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When Western Pioneer of Seattle wanted three vessels converted to refrigerated freighters, they
contracted Marine Industries. The results were the Sally J, the Redfin and the Yellowfin, three
fully refrigerated, cargo freighters that have distinguished themselves in the Alaska trade.
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One of a series of four 124' fishing vessels built by MINI, the U.S. Dominator is powered by a
1450 hp B & W Alpha engine. Built with a capability for later conversion to a trawler, the
Dominator features controllable pitch prop and a Kortt nozzle propulsion system. Others in the
series include the Flying Cloud, (propelled by a Caterpillar engine), the Aleutian Mistress and
the Great Pacific which was built as a combination trawler/crabber with full refrigeration.
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MINI works with many major companies in the tug and barge industry. Examples of projects
include: the re-engining of the Carol and Shannon Foss for Foss
Maritime, and various barge and tug conversions for Crowley Maritime.
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Marine Industries does many of the dockside repairs and alterations to Washington State
Ferries, and vessels of the US Navy, Army and Coast Guard.
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MINI's background in metal fabrication has been used in various other projects.
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Responses and performance are important aspects of voyage repair to merchant ships frequently
performed by MINI. Totem Ocean Express, Inc. , Sealand and MARAD are repeat customers.
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This Foss vessel is one of two deck barges converted to self-unloading ore concentrate
lightering vessels at MINI's yard. It is an example of the kind of high quality projects that
MINI specializes in. This project was completed on time and within budget, enabling Foss to
meet its' obligation for the first operating season.
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