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Training & Education the training needs for inland requirements.

With the smaller missions envisioned, bridges 3 and 4 feature components for tug controls, Z-drives and flanking. Sev- eral of the components, true to the simula- tor's versatility, are interchangeable. The versatility of the simulator accommodates upgrades to the entire system.

The comprehensive instructors' station sits at the helm of the simulator system.

The instructors' stations, comprised of two units, can control any of the four bridges.

To inject challenge, instructors can even add to the simulation by implanting multi- ple computer-controlled ships any given scenario.

In addition to the simulators, an expan- sive classroom and deliberation room complements the suite. The classroom trainer, which features 10* workstations can also be configured to be bridges via computer monitors. In addition to the sim- ulator suite, the school also dedicated its new 235-seat auditorium, which can also be integrated into the simulator suite.

American Maritime Congress President

Gloria Cataneo Tosi maintained that

MEBA's simulator suite is an investment in the future. Tosi said, "This school used to be the Southern Hotel in Baltimore which went on to produce highly motivat- ed and skilled students." Almost 40 years later on its eastern Maryland campus,

MEBA's simulator suite reflects the school's ongoing advancements and tech- nological evolution.

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MOORING WINCHES --

Our CONGRATULATIONS to Sause Brothers on

Sunset Bay in 2004, and repeat order for 2005 barge. Once again an industry leader has chosen

Rapp Hydema

TOWING WINCHES -- recent order for M/V Saturn matches winches supplied to Western Towboat

RESEARCH & SPECIALITY WINCHES --

This hydrographic is but one of several types aboard NOAA’s FRV-40 Oscar Dyson

UMBILICAL WINCHES -- this one aboard Fugro

McLelland’s M/V Bucentaur

Towing, Mooring, Umbilical, and

Oceanographic and other Winches

Celebrating

OTC in Houston , Texas

May 2-5, 2005

Booth # 4441

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SUNY Maritime Sets 2005 Schedule

The SUNY Maritime College Depart- ment of Continuing Education has released its 2005 schedule for on-line

Marine Surveying courses. The series of courses has been approved by the Soci- ety of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS) as qualifying for continuing education credits. 04/05/2005 to 06/25/ 2005 (CEDL-6B) Marine Surveyor - Commercial Hull (CEU 3.5) (CEDL-7B) Marine Surveyor - Yacht Damage (CEU 3.5) 07/05/2005 to 08/ 25/ 2005 (CEDL-5C) Marine Surveyor - Cargo (CEU 3.5) (CEDL-6B) Marine Surveyor - Commercial Hull (CEU 3.5) 9/06/2005 to 12/15/ 2005 (CEDL-5C) Marine Surveyor - Cargo (CEU 3.5) (CEDL-7B) Marine Surveyor - Yacht Damage (CEU 3.5)

This on-line program can be accessed from any computer with an internet con- nection allowing students to work at their own pace from almost anywhere in the world. Each module is estimated to take about nine weeks to complete./ The

Continuing Education Department also offers Coast Guard approved training in

STCW required subjects and license preparation courses up to 200 tons.

Schedules and class information can be found at: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/ careers/continuingEducation/ or by call- ing the Continuing Education Office at 718-409-7341.

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