Maritime Reporter, October 1993

<BODY> <div> Scale Model Co. Offers Professional Reproductions Scale Reproductions is a profes- sional scale model company based in the U.S. which has built more than 200 models for delivery world- wide. The company builds many types of models, but its specialty is marine models of all types. The models are used for office or home decor, in marketing, in prototype design presentations and as gifts. Two years ago Scale Reproduc- tions installed a CAD system to aid in construction of its models, and more recently the company installed a computer-controlled laser cutter which works in conjunction with the CAD systems. The new laser cutter not only provides a more accurate model, but also a shorter production time. Scale Reproductions can take a customer's blueprints, whether on paper or floppy, and create a cutting file which is used by the laser to cut the parts necessary to construct the model. For more information on Scale Reproductions, contact them at: tel: (205) 928-3892; fax: (205) 928-1859. Hempel Pleased With New Coating's Success To Date Since its launch in January of this year, Hempel's Combic 7199 tin-free antifouling has created ex- tensive interest amongst owners and operators alike, and has become a worldwide success. During the first six months, in excess of 100 vessels were protected with the product. For additional information on Combic 7199 from Hempel, Circle 13 on Reader Service Card MarAd Extends Subsidizable Lives Of Four Lykes Ships The Maritime Adminstration has extended for two years the subsidizable lives of four Lykes Brothers Steamship Company Ves- sels — the Charlotte Lykes, Marg- aret Lykes, Adabelle Lykes, and Sheldon Lykes. In taking this ac- tion, the Maritime Subsidy Board noted that Lykes required a timely decision from MarAd so the com- pany could determine whether to make a multimillion-dollar commit- ment for drydocking the vessels, or to solict cargo for future voyages. The extension of life for two years is limited to subsidy for wages, main- tenance, and repair. India's Essar May Buy Four Russian Tankers For $208M Talks have reportedly begun for India's Essar Shipping to purchase four 140,000-dwt tankers from Sovcomflot of Russia. The purchase plans are part of a larger, $460 million fleet expansion plan begun two years ago, and also part of increased recent activity by international Indian shippers after the Indian government decided to liberalize Indian shipping. Essar's plan has so far resulted in its acqui- sition of eight ships for $140 mil- lion, bringing their fleet to 46 ves- sels. Should an agreement be reached, Essar will pay $208 mil- lion for the tankers through its new subsidiary, Essar Tankers. Dresser And Baroid Form Merger Agreement Dresser Industries, Inc. an Baroid Corporation have reached a: all-stock, tax-free merger agreemeni which Dresser said it expects to b complete by mid-January 1994. The transaction would exchang .40 share of Dresser common stocl for each share of Baroid commoi stock, provided the stock values d not fluctuate significantly before tta transaction, and is valued at ap proximately $900 million. Baroid, of Houston, Texas, pro vides specialized products and ser vices for oil and gas exploration anc production. The Dallas, Texas-basec Dresser expects the merger to ex pand its presence in the oilfield ser vices and equipment industry anc contribute to its position as a majoi global supplier for oil and gas explo ration, production and processing. The boards of directors of both companies have approved th« merger. 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