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As the ? rst 2016 AWO approved marine management company, IMS is also proud 1700 Petersburg Road to lead the industry in compliance excel-

Hebron, KY 41048

Telephone: (859) 689-7707 lence. IMS’s mariner-friendly compliance

E-mail: communications@inland- programs are immediate, approved and marineservice.com certi? ed in the changing regulatory worlds

Website: of the Responsible Carrier Program, www.inlandmarineservice.com

TMSA2, and SIRE. The company’s ser-

CEO/President: Dave Hammond vices include vessel management, planned maintenance, compliance management,

T C :HE OMPANY harbor services, liquid operations and shoreside tankering

As one of the largest inland vessel management com- panies in the United States, Inland Marine Service (IMS) services, as well as river cruise line operations. IMS is based offers services to keep vessels crewed with seasoned, highly in Hebron, Kentucky, with operations in Paducah, KY, St. skilled mariners. With over 700 employees, IMS is able to Louis, MO, New Orleans, LA and Houston, TX.

serve customers across the Western Rivers, East Coast, and

T C :HE ASE the Gulf Intracoastal Waterways. These crews enjoy a repu- tation for getting the job done on time and within budget. IMS is one the largest inland vessel management com-

With 30 years of experience on the river, dedicated safety panies in the United states. IMS is an industry leader and practices, and highly trained crews, IMS is committed constantly diversifying - having launched a new tankering to providing customers with secure, reliable, timely and and plants service company, expanded into the river cruise cost effective solutions. IMS also offers ? rst dollar insur- industry, and was recently the ? rst marine vessel manage- ance coverage, wherein, IMS assumes all liabilities associ- ment company to meet the new AWO/RCP requirements.

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For over 130 years, AkzoNobel’s Marine Coatings busi- 6001 Antoine Drive ness, International, has pioneered the development of mar-

Houston, TX 77091 ket-leading coatings for the shipping industry. The ? rm

Telephone: (516) 635-6826

E-mail: [email protected] prides itself in its commitment to innovation, continual

Website: investment in research and development and a resolute www.international-marine.com/marine- home.aspx focus on solving the increasing challenges our customers

Vice President: Dave He? in face. Understanding the changing dynamic of the marine industry is at the heart of product development, aligned ness, International has introduced Interline 9001, a new with a focused and unrelenting dedication to driving as Bimodal Epoxy coating for the cargo tanks of chemical much ef? ciency into customers’ operations as possible tankers. With enhanced cargo resistance, zero absorption while improving performance and increasing pro? tability for many cargoes and fewer cycling restrictions, Interline 9001 simpli? es the carriage of a wide range of liquid car-

P P / S :RIMARY RODUCT ERVICE goes, optimizing vessel earning potential. Interline 9001 is

AkzoNobel’s marine coatings business, International, designed therefore to deliver greater ef? ciency and ? exibil- has worked hard to create the ? rst approved carbon credit ity in the operation of chemical tankers, easily switching methodology in the marine industry. Through this, ves- from one cargo to the next with minimal downtime.

sel operators can be rewarded for investment in cleaner technologies through the generation of carbon credits. To

T C :HE ASE qualify, a vessel needs to be converted from biocidal an- Owned by AkzoNobel, International Paint is among the tifouling to International’s Intersleek during routine dry- world’s largest coatings suppliers. Additionally, International docking. Additionally, AkzoNobel’s marine coatings busi- paint holds a leading share in the marine coatings market.

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