Maritime Reporter, February 1996

<BODY> <div> oil, a booster module and ancillary equipment. The center has moved its operation to Taguig, Metro Manila. Alfa Laval A.E.B.E., Greece, has won an order to supply oil treat- ment and freshwater generation systems for a catamaran ferry, reportedly the first to be built in Greece. The vessel is under con- struction at the private shipyard of Atsalakis in the Perama Free Zone, Piraeus, for Goutos Lines. The 262.5-ft. (80-m) long catama- ran will be powered by two Mirr- lees Blackstone engines rated at 6,100 bhp, providing a service speed of 25 knots. The catamaran is capable of carrying up to 1,600 passengers and has deck space for 250 cars and 18 trucks. Launched on September 30, 1995, the vessel will begin operating in the Greek archipelago in spring 1996. Goutos Lines operates a fleet of three fer- ries and is reportedly the only shipowner currently building in Greece. For more information on Alfa Laval Circle 7 on Reader Service Card DOT Funds Ferry Projects Secretary of Transportation Federico Pena announced that the U.S. Department of Transport- ation has awarded more than $220 million in discretionary funds for "J.W. Fishers' PULSE 8X is the highest performance hand held pulse-induction metal detector that money can buy." •Jack Fisber, President J.W. FisbersMfg., Inc. "Detect all metals, on land or underwater, with the PULSE 8X. Highly sensitive, it's the choice of the pros... perfect for all commercial applications. The PULSE 8X features rechargeable batteries, ear phone, meter read-out, and interchangeable coils. It comes complete with all accessories including underwater and land ear- phones and land handle. Will not give false readings on minerals." (^^245 ) J. W. Fishers Mfg., Inc. 1953 County St., £ Taunton, MA 02718 USA (800)822-4744 Tel. (508)822-7330 FAX: (508)880-8949 or 822-1931 Proton 3 Marine Magnetometer Pulse 12 Boat-towed Metal Detector $8,295 DHC-1 Diver-held Camera $3,195 SSS-100K Side Scan Sonar $26,995 $5,495 DV-1 Dropped Viideo $2,995 Circle 250 on Reader Service Card RANTON INDUSTRIES For more than twenty-five years Branton Industries has worked to build a distinguished reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service. Branton is proud to be recognized as an industry leader in our commitment to noise abatement and fire protection systems. DISTRIBUTOR / FABRICATOR OF: INSULATIONS JOINER SYSTEMS Hull Board Sound Abatement Structural Fireproofing Thermal Exhaust Joiner Panels FRP Doors Wall Liners Ceilings Polyimide - Mineral Wool - Fiberglass Complies with USCG and Navy Specs P. O. Box 10536 New Orleans, LA 70181 (504) 733-7770 FAX (504) 734-7818 GROUPE FABRIQUE DE FER DE CHARLEROI S.A. 'Steel plate technology for tomorrow Stainless Steel Plates Duplex Super Duplex Ferritic Austenitic Grades From 4 mm (.158") to 150 mm (6") Maximum Width 4000 mm (157") For North, Central and South America Contact: Fabrique de Fer de Charleroi (USA) Telephone (203) 834-1594 Telefax (203) 762-3764 88 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897, USA important infrastructure-related projects across the nation, with more than $14 million allocated for ferry projects. "In the first two years of this Administration, we have invested more than $40 bil- lion in our nation's transportation infrastructure, a larger amount than in any other two-year period," Secretary Pena said. "These grants build on President Clin- ton's commitment to rebuild America. We have chosen them with common sense, strategically investing these funds so that we provide the greatest benefit to our highway users across the country." The funds, made available for eli- gible projects at the discretion of the Secretary, are provided from various accounts through the department's Federal Highway Administration. Selection and dis- tribution of the FY 1996 alloca- tions were based on requests by the states and the eligibility of the projects submitted for additional federal funding. Ferry boats were one such recipient of these funds. The following funds, totaling $14,931,643 were allocated for fer- ries: Alabama: $456,000 Alaska: $1,633,497 California: $1,850,000 Washington, D.C.: $1,000,000 Illinois: $195,00 Kentucky: $95,000 Louisiana: $680,00 Maine: $400,000 Missouri: $336,00 New Jersey: $1,000,000 New York: $2,110,946 Pennsylvania: $1,000,000 Puerto Rico: $192,00 Rhode Island: $864,000 Tennessee: $719,20 Texas: $800,000 Washington: $1,600,00 Astilleros Espanoles Orders Reach New Records Orders won in 1995 by Astilleros Espanoles reportedly amounted to $834 million, breaking the barrier of $820,400,000 million in a single year for the first time in the histo- ry of the group and the Spanish shipbuilding industry. The figure refers to contracts for newbuild- ings, offshore units and large con- versions, and does not include repairs. It is also the first time Astilleros Espanoles has received orders totaling more than $738,360,000 million in two consecutive years, as a result of the new products policy implemented at the end of 1993, aimed at entering higher added- value markets. This high level of contracts also provides a sound starting point for the implementa- tion of the Strategic Competitiveness Plan, recently approved by the European Commission for the years 1996- 1998. For more information on Astilleros Espanoles Circle 8 on Reader Service Card Circle 243 on Reader Service Card Circle 281 on Reader Service Card 28 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>