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TABLE 4 BREAKDOWN OF REPAIR ACTIVITY 1984 - 1 993 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 POWER DRIVEN VESSELS Towboats 2,038 2,123 3,256 3,179 3,593 2,637 1,605 2,818 2,442 2,429 Tugboats 1,478 1,664 1,190 922 1,068 767 947 1,001 888 803 Offshore supply boats, crewboats 636 728 502 779 897 612 615 713 811 826 Fishing vessels 790 593 1,135 1,687 1,462 856 966 1,492 577 862 Ferries, passenger vessels 110 112 160 204 263 129 479 275 137 236 Military vessels 387 547 375 432 450 456 495 416 409 346 Other 646 839 723 683 880 517 784 997 563 1,069 RIVER BARGES Hoppers 5,785 1,865 3,527 4,472 5,237 6,830 10,172 12,836 9,955 10,679 LASH and SEABEE barges 124 175 272 189 312 260 1,171 551 885 673 Tank barges 3,328 4,666 5,192 6,248 5,098 6,151 4,087 8,215 5,726 3,623 Deck barges 316 285 325 324 316 469 278 1,542 579 319 Machinery & other work barges 53 57 48 68 73 80 78 150 135 80 Other 25 31 35 44 35 20 39 92 118 22 OFFSHORE BARGES Dry cargo hopper and deck barges 269 196 152 163 200 164 364 173 166 138 Tank barges 178 310 135 148 166 123 225 193 175 187 Machinery & other work barges 14 5 11 10 17 44 28 24 19 40 Other 23 20 19 12 14 25 135 17 148 39 TOTAL NUMBER OF VESSELS REPAIRED BY YEAR 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 POWER DRIVEN VESSELS 6,085 6,606 7,341 7,886 8,613 5,974 5,891 7,712 5,827 6,571 RIVER BARGES OFFSHORE BARGES 9,631 484 7,079 9,399 11,345 11,071 13,810 15,825 23,386 17,398 15,396 531 31; 333 397 356 752 407 508 404 Boston Whaler Introduce LE & Alert Series Of Boa Boston Whaler recently unvc details of two new boat lines — LE Series of law enforcement b and the Alert Series of workbos The LE Series features Dee design, shallow draft, higher f board, inherent stability, sharp ti ing radiuses, one officer workabi and more, according to the ma facturer. Available in dimensi from 15 to 21 ft. (4.5 to 6 m) long, series also features the 15-ft. (4.5- LE JET, a jet powered boat drn by a 115-hp OMC turbojet V4 w oil injection and a stainless st impeller. The vessel can rea speeds up to 40 mph in less than in. of water. The Alert Series workboats are available in vario sizes, from 13 to 25 ft. (4 to 8 m) lor These are basic, general purpo workboats with an unsinkable, stab platform, a wide beam and wid open deck areas. For more information on the LE Series Circle 55 on Reader Service Card For more information on the Alert Serie Circle 56 on Reader Service Card Sound Ocean Systems Offer* New Winch Product Line Sound Ocean Systems oi Redmond, Wash, recently an- nounced the Standard Tow Winch (STW), Medium Tow Winch (MTW) and Oceanographic Tow Winch (OTW) line of winches. These prod- uct lines are reportedly suitable for all towed body operations as well as numerous other marine applications. The company has designed and manufactured specialty winches since 1978. The winches come in a variety of line pull and drum capaci- ties. For more information on Sound Ocean Circle 57 on Reader Service Card Sifco Offers Motor/ Generator Repair Guide A new application guide which describes methods for repairing mo- tors and generators is offered by Cleveland-based Sifco Selective Plat- ing. The guide describes a variety of cost and time saving repairs that can be made with the company's selective plating system. Salvaging worn or mis-machined end bell bear- ing housings and journals, restoring worn commutators and repairing slip rings are some of the applications for the Sifco process. The brochure is complete with captioned photos and descriptive text. For a copy of the guide Circle 61 on Reader Service Card WE'RE YOUR CONNECTION Meltric PF and PFQ plugs and receptacles are designed to provide the best shore power electrical connection. For over 40 years, Meltric connectors have been designed to stand out in a crowd with unique, innovative technology. All product lines utilize self-cleaning, silver-nickel pressure contacts similar to those found in most switch apparatus, providing you with the ultimate in performance and safety. PF/PFQ PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Available from 300-600 Amps, 1000 VACWDC max. UL Listings-PF at 300 and 400 Amps, PFQ at 300 Amps Easy to use Watertight design Corrosion Resistant 5 Year Limited Warranty on silver-nickel pressure contacts Option of either straight or 90° angled cord bodies Safety shutters isolate contacts when not in use fUA'i. The PF and PFQ are ideal for shipyards and dock facilities, j petroleum platforms and many other applications where performance under dirty, wet, and oily conditions is essential. Call Meltric today at (800) 433-7642 for our new updated catalog including the PF and PFQ as well as other Meltric product lines: DS, DSM, DN, PN, and WS. 1935 Ace World Wide Lane Cudahy, WI 53110 (800)433-7642 Fax: (414) 764-3059 Circle 250 on Reader Service Card 74 Maritime Reporter/Engineering New