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Mrs. Margaret Jill Hart christens the vessel named in her honor. Looking on are: (left to right) John J. Kelly, senior vice president and general manager, Bell Aerospace Textron, New Orleans operations, and president. Bell Halter, Inc.: Dennis Hart, and the Reverend Gregory Deane. Surface Effect Ship Margaret Jill Christened In New Orleans The Bell Halter-built M/V Margaret Jill, shown above, will operate as a crewboat in the oil fields in the Gulf of Suez, offshore Egypt. The Surface Effect Ship M/V Margaret Jill, built by Bell Halter Inc., was recently christened by her namesake, Mrs. Margaret Jill Hart, wife of an Offshore GAC Ser- vices, Ltd. executive. The ceremony was conducted aboard the vessel, which was docked at the Louisiana World Exposition following demon- stration rides on the Mississippi River. Offshore GAC Services Ltd. will operate the M/V Margaret Jill as a crewboat in the oil fields in the Gulf of Suez, offshore Egypt. The vessel is an air-supported craft with cata- maran-style rigid sidehulls. A cush- ion of air trapped between sidehulls and flexible bow and stern seals lifts a large part of the sidehulls clear of the water to reduce drag, thereby producing greater efficiency and higher speed. The lower parts of the sidehulls remain in the water to aid in stability and maneuverability of the craft. The Margaret Jill departed New Orleans following the commission- ing ceremony and will begin opera- tions in Egypt before the end of this year. MAIN IRON WORKS, INC. REPAIR SERVICE SERVING TUGS, PUSHERS, TOWBOATS, CREWBOATS, SUPPLY BOATS, INLAND & OFFSHORE BARGES 3500 Ton Dock 200' * 100' 90' Between Wing Walls 1500 Ton Dock 160' x 80' 70' Between Wing Walls 850 Ton Dock 60' x 150' 50' Between Wing Walls 300 Ton Dock 50' x 80' 40' Between Wing Walls HISTORY Founded in 1948, Main Iron Works. Inc s current facilities are available (or construction of new vessels ranging in size from 45' to 250' in length. Dry docking and a full range ot repair services are also available, including a complete machine shop facility, sandblasting and painting services With over thirty years experience and our record of service to the towing industry. Main Iron Works. Inc is ready to serve the needs of our past, present and future clients. GENERAL SERVICES Air control mechanics Electrical repairs, trouble shooting Hydraulic mechanics Piping and plumbing repairs Sandblasting and Painting Complete machine shop service A B S. approved for stainless steel Cladding on main shafts Complete wood working shop Four Dry Docks: 300-Ton Capacity 850-Ton Capacity 1500-Ton Capacity 3500-Ton Capacity completed 1st qtr 84 Machine Shop: Lathes Capacity in feet — 36 Feet Swing in inches — 30 Inches Wet Slips: Three slips available 'or your boats or barges to tie up while repairs or supplies are being completed Shaft Storage Rack: To avoid costly delay in waiting for transport of shafts, we provide our customers storage for their spare main shafts and rubber shafts Inventory: Along with our parts inventory, we keep a stock of steel plates, pipe, angles, flat bars, and channels, all American Bureau of Shipping approved We also have a supply of forgings and bar castings which enable us to supply your needs efficiently Crane Service: 100 Ton Fixed Stiff leg for Offloading and Loading Supplies All of the services listed above are available on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week Quotation and price schedules are available upon request Located at 50 Mile Marker on Intracoastal Waterway P.O. Box 1918 Houma, Louisiana 70361 M CONTACT: LeRoy Molaison • Henry Brunet Otto Hughes • Wayne Piazza (504) 876-6302 » (504) 525-402^^ Marine engineered strainers, valves, fittings and more from Hay ward! Plus... • Quality assurance (our plant QC conforms to MIL-I-45208A) • Technical & field assistance worldwide • Mil/Navy specification conformance • On-time delivery (from one of the world's largest inventories) After 50 years... shipyards, repair yards, owners, operators, naval architects and marine engineers continue to rely on Hayward. Hayward manufactures a broad range of quality- engineered marine products for all types of vessels and rigs. Before you specify or buy a strainer, valve or fitting, talk to Hayward Marine. You can rely on us. Simplex, Duplex, Fabricated & Y-Strainers • Cu/Ni Strainers • Mud Boxes • Vertical & Inverted Vent Checks ' PVR Valves • Angle Cargo Valves K • Valve Stands • Suction Bell Mouths • Ullage & Deck Covers Deck Access Boxes & Drains • Sounding Tubes & Docking Plugs • Refrigerator Drains Anti-Syphonic Vent Valves r For a free copy of our full line Marine Brochure contact: I HAYWARD MARINE HAYWARD INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, INC. 900 Fairmount Avenue • Elizabeth • New Jersey 07207 Phone 201-351-5400 • Telex 139414 HAY IND ELIZ Circle 178 on Reader Service Card 40 Circle 297 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
