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Port of Goteborg Invests In Post-Panamcw Capacity To Sustain Deep-Sea Role The board of the Port of Goteborg AB, Sweden, has decided to adapt the Port's container facility, the This illustration shows a comparison between a container crane/container vessel of standard dimensions (in black) and crane/vessel of post-panamax dimensions. Skandia Harbor, to the demands of post-panamax vessels. The Port is demonstrating its determination to keep and develop its role as the direct deepsea port for Scandinavian trade and industry. The adaptation, which will cost approximately $23 million, includes the pur- chase of two new post-pana- max cranes, dredging, an erosion protection wall along a 1,312.3-ft. (400-m) stretch of quay, and two new straddle carriers, in addition to the 21 already in use at the terminal. Deepsea container vessels are now increasingly being built larger than the Panama Canal locks can handle — so-called post- panamax vessels. Approximately 80 such vessels now either exist or are in order- books. Maersk Line, one of the deepsea shipping lines making direct calls at Goteborg, already calls at the port with its post-pana- max vessels. The investments at Skandia Harbor will include two new con- tainer cranes with 159.1-ft. (48.5- m) outreach, with crane arms to be set higher to be able to handle a post-panamax vessel with a full deck load. The Goteborg investment in post- GLOBAL RESPONSE TO ...Accidents at Sea ...Pollution Incidents ...Environmental Threat Underwriters and surveyors constantly rely on Titan's experienced personnel and technical expertise. So Can You! Increasingly, Governments around the world express their need for fast response and quality results to preserve the fragile environment. It is critical then, that contingency planning include a Crane Barge BOS 400, Capetown, South Africa TITAN MARITIME INDUSTRIES, INC. DAMAGE STABILITY • FIREFIGHTING LIGHTERING • SALVAGE Freighter Nicol, Vera Cruz, Mexico salvor who can respond and produce results which meet these expectations. You can rely on Titan. USA P.O. Box 350465 Fort Lauderdale Florida 33335 Tel: 954-929-5200 Fax:954-929-0102 SAO PAULO ROTTERDAM Circle 370 on Reader Service Card 118 ATTENTION: SHIPS, VESSELS & TANKERS HIGH STRENGTH REPAIRS, FAST AND EASY. CORDOBOND STRONG-BACK CORDOBOND STRONG-BACK is a two-part, epoxy system that is fast, versatile and economical. It provides repairs that have high tensile strength and strong adhesbn to most surfaces. Repair anything from a pinhole to a complete break—pipes, pumps, vents, ducts, tanks, valves, machinery casings and much more. For complete information, contact: Abdul Bakshi, Product Manager Liquid Coatings & Dispersions Division FERRO CORPORATION Tel: (219) 935-5131 Fax: (219) 9354261 panamax capacity will be financed from the Port's own funds. No national, regional or local gov- ernment subsidies will be granted. The entire investment package is expected to be operational by 1998. Wesmar Offers Hydraulic Package A revolutionary closed propor- tional hydraulic system that runs both a roll fin stabilizer and bowthruster has been introduced by Wesmar Marine Electronics. The advantages of the single hydraulic system include extended operating capacity and cost effec- tiveness. A yacht owner can reportedly save thousands of dol- lars on bowthruster and stabilizer packages by relying on a single operational system rather than using two separate hydraulic pack- ages — one for the thruster, one for the stabilizer. Wesmar's first 750- psi hydraulic system, designed for both the thruster and stabilizer, was recently installed by Mark Hermann, owner of Channel Coast Yacht Services, on a 48-ft. (14.6-m) Krogen. For more information on Wesmar Circle 49 on Reader Service Card New Helium Leak Detector Offers Rapid Answers Connecticut Analytical Corp., a manufacturer and distributor of gas detection equipment and prod- ucts, has announced the newest addition to its line of products, a helium leak detector. The Varian HeliTest helium leak detector offers laboratory leak detector mass spectrometer accuracy in a hand-held package, with one but- ton, user-friendly interface. The HeliTest's ability to locate a variety of leaks easily and rapidly is attributed to its microprocessor control, which allows it to detect gas permeation and leakage in pipelines, fuel systems, hydraulic systems and storage tanks. The HeliTest also allows gas tight ship- board seals, water tight bulkheads, oil tanks and hull welds to be checked for seepage and/or porosi- ty. For more information Circle 50 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Circle 403 on Reader Service Card
