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nificantly larger than its predeces-sor, which measured 2,800 sq. ft. (853 sq. m) and was designed for 10 employees. The new facility houses 21 full-time employees, nine part-time employees and eight Coast Guard staff. Mustang Presents Inflatable PFD Mustang Survival launched the latest addition to the Air Force with its line of inflatable PFD's - a USCG approved inflation device, model MD3001. In comparison with all inflatable PFD's in the AirForce line, MD3001 has 35 lbs. of buoyancy -allowing the capability to self-right a person in a matter of seconds. Available to the public through marine retailers this winter, the product also includes a safety whistle and SOLAS reflective tape. Circle 10 on Reader Service Card GE Provides Samsung With Gas Turbines GE Marine Engines has agreed with Samsung Aerospace Indus-tries for the provision of two LM2500 aeroderivative gas tur-bines (each 30,000-hp) to be used by the Republic of Korea Navy for its next generation KDX-Type II destroyer. Featuring a CODOG (combined diesel or gas turbine) configuration, KDX-II is being constructed by Daewoo at Hyundai Shipyards with Samsung as the gas turbine contractor. Smit Completes Oil Removal Smit International Singapore has finished the oil removal from MV Cordiality, a bulk carrier, which sank off Pulmoddai, North of Trin-conmalie Sri Lanka in September 1994. With work commencing on August 6, the oil removal process was completed in four days by a local partner, Master Divers, who, along with the salvors, pumped out the oil from the wreck with a skimmer and then stored the oil in tanks of a supply vessel. All salvage activities, which were performed during the day, included control and clean up of pollutants, as well as the physical removal of the vessel. After inspection by the Sri Lankan Naval Unit, the vessel was crossed off as an environmental threat to the waters off Pulmoddai due to its oil free status. Circle 11 on Reader Service Card KORT NOZZLES IN STANDARD AND CUSTOM CONFIGURATIONS HARRINGTON MARINE 6720 124TH AVE., FENNVILLE Ml 49408 PHONE 800-962-5000 FAX 616-543-4637 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.harringtonmarine.com Circle 262 on Reader Service Card Let's Tie the Knot! For over 50 years, CWC has provided quality rope to the marine industries. From Polypro to Plasma?, CWC can help specify and supply the right rope for you. CWC Brand ropes are made from the finest materials available. CWC Blue Steel? and Ice Blue? ropes, high tenacity copolymer products, are examples of our market leading technology. So, whatever the size, type, construction application, choose the best choose CWC brand rope. OAKLAND (510) 352-3133 SEATTLE (206) 623-0466 PORTLAND (503) 223-5194 LOS ANGELES (562) 903-1214 NEW ORLEANS (504) 581-4101 DENVER (303) 778-1204 MEMPHIS (901) 542-0900 HOUSTON (713) 926-3868 Continental Western Corp. 2855 Miller St., San Leandro, CA 94577 www.ewestern.com Plasma? is a registered trademark. ...True So why are your crew using coatings which are not moisture tolerant? Improve your chance of success by using UMEGUARD MT Benefits: ? Tolerance to damp conditions, leads to longer lasting repairs. ? Tolerant to imperfect surface preparation (UMEGUARD MT converts and binds rust). ? Available in light colours for easy inspection. ? Suitable for all ship areas. ? Ideal for use with water blasting. ? IACS regulations state that when ballast tanks have 20% or more corrosion, then annual inspections are required. CMP can provide a total package of labour, access and coatings to get your ballast tanks up to standard. Ask us for an inspection and quote. 37 Offices world-wide including: Japan Korea Hong Kong Singapore USA London Netherlands Greece Circle 368 on Reader Service Card November, 1999 Circle 227 on Reader Service Card 101