Maritime Reporter, November 1977

<BODY> <div> Ed Toale Joins Bailey Sales Staff Ed Toale Sigurd Nilsen, executive vice president of Bailey Refrigeration Co., Inc., has announced the ap- pointment of Ed Toale to their sales staff. Mr. Toale's sales and service background in the marine refrigeration and air-conditioning field spans a period of more than 20 years. He will handle world- wide sales involving installation of new systems, conversions, al- terations and repairs to shipbuild- ers and companies that operate tankers, cargo ships, oceanliners, and all types of river and harbor vessels. Bailey, with headquarters at 74 Sullivan Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., maintains branches and ware- houses in Avenel, N.J., New Or- leans, La., and North Miami, Fla. In addition, three other compa- nies of the Bailey Group cater to marine demands, which include sales and service of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and spare parts, insulation of hulls and of compartments for refrigerated cargoes and stores, and voyage repairs; and a com- plete line of marine furniture. Breit And Garcia Awarded MarAd Study Contract The Maritime Administration has awarded a $58,600 contract to Breit and Garcia, New Orleans, La., to determine the cost/benefit ratio of a steering control system for tows on the inland waterways. The research and development effort under this contract will be aimed at defining the factors that affect the maneuverability of tow- ing vessels and associated tows. The basic project will consist of in-service performance testing, using existing technology, of two different types of bow boats. In addition, this study will analyze the effects of various channel configurations and water depths, as well as the direction of tow movements (upstream or downstream). The results of the study should lead to a more fuel- efficient operation, while increas- ing marine and environmental safety. The contract is on a cost-shared basis with Dixie Carriers, Inc. of Houston, Texas, which will pro- vide the towboat, barges, bow boats and operating personnel. The study, "Influence of Bow Boats on Inland River Towboats and Barges," is expected to be completed in six months. Marine Firms Attend Hoffert Marine Seminar Representatives of the U.S. Navy, Jacksonville Shipyards, es- timators and production personnel of various marine firms attended an Electroplating Seminar held at the Jacksonville, Fla., head- quarters of Hoffert Marine, Inc. The Hoffert firm is the au- thorized U.S. Navy job shop for the East and Gulf Coasts. The group was welcomed to the one- day meeting by Paul E. Hoffert, president of Hoffert Marine. Demonstrations of the Selec- tron 500, the largest electroplat- ing machine, were made by David Rose of Selectrons, Ltd., New York. Mr. Rose pointed out that the electroplating machine has a variety of applications for both marine and industrial use. The machine can replace metal on any type surface, inside or outside diameter, repair babitted bearings, printers rolls, special dyes, gold and silver contacts, large industrial shafts, pump sleeves, rotors, impellers, and most types of machinery. In appearance, the Selectron Process works like an arc welder but has fewer problems. There is no heat distortion, no generating of internal stresses and generally no need for final remachining. Which is precisely why you should. One of the crudest ironies of history is that everyone has heard of Cleopatra's Barge, while some people still don't know about Wiley's barges. Allow us to set the record straight. What Cleopatra had was a mere pleasure boat, with queenly appointments and slaves pulling at the oars. It was probably nice to look at, perfect for outings on the Nile. But barges have grown up a lot in 20 centuries. Today, a barge has to work for a living. And the barges Wiley builds are working class vessels, from stem to stern. Wiley makes cargo barges, hopper barges, tank barges and special-purpose barges up to 425 feet long. Wiley makes more than barges, of course. We're one of the nation's leading marine fabricators, with 400 employees filling our l.S'/a-acre yard with tunnel tubes, ship mid-bodies, workboats, pier forms, hatch covers and custom works. We're in a great location, too, near the mouth of the Susquehanna River. We're 150 miles from the Baltimore Canyon, 350 miles from Boston, 750 miles from Jacksonville, and about 6,000 miles from the Nile. For more information contact: A unit of AMCA International Corporation Suite 200/Stockton Building/University Office Plaza Newark. Delaware 19702/(302) 738-5100 wouldn't get her barge from Wiley. November 15, 1977 23 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>