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Marine Engineering CAD/CAM Seminar To Coincide With SMM There will be a CAD/CAM semi- nar held September 28 and 29 in the Netherlands for shipbuilders and ship designers. The event is timed so that visitors to the SMM exhibition in Hamburg, Germany the next week can combine events and make efficient use of interna- tional travel. The seminar will focus on the Windows-based MasterSHIP CAD/CAM software, a system which is fully integrated with AutoCAD and used by several shipyards in Europe, Asia and the U.S. The seminar will be struc- tured to maximize the amount of information covered, and will include fairing of 3-D lines plans, construction drawing in 2-D and 3- D, lofting and preparation for NC cutting, as well as a discussion on the integration of the ship engi- neering process and CAD tools. On display will be the system's lat- est timesaving modules for auto- matic nesting and parametric drawing. The seminar will shift on day two to on-site visits to two ship- yards and a cutting center, so that visitors can see the CAD/CAM sys- tem in operation. The seminar is organized by Yachting Consult, the Dutch spe- cialist in CAD/CAM software and engineering, and will be given in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. For information and registration, con- tact Yachting Consult's Mimi Pang at fax: +31 40 244 61 37; or e-mail: 101612.32@compuserve.com. BMI Storms Back Into Repair Business Baltimore Marine Industries (BMI) is enjoying a busy year with a full orderbook extending through the autumn. Seventeen commer- cial ships drydocked at BMI dur- ing the first half of 1998 with an additional nine ships undergoing afloat repairs. BMI currently has five ships in the yard and has firm bookings for three additional ships including two cruise ships. Since beginning operations in October 1997, BMI (formerly BethShip) has docked 25 ships and completed afloat repairs on 11 ships. One of the yard's more interesting current jobs is the re- activation of LNGCC Matthew after 17 years of lay up. The seven-month upgrade and re-acti- vation for Cabot LNG Carriers will include a wide variety of work, including the prepping and coating of all exterior surfaces. Construction On Kvaerner Yard Commences Re-development work has start- ed at the new Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, with a recent VIP celebration marking a significant milestone in the pro- ject which will transform the for- mer naval yard into a state-of-the- art shipyard. Speaking at the 'building break- ing5, Harald Rafdal, president & CEO of Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard Inc., said: "Today's mile- stone marks the physical start of demolition and re-development works. It follows six months of detailed planning since Kvaerner's signing of an agreement with the U.S. authorities in December 1997." Just call PROSAR - and the SOLAS 98 light supplier problem is solved. (•In stock, in quantity •Approved USCG, ABS, MSA r U.K., T.C. CANADA/SOLAS v No hazardous batteries or special shipping K* Universal attachment for new or existing applications. Look to PROSAR Technologies, VInc., a corporate philosophy of quality, on time delivery, and customer service. Call us for Lights, EPIRBS, SARTS and all your marine safety needs. # PROSAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC The finest in marine and aviation survival equipment 3458 S.W. 15th Street • Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442-8135 USA TEL: 954.480.6968 • FAX: 954.480.6920 E-mail: PROSARR@aol.com ip Circle 346 on Reader Service Card CRANKSHAFT GRINDING • LINE BORING OF MAIN BEARING POCKETS Laser and Optical Alignment • CRANKPIN AND MAIN JOURNAL REFURBISHING While crankshaft is in engine • ALL TYPES OF ON-BOARD MACHINING Cylinder boring, engine top decks, horizontal joints, couplings, journals IN-PLACE MACHINING COMPANY • METALSTITCH Repair of cracked or broken cast iron engine blocks USA: 800-833-3575 International: 414-562-2000 FAX: 414-265-1000 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE ...day or night, 365 days a year. Circle 254 on Reader Service Card What makes a shower SAFE? V Automatic shut down if the hot or cold water is interrupted V Thermostatic and Pressure Balancing anti-scald valve. Holds water temperature variations to ±2°F V Hot water safety stop V Helps fight Legionellae & bacteria A-FMMattsson Thermostatic/Pressure Balanced System Qcanmix Corporation 230 Bartlett Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207)782-1885 fax (207) 782-1914 http://www.safeshower.com Circle 324 on Reader Service Card MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS Fi m Exclusive agents for in Scandinavia AB STEPHAN R G ORN P.O. Box 184 S-271 24 Ystad SWEDEN Tel: +46 411 184 00 Fax:+46 411 105 31 e-mail:marine.marketing@stephan-om.se Scandinavian Marine Industries Established Consultants on International promotion for the Scandinavian Marine Industry for more than 25 Years On/Off knob Safety Stop To shower head once temperature control Shipping Now approved by the American Bureau of September, 1998