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FRIGITEMP'S stSaTENELLESS MARINE REFRIGERATION FRIGITEMP corp. 329-361 Herzl Street • Brooklyn, N.Y. 11212 (212) Dl 5-2950 MARITIME REPORTER ENGINEERING NEWS 107 EAST 31st STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. 10016 MUrray Hill 9-3266, 3267, 3268, 3269 ESTABLISHED 1939 No. 7 Volume 32 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News is published the 1 st and 1 5th of each month by Maritime Activity Reports, Inc., with executive, advertising and editorial offices at 107 East 31st Street, New York, N. Y. 10016; publishing office at 41 First Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Controlled Circulation postage paid at Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 Member BPA Business Publications Audit of Circulation, Inc. Humboldt Boat To Build 100-Ft. River Dredge An order for the construction of a 100-foot by 25-foot by 5-foot river dredge has been placed with Hum- boldt Boat Service, St. Louis, Mo. The dredge, which will be equip- ped with a 390-bhp Cummins die- sel, is being built for Riverside Sand & Gravel Company. Burton To Build Two Offshore Supply Boats Offshore Logistics, Inc., has placed an order for the construc- tion of two offshore, oil-well sup- ply boats with Burton Shipyard, Inc., Port Arthur, Texas. Each vessel will be powered by 2,150-total-bhp diesels. Designated Hull Nos. 464 and 465, they will each have dimensions of 200 feet by 40 feet by 17 feet. CANNED JUICE and ICE CREAM DISPENSER A wide range of models avail- able in any combination and arrangement of Syrup Pumps, Draft Arms, Fruit Jars, and Ice Cream Pumps. TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY Towboat Contracts To Big River Shipbuilding Big River Shipbuilding, Inc., Vicksburg, Miss., has received or- ders for the construction of two twin-screw river towboats. Each towboat, to be powered by 900-total-bhp diesels, will measure 65 feet in length, 24 feet in beam, and 10 feet in depth. The vessels are being built for undisclosed interests. Supply Boat Ordered From American Marine American Marine Corporation, New Orleans, La., has received an order from Seafarer Boats, Inc., for the construction of an offshore, oil- well supply boat measuring 186 feet in length, 56 feet in beam and 14 feet 6 inches in depth. Designated Hull No. 1053, the vessel, to be named Lift Tide, will be fitted with a crane and will be powered by 1,700-total-bhp diesels. Trawler Contract To Bay Shipbuilding An oceangoing trawler, powered by a single 1,300-bhp diesel, will be constructed by Bay Shipbuilding Corporation, Sturgeon Bay, Wis- consin, for Boston Fish Market Corporation, Boston, Mass. Designated Hull No. 705, the vessel will measure 115 feet by 28 feet by 16 feet. Under terms of the Fishing Fleet Improvement Act, the trawler will be built with the aid of a construc- tion subsidy. STAINLESS STEEL REACH-INS Normal Temp • Dual Temp • Freezers Sizes from 3 to 90 Cu. Ft. We can manufacture any Reach-In or Freezer in any combination of re- frigerator/freezer to your specifica- tions, with any electrical characteris- tics required. WALK-IN COLD STORAGE ROOMS WATER COOLERS Commercial Marine Water Coolers from 3 to 25 gallons. L WRITE FOR CATALOG The quality line of Marine Refrigerators specified for ships everywhere, come from FRIGITEMP. Maybe it's because Frigitemp does the whole job. We call it "total respon- sibility". You'll call it a load off your mind. Frigitemp know-how begins with refriger- ation engineering personnel who help you and your architect select equipment and prepare specifications. And it follows straight through to working with experi- enced galley equipment dealers. If there is a new ship in your future, take the first step right now. Investigate Frigi- temp Marine Refrigeration equipment . . . you have everything to gain! I iac*k IxmiT Despite the best features of your work boat, it's what's out back that counts. Your propeller. The one thing that must transform hull design, construction and power plant characteristics into perfor- mance. Federal takes a power- ful interest in supplying the most efficient props possible. Federal's famous "Power Thrust'' is designed to increase power and offers excellent maneuvering and handling char- acteristics, smoother operation, reduced engine wear and greater fuel economy. The heavy duty construction of this exceptional propeller was engineered for cutting through mud and debris without damage. Costly haul outs and downtime are practically eliminated, especially if you order your "Power Thrust" in super strong Ni-Bral. Available in Federal Bronze through 96* diameter and Stainless Steel through 80'. You'll get "back power" and economy of operation you wouldn't believe possible when you install "Power Thrust." See your dealer or contact Federal Propellers, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49502. Stainless Steel Aluminum • Galvanized Normal Temp • Low • Two Temp or any combination. 4 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News