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Navy Awards $3 Million Contract To Hood Military boat from the Hood Military Vessel Group. The Hood Military Vessel Group (HMVG) of Hood Enterprises, Inc., Portsmouth, R.I., has been awarded a $3 million contract to build motor launches for the U.S. Navy. This is HMVG's first U.S. Government pro- duction contract. The contract is for a 26-foot motor whale boat designed to transport crew and supplies to and from Navy vessels at installations and port des- tinations. The initial order is for 10 boats, with an option for an addi- tional 30 boats. The new boats will replace older whale boat models. The Navy currently has a fleet of about 1,200 whale boats in service. HMVG's "Mark 12" version of the traditional Navy motor whale boat design will be the prototype for a new generation of motor launches. Like the older whale boats, the new boats will be unsinkable. The Mark 12 will feature a modified hull shape to improve sea handling. HMVG markets military and municipal patrol boats to govern- ments, port authorities and agen- cies worldwide. For free literature detailing the full line of vessel models from HMVG, Circle 85 on Reader Service Card Dt-Developed Process Has Applications In Ship Repair Conversion And Salvage Diversified Technologies (Dt) re- cently completed a survey of for- ward offsets of a "Romeo" Class sub- marine at Alexandria Shipyard in Alexandria, Egypt, for Tacoma Boat- building Co. of Tacoma, Wash. Dt engineers Jack Kalro and Steve Lawson, using Dt's Total Sta- tion and Integrated Computer Pro- grams measured the offsets of the bow of the submarine at approxi- mately 1,000 locations. The mea- surements were taken accurate to +/ - 1/8 inch. The data is recorded electronically along with text and other identifying information, cor- rected automatically for environ- mental conditions, temporarily stored in an Electronic Field Note- book, and then transferred to a por- table computer. The results are con- figured to be used with a variety of architectural programs, including AutoCad and AutoShip. The Dt-developed process has numerous applications in ship re- pair, conversion and salvage. Also, October, 1991 according to the company, it is faster and more cost-effective than manual lofting and photogrametry process. Other recent projects using this method have included surveying the damaged foresection of the Indepen- dence Service for Donjon Marine in Puerto Rico, the Chesapeake Slars installation for Houston Ship Re- pair, as well as several sonar dome alignments for NOAA. For details, Circle 14 on reader Service Card This is the trade show for workboat industry professionals. If you are involved in building or buying, maintaining or supplying, owning or operating any shallow-draft vessel, you cannot afford to miss this year's show. The International WorkBoat Show Sponsored by WorkBoat and National Fisherman magazines WorkBoat 2000 This national seminar program is dedicated to the future of the marine trades industry and will help you gain and retain your competitive edge. First Of 3 Japanese-Built Tugs Enters Service With Roda Bolaget In Sweden The first of three Japanese-built tractor units recently entered ser- vice with the Swedish towage fleet of Gothenburg-based Roda Bolaget. Named John af Goteborg, the 350- gross-ton "John" was built by Matsuura Tekko Zosen Co. Ltd. of December 5-7, 1991 Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana USA The 13th International WorkBoat Show Exhibits Last year, we presented 666 exhibits, and show manage- ment will ensure that you'll see quality exhibits when you visit this year. Incentives Special prizes will be given away, including a scale model of a 332 ft. freighter valued at several thousand dollars. Circle 287 on Reader Service Card Hiroshima and delivered by heavy- lift ship from Japan to the Port of Gothenburg, where it was unloaded. The tug is powered by two Yanmar main engines producing a total of 4,000 bhp, driving Kawasaki Texpeller azimuthing thrusters. Maximum bollard pull is 57 tons. A free running speed of 12.5 knots can be achieved. The two sister tugs of "John" are scheduled to be operational in the near future. WHEN YOUR SAFETY AND PROFITABILITY ARE AT RISK, YOU CAN DEPEND ON BMT INTERNATIONAL, INC. Design assistance for river boats and tow-barge systems Waterway speration assessment and risk reduction Operational efficiency analysis and improvements Operational quidance for safe ship/tow handling Fleet simulation for cost effectiveness Complete service with computer maneuvering simulation, model testing and full scale trials. Turning Circle Trajectory At BMT International, Inc. we provide "complete solutions with proven technology." |pngg BMT International. Inc. 10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, #640 gfe.w.Y Columbia, MD 21044 ' ' ' ' Telephone (301) 740-2006 FAX (301) 740-0926 Circle 263 on Reader Service Card These days, you can't leave success to chance. Spousal Program Special discounts on sight- seeing activities, airfares and hotels will help you enjoy your stay. Don't leave success to chance. Attend The WorkBoat Show. Pre-Register now! Call or write: The WorkBoat Show 5 Milk Street, P.O. Box 7437 Portland, ME 04112-7437 Telephone: 207-772-3005, Ext #3 Telefax: 207-772-5059 ORDER NOW! ALL NEW 1991 EDITION off MARITIME DIRECTORY and WORLD- WIDE INDUSTRY CENSUS This All New Edition contains detailed information on over 5000 COMPANIES. You will find Names and Titles of key personnel at vessel operating companies (both shallow-draft and deep-draft) as well as Ship Builders, Boat Builders and Repairers, both domestic and international. Complete address information, telephone numbers, fax numbers and in many instances, fleet sizes and detailed descriptions of facilities are included. ORDER NOW! ONLY $145.m! To order your 1991 MARITIME DIRECTORY and WORLDWIDE INDUSTRY CENSUS, please write, call, or fax: Maritime Reporter 118 East 25th Street New York, NY 10010 Tel: (212) 477-6700 • Fax: (212) 254-6271
