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PEMEX Signs Contract

For IMODCO Terminal

Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the national oil company of Mex- ico, has signed a contract with

IMODCO, Los Angeles, Calif., for supply of a Single Point Mooring

Terminal System for operation in the Gulf of Mexico. Measuring 12.5 meters in diameter (about 41 feet), the standard CALM sys- tem has 2x24" and 1x16" diam- eter cargo piperuns and a two- grade MPDU. The already con- structed terminal is scheduled to become operational this spring.

The contract continues IMOD-

CO's close business relationship with PEMEX. Since 1972, IMOD-

CO has supplied a total of eight

SPM systems for operation off both the Pacific and Gulf of Mex- ico Coasts. These terminals have assisted Mexico in effectively ex- porting its sizeable oil reserves.

IMODCO, a pioneer in the de- velopment of Single Point Moor- ing Terminal Systems, is a unit of AMCA International Corpora- tion, a major diversified group of heavy industrial, engineering, manufacturing and construction companies whose products and services are sold worldwide.

Emmett C. Lee Jr. Named

Tampa Port Director

Emmett C. Lee Jr. was named port director by the Tampa, Fla.,

Port Authority board at their re- cent business meeting. Mr. Lee has served as deputy port direc- tor for the Authority since De- cember 1978.

Mr. Lee is a graduate of the

U.S. Military Academy at West

Point, N.Y., and received his mas- ter's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois.

He succeeds Joseph W. Gon- tarski, who tendered his resigna- tion to the Port Authority board

February 12.

Danish C.G. To Use

Seaward Fenders In Oil

Pollution Control System

Seaward International's Sea

Cushion® marine fenders are now a key part of the Danish Coast

Guard's oil pollution control equip- ment. The three large 8 by 12-foot fenders will be in the North Sea,

Baltic Sea, and other Danish coastal waters. They will be placed between the salvage vessel and stricken vessels, which have been damaged or have run aground.

This will permit the transfer of fuel or oil cargo from the dis- abled vessel before the oil can spill into the sea.

Sea Cushion® marine fenders for the

Danish Coast Guard.

These fenders are the same size as the Sea Cushions previously supplied to the United States

Coast Guard Pollution Control

Strike Team. They are designed to be transported in a C-130 air- craft, by helicopter, or on a single truck for good mobility.

Sea Cushion fenders are filled with resilient energy-absorbing foam and covered by an abrasion- resistant elastomer jacket re- inforced by thousands of feet of continuous nylon cord. Addition- ally, these Sea Cushions are en- closed in an orange-colored elasto- mer coated, nylon web net which is designed for safety, high vis- ibility and structural support. Sea

Cushions are also available with other net styles, including a chain net with tires.

For further information on Sea- ward International's Sea Cushion fenders, contact Sidney H. Shaw,

Seaward International, Inc., 6269

Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Va. 22044.

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