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mpact Firefighting Device

Wvers 55 GPM 'he Augustus Fire Tool is a com- ct unit designed to combat fires in nfined spaces, while eliminating ie need to attempt immediate, time- msuming, forcible entry operations, -esigned for the automotive indus- ry, the portable extinguisher model was designed to be carried or stored in small convenient locations, and to work well with ex- isting carbon diox- ide extinguishers.

However, the manufacturer re- ports the same tool works equally well with dry chemical and liquid foam por- table extinguish- ers. The Hose Line model delivers about 55 gpm into the enclosed area.

The model reportedly could be effec- tive in combatting fires in shipping containers and air ducts.

For more information on the

Augustus Fire Tool

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Sperry, Ocean Systems In

Agreement With MarAd To

Develop Safety System

The Maritime Administration (MarAd) has entered into a coopera- tive agreement with Sperry Marine and Ocean Systems, Inc. to develop an expert vessel optimization and safety system. The purpose of the project is to provide technology for a closed loop, feedback voyage optimi- zation system. The system would continually update a vessel's voyage plan as weather, current, sea, sched- uling, ballast/cargo and propulsion systems change. It would also have an expert damage control, collision/ avoidance system and an alarm sys- tem.

Petro-Safe Set For '96

The Seventh Annual Petro-Safe

Conference & Exhibition is sched- uled as part of Energy Week '96, and will be held from January 30 to Feb- ruary 1,1996 at the George R. Brown

ConventionCenterinHouston. Con- ference organizers expect 14,000 at- tendees and 1,000 exhibits. For more information on the conference, contact Sean Guerre at tel: (713) 621-8833; fax: (713) 963-6284.

USMSA Sets '96 Show Dates

The U.S. Marine Safety Associa- tion announced that its Seventh

Annual Safety Seminar is scheduled for June 24 - 26, 1996, in Kodiak,

October, 1995

Alaska. The seminar will focus on hands-on familiarity with marine safety equipment, as well as topics such as understanding the market- place, and factors influencingbuyers and users of marine safety equip- ment.

For more information on the

USMSA event, contact Shannon

Coghlan at tel: (215) 564-3484] fax: (215)963-9785.

Mariott Hi-Fog Fights Fire ?as\

MariofF's Hi-Fog firefighting prod- uct is an innovative fire protection technology which combines standard hydraulic pressures and small amounts of fresh water.

Hi-Fog works by propelling very small droplets of water with high momentum to penetrate hot flue gases and reach the combustion source, even in large "hidden" fires.

Hi-Fog absorbs a fire's energy, cools the surrounding hot air and gases, and works to prevent oxygen from entering the combustion area.

Hi-Fog provides effective extin- guishing, suppression and control for all types of fires.

For more information on Marioff Hi-Fog

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How do you define Bollinger?

Bol-lin-ger\bal-in-jGr\ n. Synonym for quality and service; also known as "The

Boat People;" see also: COMPLETE MARINE

SERVICE.

Bollinger... redefining your idea about new construction and repair.

Bollinger

P.O. Box 250 8365 Highway 308 South

Lockport, LA 70374

Phone: 504/532-2554

Fax: 504/532-7225

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