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Marine Literature Review

Adrick Marine

Adrick Marine provides complete marine refrigera- tion systems, air condition- ing compressor and chiller units, and reefer cargo box installation/repair. This includes: *Ships Air Condi- tioning Units *Walk-in coolers and freezers *Portable reefer storage units *Portable A/C dockside systems *Control room dehumidi- fication systems *Self contained A/C uprights and compacts *Fan coil units *Fiberglass panels with wire mesh *Ship stores refrigeration unit *Reefer cargo box doors *Door gaskets.

Circle No. 101

American Bureau of Shipping

ABS comprises three operat- ing divisions: ABS Europe.

ABS Pacific, and ABS

Americas with divisional headquarters in London.

Singapore and Houston, respectively. The corporate office also locat- ed in Houston. This divisional arrangement allows decisions to be made at a local level, providing for quick response to industry needs. Each division is staffed with a com- plete complement of administrative, techni- cal and operational personnel able to pro- vide the full range of classification services.

ABS, the classification society, has several affiliates, which operate under ABS Group of Companies, Inc. They provide verifica- tion, certification, training, risk and reliabil- ity services to land and marine based indus- tries worldwide.

Circle No. 102

Aurand

Aurand introduces "Cetrifi-

Clean," a new generation of time, money and work-sav- ing tools that literally "peel" | almost any accumulation 1 from any hard surface. Here is the power of sandblasting in a compact, hand-held tool that can be used wherever iron, steel, brick or concrete need to be prepped prior to painting or refinishing.

Circle No. 103

Baier Hatch Company

Baier Hatch Company man- ufactures a complete line of cast aluminum, steel, and stainless steel flush deck hatches. The product line '5S2 includes round, oval, hinged, lift out, and coaming hatch- es. The company maintains a large invento- ry of hatches and parts for immediate deliv- ery.

Circle No. 104

Bollinger

Since 1946, the Bollinger

I name has been synonymous

I with quality of work, relia- bility of performance and excellence in craftsmanship.

Bollinger has always meant 1 innovation, fair price and family commitment. Bollinger provides the following services: repairs, conversion, new builds, ISO 9001 Certified Nine Gulf Coat

Locations, 23 Drydocks - 8,100 Ton Capaci- ty, Full Service Machine, Electrical and

Propeller Shops. Circle No. 105 50 a •••••

Bug-O-Systems

Since 1948, BUG-O SYS-

TEMS has been manufactur- ing high quality, affordable automated welding and cut- ting systems for hand held - tools. Our systems are versa- = tile as well as easy to set up and use. Operations such as grinding, touch- up, material handling, distortion and opera- tor fatigue are virtually eliminated. These are a few of the reasons why automating hand held tools can increase the production and the quality of your product while saving you money.

Circle No. 106

Custom Ship Interiors (CSI)

Founded in 1984, CSI's mobile construction teams have provided and installed quality marine interiors in over 80 vessels throughout the world, from cruise ships to casino boats. Specialties include joiner bulkheads/doors; ceiling systems; paint and wall coverings; tile and carpet and custom cabinetry and millwork. Turnkey proposals upon request.

Circle No. 107

Desmond-Stephan

The Amazing Swirl-Off

Tool — The new Swirl-Off scarifier, from Desmond- /^SrtT^i Stephan Mfg., scours sur- ^Hfflfi^fek faces rapidly to remove paint, rust, barnacles, graffi- ti, and other hard coatings.

The rotary tool attaches to portable grinders, sanders, drills or polishers. Swirl-

Off reduces the time and effort needed to clean and refinish almost any floor, wall or other structure.

Circle No. 108

Electronic Marine

Systems, Inc.

The Ballast, manufactured by Electronic Marine Sys- tems, Inc., is a use one sensor for all shipboard liquid levels. This technol- • ogy has been designed specifically for surviving the rigors of bal- last tank continuous monitoring. It weighs less than 2 oz. and is constructed from 100% pure titanium. Plus, it has the follow- ing benefits: *It's the size of your thumb * Accuracy .25% of full scale *100% Titani- um *Weighs less 2 oz. *ABS/USCG/Lloyds approved. Circle No. 109

ERIKA Record LLC

ERIKA is the worldwide leader in bun divider/rounders with the largest selection of models and types available to fit all customer's needs. Ships from all around the world have been equipped with these fine machines which are known for top qjality and excellent value. Machines can be sup- plied in the Americas, Europe or any other part of the world.

Circle No. 110

FUEL MAG

New FUEL MAG Magnetic Diesel Fuel

Conditioner ears engineering benchmark:

Bureau Veritas Certificate of Type Approval,

I Certificate #08477/AO BV, one of the industry's most prized acknowledgements.

