Maritime Reporter, May 1989

<BODY> <div> gine. The T56 has been in produc- tion since the 1950s. The 501-K34 is the fourth generation version of this engine. Allison Gas Turbine is division of General Motors and is based in Indianapolis, Ind. For free literature detailing the marine gas turbines from Allison Gas Turbine, Circle 96 on Reader Service Card St. Louis Ship Filling Order For 43 Barges; Installs High-Tech Cutter St. Louis Ship, St. Louis, Mo., is currently filling an order for 43 open hopper coal barges for M/G Trans- port Services, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. Company president Richard A. Coonrod said the inland waterway transportation industry has im- proved substantially in the past few months, and the shipyard has more than doubled its workforce. In addition, St. Louis Ship has installed plasma burning equip- ment, known as the Oxyfuel Plasma Shape Cutting Machine, for faster and more accurate sheet metal cut- ting at its Caruthersville, Mo., ship- yard. The new computer-controlled and driven cutting equipment pro- vides faster and cleaner cuts of steel plate in the manufacture of barges. Acquired from Enron Corpora- tion of Houston, Texas, which had operated the yard as a subsidiary of Pott Industries, Inc., under the name of Caruthersville Shipyard Inc., St. Louis Ship is one of the most modern barge building facili- ties in the U.S. For free literature detailing the barge-building facilities of St. Louis Ship, Circle 7 on Reader Service Card Universal Marine Medical Offers Reliable Source For Medical Supplies College of Pharmacy, Universal Ma- rine Medical Supply has grown to become one of the largest indepen- dent wholesalers and distributors of marine medical supplies and equip- ment to the marine industry. "We recognized that the marine industry was lacking a uniform (medical) supply system," said Dr. Nasso. "We offer a full line of pharmaceuticals to the industry—a uniform price and a uniform prod- uct." According to Dr. Nasso, Univer- sal Marine Medical Supply has five service locations in the U.S.— Brooklyn, N.Y.; Miami, Fla.; Hous- ton, Texas; and San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif.—as well as 47 agents worldwide. Through this ex- tensive network, Universal Marine Medical is able to guarantee de- livery within 24 hours on domestic orders and 48 hours on international orders. Universal Marine Medical serves a number of major cruise lines in- cluding Bermuda Star Lines, Costa, Chandris, Regency Cruise Lines, Royal Cruise Lines and Cunard. In addition, the company also supplies tugs, freighters, tankers and off- shore rigs, as well as naval and gov- ernment vessels. For a free color brochure fully detailing Universal Marine Medical Supply and its products and ser- vices, Circle 101 on Reader Service Card Dr. Julius R. Nasso For over 14 years, Universal Ma- rine Medical Supply Co., with its main headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y., has served the marine indus- try, both the commercial and naval sectors, with a reliable, economical and efficient distribution system for marine medical supplies. Founded in 1975 by Dr. Julius R. Nasso and John Rossi, both graduates of St. John's University, May, 1989 49 The ultimate in control flexibility and marine propulsion system protection! A unique, dedicated control unit, Gear-Mate II converts electrical signals to pneumatic actuator commands (up to five-station capability) to operate throttles, shift reduction gear, power units, hydraulic pumps, and neutral delay feature for fast reversals. Simplicity and savings. A single multi-conductor cable links Gear-Mate II to remote operator stations. No need for intermediate shuttle valves or tubing, mechanical control cabling or leaky hydraulic controls and fittings. There is rio loss of command signal strength, no environmentally sensitive micro- processor to cause complex problems. ® Registered Trademark, Schrader Bellows 88-25 Schrader E plOnS Because Gear-Mate II uses less ship air, has fewer operating parts, doesn't require copper tubing—you save installation, operating and maintenance costs. Standard features include: reduction gear lockout, throttle interlock for reduction gear protection and trolling gear control. For more information on Schrader Bellows marine propulsion control systems and components, for new or retrofit applications, ask for your copy of Gear-Mate II catalog MAR-1. Write or call: Schrader Bellows, P.O. Box 631 Akron, OH 44309-0631. Phone: 216-375-5202. Remote control unit. Circle 298 on Reader Service Card </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>