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Shipyard Orders Atlantic Marine To Build Cruise Vessels Jacksonville, Fla.-based Atlantic Marine has signed a contract with the1 Delta Queen Steamboat Co. of New Orleans to construct the first two vessels for Delta Queen Coastal Cruises' pre- miere fleet of compact U.S. flag coastal ships. Atlantic Marine will build two 300 ft. (91.4 m), 226-passenger cruise ships — with an option for a third vessel. Priced at $60 million each, and powered by two Caterpillar engines driving two Schottel Z-drives, the first newbuild is scheduled for delivery in March 2001. Its sister- ship is slated to enter service in June 2001. The Seattle firms of Guido Perla & Associates and Andrea Piacentini Design (the latter as the interior design- er), will mix historical ambiance with contemporary shipbuilding and modern safety technology. Both ships will boast New England Federal-style and nautical furnishings, along with first-class amenities. Tentative itineraries include: East Coast cruises beginning or concluding in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Portland, Maine, Boston and New York City — to a name a few. As well as round-trip Pacific Northwest excursions from San Francisco to Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska; Seattle, Wash, and Portland, Ore. Circle 31 on Reader Service Card U.S. Army Corps Proposes Towboat Acquisition The Marine Design Center (MDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plans to obtain an inland river style towboat for the purpose of serving the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District (CELMS) in its next mis- sion. With measurements of 51x19 ft (15.5 x 5.7 m ), and a design draft of 5.3 ft (1.6 m) the towboat will have an approx- imate total of 880 hp. The vessel will be used to provide towing and tender ser- vice to other district plants and will be suitable for year-round operation in both shallow, and ice and drift-strewn rivers of the Mississippi Navigation System. Designed, built and classed to ABS rules for Steel Vessels on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways, the vessel will be a twin-screw open propeller diesel with an all-welded steel hull and super- structure. Derecktor Shipyards To Build High Speed Catamaran Derecktor Shipyards, located in Mamaroneck, N.Y., is scheduled to deliver a 135-ft. (41 m) high speed cata- maran ferry to the Woods Hole Steamship Authority in May 2000. The vessel, a larger version of the yard's NGA 125-ft (38 m) passenger catama- rans, will be powered by Paxman diesel engines driving Kamewa water jets to achieve a speed of 36 knots at its full 300 passenger capacity. GOLTENS-'ROUND THE CLOCK, 'ROUND THE WORLD. DIESEL ENGINE OVERHALL For nearly 60 years, the repair and maintenance of diesel engines has been the number one priority at Goltens. Our engineers and mechanics are experienced with all types of engines. And because we complement our 'round the clock, 'round the world service with spare parts inventory from virtually all the top manufacturers, we are able to keep your downtime to an absolute minimum. So for diesel engine repair, complete overhaul or re-engining in port, at sea, or at your plant - count on Goltens. We'll do the job right away...and we'll do it right. Goltens New York Corp. 160 Van Brunt Street • Brooklyn, NY 11231 U.S.A Phone: (718) 855-7200 • Fax: (718) 802-1147 E-Mail: NewYork@Goltens.com Web Site: http://www.goltens.com Worldwide Locations New York • Florida • California • Norway • Holland • Hong Kong Indonesia • Singapore • China • United Arab Emirates GOLTENS-'ROUND THE CLOCK, 'ROUND THE WORLD. CRANKSHAFT GRINDING When Goltens reconditions crankshafts, crank- pins and main journals, in most instances we are able to do the job without removing the shaft. Our in-situ grinding saves you downtime and money. Or, if your job is best handled in-shop, Goltens has facilities worldwide to do the job fast. And we've been doing it for over 50 years. For all your crankshaft needs, count on Goltens. We'll do the job right...and we'll do it right away. Goltens New York Corp* 160 Van Brunt Street • Brooklyn, NY 11231 U.S.A Phone: (718) 855-7200 • Fax: (718) 802-1147 E-Mail: Newyork@Goltens.com Web Site: http://www.goltens.com Worldwide Locations New York • Florida • California • Norway • Holland • Hong Kong Indonesia • Singapore • China • United Arab Emirates Circle 176 on Reader Service Card