Maritime Reporter, June 1993

<BODY> <div> The Captain Charles Philbrook was recently delivered. will build is the fourth generation. They have already developed and tested their fourth-generation qui- eting technologies they intend to deploy in these fourth-generation submarines, to make them quieter than the 6881 in many acoustic do- mains." The 6881 is the improved version of the Navy's leading class of nuclear attack submarines, named for its lead ship the U.S.S. Los Angeles (SSN 688). Admiral Sheafer expects the Russians to launch five submarines this year, two diesel-electric Kilo Class, one nuclear cruise-missile submarine and two nuclear attack submarines. Altogether, a total of 27 submarines, 17 nuclear and 10 diesel-electric, have been produced by the Russians since the fall of the Berlin Wall. While the rest of the Russian military is withering, the Russian government would appear to be protecting its advanced subma- rine research and technology base. bshburn & Doughty Com- etes Two Ferries, Starts fork On Two Dinner Boats Washburn & Doughty Associates East Boothbay, Maine has .unched the third in a series of ;rries for the State of Maine De- artment of Transportation. The aptain Neal Burgess was launched Bcently, and is expected to be deliv- red in July. The Burgess is built or year-round service between tockland and North Haven, Maine. The Captain Charles Philbrook vas delivered to the State on April J6, and is scheduled to provide year- •ound service between Rockland and /inalhaven, Maine. These two vessels are the sister ship of The Captain Henry Lee, which was delivered last April and provides year-round service between Bass Harbor, Swans Island and Frenchboro Long Island, Maine. All three ferries are twin screw 130-foot passenger/auto ferries ac- commodating 250 passengers and 17 vehicles, built to USCG Sub- Chapter H, and designed by Rodney E. Lay & Associates of Jacksonville, Fla. Each vessel is equipped with a pair of Caterpillar 3408 diesel en- gines generating 402-hp each; three Detroit Diesel generators; and Twin Disc reduction gear. Each vessel has a 12-knot service speed. The design is a double-chined hull with molded form forward and faired skeg aft for fuel efficient operation, a rounded stern for efficient displace- ment speed operation, and flaired bow form for smoother rough-water performance. With the launching of the Burgess, Washburn & Doughty has laid the keel for a 150-foot, 600- passenger dinner cruise vessel, The Emerald Empress, which is being built for Neuman Boat Line of Sandusky, Ohio, and scheduled for delivery in April of 1994. Addition- ally, the yard will start work on a 350-passenger ferry for Casco Bay Island Transit District this month, with delivery scheduled for May 1994. Navy Says Russian Sub Construction Still Steady Rear Admiral Ted Sheafer, di- rector of Navy Intelligence, has re- ported that the Russian Federation is continuing to support the former Soviet Union's advanced submarine construction program, in spite of its serious economic and political diffi- culties. According to the admiral, "the next generation of submarines they Which Cruise Ship Has Carrier Air Conditioning? You're right, it's the ship on the right. Carrier Transicold centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating air conditioning and refrigeration systems keep people comfortable and food fresh on board. No matter how uncomfortable it is on deck. Carrier systems have logged millions of hours in marine, military, and other specialized transport applications. Including many of the most popular cruise lines worldwide. Everywhere you go, you'll find expert technical assistance and parts and service support. From the most extensive marine dealer network anywhere. So, to make sure your passengers don't get hot and bothered, choose the right air conditioning. And you won't go wrong. TRANSICOLD FOR COMPANIES THAT ARE GOING PLACES" For the name of your nearest Carrier Transicold representative or more information about our products, technical assistance, and service network, contact: Dave Kelly, Carrier Transicold Division, Carrier Corporation, P.O. Box 4805, Syracuse, NY 13221 USA, Phone: 315-432-7540, Fax: 315-432-6218. | ©1990 Carrier Transicold Circle 243 on Reader Service Card June, 1993 55 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>