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EUROPEAN UPDATE Throughout the building program, a U.K. project office, comprising officers of the Qatar Emiri Navy, has overseen construction, sea tri- als and crew training. Vosper Thornycroft Controls (VTC) contracted to supply new advanced machinery control and surveillance systems to the Qatar panels within 17 days during a scheduled docking period. Due to the very tight time schedule, all rooms were preassembled in the factory and each component marked before disassembly and dispatch to the vessel for installa- tion by the company's own team of engineers. The MacGregor Group operates through 30 companies in 25 major shipping and shipbuilding coun- tries and is expanding its local presence worldwide. The compa- ny's service network consists of more than 50 service stations located in major shipping centers, reportedly offering 24-hour service to a fleet of approximately 25,000 ships outfitted with its products. Since 1993, the group has been part of the Swedish international industrial corporation, Incentive AB, with revenues of approximate- ly $3.6 billion. Construction Of HAL Flagship Continues At Fincantieri According to reports issued from Holland America Line's (HAL) Seattle office, construction is pro- gressing on the cruise line's upcom- ing flagship Rotterdam VI, at Fincantieri's Marghera yard in Italy. The ship is slated to begin service in September 1997, and like its predecessor, will specialize in world voyages, carrying 1,320 passengers. Rotterdam VI is being constructed with a long hull for speed and a soft, non-linear design with dual smokestacks. The ship will also feature an entire deck of suites with verandahs, with the balance of the ship's cabins sized at 185 to 195-sq.-ft. Rotterdam will also boast a Venetian-style alterna- tive dining room, a concierge deck and a large children's playroom. U.K. Strike Craft Launch Strengthens Ties With Qatar On the August 31, U.K. builder Vosper Thornycroft (VT) launched the fourth of four strike craft for the Qatar Emiri Navy at its Southampton shipyard. The 183.7- ft. (56-m) vessel was named QENS lation work, which took place in Genoa, Italy, for Island Princess, and in Singapore for Pacific Princess. A similar conversion has also been completed on cruise ship Club Med 1. The existing provision stores were completely removed and replaced with new modular Al-Deebel in a ceremony performed by Brigadier General Said A1 Sowaidi, commander of the Qatar Emiri naval forces. The strike craft takes its name from a coral reef famous for its legendary pearl diving, situated off the northwest coast of Qatar. The first two ships of this class, QENS Barzan and QENS Huwar, have already been accepted, and the third ship — QENS Al Udeid — is scheduled to be handed over later this year. If all progresses according to schedule, the four- ship project is expected to be com- pleted approximately five years after the initial contract signing. RTF Manufacturing RD #1, Route 66 Hudson, N.Y. 12534 MARINE REFRIGERATION Hatchable Galley Equipment. (800)882-6368 lass Since 1904 9040 Willows Road • Redmond, WA • 98052 • Fax: (206) 882-2373 Producing Thrust "When Reliability Matters" "UNDERCOUNTER" REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS ... MANY STOCK MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM Hatchable to 26" x 66", Lang marine equipment eliminates the need for expensive hull cuts. Other high quality, standard marine features include: • Stainless Steel Exterior • Marine Latches, Grab Bars & Sea Rails • Flanged Legs or Toe Base For more information about Lang Marine Griddles, Ranges, Ovens and Fryers, please call: •MARINE TOUGH •BUILT TO RIGID MILITARY | SPECIFICATION MIL-R-21098E • OZONE SAFE REFRIGERANT • HEAVY DUTY REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS MODEL: NAV-10-LT-CT TYPE II, STYLE 2, SIZE 10 NSN: 4110-01-378-5439 SCHOTTEL means CONFIDENCE. We develop, design and manufacture steerable propulsion and manoeuvring systems with power ratings up to 6000 kW. ABS, BV, DNV and GL have certified our Quality Management System according to DIN EN ISO 9001. Your main benefits using SCHOTTEL products: • High performance • High reliability • High efficiency • High quality (and naturally a 24-month warranty) • High durability Your main benefits joining SCHOTTEL engineers: • Tailored system engineering • Project and installation assistance • Professional service worldwide For planning newbuildings or conversions we are the right partners, join us. Circle 287 on Reader Service Card SCHOTTEL-North America, Inc. 1505 Corbin Avenue. Hammond, LA 70403 Tel: (504) 5427174 • Fax: (504) 5425347 Headquarters: SCHOTTEL-Werft Josef Becker GmbH & Co. KG Mainzer Strasse 99, D-56322 Spay, Germany Tel:+ 49 - 26 28 - 6 10 Fax:+ 49 - 26 28 - 6 13 00 SCHOTTEL Tel: (518) 828-2180 • Fax: (518) 828-2257 1-800-836-0744 October, 1996 Circle 259 on Reader Service Card Circle 286 on Reader Service Card 25
