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EMPLOYMENT/RECRUITMENT Hagglunds Drives Boast More Power

TECHNICAL ADVISOR

We are the world1 largest marine fuel testing organization and are associated with a major classification society.

We are seeking to employ a Technical Advisor at our north- ern N.J. facility. The functions of this position will, among other duties, include the critical assessment of marine fuel oil laboratory test results and daily interaction with marine operators. Also involved will be technical marketing of our services.

The following qualifications would be advantageous for the successful candidate: • Ocean-going experience, preferably in an engineering capacity. • Basic computer knowledge and hands-on experience. • Some knowledge in the marine fuels area, particularly on-board troubleshooting capabilities. In this regard significant in-house training will be available.

The ability to fit into a close-knit organization is essential.

If interested, please send your resume and other details to:

Box #404

Maritime Reporter 118 East 25th Street

New York, NY 10010

Salary and other benefits are very attractive to the qualified applicant. orris p°rt ENGINEERS

American Management Systems, Inc., has immediate open- ings for experienced Port Engineers to maintain selected

U.S. Navy Ships under a phased maintenance program in the ports of Ingleside, TX, Mayport, FL, and Norfolk, VA.

Successful applicants will have a U.S. citzenship, a BS degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture, USCG license, and prior commercial Port Engineer, shipyard, and/ or shipboard experience.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

For immediate consideration, send your resume to:

PERSONNEL DIRECTOR

AMERICAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. 825 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 201

Chesapeake, VA 23320

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SALES REP WANTED!

Manufacturer of mechanical valve actuators seeks commissioned sales rep organizations to take the product to the commercial shipbuilding, petro-chemi- cal, and processing industries. Experience with valve actuators or related systems required. Exclusive terri- tories, distribution potential available. Send agency information to: Maritime Reporter

Box #402 118 East 25th Street

New York, NY 10010

GENERAL MANAGER/CONTRACTS MANAGER

Needed for marine heavy lift and rigging company located in the Central/Southern Atlantic Coastal area. Requires minimum of 10 years experience in the marine rigging industry. Must be familiar with contract management, including government con- tracts. The position will have P&L responsibility and some sales activity. Please send resume to:

Box 403

Maritime Reporter/Engineering News 118 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010

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Davies Named VP/General Manager

Of Gilkes, Inc.

Alan C. Davies has been named vice presi- dent/general manager of Gilkes Inc., U.S.A.

Gilkes is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gilbert

Gilkes & Gordon, Ltd. of Kendal, England, an

OEM manufacturer of marine industrial tur- bine pumps, hydro-electric turbines and asso- ciated equipment and lube oil modules for steam and gas turbines.

In his new position, Mr. Davies will direct

Gilkes Inc.'s business development for North

America. He will be responsible to the parent company's international sales and marketing director, Raymond J. Pengelly, who is also president of Gilkes Inc.

Mr. Davies, an employee of Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd. since 1971, was previously deputy chief engineer, responsible for supervis- ing the factory's engineering department, which included new designs and provided technical backup for the company's sales and product groups.

For more information on Gilkes,

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Kvaerner Unit Wins $10.5 Million

Pre-Engineering Contract For

Ekofisk Platform

Kvaerner Engineering has won a contract for approximately $10.5 million by Phillips Pe- troleum Norway for engineering work on a new platform in the Ekofisk Field. Work on the con- tract is slated to begin this month. The contract value could reportedly grow to about $79.2 mil- lion if the field development plan presented to the Norwegian authorities by the Ekofisk part- ners is approved.

A newly developed series of radial piston hydraulic motors was launched in March by

Hagglunds Drives AB brings more power into less space than ever before, the Swedish com- pany claims. At about half the size of other drives with the same displacement, the four "Compact" models' power-to-weight ratios range from 1.5 to 2 kW per kilogram.

The "Compact" motors' high power capaci- ties make cargo handling faster and more eco- nomical, while a direct-mounted, full-capacity, failsafe brake stops the motor quickly in emer- gencies, according to Ingemar Borg, the company's marketing manager for the marine industry. Mr. Borg adds that the motors also make towing winches safer, because their ex- tra power means they can cope with sudden surges in line pull often encountered in rough seas. The drives have a 4- to 4.7-inch (100 - 200 mm) hole through the center, which can report- edly be used to simplify the design of deck ma- chinery — for example, it is possible to build capstans or mount the motor between two drums on a common shaft.

For more information on Hagglunds

Drives AB,

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Florida Ports Propose $200 Million

Expansion Program

Florida's seaports have proposed a $200 million statewide expansion program to meet the demands of increasing cargo and passenger growth, announced the Florida Ports Council, a non-profit organization of 13 member ports.

The proposal calls for seaports and the

State of Florida to form an investment. The state would match the ports' contribution of $100 million over five years to help build and refur- bish facilities such as container and cruise ter- minals, warehouses and access roads.

Based on standard impact models, the in- vestment should create over 22,000 new jobs and $1.5 billion in annual economic impact and $57 million in annual tax revenues, according to

Florida Ports Council President John R.

LaCapra. Florida's international trade is ex- pected to double within the next five years as a matter of natural growth, without the added impact of NAFTA and the possible opening of

Cuba. The cruise industry is developing at a similarly rapid pace, with two new megaships entering service and an increasing number of passengers embarking from Florida ports each year.

The Ports Council has identified over $1.5 billion in improvements, including some in the road and rail systems. While the proposal would address only eight percent of those improve- ments, Mr. LaCapra said the "seed money" would help ports jump-start expansion projects and meet the competition.

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