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Foss Environmental

Announces "Sea Slug"

A12,500 gallon "sea slug" under tow at five knots.

Foss Environmental Services Co. completed a stocking distributor- ship agreement with Canflex (USA),

Inc. Canflex manufactures tempo- rary, floating, towable fluid contain- ment bags called "sea slugs."

Canflex also manufactures other styles of temporary liquid contain- ment devices that can be used ashore or for other applications, as well as underwater lift bags for vessel sal- vage and a crane testing bag.

For more information on Foss

Environmental Services Co.,

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Harland & Wolff Orders

Jumbo Bulb Flats From

Inexa Profil

Harland & Wolff, Belfast, North- ern Ireland, has ordered 1,600 tons of Jumbo Bulb Flats from Inexa

Profil for delivery during 1994 for two Suezmax tankers. "We can now build ships with all of the advantages of the bulb flat compared to welded T and L sec- tions in the ship's side.. .Shotblasting, painting and mainte- nance are simplified, which is an advantage for both the yard and the shipowner," saidKjell Arvin, tech- nical director at Harland & Wolff.

For more information on Harland & Wolff,

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American Oilfield Divers

Expands Fleet

American Oilfield Divers an- nounced it acquired two vessels and two saturation diving systems and related equipment from Martech

USA, Inc. for an undisclosed amount of cash.

The Arctic Carolyn is a 185-foot, four-point anchor diving support vessel equipped to support towing,

ROV and diving operations. The

Golden Bear is a 65-ft. crew boat equipped with ROV support facili- ties and emergency spill response capabilities. The two saturation diving systems are designed for div- ing to 1,000-ft. water depths.

For more information on Ameri- can Oilfield Divers,

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Smith Berger offers more Seaworthy choices.

FLAG BLOCKS

Standard and custom designed flag blocks for wire ropes up to 21/2" diameter. Designed for 90° or 180° wrap on the sheave. Welded or bolted connection to structure.

MARINER CLASS

GUIDE SHEAVES

Smith Berger offers a full line of vertical or horizontal guide sheaves for wire ropes up to 5" (127mm). Load monitor- ing pins optional.

TOWING HARDWARE

Stern rollers, towing pins, separate pop-up pins, or specialized towing hardware can be custom-designed for new construction or retrofits.

CHAIN STOPPERS

Pawl type chain stoppers for 1" to 4" anchor chain designed to ABS standards.

Special double pawl or load monitoring stoppers available.

MARINER CLASS

FAIRLEADS

Available with balanced head single sheave or double sheave swivel head designs.

Designed for wire rope sizes up to 3" (76mm). Tail sheave or load monitoring pins optional.

ROLLER AND PEDESTAL

FAIRLEADS

Two, three, or four roller fairleads designed for all wire or synthetic rope sizes.

Mounting bases can be custom-designed for special applications.

Call us to put Smith Berger innovation to work for you. Smith Berger Marine, Inc. 516 So. Chicago St., Seattle,WA98108 TELEX: 32-8912 FAX: 206-764-4653 PHONE: (206) 764-4650

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Markey builds world-class winch systems.

Tow Winches, Capstans, Windlasses

Research and Traction Winch Systems MARKEY

Winch Controls and Instrumentation

Complete Drive Packages

MARKEY MACHINERY CO..INC. P.O.Box 24788, Seattle,WA98124 Fax: 206/623-9839 Toll Free: 1-800-637-3430

Represented by: J.H. MENGE & CO..INC. P.O. Box 23602 New Orleans, LA 70183 TEL: 504/733-4871 FAX: 504/734-1880

BRACKEN ASSOCIATES 563 Pilgrim Drive. Suite B, Foster City, CA 94404 TEL: 415/578-9925 FAX: 415/578-1980

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