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tract with ABS Nautical Systems for use of its Energy & Environmental Manager and Maintenance Manager modules on four newly-built work- boats. The company did not have a current system in place and was in need of a solution to manage its ? eet for better ef? ciency. After a success- ful implementation, Mantenimiento Express Marítimo will consider use of the software across its entire ? eet. LEEVAC Acquires Quality Shipyards, LLC LEEVAC Shipyards, LLC through its newly created subsidiary LEEVAC Shipyards Houma, LLC announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Qual- ity Shipyards, Inc. The acquisition of assets includes 35 acres of indus- trial property located on 2,500 feet of waterfront along the intracoastal wa- terway, 4 drydocks, 100,000 square feet of covered production facilities and several large track cranes. Larry Vauclin will assume the role as Vice President and General Manager of LEEVAC Shipyards Houma. Foss Uni? es All Operations Under Single Name Foss Marine Holdings has an- nounced that it will merge all of its op-erations and resources under a single, highly recognizable name: Foss Mari- time Company. Today, Foss Marine Holdings wholly owned subsidiar- CelottoPellerinPEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS de CuirVancura MN 53www.marinelink.com MN August2013 Layout 50-58.indd 537/23/2013 7:34:22 PM