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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES Chesapeake Shipbuilding Launches New Vessel Dceaneering To Construct Multi-Service Vessel It's a decision that keeps passengers comfortable wherever you sail. It's an experienced supplier who's more like a business partner. / as well as your investment. We y^cl/ue your business.' Gaming and restaurant vessel designer and builder Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp. has launched Camelot, a 160 ft. (49.5 m) long vessel with a 36-ft. (11-m) beam. The new ship is the third of its class to be launched this year, and an additional three sisterships are still under construction. These vessels have a certified passenger capacity of 600 and enclosed revenue generating spaces on three decks totaling more than 7,200 sq. ft. Chesapeake also constructs these vessels in 180 and 200-ft. (55 and 61-m) versions. The yard features two construc- tion basins, two level construc- tion/launch side launch systems, plus a ground transfer system and various trade shops. Camelot is powered by twin Detroit Diesel 12-71 Ns, coupled with Twin Disc 514 C gears, pro- viding a service speed of 13 knots. Ship's service power is provided by a pair of 190-kW Detroit Diesel 6- 71 generators. Navigation and electronics equipment include Furuno radar, Icom radio and Northstar GPS. The steering sys- tem and controls are manufac- tured by Kobelt and the distribu- tion panel was manufactured by Chesapeake. The new vessel will be delivered in May, and a sistership is sched- uled to be launched in June for completion in August. The launch of Camelot follows the recent com- pletion of a similar 140-ft. (43-m) ship, which was delivered to its New England-based owners last month. Chesapeake Shipbuilding builds vessels operating along the Eastern Seaboard, the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, and Oceaneering's board of directors ipproved construction of a multi- ervice vessel for deepwater instal- ation work in the U.S. Gulf of lexico. The 242 x 45-ft. (73.7 x 3.7-m) vessel will be named Ocean itervention and will carry and istall significant lengths of coiled ibing or umbilicals for subsea impletions. It will be suited for ipeline/flowline tie-ins, pipeline •ossings and riser installations. cean Intervention will be equipped ith dynamic positioning and four- )int mooring systems, and a 40- n deck crane. lay, 1997 The sun sets on another memorable day. Another day enjoyed with Carrier Transicold air conditioning and refrig- eration. Another sunset preserved by a green refrigerant. Reliability and responsibility are why more and more cruise lines value Carrier. Balance is the nature of your business. in the Pacific Northwest, South America and China. For more information on Chesapeake Shipbuilding Circle 46 on Reader Service Card Pictured is Chesapeake Shipbuilding's recently launched Camelot ©1995 Carrier Transicold May, 1997 Circle 215 on Reader Service Card It's zero-ODP Refrigerant-134a, to protect the environment. Value is a full line of high-performance chillers and condensing systems. It's service and parts support dedicated to the marine industry. Performance that protects the earth 90CM Marine Centrifugal Chiller (IJOOkW) % * *