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Northern Lights ML984 Arrives Quietly

The new Northern Lights ML984 generator set was designed to set new standards for noise and smoke emissions. The newest model to the line from Alaska Diesel Electric is rated at 32 kW for 60 Hz models, and 25 kW for the 50 Hz models. There are several features on the new units which are designed to ensure a quiet ride.

A double-walled oil pan, isolated valve cover, helical timing gear, soft mounts and a noise maze air intake silencer combine to reduce both vibration and noise. If additional noise damp- ening is required, Northern Lights offers optional sound shields and hydroelastic mounts. To ensure ease of service, the ML984 has single-side servicing with easy-to-access, spin-on fuel and oil filters. There is also a lube oil drain for quick oil changes.

For more information on the ML984

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Willis Corroon Offers Insurance For

Research Ships seismographic and general research vessels. It will cover equipment, personnel and onboard observers. Company Profile: Uniservice

The history of Uniservice dates back to the early 20th century, as pas- senger and merchant steamships crossed the Suez Canal in order to reach the overseas territories of the

Italian colonies. The condensers on these vessels experienced problems due to deposits of scale caused by salt precipitation in the pipes which were difficult to remove. Engineers often were forced to stop the engine and open the condenser covers to descale and mechanically clean the internal piping.

In 1920, Jean Urruty and Silvio

Garbarino formed Urruty &

Garbarino, a Savona-based company dedicated to producing chemical products. The company established itself in the Port of Genoa.

In 1974, the company changed its name to Urruty GG Niego, and since that time has become fully involved in the shipping industry, manufactur- ing a complete line of specialty chem- icals, with operations throughout

Italy and the Mediterranean.

In 1986, Erani Andreatta joined the group and, with the help of

Giovanni Baldelli, set the Urruty group up for international expansion.

In 1991, A. Gaeta joined Urruty, setting up a consortium which led to

Uniservice Consortium Urruty-

Gaeta.

In the early 1990s, Uniservice was presented with the opportunity to establish a minority shareholders position in the newly formed

Uniservice Americas. In 1995, anoth- er major opportunity presented itself to the Uniservice group, when key managers from a renowned interna- tional company elected to leave the organization that had purchased their company. This gave Uniservice the gateway it needed to become a worldwide presence, setting up dis- tributors in countries such as (Continued on page 58)

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A new specialist insurance program for research vessels has been developed by the Willis

Corroon Group. The Taros program, designed by the group's Global Special Risks division, is designed to insure geophysical, oceanographic,

Griffin's Managing Director Resigns

Mike Meehan has resigned as managing director of Griffin Shipping Holdings Ltd., effec- tive July 31. According to a joint statement issued by Griffin and its parent company,

Grincor (Grindrod Unicorn Group Ltd.), his resignation was received with regret and Mr.

Meehan's departure was on amicable terms.

Mr. Meehan, who has been with the

Grincor group for 23 years, said he enjoyed an exciting career. "I have seen the group devel- op from a small coasting and agency company to a significant player in the freight trans- portation industry."

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