibilities will include all areas of motor vessel operation, personnel depart- ment supervision, salary administration, and safety administration. Also new at the firm is Robert T. Burkes, crew dispatcher who will handle all crew dispatching for the company's nine vessels. His responsibilities will include interviewing, scheduling, and dispatching vessel crews. Providence, Rl 02906 Telephone: (401) 467-3730 Telex: 927-552 Write 763 on Reader Service Card WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. We are fully equipped to repair and service vessels of every type. Our experienced work crews know what it takes to meet deadlines. Total facilities include: • Two deep water berths for ships up to 700 feet. • Three 100-ton capacity cranes. • Fully qualified pipe fitters and trade craftsmen for every marine application. • Electrical repair, motor re-winding. • Diesel engine repair. • Fully equipped and staffed machine shop. • Diver repair capabilities. PROMET MARINE SERVICES CORPORATION 242 Aliens Avenue A ^ vn .cN® V i ////// / A # JV March 15, 1983 Write 488 on Reader Service Card 7 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>