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News Shipbuilding R&D Supported The National Shipbuilding Research Program Advanced Shipbuilding Enterprise (NSRP ASE) Jll TOUGHEST JOB. announced last month the selection of four new research projects as part of the Navy/Industry co- funded portfolio of 33 projects. The four new projects are valued at $10.3M, includ- ing industry cost share. A brief description of each project with a list of participants and funding follows: CHAIN PATTERN ANCHOR PATTERN MARQUIP marine towing shackles can handle it. SWL 32-185 TONS ® Maxium load capacities and safety e High-strength alloy steel construction ® Easy installation Towing plates, too, plus many more products from one of the largest inven- tories of marine equipment in the USA. C CUSTOMER SERVICE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK ) 1-800-851-3429 WASHINGTON CHAIN AND SUPPLY, INC. P.O. Box 3645 • 2901 Utah Avenue South • Seattle. 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