Maritime Reporter, September 1997

<BODY> <div> Atlantic Marine Completes Conversion Project For Protexa Group Atlantic Marine has success- fully completed the conversion of 18,000 bbl, 8,000 dwt coastal tanker Cora into a dynamically positioned floating production storage and offloading system (FPSO) for Condux SA, a sub- (Continued from previous page) 500-ton push/pull capacity grip- per-jack assemblies operating on 36 x 21.4-in. jacking beams. Upon completion of the conver- sion, the vessel will reportedly be capable of drilling a 20,000 ft. (6,096 m) well. P&l Club Offer New Video On Bulk Carrier Safety A new video sponsored by A. Bilbrough & Co., manager of the London P&I Club, is designed to help ship crews and shore-based managers better understand their part in reducing cargo claims on bulk carriers. The video examines the most fre- quent cases of cargo loss and damage, and outlines the pre- cautions which can be taken to ensure that bulk cargoes arrive at discharge ports in the same condition which they were loaded. The importance of checking the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes is emphasized. For more information on the video Circle 98 on Reader Service Card INTERTANKO Holds Second Meeting Of New Asian Regional Panel New Singapore OPL Bunkering Rules Is Agenda Topper The second meeting of the International Association of Independent Tankers Owners (INTERTANKO) newly estab- lished Asian Regional Panel took place at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore on August 28, 1997. There were 32 participants, rep- resenting INTERTANKO mem- (Continued on page 109) September, 1997 sidiary of the Protexa Group. The vessel will be on contract with Pemex upon its departure from the yard. The project was managed by Condux's vessel maintenance department, and included major structural modifications, instal- lation of two thrusters and all facility equipment, which was designed and manufactured by Schlumberger. For more information Circle 99 on Reader Service Card YOU'D BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND A BETTER FENDER. REALLY HARD-PRESSED. Large or small, floating or fixed, Seaward SEA GUARD81 fenders cover you from the tropics to the arctic. Seaward International brings to fender technology the same rigorous quality control and attention to detail we put into all our marine products. From the 2 ft x 4 ft (0.6 m x 1.2 m) to the tanker- scaled 14 ft x 28 ft (4.3 m x 8.5 m), all our fenders meet the most stringent quality and performance standards. The SEA GUARD fender combines quality assurance standards with new elastomer technologies such as a reinforced skin, making it the answer to most fender system requirements. The first of its kind 20 years ago, the Seaward foam-filled fender maintains its record of reliability. And we continue to develop and supply the protective marine technologies that keep you on course. All our products tell the same story: Seaward is committed to safe- guarding your peace of mind. Structures, ships, environments, budgets: We protect it all. SEAWARD INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3470 Maitinsbuig Pike, EO. Box 98 Cleaibrook, VA 22624-0098 USA 1-800-828-5360 (540) 667-5191 Fax: (540)667-7987 www.seaward.com SEA GUARD® Is a registered trademark of the Chem RaySEAGUARD Corporation. Used under license by Seaward International, Inc. Stop by and visit Pol-E-Mar, Seaward's representative at the SNAME conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Also visit Seaward at booths #38 and #39 at the AAPA conference in Jacksonville, FL. Circle 324 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>