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MarineSafety Rotterdam Holds

Electronic Charts Conference

A conference and exhibit regarding "Safe, Efficient Navigation Using Elec- tronic Charts" was held at MarineSafety

Rotterdam. Sponsored by Safety At Sea

International, the discussion featured a panel of industry experts including

Pieter Struijis, director of shipping,

The Port of Rotterdam who stressed the importance of VTS and ECDIS tools in the maritime industry. Captain G.

Singhota of IMO's Marine Safety Divi- sion and the conference's keynote speaker observed that IMO is committed to the use of electronic charts due to their potential to lower risks.

Aalborg Industries Appoints

New Director

Sven Hvilborg has been appointed director of global after sales service - marine at Denmark-headquartered Aal- borg Industries.

Previously, Hvilborg, who is a marine engineer, served as president of the com- pany's Japan office where he has been succeeded by Katsuhiko Ishiwata.

Cummins-Case Credit Expands

Since entering the commercial marine market last year, Cummins-Case Credit

Financial Services has extended its operation within that division with the opening of an office in Seattle this May

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