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Intermarine Launches G5 Oltramonti Known as G5 Oltramonti, the Bigliani Class V Series patrol boat was launched on July 16, 2003 at Intermarine shipyard in Sarzana, Italy. The launching ceremo- ny, which featured the boat's Godmother, Annaniaria Oltramonti, was also attended by representatives from Guardia di Finanza, and General Castore Palmerini, chief of the Ligurian Area Comman. Mrs. Oltramonti is a direct descendant of Commander Aldo Oltramonti, for whom the vessel is named. Commander Oltramonti was recognized for his mili- tary valor during WWII with a Medal of Honor. The vessel's launching occurred exactly one month earlier than its previ- ously scheduled time. It is the third patrol boat launched this year by the shipyard and proceeds G3 Di Bartolo. which was launched in February and G4 Avallone, which debuted in May. Designated at the Bigliani V Series Class, each vessel measures 115 ft. (35 m) and is built in composite materials. The vessel trio is capable of running at speeds of 35 knots with operational flex- ibility. The most recent vessel, G5 Oltramonti, which will be delivered in eight months, is part of a larger contract the shipyard has signed with Guardia di Finanza for the construction of an addi- tional 10, 27-in patrol boats that will clock in at 40 knots. The first ship is scheduled for delivery at the end of this year. Circle 77 on Reader Service Card The Cross Group Expands Its Rental Horizons Cross Maritime, A Cross Group Company has made available its Multi- purpose Barge. The Cross Mar-14. The ABS-classed barge is 250 x 72 x 16-ft. (76.2 x 21.9 x 4.8 m) with accommoda- tions for 60 persons, a 4/6 point mooring system. 300-ton crawler crane, and heli- copter deck. The Versatility of this barge allows it to be utilized by our clients in many applications including dive sup- port, construction and salvage projects. The barge will also be used to transport sub-sea packages and perform wet hand offs to installation vessels in the field. The Cross Group's objective is to offer, on a turn-key rental basis, a cost July 2003 effective work platform to the offshore industry, complimenting The Cross Group's existing fleet of rental equip- ment. Construction is being completed at The Cross Group Facility in Houma, La. The Cross Mar-14 will be available for long and short-term rental contracts August 15, 2003. Six New Ships on TMM's Transpacific Service The deployment of the 4,050-teu TMM Aguascalientes on the Mexico- Asia Premier service completes the company's newbuild program on the transpacific. The ship, on long-term charter, joins the TMM Monterrey and four other sis- ter ships on the weekly Mexico-Asia Premier service. It is the last of the series of newbuilds, both owned and chartered, which the company has accepted in the last 18 months. man TtsCM MAHOEUV&INa EtJUIfMENT Barkemeyer Schiffstechnik GmbH & Co. KG., Birkenweg 11, D-21465 Reinbek Tel.: +49 (0)40 7118020. Fax:+49 (0)40 7110086 E-mail: info@barkemeyer.com. lnternet:www.barkemeyer.com Circle 207 on Reader Service Card HSitt? ffSwi Rosborough Boats Length 25' • Beam 8' 6" • Draft 18" Displacement 60001b • Power O/B or I/O New Rigid Hull Inflatable • Length 26' or 30' • Beam 8' 6" or 9' 10" • Draft 2' 6" • Power O/B or I/O 37 Crane Lake Dr. * Halifax NS Canada B3S 1B5 Phone (902) 450-3262 • Fax (902) 450-1123 E-mail: bobrsbro@rosboroughboats.com www.rosboroughboats.com Circle 253 on Reader Service Card PERFORMANCE DESIGNED W I PER SYSTEMS Mrm, B. Hepmgh >. Ltd. Hepworth Marine INTERNATIONAL subsidiary Window Wiper Technologies Inc. Hepworth House. Brook Street, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8NF Tel: +44 (0)1527 61243 Fax. +44 (0)1527 66836 Email: bhepworth®b-hepworth com Website: www b-hepworth com Circle 233 on Reader Service Card * » / Marine Deck Hardware 41 t and Equipment JUl * ANCHORS: • ^^ 50 to 60.000 Lbs - New and Used Stockless - Danlorth - L.W.T. - Halls - Snug Stowing • CHAIN • 3 j " to 5's" - New and Used Stud Link - Cast Steel - Grades 2 and 3 - Oil Rig Quality for Moorings. Towing, Barge Handling. Ship s Replacement • WINCHES WINDLASSES - CAPSTANS • Vertical or Horizontal Hand. Electric. Diesel. Hydraulic or Repowered to your specs • HATCHES WATERTIGHT DOORS MANHOLE COVERS - SCUTLES PORTHOLES • All Sizes New or Reconditioned • PANAMA CHOCKS DOUBLE BITTS SINGLE BITTS CAST STEEL CLEATS AND KEVELS • All Sizes Available. New & Used • FENDERS PNEUMATIC • For Rent or Sale All Sizes. New S, Used GIGANTIC INVENTORY NEW & USED ff IN STOCK ..•••"••.'/ NOW / Call • intheWestCoas • Toll-Free • East Coast and (800) '.322-3131 SERVING THE MARINE 6 OIL INDUSTRIES FOR OVER 35 YEARS WE ARE DIRECT FACTORY DISTRIBUTORS 6 IMPORTERS ATERMAN SUPPLY CO., IMC. P0 3C • 595 AILf/ NOT :\ 90~J6 PH: (310) 522-9698 'A* 310i522-1043 Circle 264 on Reader Service Card 17
