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information on business in yards throughout the country.

The Trinity Marine Group (TMG) is comprised of 13 shipyards, to- gether reportedly representing the largest shipbuilding capacity for small- to medium-size ship construc- tion in the world. TMG is able to diversify its capabilities and tap a variety of markets, and the com- pany builds commercial, military and pleasure vessels in steel, alu- minum and composites. TMG also designs and builds a wide variety of barges, including double hull barges. Trinity shipyards, which have delivered more than 14,000 vessels, reportedly lead the U.S. in cycloidal propulsion vessels as well as diesel-electric vessels. Two of the company's designs are in the finals in the U.S. Navy's Mark V high-speed patrol boat.

Bender Shipbuilding & Repair

Co. has grown to be one of the world-leading builders of mid-size steel and aluminum vessels. Bender builds a wide range of vessels, from tugs to riverboat casinos, and also offers topside and drydock repair.

Bender was one of the first area shipyards to supply vessels to the riverboat casino market, and less than eight months after opening its

Louisiana yard, Bender delivered the first riverboat casino to operate in Louisiana, the Star Casino.

Atlantic Marine-Mobile, Inc. spe- cializes in major vessel repairs, con- versions, retrofits, overhauls and regular drydocking for the commer- cial shipping industry. The yard is situated on the 45-foot deep Mobile

River channel, with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, and offers a 250,000-dwt and a 40,000-dwt dry dock, plus 5,000 feet of full-service quay space. Certified to ISO 9002 standards, Atlantic Marine's pri- mary markets consist of tankers and bulkers trading in the U.S. Gulf,

Caribbean and East Coast.

For more information on the companies in this story, circle the corresponding number on the Reader Service Card.

Atlantic Marine-Mobile 325

Bohnet & Assoc 326

Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co .327

Cospolich Refrigerator Co 328

Insulations Inc 329

Trinity Marine Group 330

International Grating Offers

New Brochure

A new full-color brochure from

International Grating, Inc. describes fiberglass-composite products the company manufactures for vessels, offshore structures, dockside facili- ties and other marine applications.

Among the products presented are nonskid gratings for walkways, plat- forms and decks, intake louvers and cable trays. Color photos show these products in actual applications. For a free brochure from Intl. Grating,

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New Video Examines

Onboard Drill Procedures

The seventh videotape in the

Marine Survival Equipment Train- ing Program has been released by

John Sabella & Associates, Inc.

Titled Conducting Onboard Drills, the 17-minute instructional video is designed to assist vessel owners and operators in preparing their crews for coping with potential emergen- cies and meeting new federal regu- lations. It delineates the impor- tance of crew preparation and prac- tice in responding to potential emer- gencies, the role of the skipper or leader, mechanisms for developing emergency plans, and detailed pro- cedures for conducting abandon ship and fire drills. For further informa- tion about the video,

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Riede Systems' LS-10 Tip

Switch Certified By CSA

The LS-10 Tip Switch from Riede

Systems, Inc. received certification from the Canadian Standards Asso- ciation(CSA). The LS-11 Tip Switch, which only differs from the LS-10 by its ball and swivel mounting, also received CSA certification. The LS- 10 can detect level changes in bulk solids, liquids and slurries, and op- erates without mercury. For more information,

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