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American Shipyard Completes Military Contracts American Shipyard Corp. has successfully completed a government ship repair con- tract worth more than $2.5 million. Work included approximately $1.5 million for the overhaul of two U.S. Army tugs based out of Baltimore, Md. These contracts were secured last fall with the assistance of Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy. American Shipyard is presently negotiat- ing for more government contracts withi U.S. military fleet, and bidding or government contracts is set tinue, along with repair ano with local and regions interests. New work for spri^ contracts for barge ^p/lrs, overhaul and repair work for regional ferry operators and repairs and inspection drydocking for local 'hipping s commercial fd regional shipping interests. Negotiations are being completed for a four-ship contract for the U.S. Coast Guard, to commence later this year. The shipyard also plans to expand its marina to hold ships 100 ft. (30.4 m) and larger. For more information on American Shipyard Corp. Circle 168 on Reader Service Card most effective ships available for dealing with mines. They are already highly valued by the Royal Navy and Royal Saudi Narf^T^-ces," said Martin Jay, VT managing dir\torJ Sandown Class vessels ha^i antfwefeirlength of 172.2 ft. (52.2 m), a s^d/^Ajj^fcement of approximately 470 tonp a^l c^^ccommodate up to 40 crew. ^^^^ ^^ The ships ar^Wiilt^Blnost entirely of non- magnetic mat|r^Vvd designed to resist shock loads well in CTKess of the NATO stan- dard. For more information on Vosper Thornycroft Circle 170 on Reader Service Card HATCHES quick- open or bolt down 8" round to 33"x48" We also specialize in POT HAULERS 10" and 12" Deck Hardware cleats • blocks • deck irons • rosemounts • hawse rings • etc. CUSTOM CASTING brass and aluminum BAYWOOD, INC. Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 TEL (360) 855-0818 OR 1-800-386-6156 FAX (360) 855-0916 Circle 343 on Reader Service Card KCS Offers Significant Upgrade To TRIBON Kockums Computer Systems (KCS) recently released technical details of its new TRIBON Vitesse application. Touted by the company as a major enhancement to the TRIBON ship design and production software, TRIBON, Vitesse is designed to enable users to writi their own Vitesse programs based on direct access to the TRIBON Product Information Model. At the same time, the user has avail- able all of the functionality of the other TRI- Hydraulic Features: 0 Hard wearing manganese : rollers rotating on bronze^ bushings 0 Optional tow line hold-' down and stem I available 0 8" and ' now a\f iiJJfe with^2",or 16" vertical rise 0 3,4 or S^ptb n\fJeis and compact unit available Call or Fax for our free brochure WESTERN MACHINE WORKS 1870 Harbour Road - North Vancouver. BC - Canada -V7H 1A1 Phone: (604) 929-7901 Fax: (604) 929-7951 Circle 263 on Reader Service Card AUTHORIZED PARTSj PROPULSION SYST|| CONTROLLABLE PJFCH P5 /Kb E FOR SI/LIAAEN LLER SYSTEMS ERS »»»>LI S & SERVICE<<<<<<< iR SYSTEMS DESIGN, JFACTURE & REPAIR* 'PNEUMATICS HYDRAULIC CONTROLS, PARTS SUPPLY, SERVICE, TEST & REPAIR* >»WORLD WIDE SERVICE - 24 HOURS A DAY «< 609 NW 45TH.-SEATTLE, WA.-U.S.A.-98107 PH. (206) 789-0944 ~~ FAX (206) 789-1071 . BON applications. TRIBON Vitesse was devel- oped in close cooperajjiS!^>etween KCS and Chantiers de l'Atianflquel ("Vitesse" is a French word The ma^r^r^onfident that TRIBON Vitesse wj 11 Jmance ship design efficiency thjj^lfek its! rula-based automated design for pes of structural arrangements and outs. The program can be applied the smallest design standard, right up to or sections of ships. The product was designed to save ship designers time and money, as it allows the writing of specialized Vitesse programs using an individuals' unique skills and experience. For more information from KCS Circle 175 on Reader Service Card MSHS Service Facility For Boll & Kirch Filters Motor-Services Hugo Stamp, Inc. (MSHS) has been appointed as a service facility for Boll & Kirch Filter application j, ^d vJll be able to provide service rela^dJpar^Jffrts as well as many filter^ujfclils frmTrtts extensive spare parts stodtJMSJtf^sa^uterized parts depart- ment car^s »0(\:for Deutz/MWM, MaK and MANvB^^^rarts^ as well as reconditioned items \ytrious exchange components. MSHS' parts department provides many additional maritime-related procurements for European manufactured items. For more information on MSHS Circle 176 on Reader Service Card Portable Glass Grinder Helps Reduce Waste Volume The Bottle Termina_ufrV[ a portable glass grinder capable oi A-fticiing most any type of bottle into y^v^abjefilets, or into even small- er granMl^^h*lp™@fco drastically reduce waste volume\^iJ»pm vessels. Instrumentation Design Technologies Inc. developed the grinder for International Compactor Inc. For more information on the Bottle Terminator Circle 177 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Circle 264 on Reader Service Card
