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Victaulic

Victaulic Company of America has issued a new eight-page brochure on its grooved- end mechanical piping system for marine services. The brochure describes how the system works and its advantages over con- ventional welded, flanged, and threaded systems, applicable specifications and approvals, worldwide technical support and typical shipyard applications.

Website: www.victaulic.com.

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Marine Shaft Packing

GFO fiber packing is a proven long-last- ing, high-tech stern tube packing that's virtually maintenance-free and hardly ever drips. It's grease-free, easy to install and runs cool without getting hard or abrasive, so it won't damage shafts. ABS and

OMSA approved and used by the U.S.

Navy. W.L. Gore Associates, 800-455- 2854.

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Nautical Safety Products

The Houston, Texas company makes metal and fiberglass safety products. The metal division specializes in gangways, accommodation ladders, access systems, workstands and ladders. Their Fiberglass division makes products for industrial storage, hydrant enclosures, firehose stor- age, plus breathing and extinguisher con- tainers. The name associated with durable safety products is Nautical.

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ADTECH

ADTECH Plastic Systems Corp.'s epoxy systems are fast becoming the cornerstone in the marine manufacturing and repair industries. From epoxy laminating sys- tems to blister repair fillers to set-fast adhesives to easy sanding fairing com- pounds; our history of proven perfor- mance in the automotive and aerospace industries has lead to our technologically advanced marine systems.

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Protect Your Vessel

BoatLIFE helps you care for your boat with caulking, sealants, cleaners, primers and special products for teak decks.

Waxes, cleans and more for almost any surface. Protect and preserve your vessel with BoatLIFE.

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Going Beyond the Industrial PC

Put this robust reliable PC control/data display anywhere. Compare ProPanel's thin profile and compact footprint to bulky monitors and enclosures. Its totally sealed design excludes liquids, particulate,

EMI/RFI, shock and vibration. The flat panel display is ideal on the bridge or in the engine room. Find us on the Web at http://www.azonix.com or call 800-365- 1663.

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Manly Marine Closures

In business since 1946, Manly Marine

Closures has earned a reputation for qual- ity marine closures. Using their own design and construction techniques,

Manly custom fabricates marine doors, windows and hatches for shipyards and vessel owners around the world. Manly

Marine Closures is a member of the

Washington Marine Group.

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Smith Berger Innovations

Using innovative designs, Seattle's Smith

Berger manufactures ship equipment that is unique and sturdy. From Flag Blocks to

Chain Stoppers, the company offers many different designs and can even custom manufacture most items.

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NOISE CONTROL FOR THE

MARINE INDUSTRY

Marine Anti-Scald Shower - "The

Safe Shower"

Thermostatic and pressure balanced shower compensates for changes in both temperature and pressure in a ship's water system. Added safety feature of automat- ic shutdown should the cold or hot water be interrupted. Easy installation, models to fit most any design. Also single lever, ceramic sealing, and water-conserving marine faucets. ABS Type Approved, http://www.safeshower.com

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Jesse Engineering Company

Jesse Engineering Company, 5225 7th St.

East, Tacoma, WA 98424, manufacturers of Wallace Coast pipe benders, Pipe Shop custom software, pipe fabrication equip- ment for storage, selection, cutting, flange welding, CNC bending, system integra- tion, conveying, saddle hole, beveling and handling. Custom designers and manu- facturers of other industrial machinery.

Phone:253-926-5550 Fax: 253-922- 2536.

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Noise Control for the Marine

Industry

The Soundcoat Company has been involved in noise control for the marine industry for many decades. Working with naval architects, the U.S. Navy, boat yards and marinas, Soundcoat has provided solutions to a wide variety of shipyard noise problems for vessels of all sizes.

Contact our headquarters at 800-394- 8913 or visit them on the Web at www.soundcoat.com.

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Aiding The Exploration Process

Crowley Marine Services de Venezuela recently converted the barge seen here to a comprehensive support barge for Amoco

Venezuela Energy Company. The fully outfitted barge can support an entire drilling operation with bulk materials, casing, water and fuel. The barge is being used as an accommodation, tender, ware- house, and drilling support platform.

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