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WORKBOATS Gladding-Hearn Initiates Vessel Refit Program Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Somerset, Mass., introduced a cost-effective way for vessel owners prolong the lives of existing vessels — its Midlife Extension Program. The yard developed this program as a result of experience over the years in upgrading its older ves- sels. The latest vessel to be refit- ted is the Virginia Pilot Association's 52-ft. (15.8-m) launch Richmond. Constructed by the yard in 1987, the all-aluminum pilot boat will be equipped with new engines, steering controls, and cosmetic improvements. According to Peter Duclos, head of the yard's engineering depart- ment, the eight-cylinder, 364-bhp engines will be replaced with twin Exclusive agents for MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS in Scandinavia AB STEPHAN R G ORN P.O. BOX 184 S-271 24 Ystad SWEDEN Tel: +46 411 184 00 Fax: +46 411 105 31 Scandinavian Marine Industries Established Consultants on International promotion for the Scandinavian Marine Industry for more than 25 years. Circle 366 on Reader Service Card RANTON INDUSTRIES For more than twenty-five years Branton Industries has worked to build a distinguished reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service. Branton is proud to be recognized as an industry leader in our commitment to noise abatement and fire protection systems. DISTRIBUTOR / FABRICATOR OF: INSULATIONS JOINER SYSTEMS Hull Board Sound Abatement Structural Fireproofing Thermal Exhaust Joiner Panels FRP Doors Wall Liners Ceilings Polyimide - Mineral Wool - Fiberglass Complies with USCG and Navy Specs P. O. Box 10536 New Orleans, LA 70181 (504) 733-7770 FAX (504) 734-7818 X GIVE US 1 THREE INCHES. •/'i'j'i'i'i'iyj.i'i'iwi'i'iLi'1 t 1<« / "w i/uiAuJiti/iulMtlutltitfiUMuhuhitlatttlil) 1.3 And We Will Replace Your Old Marine Refrigerator. Three inches clearance from the front. That's all we need to replace your old marine refrigerator with a Cospolich modular refrigerator. Do it yourself. No bulkhead or hatch cuts. No special skills or tools required. Kits come with easy, step-by-step instructions. Polarized wiring is pre-installed so it can't be plugged in wrong. With models from 20 cu. ft. to 200 cu. ft., all built to U.S. Navy standards, it's like having a refrigerator built to your specifications. 70 Circle 219 on Reader Service Card COSPOLICH REFRIGERATOR CO. 949 Industry Road, Kenner, LA, 70062 USA Tel. 1 -800-423-7761 Fax. (504) 469-1819 Circle 226 on Reader Service Card Detroit Diesel DDEC 6V-92TAtur- bocharged engines, each rated at 425 bhp, making the vessel faster, quieter, and more fuel-efficient. The deep-V, hard chined hull will enable speeds up to 23 knots. "If a boat is less than 10 years old, we can go through it and make neces- sary repairs or replace parts, which predictably would begin to wear causing damage to the vessel later on. The program is a viable alternative to new construction," said Mr. Duclos. For more information Circle 129 on Reader Service Card Wartsila Engines Power Tugs Slated For Tampa-Area Escort Service Annapolis-based Wartsila Diesel won a $1.2 million order from Trinity Marine's Halter Shipyard for two Wartsila 6L32E engines to power the third tractor-escort tug of the Kinsman Hawk series built for Bay Transportation of Tampa, Fla. These vessels are designed One of the two Wartsila 6L32E engines in the Kinsman Hawk engine room. and built to comply with new U.S. Coast Guard requirements for tan- ker escort service in such environ- mentally-sensitive areas as Prince William Sound. Federal regula- tions requiring that vessels carry- ing hazardous cargo be escorted necessitated developing a more effective escort tug design. Bay Transportation's tractor- escort tugs were designed in response to increased concerns about oil spills. The tugs' twin independent propulsion systems provide maneuverability as well as redundancy — critically important factors when tanker emergencies require split-second timing and precise directional control. For more information on Wartsila Diesel Circle 131 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
