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FPSO Farwah Launched at Fene Yard
The 900,000-bbl FPSO Farwah, to be operated in offshore block CI37, 100 km offshore Libya, was launched at IZAR's Fene yard in October. Construction of the FPSO 'Farwah' was started at Fene yard less than one year ago, after in mid-2001 Antwerpbased Exmar
SNAME New England Section Hears Two Technical Papers
The New England Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers met in Newton, Mass. on September 29, to hear the presentation of two excellent technical papers. Following cocktails and dinner, the technical meeting was opened by the chairman of the Section,
Tracor Marine Salvages 500-Ton Restaurant Vessel
Tracor Marine, Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recently succeeded in raising the 500- ton, 165-foot restaurant ship Livingstone Landing (shown above) from the bottom of New River in Fort Lauderdale under a timelimited, no cure/no pay contract with the Lexington Insurance Company.
Second Student Unit Inducted By SNAME Southeast Section
The Southeast Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers inducted the newly formed Student Section from the Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fla., into SNAME at a recent section meeting. This is the second official
U.K. Royal Navy Increases Overhaul Efficiency of HP Air Cylinders
The U.K. Royal Navy, Marine Fluid Power Fire Fighting & Mechanical Handling Integrated Project Team (MFFMIPT) Submarine Division, implemented a tailor made version of the recently launched portable Valve Seat Lathe, type VSL, from Swedish manufacturers Chris-Marine.
New Busiship™ System Brochure Available From Nav-Com
A new computerized ship management information system has been developed by Nav-Com, Inc., of Deer Park, N.Y. This system, Busiship™, is the first integrated package that combines fully marinized computer hardware with a wide variety of software
Fiberline Offers GRP For Use In Hostile Environs
Danish Company Fiberline Composites A/S has a long history in the production of gratings, stairs, railings and load-carrying constructions in GRP (glass reinforced fiber). The materials have been incorporated in a number of references throughout the maritime realm,
Brochures Available On New Line Of Twin Disc Marine Transmissions
Twin Disc recently introduced the line of coaxial in-line models of the NICO MGN Series of marine transmissions covering a range of up to 3,729 kw (5,000 hp). The company has announced an extension of this line to include horizontal and vertical
NorseMerchant Ferries Plans Service Upgrade
NorseMerchant Ferries is to upgrade its Heysham — Belfast service to three sailings per day in each direction with effect from March 1. 2004. This increase in sailing frequency closely follows the restructuring of the company, which was completed in December,
Kockum Sonics AB launches Ballast Water Exchange Concept
In response to the threat of invasive marine species, Sweden-based Kockum Sonics AB has developed a new concept for safe and efficient ballast water exchange on high seas. The concept is based on their two products LoadRite and Levelmaster - as