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EMPLOYMENT GUIDE

Representing Maritime Workers Since 1964 713-524-3500 800-282-2122

HOUSTON - GALVESTON * * Galveston office by appointment only www.smslegal.com

Maritime Injuries • Shipyard Accidents • Drilling Rig and Fixed Offshore Platform Workers • Crew, Supply, Tug and Barge Workers and other Maritime Workers • Railroad Accidents/FELA • Auto and Truck Accidents

Product Injuries • Wrongful Death • Worker’s Comp • Industrial Accidents • Refinery Accidents

SCHECHTER

McELWEE & SHAFFER L.L.P. .

With over 70 years of combined maritime law experience, the attor- neys of Schechter, McElwee & Shaffer have personally handled thousands of cases for injured maritime work- ers throughout the nation. There is no fee unless we recover for you.

We’re here to work on your behalf.

We are available toll-free at 800-282-2122, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can fly to you or fly you to us. Se habla espanol.

We speak Vietnamese.

Experienced Maritime Injury Representation

DENNIS M. McELWEE

Licensed in Texas and Minnesota

MATTHEW D. SHAFFER

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Licensed in Texas and Colorado

JONATHAN S. HARRIS

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

CHERYL SCHECHTER

Of Counsel

Licensed in Texas, New Jersey and District of Colombia

ELLEN HARBERG SHAFFER

ABs, CAPTAINS, ENGINEERS,

MATES, QMEDS, TANKERMAN

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A BETTER JOB?

MORE MONEY? WE ARE DISCRETE..

EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR A CREW?

LET US MAKE THE CONNECTION FOR YOU!!

PROGRESSIVE MARINE PERSONNEL SERVICE

TEXAS (281) 689-7400 FAX (281) 689-7711

LOUISIANA (504) 834-1114 FAX (504) 834-1181

WASHINGTON (206) 524-6366 FAX (206) 524-4544

ELIZABETH ANNE

VANE BROTHERS

Over a Century of Maritime Excellence

Baltimore a42 Norfolk a42 Philadelphia

THE VANE BROTHERS COMPANY is recruiting qualifi ed candidates for positions on marine transport vessels operating along the Northeastern Atlantic Seaboard.

Tug Masters and Mates

Must possess a valid Master of Towing Vessels near coastal or greater endorsement. Experience with petroleum barges neces- sary. New York Harbor experience preferred.

Marine Engineers

Chief engineers for Coastal and Inland tugboats. Must possess a valid DDE (Designated Duty Engineers) license or greater. Valid

MMD (Merchant Marine Document) required. Two years engine room experience required.

Tankermen

Current MMD and PIC endorsement required; experience preferred.

If you have the skills and experience to qualify for any of these positions, please contact Scott Bennett at 410-735-8249 or the Operations

Department at 410-631-5096, Ext. 249 or 1-800-252-5096. www.vanebrothers.com

HELP WANTED

Director, International Business Development and Area Manager for Mexico needed by owner/operator of deepwater offshore supply company in Covington, Louisiana. Position requires Bachelor's degree in Business Admin. or Finance and 2 years experience in job offered or offshore supply vessel industry management. Must read, write, and speak Spanish and must read and speak Portuguese. Requires 25% travel to Mexico, Central America, or South America.

Please send resumes to

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.,

Attn: Louis Buisson, 103 N. Park Blvd.,

Covington, LA 70433.

Seismic operator is seeking EXPERIENCED

Gun Mechanic Chief with Dual Source back- ground. Domestic experience in GOM OK.

International experiences a plus. Candidate must be eligible for work in the United States.

If you have DUAL SOURCE Guns

Background forward resume & salary require- ments to seismic [email protected]

Successful candidate must successfully pass drug test, physical & agility testing. EOE 100 TON CAPTAIN w/ master of tow- ing, STCW & RADAR endorsements needed for salvage projects.

Must have commercial experience towing/pushing barges.

Fax resumes to (954) 764-8724 attn: Denise Johnston

Resolve Marine Group, Inc.

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