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VL Logistics Opens New Corporate Headquarters VL Logistics, Inc. of Ocean Springs, Miss., recently opened its new corporate office with a ribbon- cutting ceremony performed by Ocean Springs' Mayor, the Honora- ble Chester McPherson and VL president Margaret Vallor. VL Logistics offers logistic support ser- vices from proposal preparation through contract deliverables for cost-effective life cycle support of systems/equipment, with a special emphasis on use of existing data systems and reapplication of pre- viously developed, proven informa- tion. VL's capabilities include inte- grated logistic support plans, com- puter software development, techni- cal publications, provisioning/out- fitting, system engineering, quality assurance plans, reliability and maintainability studies, engineer- ing/technical documentation, sys- tem engineering and program/proj- ect management. For more information and free lit- erature on VL Logistics, Inc.'s capa- bilities and facilities, Circle 31 on Reader Service Card • FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS* •GANGWAYS* SURVIVAL SUIT STORAGE CABINET Available with or without window. Optional shelves. Stainless steel hardware and hinges; gel coat interior and exterior. Watertight. Safety yellow, red, emerald green, gray, white, blue, orange. .48" STAGE GANGWAYS *8'-40', 750 lb. capacity •Rope or aluminum handrails •Anti-skid deck 'Specify width (standard 24" or 28") CURVED TREAD GANGWAYS Safe climbing surface at any angle between ship and dock. TRUSSED GANGWAYS •Available with ropes, rails or all aluminum construction *Aluminum anti-skid deck surface 'All stainless steel bolted and welded for maximum safety and trouble-free service 'Lengths upto 60 ft. 'RENTALS AVAILABLE IN STOCK 10'-50' WE REPAIR GANGWAYS-COMPLETE RESTORATION 50% Of ORIGINAL COST 24H0UR TURNAROUND ON MOST REPAIRS LIFEJACKET BOX For LIFEJACKETS. Stainless steel continuous hinge. Chrome brass latches. Gel Coat exterior. Full liner interior. 60 lbs. Lid will support 250 lbs. Color orange standard. NATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC. P.O. Box 590188 Houston, Texas 77259 713-488-3003 Fax: 713-643-9751 Circle 347 on Reader Service Card FOR DIESEL ENGINES.. CHECK CYLINDER LOAD DISTRIBUTION WITH- BMEP BALANCER MODEL 300-A ATTACHES TO STANDARD INDICATOR VALVE INDICATES CHANGE IN CYLINDER LOAD WHILE ADJUSTING FUEL RACK GAUGE READING COMPARABLE TO AREA OF INDICATOR CARD SIMPLE TO USE REQUIRES NO MAINTENANCE ACCURATE RELIABLE CLIP & MAIL J. LETO w (rcncra/ 7/icrmo(/ynantics (orporufion 2I0 SOUTH MEADOW ROAD. P.O. BON I I05. PLYMOl I H. MASSACHUSETTS 02360 TELEPHONE: (508) 746-0200 FAN: (508) 746-020O NEW 1989 EDITION EQWPMEMT CATALOG gOeSGBt The World's Most Complete Annual Marine & Naval Equipment Catalog For Vessel Owners, Shipbuilders, Marine Designers, Naval Architects and Purchasing Agents. DETACH AND MAIL Please send free catalog on balancer NAME COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE . ZIP Mail to: Marine Equipment Catalog c/o Maritime Reporter 118 East 25 Street New York, New York 10010 Yes, I wish to take advantage of this Special Offer. Please reserve copies of Marine Equipment Catalog. ($45.00 outside the U.S.) Name Position Company Business _____ Address • Enclosed is my remittance of $32.00 per copy for copies of the Marine Equipment Catalog. ($45.00 outside the U.S.) • Please bill me D Please bill my company Circle 316 on Reader Sen/ice Card Caterpillar-Powered Scalloper Delivered By Washburn & Doughty 108 The 70-foot-long Theresa & Allyson is pow- ered by a Caterpillar 3408 DITA with a Twin Disc 516 6:1 reduction gear. Washburn & Doughty Associates, East Boothbay, Maine, recently de- livered the 70-foot-long steel drag- ger/scalloper Theresa & Allyson to its owner, David Jordan.. The vessel is now fishing out of Portland, Maine. The Theresa & Allyson has a beam of 20 feet and depth of 10 feet 6 inches. Propulsion is supplied by a Caterpillar 3408 DITA with a Twin Disc 516 6:1 reduction gear. The vessel has accommodations forward, fishhold amidship and en- gineroom aft. The fishhold is built with a capacity of about 2,500 cubic feet 40 pounds/cubic foot, about 100,000 pounds. Other features include fishhold sheathing by Masterbond, electron- ics by Ross Marine, deck machinery and hydraulics by Down East Ma- chine and Engineering, and paint system by Devoe. The Theresa & Allyson is a sister ship to the three-year-old Elizabeth, owned by Cyrus Lauriat and fishing out of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. For free literature giving details on the facilities and capabilities of Washburn & Doughty Associates, Circle 46 on Reader Service Card Marinette Marine Launches Second MCM Vessel The mine countermeasure ship Champion (MCM-4) was recently launched at Marinette Marine Cor- poration, Marinette, Wis. The Champion is the fourth ship of the new design "Avenger" (MCM-1) class vessel scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. Navy. The ships are 224 feet in length, have a beam of 37 feet, a draft of approxi- ^ mately 11 feet, and a full load dis- placement of approximately 1,300 tons. They are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art combat sys- tems equipment designed to search and destroy mines. MCM-4 is the second MCM ves- sel to be constructed by Marinette Marine, the first, MCM-2, is sched- uled to be delivered to the Navy on August 11, 1989. Keel-laying for a third vessel, MCM-7, took place in 1987. For free literature giving full de- tails on the facilities and capabili- ties of Marinette Marine, Circle 41 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News