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Boats & Barges Gulf Craft Delivers 130-Foot Aluminum Crewboat To Offshore Oil Services Gulf Craft, Inc. of Patterson, La., recently delivered the 130-foot-long aluminum crewboat M/V Evelyn M. to Offshore Oil Services, Inc. of Freeport, Texas. The Evelyn M. will be used to transport passengers, cargo, fuel, and water to the offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. The Evelyn M. is powered by four Caterpillar 3412 diesel engines turn- ing 40-inch-diameter propellers through Twin Disc 518 (2-1/2:1) reverse and reduction gear. Electri- cal power is provided from two 30- kw diesel generators. The electrical requirements are for central air conditioning and heat, freshwater pump, bilge and ballast pump, hy- draulic steering, electronics, and the onboard lighting. In addition to passenger and lounge spaces, the Evelyn M. has accommodations and galley spaces for a crew of five. The aft deck is 68 feet long and has a cargo capacity of 85 long tons. Tankage includes 10,800 gallons of fuel, 900 gallons of potable water, and 18,000 gallons of rig water. The Evelyn M. is Coast Guard- approved for 200-mile ocean service for oil exploitation in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf Craft also recently delivered the 90-foot all-aluminum, whale- watch vessel M/V Voyager II to the The Caterpillar-powered aluminum crewboat Evelyn M. is the latest vessel delivered by Gulf Craft, Inc. of Patterson, La. New England Aquarium in Boston, Mass. Voyager II is powered by four Detroit Diesel engines turning 34- inch propellers through Twin Disc reverse reduction gears. For free literature on the facili- ties and capabilities of Gulf Craft, Circle 40 on Reader Service Card WestPac Industries Named MMC Distributor WestPac Industries, Cardiff, Calif., has been appointed sales representative in southern Califor- nia for all products manufactured by MMC International Corporation. MMC International Corporation was founded in 1939 and is a major manufacturer of electronic gaging tapes of all kinds, C-L couplings and other specialty products for the marine and liquid handling indus- tries. MATERIALS POLYPROPYLENE PV0F TEFLON® MARINE REFRIGERATION SERVICES SERVICE For all types of Marine Refrigeration and Air Conditioning plants in the USA and major ports worldwide SPARE PARTS Most makes in stock for international delivery at competitive prices REFRIGERANTS Supplied in most major ports globally at discount prices through our worldwide network. Circle 336 on Reader Service Card MARINE REFRIGERATION SERVICES 3901 HARTZDALE DRIVE. SUITE 102. CAMP HILL. PA 17011. U S A Telephone. (717) 763 1422 Fax (717) 763 1591 Circle 324 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
