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News 10 • MarineNews • January, 2005 To Make a Reservation, call 1-800-SEA-9494 11 North Square, Boston, MA 0 2113 Voice (617) 227-3979 Fax (617) 227-4005 inn@marinershouse.org www.marinershouse.org Starting at $ 50 per night including breakfast. Lunch and dinner offered daily. Guests must be active seafarers with proof of service. Affordable Luxury When You’re Anchored in Boston The antiquity and charm of the original Mariners House has been updated to include all the modern amenities, featuring completely renovated private rooms, private baths, elegant common rooms and all the in-room necessities of modern life. We now offer a variety of conference packages. Please call for details. 150 Years of Hospitality and Guidance to Professional Mariners MARINERS HOUSE Circle 220 on Reader Service Card Circle 201 on Reader Service Card UltraJet Wins Bridge Erection Boat Deal FBM Babcock Marine has awarded Ultra Dynamics a contract to supply UltraJet 305 waterjet systems for the overhaul and modernization of the US Army's Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs). The UltraJet has undergone extensive testing to validate its thrust capability and reliability. A twin UltraJet 305 installa- tion is capable of achieving a static boat thrust of 5,600 lbs at an input power of 250 hp per jet. As well as the UltraJet's high thrust to horsepower capability at low boat speed it also has a high speed sprint capability which can be used for high speed river patrol duties." Circle 35 on Reader Service Card Alaskan Ferry Sustains Damage The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is cooperating with U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Juneau to investigate and evaluate structural dam- age sustained to the ferry Fairweather sus- tained December 16 in Southeast Alaska waters. Fairweather sustained damage by waves during a regularly scheduled voy- age from Haines to Juneau. The vessel carried 101 passengers at the time, includ- ing the commanding officer of Marine Safety Office Juneau. At no time during the voyage were the passengers in any danger. Crewmembers discovered the damage after the Fairweather safely docked in Juneau upon completion of the voyage. Damage appears confined to a void space located at the forward part of the vessel between the two catamaran hulls. Several of the internal structural frames also suffered damage along with an 18-inch tear in the vessel's hull plating. All damage is about 14 feet above the waterline. Coast Guard marine inspectors examined the damage and are prohibiting the ship from carrying passengers or vehi- cles until satisfactory repairs are complet- ed. A Coast Guard investigation is under- way to determine the cause of the casual- ty. The vessel's master reduced speed during the voyage and crewmembers took steps to ensure the safety of the passen- gers. The Coast Guard will remain engaged throughout the repair process and will review and approve all repair proposals. GAO: Better Planning Needed on ID Card Program The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a Report stating that better planning is needed to develop and operate the maritime worker identification card program. The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) requires the MN JAN05 1 (1-16).qxd 1/4/2005 1:02 PM Page 10
