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Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90), and the first commercial ship delivered by Avondale since 1984. Attending the ceremonies were represen- tatives from AHL, the Maritime Administration (MarAd), the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and Avondale. The keel modules were some of the first mod- ules that were produced in Avondale's new "Factory" — a 575,000-sq.-ft. steel processing facility. The facility is part of a $20 million modernization effort that was supported by the MarAd Title XI program. Construction of the new tankers will incorpo- rate the sterns of AHL's existing fleet. The existing sterns, which will have extensive enhancements, will be joined to the new fore- bodies in one of Avondale's floating drydocks. AHL, one of the leading tanker operators in the U.S., was a recent runner-up for the first William M. Benkert Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements that exceed compli- ance with industrial and regulatory standards. For more information on Avondale Circle 126 on Reader Service Card A.T.I. Debuts Zero-Low Lift With Automatic Height-Sensing Capability Air Technical Industries (A.T.I.) of Mentor, Ohio, has added an automatic height-sensing capability to its Zero-Low-Lifts. The lift now reportedly lowers flat to ground level, and then rises to the desired height. As the parts or sheets lifted are removed, the unit will auto- matically lift to bring the next piece to the same place. The operation can also be reversed for automatic lowering. The lifting and lowering can be manually controlled with a push button or foot pedal. The standard Zero-Low-Lift tables are avail- able in capacities from 250 lbs. up to 50,000 Avondale Lays Keel For AHL Product/Chemical Tanker Left to right: Julius Laurent, Avondale's assistant program man- ager; Jim Noyes, Avondale's engineering project administrator; Alan Anderson, MarAd; Barry Heaps, Avondale's Boat Division vice president; Rene Meric, Avondale corporate vice president of Industrial-Commercial Group; Tom Doussan, Avondale vice pres- ident of commercial ship construction; Larry Lindvall, American Heavy Lift; Ronald McAlear, Avondale vice president of advanced programs and marketing; Bruce Wismar, Avondale's AHL program manager; Gene Rodrigue, Avondale's AHL lead production engineer; Grant Gooding, American Bureau of Shipping; and Sujit Ghosh, MarAd. On Sep. 18, 1995, Avondale Industries laid the keel for Avondale Hull Number 2380, the first of four double-hulled product/chemical carriers for American Heavy Lift Shipping Company (AHL) of New Orleans, La. This event occurred four months after contract signing. Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 1996. When delivered, the vessel is expected to be the first Jones Act vessel qualified under the lbs., and platform sizes from 26 ft. x 36 ft. (7.9 m x 10.9 m) to 72 ft. x 192 ft. (21.9 m x 58.5 m), and lifting heights up to 144 ft. (43.8 m). A.T.I, believes this new feature will improve safety and reduce worker fatigue, saving time and increasing productivity. For more information on A.T.I. Circle 24 on Reader Service Card Zero-Low-Lift with automatic height sensing capability. [frwfcen i!»'j IS SifjKg Ca tOlL N.256G F-.ni tiYUC SflT.RWS X8tS«K Single Pt. level Bilge level switch Panel mounted pressure gauges NORTH AMERICAN SENSORS CORP. 72731 Fifth Ave. Abita Springs, LA 70420 Submersible Pressure Ph. 1 -800-259-6874 / Fax 1 -504-893-0807 Transmitter Multi-level switches Pressure Gauges, full range of styles THE MARINE INDUSTRY LEADER FOR ALL SENSORS AND GAUGES. We are presently stocking a complete line of switches, transmitters and gauges for: Temperature, Level, & Pressure. Pressure Switches Pressure Transmitters 34 Circle 303 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
