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on the site to enhance both the scope and productivity of our ser- vice," said yard Chief Executive John Stafford. Meanwhile, during March the yard began the renovation of the two non-operable drydocks. The renovation of these docks is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 1997, and when completed, will triple the number of drydocks available for use. More than 300 tons of steel work has reportedly been fabricated for the entrance gates at the No. 6 and No. 7 drydocks and the related minor work is nearing completion. Civil work is due to start in the No. 6 drydock shortly, while dredging operations in the No. 7 drydock continue, with 20,000-cu-m already removed from the docks and channels. Thruster Production Commences At Harbormaster Harbormaster Marine Inc. has begun a production run of Model BT-200 thrusters, along with spe- cific application production of other thruster and Z-drive models. The BT-200, designed for vessels less than 150 ft. (48 m) in length, uses a 36-in., four-blade propeller turning at 643 rpm, propelled by diesel hydraulic or electric power of 150 to 200 hp at 1,800 to 2,000 rpm. Larger thruster models — such as the BT-340 for vessels 160 ft. (49 m) long and the BT-400 for ves- sels 180 to 185 ft. (54.8 to 56.4 m) long — will begin production later this year. For more information on Harbormaster Circle 16 on Reader Service Card ABS And USCG Encourage Alternate Compliance Program Enrollment Following a successful two-year pilot program, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) have agreed to formally open enroll- ment in the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) for internationally trading U.S.-flagged ships, effec- tive August 1. Under the terms of the program, ABS surveyors will be empowered to act as USCG agents by issuing July, 1997 relevant documents to support the issuance of full-term USCG certifi- cates of inspection (COIs). ABS will undertake necessary surveys and inspections, and issue the international certificates, while the USCG will continue to issue final COIs. "The last two years have been the culminations of several years of work by ABS and the USCG to streamline Coast Guard inspection activities while maintaining adherence to our common missions of protecting life and property at sea," said Robert Vienneau, Special Projects manager for ABS Americas. "A great deal of unnec- essary duplication has been elimi- nated, resulting in significant cost savings for shipowners with no reduction in the level of safety standards which continue to be applied to their vessels." For U.S. flag owners, a signifi- cant benefit is the harmonization of USCG requirements with inter- national convention standards, particularly those contained with- in SOLAS and MARPOL rules. WHILE THIS MAY APPEAR TO BE A SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON, WE ASSURE YOU THERE ISN'T ANY To the right of that familiar timber pile is the first genuine innovation in piling construction in decades: the SEAPILE Composite Marine Piling. Whether it is used for fender piling or light structural piling, SEAPILE provides a durable, environmentally friendly alternative to creosoted or chemically treated timber. SEAPILE is made from Duralin® plastic, a matrix of 100% recycled resin that bonds with the pile's fiberglass reinforcing elements. Impervious to marine borers, SEAPILE is also resistant to ultraviolet light, chipping and spalling. It is currently available in 10 inch (250 mm), 13 inch (330 mm) and 16 inch (400 mm) diameters, with lengths up to 90 feet (27 m). The SEAPILE drives just like a wood pile with the same machinery. So make sure your next piling purchase is truly beyond compare. Choose SEAPILE Composite Marine Piling from Seaward International. Structures, ships, environments, budgets. We protect it all. SEAWARD INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3470 Maitinsbuig Pik:, PO. Box 98 Cleaibiook, VA 22624-0098 USA 1-800-828-5360 (540) 667-5191 Fax: (540)667-7987 www.seaward.com SEA PILE® and Dutalin® are registered trademarks of Seauatd International, Inc. Circle 297 on Reader Service Card g^
