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Koichi Fujiwara, Class NK & Busch

Brian Holden, USMRC

Repair (BQR) facility in Harvey, Louisiana, and measures in Middletown, Rhode Island and ClassNK, a ship classi- 160-ft x 60-ft between the wing walls. BQR is located off ? cation society based in Tokyo, Japan last month signed the Mississippi River and provides service to both the in- a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) laying out a land and offshore marine transportation sector. framework for future technical cooperation to carry out joint research and development activities for the maritime

USMRC, ClassNK Sign MoU on LNG, Off- industry. This will mark the ? rst time a major ship clas- shore, and Cybersecurity si? cation society has teamed with a prominent marine op-

The United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) erations simulation center engaged in specialized training and research in North America. “Our goal is to support the safety of ships from not only from the technological point of view, but also the human factor perspective.” said ClassNK Executive Vice President Koichi Fujiwara.

USMRC President Brian Holden added, “ClassNK shares our goal of engaging in activities that focus on the safety of mariners; ships and their cargoes; and protection of the marine environment.”

Crowley Wins T-AGOS/T-AGM MSC Contract

Crowley Maritime Corp.’s global ship management group has been has been awarded the contract for the op- eration and maintenance of the T-AGOS/T-AGM ? eet for the Military Sealift Command. This ? eet of seven ships sup- ports the Navy’s Surveillance Towed Array Sensor Systems (SURTASS) operations; the U.S. Air Force’s dual-band, phased array and parabolic dish radars; and other govern- ment research missions. The contract covers the operation and maintenance of ? ve T-AGOS and up to two T-AGM ocean surveillance ships. Crowley will provide personnel; operational and technical support (ashore and a? oat); equipment; tools; provisions, and supplies to operate this ? eet of seven United States Naval Ships (USNS). “The is- suance of this contract is well-matched with Crowley’s ca- pabilities, not only in the company’s ability to manage spe- cialized vessels, but also in providing the U.S. Government with a variety of maritime services,” said Todd Busch, se- nior vice president and general manager, technical services.

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