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Conrad Industries Delivers 650-Ton-Capacity Drydock To French West Indies A drydock built by Conrad Indus- tries, Inc. of Morgan City, La., has arrived for service in Pointe-A- Pitre, Guadeloupe, French West In- dies. Chief executive officer J. Parker Conrad said the 650-ton- capacity structure contracted by Naval Drydock Guadeloupe will be used to drydock and repair both pleasure and cargo vessels. With an inside clearance of 42 feet and wingwalls of 14 feet, the vessel measures 90 by 50 feet with a hull depth of 7 feet. In addition to its expanding inter- national market, Conrad Industries is experiencing a viable increase in its domestic market base. In for repairs and offseason maintenance recently was a Morgan City-based fleet of menhaden boats that work the Gulf. New vessel deliveries recently in- clude a barge measuring 135 by 55 feet with a hull depth of 8 feet. Conrad completed mud conver- sion and reconditioning on two sup- ply vessels recently. The vessels are now contracted for work in offshore drilling and exploration in the Gulf of Mexico. Another recent delivery was a 900-ton-capacity floating drydock measuring 120 by 52 by 7 feet with 15 by 3-foot wingwalls. For more information and free lit- erature on Conrad Industries, Circle 38 on Reader Service Card Maersk Agrees To Buy JGC Enterprises Corp. An agreement to buy the parent company of Universal Maritime Service Corp., one of the largest marine terminal operators in the Port of New York and New Jersey, was recently signed by Maersk Inc. Maersk, one of the world's largest containership operators, and Uni- versal's parent, JGC Enterprises Corp., did not disclose terms of the accord. Jotun Cathodic Protection Wins R&D Contract From Conoco Norway Inc. Conoco Norway Inc. has signed a research contract worth 1.32 million NOK (about $214,500) with Jotun Cathodic Protection A/S (JCP) (for- merly Skarpenord Corrosion A/S) in Langesund, Norway. The experi- mental work will be carried in coop- eration with Marintek, at their sea- water laboratory in Sandefjord. The objective of this research project, which is entitled Cathodic Protection Optimization, is to study the synergistic effects of cathodic protection and organic coating sys- tems on long-term corrosion protec- tion of submerged offshore struc- tures. For free literature on Jotun Ca- thodic Protection A/S, Circle 43 on Reader Service Card Damen Shipyards B.V. To Build Fishing Boats For Northern Ireland Damen Shipyards B.V. of Gorin- chem, the Netherlands, have re- ceived an order to build two fishing boats for shipowners in Northern Ireland. The new trawlers are in- tended for single and pair trawling. The 75-foot trawlers are equipped with a shelter deck to enhance workability. They are powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine with a rated output of 705 horsepower. In addition, the vessels are fitted with advanced navigation, fish-finding and communication equipment. For free literature on Damen Shipyards, Circle 42 on Reader Service Card ULSTEIN CP'S NEVER LET YOU DOWN! Ulstein, N-6065 Ulsteinvik, Norway. Tel. +47 70 10 050. Telex 42 342. Telefax +47 70 11 442. SUBSIDIARIES: Ulstein (UK), Dunfermline. Telex 72 73 83 Ulstein Schiffstechnik, Hamburg. Teletex (17) 40 32 43 Ulstein Asia, Hong Kong. Telex 73 022 Ulstein (Singapore), Singapore. Telex 24 484 Ulstein Inc. New Orleans. Telex 78 49 80 Ulstein Maritime, Vancouver, Telex 35 35 60 Circle 331 on Reader Service Card «We know we were stubborn! When Ulstein first approched us with their Controllable Pitch Propellers 3 years ago, we did not realize the simplicity and benefits of their systems. After «shopping» around in Europe with different suppliers our conclusion was easy to take: Go with the ones that gives you the total consept and provides the best after sale service! Since then 9 systems ... The quality of their work is outstanding and two years of operation, now proves we made the right choice!» «lf you have problems in convincing your U.S. clients to go for C.P. propellers, - just tell them then to call us!». President Vice-President Edison Chouest Offshore M/V «Damon Chouest» is the most advanced towing anchorhandler ever been built in USA. The vessel was designed and built by North American Shipbuilding, with totally 11.000 bhp divided on three C P. wheels. To increase manouvering and stand-by performance, two 1200 HP C.P. Jet Thruster were also installed.
