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Nichols Brothers Lengthens And Repowers Washington State Cat The M/V Tyee, Washington State Ferries' passenger-only catamaran ferry, went back into service in May after being lengthened and repow- ered in the Nichols Brothers Boat Builders yards, Whidbey Island. The twin hulls were extended 8.5 feet. Caterpillar 3512 engines re- placed the original Deutz engines. Matt Nichols, president of Nichols Brothers of Freeland, said that they were able to complete the job "on budget and ahead of schedule." Robert Jones, marine engineer- ing manager for the state system, said that the "quality of the work was good and getting the vessel back earlier than expected was a savings to the taxpayers." The state ferry system leased the clipper III from the Clipper Lines while the M/V Tyee was out of ser- vice. It spent four months in the Nichols' yard. The two Caterpillar engines, rated at 1,228-hp at 1,760 rpm, were in- stalled with the original Reintjes WVS832 reduction gears. These gears were rebuilt during the project. The original John Deere 4276 50- kW generators, which were supplied by Alaska Diesel Electric of Seattle, were moved aft to the compartments formed by extending the hulls. For more information, Circle 26 on Reader Service Card Racal Adds New Vessel To Its Survey Capabilities The M/V "Miclyn Searcher" has been acquired as an addition to the geophysics capabilities of Racal Survey. Racal Survey has acquired the M/ V "Miclyn Searcher" on long term charter for use in the Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore, she has entered service as a replacement to the M/V "Algosaibi 21," which has operated successfully in the region for the past two years. The new addition to Racal Survey's geophysics capabilities is expected to operate from the Gulf of Korea to Australia with the bulk of its work being offshore Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines and with occasional projects off southern China. Following the successful comple- tion of its commissioning trials, the "Miclyn Searcher" has been awarded a major contract to perform drill site hazard surveys for P.T. Caltex Pa- cific Indonesia. In addition to the August, 1993 site surveys, Caltex has requested a high resolution digital survey to con- duct further exploration. Launched by Walkers Ltd. of Australia in 1970 as the "Western Endeavour," the vessel has since undergone numerous modifications and upgrades to place it among the best equipped and most capable ves- sels of its type. For more information on Racal, Circle 25 on Reader Service Card Samson Re-enters Large Diameter Rope Market Samson Ocean Systems is re-en- tering the large diameter rope off- shore market with a four-inch diam- eter product that has a break strength of more than one million pounds. Called Spectron 12, the new rope is made from SpectraR, the ultra-high molecular weight poly- ethylene fiber from Allied Signal of Petersburg, Va. The company makes ropes with Spectra ranging in size from 7/64- inch diameter to four-inch diameter that are used for everything from ligament replacement to fishing nets to mooring lines. Reportedly Spec- tra is, pound for pound, 10 times stronger than steel, and with a spe- cific gravity of .98, it floats. For more on Samson Ocean Sys- tems Circle 43 on Reader Service Card 27-29 September 1993 Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, UK. Your opportunity for face to face contact with the industry's top players The Seafrade Tanker Industry Convention is an innovative programme of discussion, debate and presentations, plus a specialised exhibition of the latest technology. Addressing the crucial issues that will shape the industry's future well into the next century. And giving you the opportunity to meet face to face with the top players. A limited number of delegate places are available, so book early and take advantage of the early bird discount. Fax or mail the coupon now for your copy of the programme. • MAIN CONFERENCE SESSIONS • "THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY" A panel discussion on the state of the tanker industry and the regulatory, commercial and structural pressures it faces. • THE SEATRADE DEBATE A parliamentary style debate on the motion: "This house believes that payment by charterers of a premium for quality tonnage is the most effective way to maintain standards in the tanker industry". • THE TANKER INDUSTRY IMAGE FORUM A panel of five spokespeople will consider how the industry's image can most effectively be improved and who should assume responsibility for tackling the problem. • FURTHER SESSIONS ON • STRATEGIC ISSUES • SHIP DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY • OPERATIONS • FINANCE • EXHIBITION An exhibition of state of the art products and services for the tanker industry is being organised as an integral part of the Convention. Delegates will have the opportunity of visiting the exhibits and attending exhibitor presentations. Sponsored b> INTERTANKO {International Association of Independent Tanker Owners) • SPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS WILL INCLUDE: THE RT HON THE LORD TEBBIT. Former UK Secretary of Stale for Trade and Industry JUAN KELLY, Chairman, International Chamber of Shipping ANDREAS UGLAND, Chairman. Intertanko & Chairman. The Upland Group GERHARD KURZ, Chairman. Oil Companies International Marine Forum, and president. Mobil Shipping & Tansportation Company DONALD LIU, Senior Vice President. Technology. American Bureau of Shipping JERRY ASPLAND, President. Area Marine In, GORAN HAMMARBERG. Technical Director. Argonaut AB ALAIN GRILL, Chairman. Chantiers de I'Atlantique LAURA RAUN. Producer. CNN Business News WILHELM MAGELSSEN. Head of Department for Ships Newbuilding. Det Norske Veritas ERIC SHAWYER. Chairman & Chief Executive. E A Gibson Shipbrokers Limited GREGORY HADJIELEFTHERIADIS, Vice President. Eletson Corporation PETER COWLING. Chait man, Hong Kong Shipowners Association & Managing Director. Wallem Group Limited PAUL SLATER. Chairman. First International Financial Corporation SVEN H SALEN, Chairman. Frontline AB JAMES BELL, Permanent Secretary. International Association of Classification Societies CHRISTOPHER HORROCKS, Secretary General. International Chamber of Shipping JIM DAVIS, Chairman. International Maritime Industries Forum KLASS REINK 2ERT. President. International Salvage Union & Managing Director. Smil Tak BV TORMOD RAFGARD. Managing Director. Intertanko KEITH BROOK, Senior Development Engineer. Lloyd's Register of'Shipping DAVID USHER, President. Marine Pollution Control. USA LEONID LOZA, General Director & Chairman of the Board. Novorossiysk Shipping Company EUGENIO KOSL1NSKI, Superintendent of Transport. Petrobras SA. Brazil MARLENE DANIELS, Partner. Seward & Kissel PHILIP OWEN. Head of Marine Affreightment. Shell InternationalMarine JOHN STOCKER, President. Shipbuilders Council of America BILL GRAY, Executive Vice President. Skaarup Shipping Corporation PER JESSING, Director. The Swedish Shipowners' Association FRANCIS VALLAT, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Van Ommeren Tankers Mail or tax this coupon now tor a full programme and booking details: Name Position Company Nature of Business Address Post/Zip Code Tel Telex Country Fax I am interested in exhibiting. Please contact me. Q Please mail or fax to: Michael Kazakoff, The Seatrade Organisation, Princeton Forrestal Village, 125 Village Boulevard - Suite 220, Princeton, NJ 08540-5703, USA. Tel: +1 609 452 9414 Fax: +1 609 452 9374 Telex: 233629 SEA UR Or: Vanessa Stephens, The Seatrade Organisation, Seatrade House, 42 North Station Road, Colchester CO 1 1RB.UK. Tel:+44 20645121 Fax:+44 20645190 Telex: 98517 DISOPG Circle 240 on Reader Service Card 69
