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A Maritime Education

The Center For Maritime Education is the nations leading independent mar- itime education program. Its mission is to improve the professional competency of merchant mariners through regular training. This not-for-profit organiza- tion depends on the generosity of indi- viduals, corporations and foundations to sustain its programs. It is located in

Paducah, Kentucky.

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In Water Solutions

Coast Diving Service Inc. is a full service diving company, specializing in in-water ship inspections, hull cleaning, propeller polishing and underwater welding and burning. Coast Diving is recognized by all major classification societies to per- form in-water inspections and repairs.

They have offices in both Los

Angeles/Long Beach Harbors and in the

San Francisco Bay area.

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Buying Time During Emergencies

Spreading flames and smoke can over- whelm personnel in minutes. The sealing of pathways between decks and compart- ments can buy the precious seconds needed to extinguish a fire and prevent devastation. Approved by the U.S. Navy and a score of international standards bodies, Nelson Firestop Products offer the right class of protection for virtually any ship or marine structure penetration.

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Protecting the Operator and

Environment

The portable Hermetic sampler A-l from Tanksystem SA can be used for connection on 1" Hermetic Compact

Valves. It is designed for restricted sam- pling of liquids which present a fire, health or airpollution hazard. It limits the vapor emission during sampling.

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Industrial Control Systems

TANO Corporation has been in the marine and industrial controls business since it was founded in 1961. TANO designs, manufactures, installs and ser- vices high reliability automation and controls systems for harsh-environment industrial and marine operations.

TANO SCADA systems are designed with the ability to grow as your project grows.

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Solutions To Bolting Problems

The completely revised SUPERBOLT catalog contains technical information on mechanical stud/bolt tensioners and data on many new series. Multi-jackbolt tensioners require only hand torque wrenches to tension bolts tighter than any other method.

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Innovative Measuring Concept

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Auxitrol introduces a new generation of tank level gauging systems for marine applications based on an Innovative

Measuring Concept (I.M.C.) System.

The TA 840 Radar Sensor is a new con- cept in "failsafe" technology. The elec- tronics are permanently sealed in the sensor, eliminating tampering and the ingress of water.

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Maritime Communications

ICG Satellite Services is one of three divisions of ICG Communications, Inc.

The company renders satellite commu- nications in four primary areas:

Maritime services, Very Small Aperture

Terminals, Private network services, and

International voice, data, and video communications.

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The Next Generation In

Wafermaker Technology

The PW series is built for a lifetime of use in oceans around the world. The

Master Control Center monitors the unit's operation and performance. Status messages inform the user of water quali- ty, feed water temperature, and even when to perform routine maintenance.

With the optional Remote Commander all functions can be controlled from any- where on board your vessel or work site.

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Maritime Solutions

Seven Seas Communications offers a complete portfolio of maritime commu- nications equipment and services to help customers keep in touch via voice, fax and e-mail. Seven Seas carries a full line of mobile satellite equipment and ser- vices, including Inmarsat Mini-Phones and Oceancell.

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A World Connected

People traveling on business, stationed at remote locations, on emergency relief assignments or traversing the seas or skies rely on COMSAT Mobile

Communications. They offer seamless services using four land earth stations strategically located to cover the entire world. COMSAT was the first in the mobile satellite communications busi- ness and remain the largest service provider within Inmarsat.

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Making Waves

Marineering Ltd. is an independent con- sulting engineering firm specializing in performance evaluations of naval archi- tectural and ocean engineering systems.

The firm offers performance assessments of ships, offshore structures, small craft, survival equipment and other marine systems in a range of severe conditions from arctic environments to extreme seas.

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