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that delegates will be able to see the very latest generation of cruise ves- sels in the Port of Miami. Participants at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping '90 Conference and Exhibition are drawn from the fol- lowing categories at very senior lev- els: cruise line owners and execu- tives; travel agents and tour opera- tors; resort hotel and airline execu- tives; port and destination execu- tives; bankers and insurers; builders and equipment suppliers; suppliers of leisure and sporting facilities; in- vestors and potential entrants to the cruise industry, etc. Seatrade Cruise Shipping '90 of- The first dinner/excursion boat of a new ultramodern design devel- oped by Luther H. Blount was recently launched at the Warren, R.I., shipyard of Blount Marine for owners Bay Queen Cruises, Inc. Mr. Blount, president of Blount Marine, is a true innovator in the shipbuilding industry. The new de- sign, the patented Vistarama Class, was under development for over a year. His experience as a builder and an operator led him to believe that the concept of usable space is fers anyone who is involved in the cruise business a chance to make new business contacts, discuss top- ics of mutual interest, hear top cruise personalities give their views on the industry, see the latest prod- uct innovations and inspect the lat- est cruise vessels in the Port of Miami. For further information on at- tending or exhibiting at Cruise Shipping '90, contact: Vivian Ce- bollero, Seatrade North America Inc., Suite 1805, 40 Rector Street, New York, N.Y. 10006; telephone: (212) 393-1000; telefax: (212) 608- 5874; or telex: 233629 SEA UR. an essential aspect to a successful dinner/excursion vessel design. The new vessel, christened the Vista Jubilee, will be operated by Bay Queen Cruises on the Narra- gansett Bay with her sister ship, the renown M/V Bay Queen. The Vista Jubilee has an overall length of 114, beam of 39 feet 3 inches, and is USCG certified to carry passengers on the climate-controlled deck and one open observation deck. She has been configured for 400 passengers during the dining mode, and can hold up to 600 passengers in the excursion mode. Panoramic views from all three decks enhance the Vista Jubilee's already daring, swept-back look. The unique bow/window configura- tion and the absence of stanchions, usually found on the first and sec- ond decks of boats of similar size, add to the feeling of spaciousness vital to the success of any dinner/ excursion enterprise. Mr. Blount selected powerful Lugger engines for his new Vistara- ma Class vessel, purchased from Kelley Power, Fairhaven, Mass., be- cause they are quiet-running and provide higher horsepower at lower rpms, thus reducing fuel consump- tion. The vessel features four Lug- ger model 6125 engines, two model L-6125As for main propulsion and two M-6125AQs for auxiliary power, and Twin Disc MG-514C 4:1 reduc- tion gears. The two main engines produce 400 hp each at 2,200 rpm, while the auxiliary engines in com- bination with Northern Lights gen- erators produce 125 kw each at 1,200 rpm. Mrs. Patricia H. DiPrete, wife of Edward D. DiPrete, Governor of the State of Rhode Island, served as the ship's sponsor, breaking the traditional bottle of champagne. The blessing was provided by Rev. Skip Blancett, pastor of the United Methodist Church of War- ren, R.I. While exhibiting at the NAPVO (National Association of Passenger Vessel Owners) Annual National Convention in San Diego earlier this year, Blount Marine Corporation unveiled its futuristic dinner boat design. Marcia L. Blount, executive vice president of Blount Marine, referred to the new Vistarama Class as an "operator's boat" in that it will answer all sensible alterations as suggested and experienced by actual shipboard restaurateurs and tour hosts. Available in lengths of 114 to 145 feet, the Vistarama boasts a 39- foot 3-inch beam, providing the lux- ury of space so vital to the nature of the restaurant and entertainment business. The Vistarama Class is designed and certified to carry 450 to 600 pas- sengers on lakes, bays, and sounds, and the final design for the 145-foot vessel may accommodate up to 800. The daring new design will be of- fered in two versions, one of which will feature Blount Marine Corpora- tion's patented low ramp, enabling the vessel to dock at any facility as well as make shoreline landings. For free literature detailing the shipbuilding capabilities of Blount Marine, Circle 1 on Reader Service Card Blount Marine Launches First Dinner/Excursion Boat Of New Ultramodern Design The M/V Vista Jubilee at launching dock of builder Blount Marine Corporation's Warren, R.I., shipyard. She is the first of a new ultramodern class dinner boat introduced earlier this year by Luther H. Blount, president of Blount Marine Corporation. 11 Ih Annual THE INTERNATIONAL WORK BOAT & COMMERCIAL FISHING EXPO Sponsored by Work Boat and National Fisherman Norem ber 30-Decem ber 2, WH9 The Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, Louisiana USA North America s Premier Work Boat D ade Show! it' you're looking for a one-stop place to find the latest in equipment and sup plies for the work boat trades, make your plans now to attend The Interna tional Work Boat And Commercial Fishing Expo. It 's your best opportu- nity to visit more than 5