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Intertanko Claim Against Washington State Dismissed A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit challenging Washington state's oil spill prevention law, rejecting Intertanko's contentions that the state had overstepped its authority. U.S. District Judge John Coughenour concluded that the strict state law and regu- lations are not preempted by feder- al law, do not violate the Constitution and do not conflict with international agreements. "We're disappointed, obviously, in the result," said a member of Intertanko's counsel team. The state law requires oil vessels and onshore oil facilities to prepare and submit both spill response and spill prevention plans. State offi- cials say the strict rules are partic- ularly important because Congress has approved exports of Alaskan crude, meaning tanker traffic in Washington could increase signifi- cantly. Oceaneering Purchases Diamond Offshore Rig Oceaneering International has purchased semi-submersible drilling rig Ocean Zephyr II from Diamond Offshore, Inc. The com- pany will market the rig for con- version to a floating production system (FPS), and may also offer it as a multi-service vessel (MSV) to support construction and interven- tion operations, including workovers on subsea production facilities. The lower hull of the rig measures 221 x 201 ft. (67.3 x 61.2 m) and supports a watertight upper hull measuring 180 x 150 ft. (54.8 x 45.7 m) with a depth of 14 ft. (4.2 m). Service Marine Completes Conversion Project Service Marine Industries, Inc. completed a vessel conversion pro- ject for Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. The conversion of 174 x 52-ft. (53 x 15.8-m), self-pro- pelled, unmanned oil spill recovery vessel (OSRV) CGA-200 included significant modifications to the service capabilities of the specialty barge, such as: addition of crew WORLDWIDE SERVICE CHECK US OUT Tele: (407) 750-6646 • Fax: (407) 750-6648 living quarters; removal and replacement of existing oil spill containment and recovery equip- ment; addition of new port and starboard storage areas; and clos- ing in of the existing stern ramp. HVAC modifications were installed and potable water tanks were enlarged. The work was completed under ABS' rules and the ABS Maltese Cross A1 Oil Tank Barge classification was preserved, with additional certification for manned operation. Circle 36 on Reader Service Card Austal Confirms Second Ferry Order From Japan Austal Ships has announced that a contract has been signed with Japan's Kumamoto Ferry — a new subsidiary of Kyushu Sanko — for a 30-m ( 98.4-ft.) high speed pas- senger catamaran. This is the yard's second high speed ferry con- tract from Japan. Kumamoto agreed to let Austal subcontract vessel construction to Image Marine Group, another Western Australian builder, due to demands on Austal's yard capacity. Image worked closely with Austal to secure the contract in the face of stiff competition from Japan. Finance for the vessel is being sup- plied by Maritime Credit Corp. of Japan. Austal Ships was support- ed in its finance application by Kambara Marine Development and Shipbuilding Co. based in Hiroshima prefecture. Circle 37 on Reader Service Card Laser Plot Announces ARCS Compatibility Laser Plot has announced that its ChartNav INS+ electronic chart systems (ECS) now complies with the U.K. Hydrographic Office commercially released version of the ARCS database, version 2.0. The company has been participating in ongoing development of the ARCS product in conjunction with the Hydrographic Office and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, which has more than 50 ChartNav systems installed. "ChartNav electronic chart systems now have the capability to use raster and vector chart databases from the U.S., Britain and Canada," said Laser Plot President Richard Gregory. ChartNav systems use ARCS (U.K.), RNCI (U.S.), NDI (Canada) and other gov- ernment chart data in the Sea-D data- base. Features such as depth contours, radar data and data logging can be lay- ered over the ARCS data, allowing flexi- bility for route planning and track histo- ries. 4925 Series Circle #289 on Reader Service Card C Proven Performance With 50 years of innovative seating design and manufacturing experience. •feg^t Best Value! • Five-Year Performance Guarantee * Luxurious Comfort. Superior Design • Total Adjustability. Multiple Heights New—Replace Cushion in 10 Minutes Without Removing Seat H.O. Bostrom Co., Inc. 818 Progress Avenue Waukesha, Wl 53186 U.S.A. (414) 542-0222 Fax (414) 542-3784 1-800-332-5415 RUNNING KLEEN 1-800-639-2744 USCG CERTIFIED MSDS • Maintains Compliance • Sized To Do The Job • Low Maintenance • Proven & Economical • Quality Service • Free Start-Up Chemicals • Fast Delivery Wastewater Treatment Systems For Marine, OffshoreandCommercialUse OWENS MFG.& SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC. 64 Circle #270 on Reader Service Card Circle #292 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
