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Union Bay Marine And Thomas Dyer Form New Company Meyer Werft Constructing Roofed-Over Building Dock For Specialized Vessels Meyer Werft of Papenburg, West Germany, recently released an art- ist's rendering of its new roofed-over building dock. With a length of about 870 feet and width of more than 328 feet, this hall will be one of the world's largest roofed building docks. The 131-foot-wide dock within the 197-foot-high hall will allow ships similar in size to the recently delivered Homeric and even larger units to be constructed entirely under roof. The new facility will enable Meyer Werft, which has always con- centrated on building of specialized vessels, to construct cruise ships, passenger vessels, gas tankers, etc. independently of the weather, with the effect of further improving qual- ity and productivity. The liner Crown Odyssey for Royal Cruise Line of Piraeus, Greece, will be the first ship to be built in the new dock; delivery is scheduled for mid-1988. For further information and free literature on Meyer Werft's facili- ties and capabilities, Circle 25 on Reader Service Card Thomas R. Dyer Union Bay Marine Corporation and Thomas R. Dyer have an- nounced the formation of a new company, Union Bay Shipbuilding Corporation. The new company will be owned jointly by Union Bay Ma- rine and Mr. Dyer. Mr. Dyer has been appointed president, and will operate the ship- yard located at 801 N.W. 42nd Street on the Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle. The yard was formerly operated by Union Bay Marine Corporation, also under the name Union Bay Shipbuilding Cor- poration. Mr. Dyer stated that he is very enthusiastic about Union Bay Ship- building. "It's a fine facility, with a 450-ton marine railway, large enough for a 125-footer, and a first- class machine shop." The new corporation's first major job will be the conversion of the 106- foot crab boat Oceanus to a trawl- er. Aeroquip Introduces New High-Temperature Hose —Literature Available Aeroquip Corporation of Jackson, Mich., has introduced a new high- temperature hose, FC498 AQP SAE100R6, that is specifically de- signed for low-pressure valve and cylinder return line applications. Made from Aeroquip's patented AQP elastomer, a scientifically su- perior elastomic material, FC498 AQP hose is compatible with water, air, gasoline, fuel, petroleum-based and fire-resistant hydraulic fluids and lubricating oils. Capable of withstanding temperatures ranging from -40° F to +300 F (250° F with air), Aeroquip's new FC498 hose has a maximum operating pressure of 400 psi for hose in sizes — 4 through —8, and 350 psi for sizes —10 through —12. Other ad- vantages include its resistance to oxidation, ozone, and the effects of shelf aging. The new hose style utilizes crimped fittings in a wide range of end configurations, including ORS connectors. For a free copy of Aeroquip Bulle- tin IEB-310, which contains com- plete information, Circle 333 on Reader Service Card •> How to get through a night With BP Lubricants aboard, your ship's crew, and management too, can get a good night's rest. BP's professional team is there to navigate you through the stormy passages of lubricant supply and equipment reliability. Without the best technical service before leaving port, your next voyage could be more than just stormy. However, BP Marine International is on all three U.S. coasts. So put your worries to rest. BP Marine Lubricants has a long history of providing a complete lubrication service with mate hing technical expertise worldwide. We have c onsistently offered the highest quality oils and greases for cruise ships, tankers, bulkers, reefers and container ships. Services essential to dependable ocean travel. BP's "Early Warning System" Its development has resulted in the latest in state-of-the-art technical service, the BP Oil Test Kit It's a comprehensive onboard portable lab, designed specifically for analyzing lubricating oils and pinpointing problem areas. Developed by research chemists and practical seagoing engineer* it's an easy-to-handle system which can locate potential problems, reduce the risk of engine failur and monitor lubricant performance instantly. It works in conjunction with BP USA's comprehensivi fully computerized oil analysis system.
