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AWO Regulatory Activity: A Review Of Problems — And Solutions — Currently Afloat
Herman J. Molzahn, Vice President, Operations The American Waterways Operators, Inc. is the only association in the United States which focuses on the regulatory interests of the coastal and inland barge and towing industry. Through its committee structure,
THE BARGE AND TOWING INDUSTRY: A LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
The 99th Congress was sworn into office in 1985 with perhaps its primary challenge to control the spiralling federal deficit. Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, both Democrats and Republicans, and the President, expressed their
OUTSTANDING OCEANGOING SHIPS OF 1984
A roundup of some of the most notable vessels delivered by shipyards throughout the world during 1984—selected for their outstanding design features, fuel efficiency, performance, and service characteristics. AMERICAN NEW YORK Daewoo Shipbuilding The
An Effective Shield from Criminal Prosecution
The maritime community has increasingly become the target of Department of Justice (DOJ) and state prosecution efforts to pursue criminal sanctions against corporations and senior management involved in maritime transportation incidents. Though
U n i r o y a l D e l t a Fender Systems P r o t e c t Pier A n d Ships A t N O R S H I P CO
By retrofitting its largest pier with a dual-mounted fender system, NORSHIPCO, Norfolk, Va„ can easily work on ship sides more than 1,200 feet long without damaging or marking either the ship or the pier. The marine tendering system, called Delta, designed by Uniroyal, Inc.
IMO Double CIG Pumps Offer Increased Flow Rates At Lower Installed Cost
The CIG® Pump Series, available from IMO Pump Division, now includes a double pump design for multi-staging and multi-pump applications. The double units, consisting of two CIG pumps assembled on a common shaft with a common suction port, provide
Brochure Available On National Supply's Big Torque Converters
Big job torque converters for oilfield and industrial applications are described in a new six-page brochure from National Supply Company. The torque converters are designed for large prime movers of up to 2,000 hp, says the piece, and for tasks involving high load shocks.
Revised Rules On Mobile Offshore Rigs Issued By Det norske Veritas
Det norske Veritas has issued revised Rules for Classification of Mobile Offshore Units. The new edition supersedes the 1975-edition (with supplement of 1977). The major changes from the previous edition are: More severe requirements to strength of steel structures.
AIS: Getting it Right from the Start
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology has received its fair share of critics up to present, mainly due to poor made installations and lack of training. The problems are currently taking the focus from the positive side where is has
Empire Abrasive Describes Improved Blasting Nozzle
Philadelphia-based Empire Abrasive Equipment Corporation is manufacturing its new Di- Carb® Blasting Nozzles encased in a shock absorbing epoxy resin. The resin eliminates damage to the nozzle liner caused from accidental dropping or impact against surfaces being cleaned.