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Gulf Craft Delivers Detroit Diesel-Powered Crew/Utility Vessel The Detroit Diesel-powered Mr. Fats is the latest vessel delivered by Gulf Craft, Patterson, La. Gulf Craft, Inc. of Patterson, La., recently delivered a 65-foot alumi- num crew/utility vessel, the M/V Mr. Fats, to Crescent Ship Service, Inc. of Arabi, La. The vessel will be used to trans- port passengers and supplies to ships on the Mississippi River. Because this is a rough and demanding ser- vice, an extensive amount of rubber fendering was used around the Mr. Fats, which also passed a stability test that will allow 60 long tons of cargo on its cargo deck. The Mr. Fats is powered by three Detroit Diesel (keel-cooled) 8V71 N.A. diesel engines turning three 28-inch by 25-inch propellers through Twin Disc 509 (2:1) reverse and reduction gears. The steering is hydraulic and the engine controls are Kobelt model Twin Lever with 43c red jacket cables. Electrical requirements are sup- plied by a Perkins-Kato 20-kw die- sel generator. The passenger area is air conditioned. Tankage includes 1,200 gallons of fuel and 100 gallons of potable water. The M/V Fats is U.S. Coast Guard approved for 10 passengers in River Service. For free literature detailing the facilities and capabilities of Gulf Craft, Circle 29 on Reader Service Card C&M Technology Wins Calibration Services Contract From Navy C&M Technology, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of control and measurement systems, recently an- nounced the receipt of a $1.13 mil- lion contract from the Naval Under- water Systems Center. Under this contract, C&M Technology will cali- brate and repair instruments uti- lized in testing of advanced antisubmarine warfare systems. The contract spans three years and will require C&M Technology to add eight technicians to its staff. Circle 227 on Reader Service Card MSRC To Purchase Kvaerner Eureka Transfer Pumps The Marine Spill Response Cor- poration (MSRC) plans to purchase Kvaerner Eureka high capacity transfer pumps following their suc- October, 1991 —:tL /-i 4- .„;„„ cessful testing during the Valdez oil spill clean up in Prince William Sound. The CCN-150 model units used in the Prince William Sound were fit- ted with a debris cutting device called the Kelperator, which enables the pumps to cut up rubbish, seaweed and other debris so that they can work without a filter which would otherwise become clogged. The pump was reportedly able to handle large quantities of oil collected dur- ing the spill. The very large capacity of the units, over 3,300 gpm, and their lightweight, 175 pounds, make them an excellent choice for use under severe conditions. Service and spare parts for the units are readily available in the U.S. Kvaerner Eureka is a complete marine pump manufacturer offer- ing complete cargo pumping systems for tankers and barges including control systems, hydraulic systems, engine room pumps and cargo heat- ers. Other products include incin- erators, firefighting systems, ejec- tors, RO/RO equipment, self-dis- charging systems for dry bulk car- goes, hatches, inert gas systems, reliquefaction plants, spare parts for Sulzer, MAN B&W and Doxford engines and gas carrier technology. For further information on Kvaerner Eureka equipment, Circle 87 on Reader Service Card When Your Ship Comes In, Who Takes Out The Garbage? If it's not BFI Shipboard Waste Services,™ you're missing the boat. Working within the USDA and the U.S. Coast Guard guidelines, BFI was involved in the development of the currently- approved MARPOL Annex V disposal procedures. From a single box up to tonnage volumes, BFI has the program and required permits in place to solve all your waste disposal problems, including those under APHIS. And once we take posses- sion, your hands are clean, no ifs, ands or buts. So, no matter where your ship comes in — at a major port for oceangoing vessels or at a private terminal, yacht basin or other facility — let BFI take out the garbage. Call us at p, . . • 1-800-950-2010 l/jfl snipDoara for niu details UJ Waste Services today. BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES © 1991 Browning-Ferris, Inc. All rights reserved. BFI and Shipboard Waste Services are registered trademarks of Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc. salvage anywhere in tne Western +DLA (Dynamic Loading Approach), loadings, standard engineering de-
