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Hydra lift Skegs
Developed By Seaspan Development Co. Ltd. Of British Columbia, The New Skeg Design Results In A 10 To 15-Percent Higher Speed Or 20 To 30-Percent Reduction In Power Required To Tow Loaded Barges At The Same Speed A Canadian invention which reduces the
Australia is a Tough Testing Ground for Marine equipment
When heavy ships are maneuvered in rough waters with a small crew, or oil tankers are escorted through narrow confined channels, the strength and reliability of a tug boat's towiine is paramount to safety and efficiency. Tugboats require ship-assist ropes that are extraordinarily strong,
Local Yards Start To Feel The Impact
The U.S. Gulf of Mexico region is again poised to prosper, spurred by the buzz of activity surrounding the oil patch, and specifically the renewed vigor with which companies will explore and develop deepwater fields for the production of natural resources.
THE INVISIBLE INDUSTRY
The practice of communicating information in order to influence actions, create a desired public image, or shape viewpoints, can be traced from the earliest civilizations. Much of what is known today of ancient Egypt, Assyria, and Persia comes
Offshore Logistics, Inc. Announces Earnings For The Year Ended June 30
Offshore Logistics, Inc., Lafayette, La., a supplier of marine and aviation services to the worldwide oil industry, has reported gross revenues for the year ended June 30, 1978 of $77.0 million, an increase of 14 percent from $67.8 million for fiscal 1977.
SHIPBOARD AUTOMATION & MONITORING SYSTEMS
With the cost of marine fuel up about tenfold during the vast eight years, efficient operation of shipboard machinery has become a must in today's merchant fleets. Manufacturers of automation and monitoring equipment have responded to the challenge
SNAME New England Hears Two Student Papers
The recent meeting of the New England Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers featured the presentation of two papers by students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Maine Maritime Academy. The first presentation was made by George Tryantafyllou,
SNAME Gulf Section Holds Spring Meeting
The 28th annual spring meeting of the Gulf Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers was held at the Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans, La. Activities began the evening before the meeting with a "warmup" cocktail party on the steamer Natchez.
Bottom Line: It's Not Just A Paint Job
On the surface, the subject of paint seems simple. After all, it's just a paint job, right? For maritime applications, however, beauty is much more than skin deep. The coating of surfaces on ships is a complex combination of materials, chemicals
Marine Section Of NSC Sets Annual Convention Oct. 15-17 In Chicago
Richard L. Fox, general chairman of the Marine Section of the National Safety Council, recently announced that the annual conference and convention of the maritime industry group—the 67th since it was formed as part of NSC in 1917—will be held