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OSHA Updates List Of

Agencies To Perform

Maritime Certification

OSHA recently announced the availability of a list of 128 agencies currently accredited to perform maritime certification functions of cargo gear and material handling devices. Each accredited maritime agency is listed with its area of op- eration, the expiration date of its certification, and accreditation code.

The agencies listed are accredited in one or more of the following: float- ing cranes and derricks; full func- tion vessels; loose gear and wire rope testing; non-destructive ex- amination; and shore-based mate- rial handling devices.

Cargo gear and material handling devices are required to be certified under OSHA's various maritime regulations. Accreditation require- ments for gear certification are pro- vided under CFR Part 1919.

National Association Of

Marine Services Hosts 1992 Annual Convention "The New World of Ship Supply" is the theme for the 37th Annual

Convention and Trade Fair of the

International Ship Suppliers Asso- ciation. The National Association of

Marine Services is hosting the con- vention from October 11-14, 1992, to be held at the Contemporary Re- sort Walt Disney World Orlando,

Florida.

The ISSA '92 organizing commit- tee has put together an informative and educational program. The theme for the convention is consis- tent with the Oslo '91 convention,

Adjusting to New Realities. Ship suppliers must be aware of the changing business methods around the world and adapt to the needs of their customers and suppliers in the worldwide competitive environment.

The convention program will address current issues and subjects relevant to the ship supply industry in the 90's.

Crosby Awarded Contract

For 47-Foot Tourboat

Crosby Yacht Yard, Inc. of

Osterville, Massachusetts, was re- cently awarded a contract from

Charles River Tours to construct a 47 foot Tour/Excursion Tugboat. The boat will be certified to carry 49 passengers for scenic tours and din- ner excursions on Boston Harbor and Charles River.

This will be the largest tug built by the boatyard, and on Cape Cod in many years. The boat will feature a raised pilothouse, wetbar, restrooms, convertible seating ar- rangements, and canvas topped alu- minum frame to protect passengers from inclement weather. Power will be supplied by a single diesel en- gine. The vessel will have a beam of 13 feet and a draft of 4 feet. Delivery is scheduled for May 1992 in order to allow the boat to be ready for the

Tall Ships' visit to Boston Harbor during the season.

Established in 1850, Crosby Yacht

Yard, Inc. has continuously built power and sailboats for commercial and pleasure use.

Maritime Services Corp.

Signs On New Managers

Maritime Services Corporation of

Hood River, Oregon, supplier of qual- ity marine interiors worldwide, re- cently employed two new managers to aid their expanding operations.

Marshall Aggen, the new North- west Regional Manager for MSC, will coordinate sales, marketing, and installation efforts from Maritime

Services' recently opened Seattle office.

Tony Holloway will function as

Head of Purchasing for MSC, work- ing from the main offices in Hood

River. His duties include purchas- ing, inventory control, and cost con- tainment.

Both Aggen and Holloway come to Maritime Services with extensive background and experience in their respective fields. "Increasing mar- ket share and a desire to provide excellent service to our customers led to the decision to hire Aggen and Holloway," explained Charles

Capovilla, President of MSC.

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