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Ulstein Company Receives Seismic Survey Vessel Orders

Langsten Slip & Batbyggeri AS will reportedly deliver two 9,000-gt vessels to PGS Exploration AS in

February and March 1998.

Ulstein companies will supply the propulsion systems for these ves- sels. This order follows a contract fulfilled by Ulstein to supply equipment for Langsten's last two seismic survey vessel deliveries,

Ramform Explorer and Ramform

Challenger.

Compass thrusters have been adopted for main propulsion. The 360-degree rotatable units with variable speed control feature CP propellers, which benefit overall vessel operations by optimizing fuel consumption and maneuver- ability. Two TCNP 156/115-410 compass thrusters will be fitted aft, and a 2,000-kw retractable

TCNQ 105/75-220 compass unit will be installed forward. The out-

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For more information on Ulstein

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Gas Tech Appoints New

President

Gas Tech Inc., a leading manu- facturer of gas detection instru- ments, announced that Jack

Stephens has been named as president of the company. From 1990 to 1994, Mr. Stephens was executive vice president,

Operations and Engineering, for the company. Prior to his latest appointment, he held a position with Emulation Technology.

This Thermo Instruments Inc. subsidiary develops, supplies and markets sensors, transmitters, portable and fixed system gas detection instruments.

For more information on Gas Tech

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Reson Offshore Relocates

Scotland's Reson Offshore has relocated from Methlick to the

Kirkhill Industrial Estate, near

Aberdeen Airport.

Reson's product line includes the SeaBat line of multibeam sonar systems, the HydroBat line of turnkey integrated survey sys- tems, the ACS 9060 acoustic cali- bration system and transducers and hydrophones.

For more information on Reson Offshore

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Stowe Joins Marinetics

Les Stowe recently joined Costa

Mesa, Calif.-based Marinetics

Corp. in the capacity of national sales manager. The company manufactures marine electrical distribution panels and acces- sories. Recently introduced com- pany products include the Model 111 remote engine starter switch for twin screw vessels and the

Model 022 remote controlled selec- tor switch.

For more information on Marinetics

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