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Levingston Launches Jackup Drilling Rig For Dixilyn-Field
Levingston Shipbuilding Company has launched the Dixilyn- Field 87 (shown above) at its shipyard in Orange, Texas. The triangular shaped, Levingston designed Class 111-C jackup drilling rig is 200 feet by 186 feet by 23 feet. When this self-elevating drilling platform is completed,
SNAME Gulf Section Meets In Biloxi
The Gulf Section of The Society of Nava' Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) held its fall meeting at the Biloxi Hilton in Biloxi, Miss. Two informative and interesting papers were presented. John F. Robbins II of Ingalls Shipbuilding presented
Incinerator Ship Apollo One Launched At Tacoma Boatbuilding
The Apollo One, first oceangoing hazardous waste incinerator ship designed and built in the U.S., was launched at the Tacoma Boatbuilding Company's Yard No. 3 in Tacoma, Wash., recently. The $37- million vessel and a sister ship, the Apollo Two,
REDUCING FUEL COSTS First In a Series-Propulsion Equipment
Diesel Engine Manufacturers Continue To Improve The Fuel Efficiency Of Their Engines In an effort to reduce fuel costs, the American marine industry has undergone a renaissance in marine engineering. The last decade has seen the deepsea U.S.
Johnston Vertical Pumps Names Hoffert Marine
Hoffert Marine Inc. will handle Johnston Vertical Pumps on the East and Gulf Coasts, and has added a repair facility for the Johnston Deepwell Pump at their Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters. Paul E. Hoffert, president of the Jacksonville-based firm,
New Scanning Pyrometer For Diesel Temperatures —Literature Available
National Marine Service has introduced a scanning pyrometer, which is a basic tool to help the operating engineer maintain full power and fuel economy while minimizing downtime by scanning diesel engine cylinder temperatures automatically. This
Trinity Wins $120-Million Contract For Two Vessels
President Clinton announces contract award; Title XI financing plan helps secure order A direct beneficiary of the Title XI financing guarantees was Trinity Marine Group (TMG), a subsidiary of Trinity Industries, Inc., which includes 15 shipyards.
Free Butterworth Brochure Details Types K/Super K Tank Cleaning Machines
Butterworth Tank Cleaning Machines, Inc. of Houston, Texas, is offering free color literature on Types "K" and "Super K" tank cleaning machines that are marketed by the company. Available for both sale and rental on a worldwide basis, Butterworth tank