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Millions of dollars in grants to U.S. shipyards Shipyards to improve with grants
Small shipyards in 13 U.S. states including Alaska, California and Florida, have been given nearly $10 million in grants to modernize facilities and increase productivity and global competitiveness. Some yacht-related yards that received awards include Ketchikan Shipyard in Alaska (for a one-side welder and CNC cutting machine), BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards in Alabama (for a steel profile processing system), and Bay Ship & Yacht in northern California (for an air compressor and electrical upgrades). The U.S Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants
Program provides money to invest in production equipment, provide technical skills training for employees, and maintain and create jobs.
New edition of marina guide
Atlantic Cruising Club has published the eighth edition of its Guide to New England & Canadian Maritime Marinas, and for the first time have included rating symbols to identify megayacht capabilities. The new edition also adds coverage of 45 marinas east of Bar Harbor along the coasts of Maine, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the St. John River. This edition also has added an icon for catamaran-friendly marinas.
The new guide is the most recent in the ACC’s series of seven regional guides to marinas, which now cover more than 1,600 marinas between Halifax, Nova Scotia and Pensacola, Fla., on the East Coast and Desolation Sound, BC to the Oregon/California border on the West Coast. ACC’s Guides to Marinas are available at West Marine, Bluewater Books & Charts, Landfall Navigation, Defender Industries, Amazon.com and other major booksellers. They can also be purchased through ACC’s Web site, www.atlanticcruisingclub.com. The company plans to publish the Atlantic Cruising Club’s Guide to MegaYacht Marinas next summer.
Maintain compliance with life-saving vessels TECH BRIEFS, from page B4 the Cospas Sarsat satellite system, to verify the beacon is ready using CospasSarsat International network of rescue satellites. It has three levels of integrated signal technology, GPS positioning, a 406 MHz signal, and 121.5 MHz homing capability. There are no monthly service fees required for 406 MHz beacons. The retail cost for the ResQLink is $325.00. For more information contact Chris Wahler at chris.wahler@cobham.com or go to www.acrelectronics.com.
Viking offers compliance options
According to new US Coast Guard regulations, vessels carrying life floats or rigid buoyant apparatus must remove them and replace them with other approved survival craft by no later than January 1, 2015. Viking LifeSaving Equipment offers new inflatable
life-saving appliances. Special pricing is available and customers can schedule now for a fixed price on advance orders. Viking keeps track of servicing requirements and renewal dates, automatically arranging for certified servicing when needed. Contact Viking at +1 305-614-5800 usasales@viking-life.com.
Ecospeed addresses cavitation
Belgium-based Ecospeed has published a white paper titled “Rudder Cavitation Damage Solved” that provides a study and overview of the subject along with best available practices for preventing cavitation damage to rudders, and a case study of these practices in action. Ecospeed coating provides a ship’s rudder with a protective layer while its flexibility enables absorption of the forces that are produced by cavitation. This prevents the damage normally caused by this phenomenon, according
to a company statement. This report, called White Paper No. 6, is available for download at www. shiphullperformance.org/publications, then click on Hydrex White Papers. For more, visit www.ecospeed.be.
Product for sun-faded canvas
UK-based Renovo International has launched its marine line of products in North America through distributor Boat Canvas and Vinyl Care in British Columbia. The water-based products revive color in sun-faded biminis, sail covers, wave runner and tender covers or other exposed canvas, according to a company statement. They are available in a three-step, do-it-yourself kit, and come with a money-back guarantee. Originally developed for the auto industry, Renovo products were reformulated for the marine industry. For more information, visit www. boatcanvasandvinylcare.com.
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Today’s fuel prices Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of August 15. Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 840/895 Savannah, Ga. 815/NA Newport, R.I. 820/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 990/NA St. Maarten 1,080/NA Antigua 1,060/NA Valparaiso 845/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 980/NA Cape Verde 895/NA Azores 1210/NA Canary Islands 1000/1,180 Mediterranean Gibraltar 865/NA Barcelona, Spain 900/1,600 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,810 Antibes, France 910/1,880 San Remo, Italy 1,100/2,260 Naples, Italy 1,090/2,230 Venice, Italy 1,085/1,860 Corfu, Greece 1,050/1,840 Piraeus, Greece 950/1,820 Istanbul, Turkey 935/NA Malta 985/1,840 Tunis, Tunisia 870/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 875/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 975/NA Sydney, Australia 980/NA Fiji 985/NA *When available according to local customs.
One year ago Prices for low-sulfur gasoil expressed in US$ per cubic meter (1,000 liters) as of August 15, 2010 Region Duty-free*/duty paid U.S. East Coast Ft. Lauderdale 615/655 Savannah, Ga. 600/NA Newport, R.I. 605/NA Caribbean St. Thomas, USVI 740/NA St. Maarten 820/NA Antigua 925/NA Valparaiso 645/NA North Atlantic Bermuda (Ireland Island) 780/NA Cape Verde 625/NA Azores 660/NA Canary Islands 650/720 Mediterranean Gibraltar 640/NA Barcelona, Spain 645/1,410 Palma de Mallorca, Spain NA/1,440 Antibes, France 660/1,485 San Remo, Italy 825/1,715 Naples, Italy 750/1,360 Venice, Italy 770/1,425 Corfu, Greece 715/1,380 Piraeus, Greece 695/1,360 Istanbul, Turkey 690/NA Malta 830/1,580 Tunis, Tunisia 635/NA Bizerte, Tunisia 640/NA Oceania Auckland, New Zealand 680/NA Sydney, Australia 695/NA Fiji 750/NA *When available according to local customs.