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AIMS Endorses New

Marine Firefighting

Training Program

A new training series featuring firefighting techniques taught by

Texas A&M University's Marine

Firefighting Training School is now available from Gulf Publishing

Company Video. The series, Ma- rine Firefighting, has earned the endorsement of the American In- stitute of Merchant Shipping (AIMS). "The only other film like it was produced by the U.S. Coast Guard more than 20 years ago," says

Gerald Babin, GPC Video's exec- utive producer. The people at Texas

A&M provided the content and

AIMS reviewed and endorsed the series.

The program details the five areas of marine fire training taught at Texas A&M University, College

Statio, Texas. Divided into five vi- deotape modules, the series begins with part one, Exploring Fire's

Chemistry; and continues with part two, Portable Extinguishers; part three, Water and Fire; part four,

Use of Foam; and ends with part five, Interior Firefighting. All tapes were shot on location at the Texas

A&M University fire training grounds.

The series provides a fire-fight- ing training program which can be implemented on board a ship, tanker, or drilling rig. Those who operate vessels on inland water- ways, Port Authorities, and fire departments who may be called upon to fight a fire on board a docked ship should know and un- derstand the techniques taught here. GPC Video will offer this se- ries in both Italian and Korean in the fall of 1984.

To obtain a free 4-color brochure on the series from Gulf Publishing

Company Video,

Circle 37 on Reader Service Card

Promotions Announced At

Marine Transport Lines

Louis J. Conti, chairman of the board of Marine Transport Lines, has announced a number of pro- motions in the operations and fi- nancial staffs of the company.

Joseph G. Drescher has been appointed vice president-opera- tions. He has been with the com- pany for 14 years, and was previ- ously fleet director. Succeeding him in that post is Nicholas Orfani- dis, a 10-year veteran with the company.

Donald Hutton has been named fleet manager. He is also a 10-year veteran, and previously served as port engineer and marine superintendent.

On the financial side, W. Her- schel Chittum has been ap- pointed assistant vice president-fi- nance. He was previously controller, and has been with the company for the past two years.

Named to replace him as control- ler is Anthony N. Citrola, who has been with MTL since 1978 and was previously assistant control- ler. Joseph M. DiMarco has been appointed treasurer; he joined the company in 1976 and has held var- ious financial posts.

Hartzell Offers

Free Literature On

Marine Duty Fans

Marine Duty axial flow blowers from Hartzell Fan Inc., are de- scribed and illustrated in a 20- page brochure. These blowers are

AMCA certified and are available to meet Federal Marine Specifica- tions in sizes 12" to 60" diame- ter with static pressures to 14" w.g.

A wide assortment of accessory items are available including inlet bells, vibration isolators, special motors and corrosive resistant coatings. The brochure (A-143) contains a selection guide for as- sistance in specifying proper ma- rine equipment.

For a free copy,

Circle 34 on Reader Service Card

Hamburg Federal Republic of Germany

September 25-29,1984 daily 9a.m.- 6 p.m.

Saturday 29. 9., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Hamburg - forum for worldwide business, will offer the opportunity for on-the-spot market analysis and at the same time highlight the latest trends.

This "big club" of the shipbuilding and marine engineering world will feature a complete range of international exhibits.

More than 500 exhibitors from some 20 countries will be taking part.

SMM '84 will provide reliable information on all aspects of new marine technologies whilst the

SMM '84 conference will serve to complement the exhibition by offering a wealth of information and discussion on current themes.

SMM '84 - the leading event of its kind

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