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marine propulsion systems in the U.S. for the U.S. Navy's Strategic Sealift ships, as well as for U.S. commercial ships, under an agreement with New Sulzer Diesel Ltd. of Winterthur, Switzerland. "This facility allows us to be very competitive in the world marketplace, said Mr. Orme. The facility is scheduled to become operational in early 1995 in time to meet delivery requirements for the Navy's new construction sealift ships. The Navy last year announced awards to seven U.S. shipyards for engineering design for two classes of new construction sealift ships, and awards to five shipyards for the con- version of existing ships. The engi- neering design phase for new ships is expected to becompletedinMay. Detail design and construction awards for the new ships are expected in Septem- ber. Engineering designs for conver- sions was scheduled to be completed in February, with conversion awards slated for May. Westinghouse-built low- and me- dium-speed diesels will operate in a power range of between 2,000- and 62,400-hp. The low-speed diesels are New Sulzer Diesel RTA series two- stroke, crosshead, direct-drive sys- tems, which are offered in 11 models ranging in configuration from four to 12 cylinders. The medium-speed die- sels are Sulzer's ZA40S model four- stroke engines, available in both in- line and vee-configurations. For more information on Westinghouse's new facility, Circle 133 on Reader Service Card Kvaerner, Neste Form New Shipping Company Norwegian Kvaerner a.s. an- nounced its Finnish shipbuildingunit, Kvaerner Masa-Yards Oy and Finn- ish state-owned oil company Neste Oy had formed a new shipping company specializing in maritime transport in Arctic waters. The new company, dubbed Nemarc Shipping Co., has just signed a letter of intent with Murmansk Shipping co. on transporting oil products in Russia's nothern waters. The company will begin operations by acquiring the 16,000-(metric) dwt Neste product carrier Uikku. The vessel will undergo a conversion at the Kvaerner Masa-Yards from Au- gust to December to install a new diesel-electric propulsion system. Todd Shipyards Names Hodgson Chairman And CEO Todd Shipyards Corp. of Seattle, has named Patrick W.E. Hodgson its new chairman and chief executive. Mr. Hodgson replaces Burton Borman, who resigned February 9. In a press release, Todd Shipyards said the selection of Hodgson is a "victory for the company's efforts to focus on the business of shipbuilding and repair." Mr. Hodgson has been president of Cinnamon Investments Ltd. since 1981, and was president of London Machinery Co. from 1964 through 1989. Saab Tank Control Combine N.J., Houston Offices Saab Tank Control announced it will close its Rochelle Park, N.J., office and consolidate it into its Hous- ton office, with the intention to im- prove customer service by having each entity specialize in its own field expertise. The new address is: Saab Tank Control, 10235 West Little York, Suite 258, Houston, Texas 77040; tel: (713) 849-2092; fax: (713) 896-6404. Towing & Shipyard Industry Economic Forcasting Seminar Scheduled The U.S. Economy: Taxes, Trade and Outlook is a title of a seminar sponsored by the American Water- ways Operators and the American Waterways Shipyard Conference, which is scheduled to be held March 30, 1993 at the Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C. The seminar is open to anyone involved in marine operations, including non-members of AWOandAWSC. The recent change of political ad- ministration could mean many changes in U.S. tax, trade and budget policy that will directly affect the towing and shipyard industries. At the seminar, a prominent tax special- ist from the National Association of Manufacturers will address tax policy in the Clinton Administration, spe- cifically corporate and capital gains tax policies. The seminar will also feature a trade authority from the Senate Fi- nance committee who will examine U.S. trade policy in the new Adminis- tration, and what impact these poli- cies will have on the maritime indus- try. Additionally, a noted logistics and transportationscholarfromN. Florida University will examine the current and future trends for the barge and towing industry. For more informa- tion on the conference, contact the AWO at (703) 841-9300. VIKING FENDER CO. Complete Marine Fendering with Dockside Installation Facilities SIDE FENDERS GOOD/YEAR "ship-side"' marine fenders When push comes to shove have a Viking on your side. 50 Church Street • Sea Bright, NJ 07760 USA 908-530-6600 • FAX 908-530-6866 "Built on a commitment to auality, reliability and customer satisfaction." 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