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Boston Whaler Sold By Reebok To MacAndrews & Forbes Reebok International Ltd. an- nounced it has agreed to sell its subsidiary, Boston Whaler, Inc., to MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc. The purchase price was not disclosed. Reebok anticipates that the transaction will close by the end of July following the required re- view under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. Boston Whaler, headquartered in Rockland, Mass., was acquired by Reebok in late 1988 from the CML Group. Under Reebok's ownership, Boston Whaler has introduced new technologies and innovative prod- ucts, such as the 14-foot RageR jet boat. "Boston Whaler is one of the pre- mier brands in the boating industry, whether being used for family plea- sure, fishing or commercial use," said Paul Fireman, Reebok's chair- man and CEO. "Under the leader- SNAME Set To Celebrate 100th Year With Centennial Technical Program The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers' 100th anni- versary will be celebrated Septem- ber 14-19, 1993 at the New York Hilton Hotel and Towers. The tech- nical and professionl programs planned for the six-day meeting will recognize the preeminent place of SNAME in the past century of ad- vancement in the disciplines of na- val architecture and marine engi- neering, its contributions to the present development and dissemi- nation of technical information, and the role of the Society in firming the foundations for future innovation and growth. A three-day program of technical papers will begin on Wednesday morning with a history of the Society, a presentation on the Canadian maritime industry, and a look at the relationship of a thriv- ing merchant marine to the rise and fall of nations. Papers on U.S. Maritime policy and shipbuilding of the future will conclude the tech- nical program for the day. On Thurs- day and Friday, the balance of the 16 papers will be presented. For more information on the fast- approaching SNAME Centennial Celebration, Circle 135 on Reader Service Card Schichau Seebeckwerft Launches Container Vessel On June 5, Schichau Seebeckwerft AG of Bremerhaven launched a BV 1600-type container vessel for Conti Reederei. The newbuilding has a container capac- ity of 618 teu below deck and 1,066 teu above, for a total teu capacity of ship of Barry Culkin, president of Boston Whaler, the company has developed new technologies and in- troduced innovative new products. It is the right time, however, for Reebok to focus our energies on our core brands." MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings is a private, diversified holding com- pany with interests in several indus- tries. Boston Whaler will become part of a newly formed sports group at MacAndrews & Forbes. George Napier, president and CEO of the group said, "The addition of Boston Whaler establishes us as a premier competitor in the growing sport fishing market, and the second largest independent boat builder in the U.S." For more information on Boston Whaler products, Circle 127 on Reader Service Card 1,648. The vessel is driven by a MAN B&W diesel engine and is capable of speeds up to 19.1 knots. It is equipped with three deck cranes. For more on the building capabili- ties of Schichau Seebeckwerft, Circle 136 on Reader Service Card Astilleros Delivers Double- Hulled Shuttle Tanker The Sestao factory of Astilleros AGENT IN SPAIN IMCOSER VISCAYA, SPAIN PH (344) 469-2519/1081 • FAX (344) 460-8205 Espanoles has delivered the double- hulled shuttle tanker, the Tordis Knutsen. The vessel is propelled by a single AESA B&W 8 S 70 MC-type two stroke engine, driving a four- blade propeller. Other equipment onboard includes Kvaerner Eureka cargo equipment and Bergen Diesel generators. For more information on Astilleros Espanoles, Circle 137 on Reader Service Card ACH Launches Paglia Orba, Ro/Ro Passenger Ship Ateliers Et Chantiers Du Havre recently launched the Paglia Orba, a 541-foot Ro/Ro passenger ship or- dered by the Societe Nationale Mari- time Corse Mediteranee (SNCM) in February of 1992. The vessel, able to accommodate 196 passengers, is powered by four 4,930 kW, medium speed Wartsila Vasa 16V32 DF engines, driving a pair of KaMeWa propellers on Maag- make shaft lines. The vessel has a 19-knot service speed. Wartsila Vasa also supplied the generating sets, three 1,180 kW 4 R 32 DF model types. The vessel also features two harbor boilers and four exhaust gas boilers, SNACH fin stabilzer and two fins, and a pair of 1,400-kW bow thrusters. The vessel is classified Bureau Veritas 1 3/3 E, Ro/Ro Passenger Vessel - High Sea -F - RMC.V -Aut Port STB.CSA - PFA - STB. For additional information of the shipbuilding capabilites of Ateliers Et Chantiers Du Havre, Circle 138 on Reader Service Card MARINE ACCOMMODATIONS, INC 8535-3 BAYMEADOWS ROAD, SUITE 140 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32256 PH (904) 448-6460 • FAX (904) 448-9525 Circle 229 on Reader Service Card John Deere Increases Power On Two Marine Engines Deere Power Systems Group has increased the horsepower ratings on two of its marine diesel engine models. The 6068 (turbocharged) 6.8 L diesel engine is available with two new horsepower ratings in ad- dition to the current 155- and 175- hp ratings at 2,400 rpm. The first new rating, designed for use in coastal fishing, charter boats and other marine applications that op- erate less than 2,000 hours annu- ally, generates 195 hp at 2,500 rpm. The second new rating, intended for use in pleasure craft, coastal fishing boats, spill response, police, fire and rescue-type craft that oper- ate less than 800 hours per year, generates 220 hp at 2,600 rpm. Deere's 6076AFM (aftercooled) 7.6 L diesel engine is available with one new power rating in addition to the 215- and 250-hp ratings currently available. Designed for applications operating less than 2,000 hours per year, the new engine generates 300 hp at 2,400 rpm. For more informa- tion on Deere engines, Circle 139 on Reader Service Card Chantiers De L'Atlanti ue's Cruise Liner Christened By Barbara Bush The cruise liner Windward, built by GEC Alsthom's Chantiers de l'Atlantique at Saint Nazaire in France for Kloster Cruise Limited, was christened by Barbara Bush in Los Angeles in early June. AGENT INN. EUROPE KOPAAS A.S. OSLO, NORWAY PH (47-2) 558700 • FAX (47-2) 447859 YOUR ONE STOP FOR ALL igj^^^^BP YOUR A CCOMMODATION NEEDS MARINE ACCOMMODATIONS, INC. 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