Maritime Reporter, March 1997

<BODY> <div> Repair Guide Jmm Maritimos Alcudia. Work on the ships is scheduled for the second quarter of 1997. For more information on Bazan Circle 4 on Reader Service Card Alufasfs Challenge: Transform Ugly Duckling Alufast took on a complete con- version job last year, which, in the company's words, entailed the total remodeling and refurbishment of the "ugly duckling" Reef Trek into a stylish, modern mini-cruise liner dubbed Haumana. According to John Mason, man- aging director, there was nothing on the vessel that wasn't length- ened, remodeled or replaced. The hull was lengthened 6.5 ft. (2 m) at the stern, in order to house spiraling staircases which lead passengers onto the glass bottom boat's launching platform. This doubles as a huge diving and swimming platform when it is low- ered from the main deck level. Haumana was fitted with new engines, generators, air condition- ing and electrical circuiting. A new upper deck was fitted, offering pas- sengers a luxury lounge area with both totally and partially enclosed areas. All of the original 20 cabins were removed and replaced with 22 newly decorated cabins. Owned by Bora-Bora Cruises Cie, the vessel will operate short cruis- es through island lagoons in the islands around Bora-Bora. Other companies involved in the refit work were Harris Marine (for decoration and outfit); E.J. Electrical, Australian Air- Conditioning Services; Sea West Engineering; and Fairway Marine (for painting). For more information on Alufast Circle 5 on Reader Service Card New Marine Travelift Product Offers Flexibility Marine Travelift's 100 BFM is engineered to handle loads up to 100,000 kg. The beam forward, sling-based design reportedly provides boat han- dlers with a March, 1997 31 quick and flexible way to service a wide range of boat types. Operated from the centrally located opera- tor's station, the 100 BFM mini- mizes the need for a large crew. Heavy duty construction makes the 100 BFM durable, as the main frame is composed of high- strength, low alloy steel. Hydraulic tubes are all stainless steel, while the pivot trunion design permits side frames to rotate over uneven terrain. Marine Travelift also offers the 300 BFM model, which is designed to lift up to 300,000 kg. For more information Circle 1 on Reader Service Card (SHIP REPAIR GUIDE continued on page 94) PUSH-FIT pipe and drains help build your ship on time and under budget Blucher-Josam's sanitary piping system is a complete stainless steel system for shipbuilding with all the necessary fittings, drains, pipe hangers and bulk head penetrations. All products are approved for installation in ships. Our PUSH-FIT design is constructed to suit both gravity and vacuum discharge systems. With Blucher-Josam, shipyards now have the advantage of supplying one corrosion resistant, non-flammable piping system for two types of discharge systems. The Push-Fit system is the system of the future, as the products are lightweight, easy to handle and simple to install. For information or a product demonstration call or fax Blucher-Josam today. BLUCHER-JOSAM 2501 S. Front Street • Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phone 215-339-5370 • Fax 800-962-3312 Circle 222 on Reader Service Card IPS WATERJETS: THE PROVEN TECHNOLOGY » Hoverspeed Great Britain SeaCat Danmark - ^ SeaCat Norge . SeaCat Scotland Atlantic II f Patricia Olivia A'ges Bica Chiad Castelo Condor 10 Condor 12 IS \J1, Juan L. Cat-Link 1 I Cat-Link 2 "V Stena Lynx I ( » Stena Lynx II Stena Lynx III Holyman Express i Condor Express Incat yard nr. 043 Incat yard nr. 044 Incat yard nr. 045 IK Incat yard nr. 046 LEADERS Lips USA Inc. 900 Washington Avenue Ocean Springs, Mississippi Phone: +1 601 872-5970 Fax: +1 601 872-5973 LIPS JETS LIPS JETS B.V. P.O. Box 6 5150 BB Dinner) The Netherlands Telephone +31 416 388115 Telefax +31 416 373162 Circle 331 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>