Maritime Reporter, July, 1984

<BODY> <div> A TIGHT SQUEEZE—McDermott Laybarge No. 28, owned by McDermott, Incorporated of New Orleans, La., is shown above loaded on the very large submersible ship (VLSS) Sibig Venture offshore Mobile, Ala., for destination Singapore via the Cape of Good Hope. The voyage will be 13,200 miles and has a projected transit of 43 days. The Mc- Dermott laybarge No. 28 has overall dimensions of 421 by 129 feet and a weight of approximately 13,000 long tons. This huge barge was floated over the submerged Sibig Venture with hardly any room to spare since the free deck usable space (clear deck) is only 423 by 138 feet, but yet is still one of the largest submersible ships in the world. The ship has a deadweight carrying capacity of 44,000 metric tons and is 728 feet in total length. McDermott, Incorporated, with headquarters in New Or- leans, contracted the Sibig Venture with (I.T.C.) International Trans- port Contractors Holland B.V., of Haarlem, Holland. I.T.C. Holland B.V., contracts and operates the mammoth VLSS Sibig Venture now servicing the worldwide oil industry in rig and barge dry transportation for Tschudi & Eitzen (shipowners) of Oslo, Norway. International Transport Contractors (USA) Inc., is located in Houston, Texas. The all-steel scalloper Traveler has living accommodations for a complement of 13. Bender Delivers 98-Foot New Bedford Scalloper Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc. of Mobile, Ala., recently delivered the 98-foot scalloper Traveler to Jakob N. Shervo and his sons, John K. and Jarry, of New Bedford, Mass. Over the years, Bender has de- livered several scallopers to New Bedford fishing interests, but this is the first of this type for Jakob J & J. Built entirely of steel, this double chine vessel features a completely enclosed shucking house (continued on page 8) The "old masters" of waterside corrosion protection. T1 ^^ or more than seventy years, Apexior8 Number \ and Apexior Number 3* Vj coatings have been providing effective corrosion protection for metal exposed to fresh or salt water. J^L Apexior Number 1 is a heat-resistant organic coating for the protection of metal surfaces immersed in hot water at temperatures above 200°F (93°C). It protects the water-side surfaces of steam generating equipment, feed water heaters, de-aerators, evaporators, steam turbines, and diesel cylinder liners. Apexior Number 3 protects metal surfaces that are frequently wet or exposed to high humidity, or that are immersed in water up to 140°F (60°C). It provides basic, low-cost protection for metal surfaces that are difficult to prepare properly. It is recommended for service conditions where the use of expensive high-performance coating systems cannot be justified. Take advantage of the corrosion protection the "old masters" provide. Apexior coatings are available in the U.S. and Canada from your marine supplier or Dampney Company,Inc., 85 Paris Street, Everett, MA 02149. Telephone (617) 389-2805. Telex II 710-348-6716. Distributor inquiries invited. Dampney Other Dampney products include Epodur* and Endear* corrosion- resistant coatings, and Tburmalox" beat-resistant coatings. Maqnavox Marine and ^^ Survey Systems Nav Com Incorporated 9 Brandywine Drive, Deer Park, NY 11729 Tel. 516-667-7710/Telex 645744 Navcom NY Deer 24-hr Facsimile 516-667-2235 ... old reliable? Call Nav-Com for the alternatives There's a whole new way to pack modern capabilities into your shipboard communications It's called Nav-Com. Nav-Com has the background and experience to develop complete systems that can include every level of communications necessary for today's vessel management needs Electronic telephone systems, complete with hailing and paging Satellite communications Computer work stations such as our own Busiship™ system All of these elements can be integrated into a complete package, or individual systems can be provided Nav-Com. We design it, install it, train your personnel, and support the whole package anywhere you sail through the worldwide Magnavox service network Nav-Com. The communications source. Send for a free full color booklet today, or call for immediate action July 15,1984 Circle 126 on Reader Service Card Circle 312 on Reader Service Card 7 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>