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COMSAT And MCI Sign

Interconnection Agreement

COMSAT Maritime Services re- cently announced that it has signed an agreement with MCI Interna- tional (MCII) to interconnect

MCII's long distance telephone net- work with COMSAT coast earth stations for telephone service to and from ships at sea. As a result, MCI telephone subscribers with interna- tional dialing capability will be able to direct-dial vessels equipped with

International Maritime Satellite Or- ganization (INMARSAT) ship earth stations. In addition, the cost of

COMSAT satellite telephone calls can be charged to MCI credit card accounts.

COMSAT is a publicly traded company based in Washington, D.C.

As the U.S. member of the Interna- tional Telecommunications Satel- lite Organization (INTELSAT) and the International Maritime Satellite

Organization (INMARSAT), it links the United States by satellite with more than 160 other nations and over 6,500 ships at sea and offshore facilities.

For additional information and free literature,

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Need station-keeping, integrated vessel maneuvering, autotracking, or precision steering?

You need RMP.

The Robertson RMP is a family of intelligent, modular control systems designed for easy, yet precise vessel maneuvering. With a single joy-stick,

RMP can steer, position and maneuver any vessel in any trade, and modular design offers the added benefits of easy system upgrades, reduced crew training time, lower maintenance costs, and very affordable price.

Robertson's RMP. The smart way to solve complex control problems, and the best way to upgrade vessel performance.

Call or write today for the facts on how our RMP can improve your operations at sea.

ROBERTSON-SHIPMATE, INC.

HI-TECH 3000 Kingman Street, Suite 207 Metairie, LA 70006 USA

Tel. 504-455-9988/FAX 504-455-9795

Class III

ROMOR

UHMWP

Backed Stave.

On deck. When you need ROMOR® brand staves, you get them. Fast.

No waiting. No need to stockpile.

Here's why ROMOR staves are all ways right.

Less wait. Always available.

Less weight. 75% lighter than brass-backed staves.

Less work. Easy to replace.

UHMWP backing can't corrode and "freeze" in place as metal does. Fully interchangeable with

Class I staves.

Less cost in the long haul. Reduced purchase, installation and mainte- nance cost.

More protection. Smooth, thin nitrile rubber lining extends bearing and shaft sleeve life.

Dependable. Qualified by U.S.

Navy to Mil-B-17901B, Class III specifications.

To wait less, reduce weight and lower costs, save your bearings with ROMOR staves. Our brochure will tell you more. Write Lucian Q.

Moffitt, Inc., P.O. Box 1415, Akron,

Ohio 44309. Or Call: (216) 733-9955.

LUCIAN Q.

MOFFITT, INC.

A subsidiary of BFGoodrich

ROMOR,'1 a registered trademark of BFGoodrich 13025MR

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JJH Inc. Appoints

Thomas R. Sarnecky

Dan Weiler, vice president and general manager of JJH Inc.'s

Washington office, has announced the appointment of Thomas R.

Sarnecky to the position of head of the combat systems department.

Mr. Sarnecky brings to his new position a strong background in naval architectural, hull, mechani- cal and electrical aspects of ship design as it interfaces with the com- bat system. Prior to joining JJH

Inc., he held the position of director, combat systems design and test sub- group for NAVSEA, where he was responsible for directing the devel- opment of all surface ship combat systems designs.

JJH Inc. is a leading naval engi- neering organization with facilities located in Crystal City, Va., Ports- mouth, Va., Cherry Hill, N.J., Bath,

Maine, Panama City, Fla, and Long

Beach, Calif.

Navy Awards $7.6-Million Contract

To Southwest Marine

The U.S. Navy has awarded a $7,611,149 contract to Southwest

Marine, Inc., San Diego, Calif., for the drydocking of the amphibious cargo ship USS Durham (LKA-114).

The work is expected to be com- pleted in July of this year.

New 138-Page Level

And Flow Sensor Catalog

Offered Free By GEMS

GEMS Express Service is offering a free comprehensive level and flow sensor catalog that contains 138 pages of complete technical infor- mation as well as prices. The catalog is designed to allow products to be ordered from a toll-free number, and since most are in stock, ship- ment will be made within 72 hours.

A few of the level sensor products described include single- and multi- station switches in various materi- als, externally mounted versions, sounding tapes, ultrasonic controls, and controls for electrically conduc- tive liquids. Also included are man- ually and electrically operated indi- cators and switches for 30 and 55 gallon drums, switches that monitor both temperature and level, indica- tors to replace sightglasses, plus a full line of continuous level indica- tors, and much more.

The flow section of the catalog includes many different switch types: shuttle, piston, paddle, in- line and viscosity compensating.

Continuous flow sensors are also included along with receivers, batch controllers, and fittings.

The relay section describes a full line of intrinsically safe relays and zener barriers. And the accessory section describes annunciator cubes and panels, junction boxes and alarm panels.

For more information and a free copy of the catalog from GEMS,

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