Maritime Reporter, May 1989

<BODY> <div> Bender Awarded $549,549 Drydoeking/Repair Contract On *Gulf Farmer' Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. was recently awarded a $549,549 contract for the drydock- ing and repair of the S/S Gulf Farm- er, a 495-foot by 69-foot general car- go ship based in the Maritime Ad- ministration's Ready Reserve Fleet in Beaumont, Texas. Bender is a full-service shipyard that builds, converts and repairs vessels for commercial and govern- mental owners and operators. For free literature giving full de- tails on the facilities and capabili- ties of Bender Shipbuilding & Re- pair, Circle 12 on Reader Service Card ZF Of NA Introduces Extended Service Plan For Marine Transmissions One of the first extended service programs for marine transmissions has been introduced by ZF of North America, Inc., Lincolnshire, 111. ZF, a worldwide manufacturer of major power train components, of- fers a Buyer Assurance Plan that pays 100 percent parts and labor for any original or like replacement part that fails to perform in normal use. The plan also pays for service due to defects in materials and workman- ship. The Buyer Assurance Plan covers ZF Marine Transmissions for 24, 36, 48 or 60 months. For a low upfront investment, the Buyer Assurance Plan offers owners of boats with ZF transmissions a number of important benefits, ac- cording to Kenneth Petrowski, manager of sales and marketing for the company's marine division. "The plan allows customers to budget accurately for warrantable service costs by paying one, afforda- ble preset fee," Mr. Petrowski said. "You lock in your cost for cov- ered parts and service for up to five years. It's an excellent hedge against inflation—a way of keeping costs down no matter what happens to the economy." The coverage may be transferred for a small fee when the boat is sold—an option which enhanced re- sale value, Mr. Petrowski said. For information on ZF's Buyer Assurance Plan, Circle 9 on Reader Service Card Directions In Design Completes Interior Work On Two Sister Vessels Directions In Design (DID), Inc., a St. Louis, Mo.-based ship interiors firm, has recently completed the redesign and interiors installation of two sister ships, the Huck Finn and the Tom Sawyer, both operated by Gateway Riverboat Cruises, Inc. and berthed on the St. Louis river- front. DID's work on the boats included May, 1989 the selection of new wall coverings, flooring materials, and window treatments. The assignment was completed on a fast-track schedule of eight weeks. In the past four years, DID has orchestrated 20 ship installations across the U.S. DID provides clients with com- prehensive space planning and de- sign, project management and in- stallation capabilities. The firm is experienced in designing tasteful excursion, dinner cruise, and theme vessel interiors with materials that meet strict USCG safety require- ments. In addition to custom bar, cabinetry, glass, and lighting design capabilities, DID offers clients ac- cess to a nationwide network of spe- cialty workrooms, suppliers, and in- stallers who specialize in ship inter- iors. In addition to Gateway Riverboat Cruises, other clients for which DID has completed projects include The Circle 315 on Reader Service Card World Yacht Fleet in New York City Harbor; The Gateway Clipper Fleet In Pittsburgh, Pa.; Seattle Harbor Tours in Seattle, Wash.; Un- cle Sam Boat Tours in Alexandria Bay, N.Y.; Massachusetts Bay Lines in Hingham, Mass.; and Pacific Ma- rine Yacht Charters in Mill Valley, Calif. For a free brochure detailing the ship design capabilities of DID, Circle 34 on Reader Service Card 29 Liebherr Deck Cranes keep pace with the times. For special ships carrying all kinds of cargo, our versatile crane range must be first choice. Each one is a market leader in its specific field of application capable of tackling the toughest jobs. Yet they have one common feature, all of them are designed to help you run your business in the most cost-effective way possible. For more information please talk to us or write for literature. LIEBHERR-WERK NENZING GES.MBH P. O. Box 10, A-6710 Nenzing/Austria Tel.: (0 55 25) 24 80-0, Telex: 52141 lwn a Telefax: (0 5525) 24 80-20 or our representative SCHILLER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 2101 Executive Drive Tower Box 40 Hampton, Virginia 23666 USA Tel.: (804) 827-9728 Telex: 6 71-16 84 or see us at the "NOR-SHIPPING '89" Hall C - Booth No. 234 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>