FUEL MAG diesel deconta- mination units, increase fil- ter life, extend diesel engine life, eliminate the use of hazardous toxic biocides, and reduce costly maintenance and down- time. FUEL MAG is available in North and

South America exclusively through Fuel

Dynamics. Circle No. Ill

Si-Tex Advances Into

The Millennium

Representing the most recent in electronic charting imu int ^ systems, radars,

HgSfflT DGPS receivers and sounders, Si-Tex Marine

Electronics comes to the rescue of mariners in need. In time for the new millennium, the company offers a full line of equipment that provides the marine industry with an advantage over the sea.

The company's latest brochure titled, "Into

The Next Century In Marine Electronics," touts products such as the Si-Tex Genesis — an expandable color LCD charting sys- tem that accepts input from various naviga- tion and video sources - allowing for a fully integrated nav info center.

Circle No. 112 t

MMC International Corp.

Independent Hi & Hi-Hi

Level Alarm Systems should . be independent of the ship's

Or faiiJ or tar|k farm's entire Tank 7 [•JfjSI Gauging System. MMC's m system with self-testing cir- / m cuitry unequivocally fits this statement. There are no moving parts and no need to send personnel to the tank top to lift the float. MMC's intrinsically safe system sounds an individ- ual fault alarm, if there are any non-func- tioning tank stations, as soon as the operator powers up the system. The unique design of our sensor and its circuitry allows for the full time-testing of each level, right down to the activity of the crystals in our peizeo electric sensors, (tel): 800-645-7339; (fax): 516-371-3134; Web: www.mmcintl.com; e- mail: [email protected].

Circle No. 113

Harbormaster

Harbormaster Marine,

Incorporated (HMI) is a

United States Manufacturer of Heavy-Duty Outboard

Drive Marine Propulsion

Systems and Tunnel (Bow)

Thrusters. Think of HAR-

BORMASTER products as durable and high quality. Visualize tapered roller bear- ings, special seals, pressurized oil for lubri- cation and cooling, SAE 4140 steel shaft- ing, precisely engineered shim sets, bronze components, and other premium features. Circle No. 114

ILSmart.com — The

Marine Electronic

Marketplace

A marine industry break- through lLSmart.com lets you buy and sell parts, equipment and services eas- ily and quickly — directly on the Internet. Powerful searches and inno- vative communications, including company directories, e-mail, fax capabilities and web links, will help keep your business sailing along. Log on today and find out more — www.ILSmart.com. ILS (Inventory Locator

Service, Inc.) 3965 Mendenhall Road,

Memphis. TN 38115; tel: 901-794-5000; fax: 901-794-1760 or

Circle No. 116

HLu "wma v" Maritime

Telecommuniations

Network

Maritime Telecommunica- tions Network provides low cost solutions for voice, data, Internet and com- pressed video services to the maritime and international markets, all via satellite. MTN is linking the world with leading-edge technology and will continue to build on our leadership role in satellite communications.

Circle No. 117

Jamestown Metal Marine

Jamestown has provided quality interiors, products and services on thousands of vessels, both naval and com-r

JH mercial. From complex turnkey packages to the smallest detail, Jamestown has the experience and capability to design, supply and install complete joiner systems.

Circle No. 118

Jeamar WinchesJeamar Winches — Jeamar's 50 page catalog __teg illustrates its full range of •••fe*. \ heavy duty hand gk winces, power winches, dpi directional blocks and ^^^ sheaves. An extensive ** technical section is includ- ed, providing help in understanding winch- ing technology and applications. All Jea- mar products conform to worldwide standards and are manufactured for heavy duty applications. Circle No. 119

Lonseal

M Lonseal makes unique floor-

I ing for unique projects. All

KjlVlll Lonseal floors feature the • same super-strong PVC

I construction, the same

I exclusive laminating process | and the same superior quali- ty of manufacturing. But that's where the similarities end. Lonseal, winners of multiple design awards, offers over 140 different styles and colors of resilient sheet vinyl flooring. Lonseal makes a style and color to fit every different kind of interior. Lonseal patterns are highly prac- tical and aesthetically pleasing. Lonseal's flooring has been successfully installed in countless interiors around the world for over 25 years.

Circle No. 120

Mackay Marine

When it comes to one-stop marine and offshore com- munications capabilities, the name to know is Mack- ay. A turnkey provider of marine and communica- tions equipment, service and airtime, Mackay understands your needs start to finish. We deliver timely cost efficient solutions from commercial ships to the oil patch, and from sea to land. Mackay

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