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NYC's New Floating Detention Facility Built By Avondale Industries Opens Up Space
In 1989 the City of New York placed an order for the world's first built-to-order floating detention facility from Avondale Industries Shipyard. The city already has four floating detention facilities used for work-release and minimum security: two
Apelco Introduces Loudhailer With Two-Way Intercom And Alarm Features
Apelco Marine Electronics has introduced a new loudhailer system, the HXL 1000 Hailer/Listener, with a two-way intercom and built-in alarm interface. Unlike most loudhailers, the Apelco HXL 1000 two-way intercom will allow calls to be initiated
Norway's Caretaker Protects Precious Cargo
Imagine you're onboard a cruise ship and a fire breaks out and you realize that you are trapped in your stateroom — left to inhale the fatal smoke and gas wafting through the vents. Contrary to popular belief, more than 85 percent of fire related deaths occur,
Updated Report Cites Continuing Rise Of Soviet Military Power
The Department of Defense recently released its second edition of Soviet Military Power. The 107-page booklet describes the Soviet Armed Forces and outlines their continuing growth since the first edition of the report in September 1981. Like its predecessor,