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Elliot Bay Design Group Designs Barge For Ketchikan Pulp Company Reportedly The First Car/Tank Barge To Meet OPA 90 Requirements BOATS AND BARGES The 402-foot rail car/tank barge being built at Gulf Coast Fabrication, Inc. Elliot Bay Design Group of Se- attle has designed a 402-foot rail car/tank barge for Ketchikan Pulp Company that is believed to be the first of its kind to meet Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) requirements and to be classed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The double-hulled steel barge, designed to meet the specific needs of Louisiana-Pacific Company's Alaska subsidiary, will carry three different tanked cargoes in addi- tion to 40 rail cars. A total of 12 independent tanks will hold 165,000 gallons of diesel oil, 27,500 barrels of fuel oil, and 13,000 barrels of caustic soda. To meet OPA 90 and ABS Class A1 requirements, the new multi- function barge incorporates a num- ber of strengthening and safety fea- tures. These include one-inch-thick deck and bottom plating, 5/8" side shell plating, and three independent cargo handling systems. On the main deck, a five-inch- high oil containment coaming will enclose the entire area, with nine- inch-high coamings at each pump- ing station. The new vessel will also have a permanent, deck-mounted 20- foot spill response container carry- ing containment boom, sorbents and other equipment. Now under construction at Gulf Coast Fabrication, Inc. in Pearlington, Miss., the barge is scheduled for delivery in December, 1993. When completed, it will be 402 feet long, with a beam of 78 feet and a molded depth of 21 feet. The dwt will be 9,000 long tons, with a light ship weight of 2,900 long tons. For more information on Gulf Coast Fabrication, Circle 5 on Reader Service Card Atlantic Marine Delivers Caterpillar- Powered, Rodney E. Lay-Designed Alton Belle Casino II Atlantic Marine, Inc. of Jackson- ville, Fla., delivered the Alton Belle Casino II to Alton River Boat Gam- bling Partnership of Alton, 111. Designed by Rodney E. Lay & Associates, Inc. of J acksonville, Fla., the triple deck vessel is 222 feet long and 66 feet high and accommodates 1,200 passengers and 100 crew. The vessel is powered by two Cat- erpillar 3412TAmarine engines with Twin Disk reduction gears. Cater- pillar also supplied two 3508, 715 kW generator sets for shipboard elec- trical service; a 3304, 113 kW gen- erator set for emergency power and a 3208TA engine to power the Schottel SST170 48" bow thruster. A computerized state-of-the-art cli- mate control system provides year- round passenger comfort. The three casino decks have a total of 23,000 sq. ft. with 1,200 gaming positions which includes 900 slot machines. The impressive interiors of the Alton Belle II were designed by In- terior Design International, Seattle, Wash. In addition to the Alton Belle II, Atlantic has built four other casino vessels: three paddlewheel vessels (Diamond Lady, Emerald Lady, and Par-A-Dice) and one ultra modern catamaran-style gaming vessel (Em- press). Established in 1964, Atlantic con- structs all types of vessels, includ- ing dinner boats, ferry boats, re- search vessels, tugs, barges and fish- ing vessels for the American and International market. For more information on Atlantic Marine, Inc., Circle 23 on Reader Service Card NEW ENGLAND TRAWLER EQUIPMENT COMPANY Manufacturers of Custom Engineered Marine Deck Machinery For Over 65 Years Anchor Windlasses for Chain 1/2" to 4" A.B.S. Certified Winches - Anchoring, Traction, Towing, Oceanographic, Mooring Capstans - Warping Heads up to 36" in Diameter Cranes Hydraulic Power Units Hoists Computer Aided Design Designed to Fit Your Needs - Not Ours SEND row INQVIRIES TO: NEW ENGLAND TRAWLER EQVWMENTCOMPANY 291 EASTERN AVE. CBELSEA, MA 02150 TELE. (617) 884-4354 OR FAX. (617) SS9-S240 Circle 247 on Reader Service Card 64 OPA-90 ONBOARD SPILL KITS RUBBERIZER™ V J Contains... Absorbs ... Solidifies Solidifies Hydrocarbon Spills Into A Rubber-Like Solid *Land Fill Approved* •Booms •Pillows •Particulate For more information on products call: (800)542-3036 (619)459-3383 Fax: (619)459-3173 Haz-Mat Response Technologies, Inc. 5841 Box Canyon Road La Jolla, California 92037 Circle 281 on Reader Service Card
