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SSE Secures $38 Million Contract To Build Two Container Vessels Singapore Shipbuilding & Engi- neering Ltd. (SSE), the marine arm of Singapore Technologies, has se- cured a contract worth $38 million (approximately S$67 million) for the construction of two container ves- sels for American-based shipowner Tropical Shipping & Construction Co. Ltd. The vessels will be completely designed in-house by SSE's team of naval architects and engineers. To be classed by Bureau Veritas, the vessel will also meet the new IMO 1992 Rules on damaged stability for RO/RO vessels. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in February 1993, followed by the second in mid-1993. Tropical Shipping currently owns 12 vessels and operates a container liner service to 17 destinations in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Cen- tral America from its base in Port of Palm Beach, Fla. Currently under construction in the yard are the second and third vessels of an order for three 445- TEU Feeder Container Vessels for Neptune Orient Lines of Singapore secured last year. For free literature detailing the facilities and capabilities of Singapore Shipbuilding, Circle 40 on Reader Service Card The Latest conversion At The Sparrows Point Shipyard has a new name. We've been a'part of Bethlehem Steel since 1915 and we're changing our name to reflect our pnde in Bethlehem's maritime tradition. Under our new name, BethShip Sparrows Point Yard, our massive facilities, veteran workforce and Bethlehem Steel's reputation for quality workmanship combine to offer you one of the east coast's largest and most expenenced shipyards. For a copy of our new iTlDnfhChil'i 4-color brochure and a complete L^JD6lM 1 ID description of our facilities & Sparrows Point Yard" capabilities call, fax or write: Sparrows Point, MD 21219-2599 ^•^••••f 'niMtiiniiiiinitj.i innuniii. wm.. Repair Inquiries:(301) 388-6383 • New Construction Inquiries:(301) 388-7786 • Fax (301) 388-6687 • Telex:84-7417 (BETHSCO BETM) Circle 276 on Reader Service Card Our bearings, shaft sleeves and bumpers simply make less work for you. Go with the reliable, long- lasting performance of CUTLESS® bearings, nickel- chrome-boron shaft sleeves, weld-on knee bumpers and extruded bumpers from BFGoodrich. Now get them faster and easier too. Just call our direct Customer Service number, 919-251-8000. Or fax your orders toll free to 1-800-835-2575. dlFGoodrich Engineered Polymer Products 150 Division Drive Wilmington, NC28401 © 1991 BFGoodrich Wk Volvo Penta Signs Patent Agreement With Aquamaster-Rauma 22 Circle 267 on Reader Service Card Aquamaster CRP An agreement has been signed between AB Volvo-Penta and Aquamaster-Rauma Ltd., giving Aquamaster the worldwide right and license to manufacture and market products based on Volvo Penta's patents and know-how regarding counter rotating propellers. Volvo Penta is entitled to utilize Aquamaster-Rauma's know-how in its product development and manu- facturing. The patent and know-how ex- change agreement now signed en- titles the Finnish company Aquamaster-Rauma Ltd. to use the Volvo Penta know-how and patents for larger counter-rotating propel- lers. For Volvo Penta the agreement opens up new opportunities to offer its larger marine diesel engines, such as the 16 liter TAMD162, as an al- ternative combined with a larger counter-rotating unit like the Aquamaster CRP for workboats. Aquamaster-Rauma Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of ship equipment, such as steerable pro- pulsion units, winches, vessel boil- ers and shipboard waste treatment systems. Sales and marketing net- work covers over 30 shipbuilding countries. The Aquamaster CRP propulsion concept offers to the owner of the vessel the following remarkable ben- efits compared to a conventional system: increased cargo/passenger capacity of 2-10 percent; fuel saving of 5-10 percent; lower machinery investment costs of 10-20 percent; less vibration; and lower noise level. The unique Volvo Penta Duoprop consists of a gear which drives the two counter-rotating propellers— where the shaft of the rear propeller rotates inside that of the front pro- peller. The reported advantages of the DP drive in combination with pow- erful V6 and V8 gasoline engines or high-speed diesels, compared with corresponding engines and single propeller drives, are as follows: Ac- celeration is up to 30 percent faster. Top speeds are up to two knots higher. At the same time, fuel con- sumption is 10-12 percent lower at cruising speed. For free literature giving further information, Circle 49 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
