Maritime Reporter, September 1997

<BODY> <div> New Human Resources Manager at HAM Marine David W. Freeman was recent- ly named Human Resources man- ager at HAM Marine, Inc. A grad- uate of the University of South Alabama, Freeman has 11 years experience in training, manage- ment and human resources. Prior to joining HAM Marine, Freeman served as director of Human Resources for Grand Casinos, Inc. and CDI Services, Inc. He also worked as an opera- tions/contract manager, contract analyst, program director and job developer for Gulf Coast Business Services Corp. Freeman is cur- rently a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Singapore Coast Guard Orders 20 Vessels Shipping company Chuan Hup Holdings reported that its wholly- owned subsidiary Asia-Pacific Shipyard would join up with Australia's Geraldton Boat Builders to build 18 patrol boats and two command vessels for the Singapore Coast Guard. Under the joint venture, the Australian company would trans- fer technology and expertise in boat building to the Chuan Hup unit. Rodney E. Lay & Associates To Design Coastal Research Vessel After an in-depth evaluation of several potential design firms, the University System of Georgia awarded Rodney E. Lay & Associates a contract for the design of a 90-ft (295.3 m) coastal research vessel, which will be oper- ated by the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography located in Savannah, Ga. The new craft will replace the 72- ft. (236.2 m) R/V Blue Fin which has been utilized extensively by the Institute since its conversion from a yacht in 1972. The replace- ment vessel is intended to be a state-of-the-art platform for research on the physical, chemical, biological, and geological aspects of the south Atlantic coastal region as well as expanding marine educa- tional studies. September, 1997 The design will incorporate open working decks aft and along the starboard side, with hydraulically operated stern A-frame, side J- frame, deck crane and three scien- tific winches. It will also include an internal Wet Lab and Dry Lab, a moon pool type transducer trunk extending from the weatherdeck to the keel to provide for installation of vari- ous instrumentation, and a full array of electronics installed in the Pilot House for navigation/commu- nication needs. For more information on Rodney E. Lay Circle 95 on Reader Service Card Major Order For Kelvin Hughes Observator B.V. Kelvin Hughes Observator B.V. has secured a major order from Spliethoffs Bevrachingskantoor B.V. for the retrofitting of 20 ves- sels, with an option for another 12 vessels, each with two Nucleus2 5000True Motion radar systems. The systems being supplied are each combined with a lOkW upmast transceiver and X-band Antenna. The full color displays use the patented tracker-ball and three button control systems that are now used in all Kelvin Hughes dis- plays. "We are very proud to have won this mega-order, it is good for us, the customer and continuation of the Netherlands and European maritime industry," said Kelvin Hughes Managing Director Willem Pullen. Ugland Orders New Ships Ugland Nordic Shipping AS plans to order up to three new shuttle tankers later this year for charter to North Sea oil producers. The company estimated that it would cost between $60 million and $90 million each, depending on size and equipment, and it is reportedly undecided on whether to purchase Aframax or Suezmax size units. Ugland Nordic current- ly controls a fleet of five shuttle tankers. Wallenius Buys Two Ships From Daewoo Wallenius Lines reportedly signed a contract with South Korea's Daewoo Okpo Shipyard for two new Pure Car Truck Carriers (PCTCs), to be delivered in 1999. It also reportedly signed a 10-year charter agreement with Denmark's AP Moeller for two new car trans- porters to be built at Japan's Tsuneishi yard. The PCTCs being built in Korea will be sister ships to six already built by Daewoo. The ships have a capacity of 5,850 cars. The Moeller ships will be delivered in 1999 and 2000. HOLLA exploring The sophisticated control of flow increases propulsive efficiency, making this the ideal solution for us since it must be born of a profound knowledge of hydrodynamics. With this technology we computer design propellers to maximum efficiency, extreme durability and exceptional smoothness. Testing time is reduced to a minimum by designing and manufacturing exactly to design point, and overall efficiency is improved by optimizing propeller geometry and secondary characteristics to best fit environmental flow and vessels dynamics. ROLLASP PROPELLERS SA VIA SILVA, 5 P.O. BOX 251 6828 BALERNA SWITZERLAND TEL. 091 -695 20 00 FAX 091 -695 20 01 Circle 394 on Reader Service Card 101 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>