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"Combining better prices with client service quality continues be our strategy," said Marc ;wman, vice president of busi- ss development for IDB Mobile, or example, the cost of sending a pical 10-page message through the )B Mobile Inmarsat service via lex is about $262, via fax about 17; but via IDB Mail, less than .2." For more information,

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Used by more than 40,000 com- lercial, Navy and pleasure boats, le Spurs Line & Net Cutter is now vailable for the world's largest ceangoing vessels, announced purs Marine Mfg., Inc.'s president >onald Govan.

Oil tankers, cruise ships, con- ainer ships and all large vessels lay now protect their shaft seals .nd running gear and avoid costly lown time with the use of Spurs' >ropeller anti-fouling device. The

VBS-approved Spurs hardened itainless steel cutters work in both orward and reverse to sever lines jefore fouling and damage can oc- iur. As lines are grabbed by the propeller blades, they are wound to the propeller hub where the prop- mounted rotating cutter blades bring line to the waiting stationary cutter blades. For more information,

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Waterproof SSB Receives

DOC Approval

SGC, Inc. announced type certifi- cation of the model SG-715 water- proof portable HF single sideband (SSB) transceiver. The Canadian

DOC-type certification is of interest to many classes of HF radio users including general aviation and heli- copter operators, the timber indus- try, petrochemical firms, expedition outfitters and operators, fishing com- panies and geophysical surveyors.

The radio is available with a wide assortment of options including waterproof handsets and a large number of portable and tactical an- tennas. For more information,

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Color Radar Packed With

Advanced Features

Advanced operating features make SIMRAD/Anritsu's 15-inch color radar accurate and easy-to- use, with target detection up to 120 nautical miles.

The 713 Series radars feature

SIMRAD/Anritsu's exclusive Ad- vanced Visual Sensitivity (AVS).

This newly-developed technology enables processor circuits to take in

August, 1993 target echoes and discriminate them from ambient noise. Another exclu- sive feature, Auto STC, reduces com- plex and constant target adjust- ments by automatically suppress- ing clutter. For vessel safety, Echo

Track shows direction of travel and relative speed of approaching ships by tracking wake patterns.

For more information,

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Alden Introduces NAVTEX

AE-900 Receiver

Alden Electronics, Inc. an- nounced the introduction of its new

NAVTEX AE-900 Receiver, which automatically receives all meteoro- logical warnings, navigational no- tices and search and rescue mes- sages required as part of the world- wide Global Maritime Distress and

Safety System (GMDSS). The AE- 900 stores up to 30 such messages over a 68 hour period, and the mes- sages may be received as far away as 400 miles offshore.

The unit uses a high-speed, silent thermal recording printhead to pro- duce easy-to-read radio telex mes- sages. An audible and visual alarm is built in to alert users to incoming search and rescue messages.

For more information,

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Hydraulically Powered Outboard

Propulsion Units, Efficient,

Reliable and Easily Maintained

With Unbeatable Performance. 35 HP Thru 1000 HP • Cost Effective • Infinite Maneuverability • Easy Installation • Portable Self-Contained

System

Thpustmaster of Texas

P.O. Box 840189 • Houston, Texas 77284-0189

Phone:713-937-6295 • FAX 713-937-7962

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SALE

BSA-93-EQ-06

A SECOND-HAND NON-PROPELLED BARGE

Hydro-Quebec offers for sale through a request for proposals a barge named "McAllister 252", which measures 72 meters long (252') by 23 meters large (76').

The barge is berthed at wharf No. 56N in Montreal harbor and can be visited at all times with a 24 hours notice addressed to:

Andre Tetreault (514) 840-4550 or

Fax number (514) 840-4944.

The tender documents together with the technical specifications can be obtained free of charge by dialing: (514) 840-5020 or by Fax at (514) 840-4944, or by presenting oneself at the following address: 6th Floor Atriums' Reception Desk 870 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East

Montreal (Quebec)

Canada H2L4Y7

The latest date for which the proposals will be accepted is September 1st, 1993, 14h00, local time.

A bid guarantee of fifty thousand Canadian dollars (50 000 $) or (40 000 $ US) must be included with the bid.

All requests for information should be addressed to:

Andre Tetreault, Tel. : (514) 840-4550

Fax: (514) 840-4944

Le chef de service (par interim)

Achats et Contrats

Robert Chabot

The Newest

Gaming Vessel Design

From Gilbert

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Steiner Shipyard (205)824-4143

Pictured above: Latest Gaming Vessel delivery from

Steiner Shipyards... Designed by John W. Gilbert & Associates

For over 25 years... John W. Gilbert &

Associates have been known for excellence and innovation in design of all types of

Riverboats and Coastal Vessels.

John W. Gilbert & Associates also de- signed the "EmeraldLady"... the twin sister of the "Diamond Lady" (renamed the "Isle of Capri") operating in Mississippi.

JOHN W. GILBERT &

ASOCIATES, INC

Naval Architects & Marine Engineers for over 25 years 66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 (617) 523-8370 (617) 523-2178 fax

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