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IHI Delivers VLCC 'Nissho Maru' To Idemitsu Tanker Company
Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy I n d u s t r i e s Company (IHI) recently c o m p l e t e d the 257,882- dwt tanker Nissho Maru (shown above) for Idemitsu Tanker Company of Tokyo. The new ship is the first vessel delivered by IHI's Kure Shipyard this year,
'Speed Sincher' Cuts Onboard Lashing Time —Literature Available
The Speed Sincher is a mechanical device which tensions open-bodied d e c k - c a r g o lashing turnbuckles, which are used extensively in the Pacific Northwest in shipments of logs and lumber. Powered by a gasoline engine and weighing 40 pounds,
Hagglunds Cranes Ordered For Rapid Deployment Force MSC Vessels
A major commitment to hydraulic deck cranes is among the interesting features of the current program to reinforce the Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) of the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command. All 21 of the RO/RO-LO/LO vessels in the program will be fitted with hydraulic cranes,
Aeroquip Offers Free Hose Line Training Bulletin
Efficient fluid piping—whether it means reducing downtime, minimizing maintenance problems, reducing inventory, cutting costs or speeding up production—is a concern of almost every industry. Aeroquip Training Bulletin 582A, "How to Identify, Select and Install Hose Lines,