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H-DIL Awarded Repair Contract For Refrigerated General Cargo Vessel Halifax-Dartmouth Industries Limited (H-DIL) has been awarded the contract for repairs to Joklar HF's refrigerated general cargo ves- sel, M/V Hofsjokull. The contract will provide employ- ment for about 40 workers at H- DIL's Halifax shipyard. The re- pairs will include painting, steel work and tail-end repairs. The Hofsjokull runs between North American ports and Iceland. For more information about the facilities and services provided by H-DIL, Circle 114 on Reader Service Card Bollinger Christens Two U.S. Navy Patrol Vessels Bollinger Machine Shop & Ship- yard, Inc., Lockport, La., recently christened two patrol vessels for the U.S. Navy Special Warfare Divi- sion. The second and third commis- sioned patrol coastals for the divi- sion were christened the PC-2 Tem- pest and PC-3 Hurricane. Christening ceremonies held at Bollinger Machine Shop & Shipyard Congressman Bob Livingston from the First District of Louisiana was the keynote speaker. Bonnie R. Livingston (PC-2) and Betsy Cantrell (PC-3) were the vessels' sponsors. The two vessels are part of a 13- ship order from the U.S. Navy that will form the Cyclone Class. For more information about the capabilities, services and facilities provided by Bollinger Machine, Circle 111 on Reader Service Card Largest Barge Ever Drydocked At Northwest Marine The KSC 700, formerly owned by Kaiser Steel Corporation, was re- cently drydocked in Portland on Dry Dock 4. The barge is the largest to ever be drydocked in Portland. The KSC 700 is reported to be the second largest barge in the world, with a length of 700 feet and a beam of 182 feet. The barge has been layberthed between assignments at Tongue point, near the mouth of the Columbia River sine 1987. The vessel, now owned by GATX, was overhauled by Northwest Ma- rine, Inc., which also modified the barge's launching ways. October, 1992 The barge is designed to launch offshore oil facilities such as plat- forms and modules. The barge's next assignment will be to launch oil equipment in the North Sea for a company located in the Netherlands. For more information about the services and facilities provided by Northwest Marine, Circle 83 on Reader Service Card MarAd Awards $6.7 Million In RRF Ship Contracts The U.S. Maritime Administra- tion recently awarded two contracts for the deactivation of Ready Re- serve Force (RRF) vessels. Eastern Technical Enterprises, Inc., Norfolk, Va., received a $2,585,069 contract for the deacti- vation and repair of the aviation support ship (T-AVB) Wright. The work is expected to be completed within 70 calender days. The second contract, for $4,135,923, was awarded to Braswell Services Group, Charleston, S.C., for the deactivation and repair of the RRF breakbulk vessel Cape Decision. The work on the vessel is expected to be finished in 120 days. LEVEL DETECTION For CO2 & HALON Fire Extinguishers PORTALEVEL 1001 is the world's most advanced level detector. Designed simplicity provides extreme accuracy of ± 1.5 mm (0.06") Ultrasound safe Non-invasive Portable Accurate Fast Easy to use Battery Operated Reduced Man-Hours Water Couplant SPECIAL MARINE KIT FOR MULTI-BANKED CYLINDERS CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-892-8926 FAX: 914-347-2181 12 West Main Street Elmsford, NY 10523 USA Circle 315 on Reader Service Card THE N.Y. STATE URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Invites Operators of Vessels, Builders and other Interested Parties to Respond to a Request for Proposals To Establish New Ferry Services and Develop a Shipbuilding Facility For details and a copy of the RFP contact: Anna Fong Program Coordinator Economic Development New York State Executive Chamber Two World Trade Center 57th Floor New York, New York 10047 Telephone: (212)417-2136 Telefax: (212)417-4709 Responses are due November 24, 1992 Circle 316 on Reader Service Card GEMS Closed Loading Liquid Level Indicators The Tank's Full! Nationwide sales and service to the marine industry for more than 35 years! Imo Industries Inc. Gems Sensors Division One Cowles Road Plainville, CT 06062 203-747-3000 FAX: 203-7474244 LS-55555 Self Checking Level Switch. NewSC-122800 Self Checking Level Switch. I Expanded line of electrical or non-electrical indicators. I Helps satisfy Coast Guard regulation for "Tank Barge" and "Tank Ship Liquid Overflow Protection." Also ABS approved. I Tank contents including vapors completely sealed from atmosphere. I Stainless steel construction. I DIPSTICKS™ visible to over 100f I Self Checking Level Switches feature high level and overfill alarm points. New Dual DIPSTICK" non-electrical, continuous Liquid Level Indicator. Provides indication for full depth of tank to 15' Circle 152 on Reader Service Card 25
