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American Ship Awards Contract For Preliminary Passenger Ship Design The American Ship Building Company of Tampa, Fla., recently signed a contract with the naval architectural firm of Knud E. Han- sen of Copenhagen for the prelimi- nary design and engineering, and specifications for two 800-passenger cruise ships. The Danish firm is one of the world's foremost designers of passenger vessels. American Ship plans to build the two cruise ships at its Tampa Ship- yards Inc., with portions subcon- tracted to another subsidiary, Nash- ville Bridge Company in Tennessee. The company plans to operate the ships in the Hawaiian interisland trade with an as yet unidentified partner. These ships would be the first big oceangoing passenger vessels built in the U.S. since the SS United States was delivered in 1952. The system mounts directly on the main propulsion shaft and re- quires only 56 cm (22 inches) of shaft length. All systems are totally precalibrated, requiring no further adjustment. The Model 1600A measurement systems continuously display shaft horsepower, torque, and rpm. Features and benefits include: ready to use immediately after in- stallation; easy and rapid installa- tion; no shaft redesign or disassem- bly; shaft sensor operates in harsh environments; low maintenance; not affected by torsional pulses; and zero and full-scale calibration verifi- cation while underway. In addition to a description of the system, the publication discusses system components, operation, 1600A specifications, options, etc. For a free copy of "Powermeters for Marine Environments" from Acurex Corporation, Circle 71 on Reader Service Card Continental Grain Elects Robert Gardner VP, ContiCarriers & Terminals Robert Gardner Continental Grain Co. has elected Robert Gardner to vice presi- dent-general manager of ContiCar- riers & Terminals, Inc., a Continen- tal Grain unit based in Chicago. He reports to John Zick, vice presi- dent and general manager, Chicago region, of Continental's North American Grain Division. Mr. Gardner had been vice pres- ident-marine operations for Conti- Carriers & Terminals since 1982. ContiCarriers & Terminals, Inc. is an inland marine transportation and bulk commodity handling sub- sidiary. Hyundai Gets $27-Million Contract To Build Tanker For Fred. Olsen Of Norway Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. of Ulsan, South Korea, has been awarded a contract by Fred. Olsen & Company of Oslo for con- struction of a 156,000-dwt tanker at an estimated cost of $27 million. The Norweigan firm ordered the mid-sized tanker on behalf of three other companies—A/S Bonheur, A/S Borgaa, and A/S Granger Rolf. After delivery in 1988, Olsen will take the vessel on long-term char- ter. Free Eight-Page Brochure On Marine Powermeters Offered By Acurex Acurex Corporation, Autodata Division, Mountain View, Calif., has published a free eight-page bro- chure on "Powermeters for Marine Environments." SHAFT SENSOR Acurex Model 1600A Series Horsepower Measurement Systems consist of two major interconnected units. A shaft sensor unit that measures the torque and rpm, and a readout that displays torque, rpm, and cal- culated horsepower. The introduction explains that the Acurex Model 1600A Series Horsepower Measurement Systems are used to display instantaneous horsepower and rpm on large ship's main propulsion shafts. Horsepower is computed from torque and rpm. The Acurex horsepower meters are used for a variety of applications including fuel conservation system, ship's powerplant monitor, sea trials horsepower meter, twin-screw load balancing, and hull fouling determi- nation. JIL JIM'S PUMP REPAIR INC. || INCORPORATED 48.55 36th STREET, LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK 11101 JIM LAGONIKOS, President Established 1974 Bob Mooney, Sales & Service Mgr. Reconditioned Coffin & Pacific Feed Pumps Service 24HRS 718-392-4444 A-1 Condition TYPE* F-CG-DE-DEB-IND TBA • 12 -16 - 161/2 Parts Available T TLX-TWX 710-5824847JPRNYK Circle 195 on Reader Service Card Circle 114 on Reader Service Card Multi-Clamp—A total system of planning, installing and retaining pipes, hoses and tubing. Use for hydraulic, cooling, pneumatic, lubrication, refrigeration or fuel lines. Supports tube and pipe in singular or multiple rows. Stacks in "building block" type construction. • Vertical & horizontal center line distances remain equal. • Provides for simplified do-it-yourself installation. • Off-the-shelf delivery in sizes 3/16' thru 6 O.D. CONTACT US TODAY FOP OUR FULL-UNE CATALOG Clamps • Reservoirs • Hydraulic Accessories 1821 Rochester Industrial Dr. Rochester. Michigan 48063 (313) 652-8100 TELEX 023-5677 The Hydro-Graft MULTI-CLAMP , SYSTEM I. —— NO SHOCK, LOW IMOISE NO VIBRATION Tube & Pipe Support Circle 171 on Reader Service Card October, 1986 63
