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Los Angeles Plans Big Tanker Port Detailed preparation of plans to deepen channels leading to the Port of Los Angeles' principal petroleum and'bulk-loading terminals in Outer Harbor to a depth of 60 feet were ordered by the board of harbor commissioners. The dredging is necessary to ac- commodate tankers of 120,000 dead- weight tons already carrying oil to the United States West Coast, but not able to enter Los Angeles Har- bor fully loaded, according to a re- port accepted by the Harbor Com- mission and prepared by a private consulting firm, Frederic R. Harris, Inc. Additionally, the Los Angeles Harbor Department staff was in- structed to prepare environmental impact assessments at four future potential petroleum terminal points, either in the bailor or just off Point Fermin. The future petroleum terminals must have a water depth of 80 feet to handle supertankers carrying Alaskan and possibly Indonesian and Mid-Eastern oil. Ships calling on the U.S. Pacific Coast are ex- pected to become as large as 250,- 000 deadweight tons after the Alas- kan pipeline is built and in full use, around the year 1979. The Harris Report concluded the best possible supertanker terminal at Los Angeles Harbor would be a pier conncted to a land-fill located just inside the breakwater and ex- tending northward. Along with this type of oil fa- cility, the Harbor Department will prepare environmental impact as- sessments on an island pier termi- nal outside the breakwater, and two single buoy moorings off Point Fermin. The Harbor Commission also au- thorized the Port of Los Angeles management to enter into formal discussions with Western Oil and Gas Association regarding proposed sites, verification of annual vol- umes, and tanker sizes in order to determine as closely as possible the economic feasibility of the petro- leum terminal sites for the port and its customers. The discussions will also consider the capital investments, sharing of environmental impact report costs, and operating and maintenance costs of the port and its tenants. Hudson Engineering Develops Compact PrimaVac System The Penco Division of Hudson Engineering Co., 1114 Clinton Street, Holboken, N.J., has devel- oped a compact, packaged unit of its PrimaVac System specifically for the removal of bilge water from tugs, work boats, on up to the larg- est vessels afloat. It is a completely automated, easily installed system that protects the bilge pump from running dry and eliminates the need for any auxiliary vacuum system. Only minimum maintenance is required for the priming system, since the only moving parts are in the valves, which are readily accessible and easily maintained. Eight models with capacities ranging from 50 to 700 gpm are standard, although other sizes are available. The units operate at 1,750 rpm. iMotor pump drives are non- overloading while handling bilge water up to a specific gravity of 1.03 and viscosity of 100 ssu. The PrimaVac Bilge System con- tains all of the features of the main cargo pump system that is now A Bold New 35,000 Ton Idea Takes Shape The Catug represents a new concept in marine transportation developed by the Seabulk Corporation in conjunction with their naval architects, J. B. Hargrove, Naval Architects, Inc. A 14,000 H.P. catamaran tug, rigidly connected to a superbarge and detachable in minutes. Performance expected to be equivalent to a ship of comparable dimensions and power, with lower capital investment and operational costs. Combined dimensions of 629' x 95' x 46' with expected loaded service speed of 15 knots, the Catug features widely-spaced propellers and a bow thruster for greater maneuverability. Intended for oil transportation, this first edition of the Catug will be launched late this year. A totally new idea with demanding engineering and construction requirements . . . evidence of industry confidence in Kelso Shipbuilding capabilities. Catug construction seen from bow portion IIGISO Shipbuilding A DIVISION OF KELSO MARINE, INC SUBSIDIARY OF C. BREWER &CO , LTD P 0 BOX 268 • GALVESTON TEXAS 77550 • PH AC 713 744 5341 being used throughout the world on tankers with pump capacities to 30,000 gpm. Bulletin B'S-20 gives details and all dimensions of the various models. Norman Schoenfeld Named President Walworth/Aloyco Norman Schoenfeld Norman Schoenfeld has been elected president of the Walworth/ Aloyco Division of Walworth Com- pany, Bala Cynwyd, Pa., leading valve manufacturer, it was announ- ced by Walworth board chairman Anthony A. Goodchild. Mr. Schoenfeld served for two years as president of the Frick Company in Waynesboro, Pa., a subsidiary of IU International Cor- poration, which is also Walworth's parent company. He came to Frick from an ITT company, where he held several executive posts. Walworth/Aloyco manufactures a broad line of valves in ball, 'but- terfly, gate, globe, check and lubri- cated plug designs—and in materi- als of'bronze, iron, ductile iron, car- bon steel, stainless and high alloys —as well as special valves for nuc- lear, cryogenic and marine applica- tions. IU provides products and serv- ices to worldwide energy, transpor- tation/distribution and environ- mental markets. Revenues for 1972 were $1.2 billion, with net earnings of $59.4 million. Zim Lines Name Uri Rosin VP Mordechai Chovers, president of Zim-American Israeli Shipping Co., Inc., has announced the appoint- ment of Uri Rosin as vice president, chartering and breakbulk freight. Mr. Rosin, who joined Zim Lines in Israel in December 1960, has held a number of positions with the organization in Haifa and Ashdod. Prior to his transfer to the United States to assume the post of char- tering manager in July 1970, he had served as vice president of the com- pany's Ashdod office. In his new post, he will be re- sponsible for the company's world- wide chartering operations, includ- ing sales, as well as all breakbulk vessel activity involving U.S. ports. Mr. Rosin holds the degree of bachelor of business administration from the Baruch College of the City University of New York, where he majored in marketing. He has, in addition, completed a graduate course in advance chartering prob- lems. Higher Efficiency at Lower Cost TITAN OIL PURIFIERS Titan offers semi- Self-Cleaning or fully automatic Self- Cleaning units. • No Manual Cleaning • Simplicity of Operation • Reliable in Service • Minimum of Maintenance STAL-LAVAL mc 400 Executive Blvd. Elmsford, N.Y. 10523 phone: (914) 592-4710 REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS: STAL-LAVAL, INC. 452 Glenmeade Court Gretna, Louisiana 70053 (504) 361-0305 Dahl-Beck Electric Co. 580 Howard Street San Francisco, Calif. 94105 (415) 392-5214 ( HER HEATING SYSTEM A heating system by Way-Wolff maintains maximum comfort for operation in cool climates. Equipment to meet the approval of governmental regulatory agencies is available. Four sizes heat vessels from 40' to 300'. Air conditioning systems are also available. WlvWflTPT' /7WK>n.:(Ar«a 212)361-9292 ""w^&wwSfer inc. 45-10 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, N.Y 11101 58 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
