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Wide range of surface and recessed fixtures for a variety of marine ceiling systems. Explosion proof, watertight, marine and industrial floodlights, beacons,, etc. Our experience with emergency lighting goes way back. Complete family of splash proof and water tight fixtures for normal & low temperature operation. J* Most fluorescent fixtures available with electronic control gear and integrated emergency battery packs. Voith Schneider Confirms CMS Contract For Two Tugs J.M. Voith GmbH/Voith Schneider America Inc. has con- firmed the order of two ship sets of the Voith Schneider propulsion sys- tem designed for installation aboard two new Crowley Marine Services (CMS) tractor tugs. These tractor tugs are being built for Crowley's current and future ship assist and escort requirements. Crowley's new Voith Schneider Tractor series joins the worldwide Voith Schneider propulsion tractor tug fleet of about 650 vessels. For more information on Voith Schneider America Inc. Circle 174 on Reader Service Card International Hydrofoil Society Celebrates Anniversary The International Hydrofoil Soci- ety celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The purposes of the soci- ety are to advance the development of hydrofoil technology, to stimulate the utilization of hydrofoils for com- mercial and military applications and to assist in the development of procedures and regulations. For more information on the International Hydrofoil Society Circle 163 on Reader Service Card Port of Rotterdam Invests U.S.-UAE Joint Ship Building Venture Wins First Contract Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a joint venture between the emir- ates and Newport News Shipbuild- ing (NNS), won a multi-million dol- lar contract to overhaul six vessels for the UAE Navy. The award to Abu Dhabi Ship Building Co. marks the beginning of what is expected to be a major ship construction and repair busi- ness in the Gulf region for both commercial and military custom- ers. The managing director of ADSB from Newport New Shipbuilding, Lawrence E. Holliday, said that the overhaul project is expected to begin by mid-year and should be completed in approximately three years. Work will be perfomed at facilities in the Mussafah industrial area of Abu Dhabi. The total value of the contract was not available. The UAE will retain majority ownership of ADSB, as prescribed by national law. Newport News Shipbuilding will serve as the ma- jor investor, with the additional re- sponsibility for developing the ship- yards and managing its operations. For more inforation on the venture from NNS Circle 150 on Reader Service Card GLAMOX MARINE & OFFSHORE LIGHTING $60 Million In Facility The Port of Rotterdam will invest $60 million in site preparation and infrastructure development for its new Massvlakte Distripark facility. The 300-acre Maasvlakte storage and distribution complex is the Port's third distripark, located at the point where the Rhine River estuary joins the North Sea. It is designed to provide major logisitical support ser- vices to companies using the Port as a major transshipment center. Austal Ships Awarded $10 M Contract Western Australian shipbuilder Austal Ships has won a $10 million contract to build another gas tur- bine-powered catamaran, its 24th sale to China. Austal has pioneered the introduction of the gas turbine- powered craft into the Chinese mar- ket, with the delivery of four vessels to Hong Kong in 1994. The gas turbine engine on the vessel will ensure a service speed of 40 knots loaded with a capacity of 354 pas- sengers. The propulsion system con- sists of twin Textron Lycoming TF40 engines driving KaMeWa 71S waterjets through Cincinnati Gear MA-107 gearboxes. For more information on Austal Ships Circle 160 on Reader Service Card 44 Austin Street, P.O. Box 13522, St. John's, NF Canada A1B 4B8 Tel: (709) 753-2294 Fax: (709) 753-2295 Circle 331 on Reader Service Card 38 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News GLAMOX - one of the worlds largest manufactures of marine and offshore light fixtures-establishes presence in North America with manufacturing, sales and distribution. GLAMOX North America can now offer UL, USCG, ABS, CSA, NRTL, etc products around the world and European approved products in North America. GLAMOX is known worldwide for its high quality light fixtures and service. With almost about 50 years experience, technical expertise and sophisticated computer software Glamox can optimize your lighting requirements and minimize your costs.
