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work, but construction was taken over at the end of February by Blount interests and was completed by Blount Boats, Inc., a new company wholly owned by the Blount family. The new company is continuing with several new vessels presently under con- struction. Luther H. Blount is President, Bradford C. Bernardo is Executive Vice President of the opera- tion, Marcia Blount is Controller and Julie Blount is Human Resources Manager. For more information from Blount Circle 37 on Reader Service Card 10,850-HP AHTS Joins Seabulk Offshore Fleet The Seabulk Offshore group of com- panies added a new UT-710 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS) to its fleet, making the 226-ft. Seabulk South Atlantic the fifth newbuild vessel in Seabulk's 2003 fleet renewal pro- gram. Built by Brevik Construction AS in Norway, the 10,850-hp Seabulk South Atlantic joins the Seabulk fleet on a five-year bareboat charter agreement that includes a purchase option at the end of the contract. The Seabulk South Atlantic produces speeds up to 15.5 knots, has a certified bollard pull of 133 metric tons, and pro- vides a hefty triple-drum anchor han- dling/tow winch with up to 300 tons line pull and 450 tons brake load. The ves- sel also offers a large 123 by 50-ft. deck that can handle up to 800 tons of cargo. Designed by Rolls Royce Marine, the UT-710 incorporates a substantial amount of Rolls Royce equipment, including the main engines, thruster, October 2003 rudder, automation and control systems. Fitted with high Liquid Mud and Brine capability as well as Fire Fighting FiFi I class notation and Dynamic Positioning DP 1, the vessel's versatile capabilities allow her to serve in a multiple support role assisting heavy-duty semi-sub- mersible rigs for exploration and devel- opment drilling, as well as fulfilling the rapidly growing demand for offshore terminal support work. Earlier this year, Seabulk announced the addition of a newbuild Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) to its West Africa fleet — Seabulk Africa, two newbuild bareboat charters — AHTS Seabulk Badamyar and PSV Seabulk Nilar — for Indonesia, a new line-handler for Brazil — Seabulk Ipanema, and two newbuild PSVs for Brazil to be delivered in 2004 Vessels and 2005. With operations in nearly two dozen countries, the Seabulk Offshore group is Seabulk International's largest business segment, accounting for about half of total revenues. Seabulk Offshore's global fleet of 116 vessels serves customers in North America, South America and the Caribbean, West Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Foam Filled Marine Fenders Marine Guard " The Ultimate Protector for Ships, Harbor Craft, Wharves & Piers. • Construction complies with United States Navy and Coast Guard Specifications. • Core consists of closed-cell, resilient, energy absorbing foam, covered with a protective, seamless polyurethane elastomer skin. • Filament nylon tire cord reinforcement is continously wound in the skin for added strength and durability. • Will not mark or scratch vessel hulls. • Constructed with integral swivel end fittings, internally connected with a heavy duty chain. • Easy to install with very little maintenance. • Hull conforming design • Light weight and extremely buoyant with a lower reaction force than either hard rubber or pneumatic fenders. (Almost 40% higher energy absorption than pneumatic fenders.) URETHANE PRODUCTS CORPORATION 800) 913-0062 Stocking Distributors: Waterman Supply Company 910 Mahar, Wilmington, CA 90744, U.S.A. 1-800-322-3131 Tel (310) 522-9698 • Fax (310) 522-1043 Anchor Marine & Industrial Supply, Inc. 6545 Lindbergh, Houston, TX 77087, U.S.A. 1-800-233-8014 Tel (713) 644-1183* Fax (713) 644-1185 Cruise Ship Terminal URETHANE PRODUCTS CORPORATION • 9076 R0SECRANS AVENUE • BELLFL0WER • CALIFORNIA • 90706 1-800-913-0062 • 1-562-630-4982 • Fax 1-562-630-6974 • www.urethaneproducts.com Circle 310 on Reader Service Card 11