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E-Commerce using solid criteria and for beginning the process of differentiating, in their words, B2Bs from the wannabes."

Marex.com has developed a proprietary set of procurement solutions that togeth- er address the entire marine industry purchasing lifecycle, from planning through procurement to liquidation.

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Atlantis Interactive Inspects

With ShipCheck

Following an IMO meeting, which sparked concerns by the secretary-gen- eral regarding ship inspections and the impact they were having on safety and on operational efficiency of ships in port, Atlantis Interactive has developed innovative software called ShipCheck to provide ship inspectors with a consistent format for routine checks made by the crew. When used properly, the program will simplify the inspection process by outside agencies and reduce an inspec- tor's time onboard, thus benefiting all involved parties.

Available in two versions, ShipCheck carries out and records routine inspec- tions of the ship and its equipment, and provides ship specific historical data.

The program runs under Windows 95/98/2000 or NT, and integrates an industry-standard database with one- click export facility for e-mail or down- loads to notebook PC or server.

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MaritimeDirect Launches

Free Portal

MaritimeDirect announced that phase one of its maritime portal, http://www.maritimedirect.com, is now available. This first phase will concen- trate on providing detailed and timely commercial information to the maritime shipping industry.

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Cargobiz.com Receives

Financial Backing

Cargobiz.com, an independent global business-to-business (B2B) Internet trading exchange for the shipping indus- try, has secured backing of $5.7 million) and will receive operational support from Internet Capital Group. As an on- line shipping trading exchange, Cargob- iz.com will facilitate complete transac- tion processes for the industry including the auction, the Charter Party contract negotiations, the printing of the con- tract, the matching of cargo with ships and the automated notification service.

The initial focus for the exchange is the dry bulk and tanker chartering mar- kets serving charterers, shipowners and shipbrokers

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MarineTalk Expands Portal

For Posidonia

The MarineTalk Internet portal was created two years ago to provide marine companies with an exclusive marine web based platform where they would be able to display their products and ser- vices and maintain that presence in front of thousands of potential clients who use the Internet in the course of doing business.

MarineTalk's community includes companies and professionals working in the shipbuilding and repair, manufactur- ing and equipment supply sector, tech- nical and procurement personnel in shipyards, design and consulting engi- neers, marine surveyors, ship opera- tional personnel and technical ship man- agers, shipping and marine insurance professionals, research and education personnel, etc.

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Enhanced Safety and Operating Efficiency

IBS is a comprehensive bridge system developed by JRC with three aims: energy conservation, reduced labor demands, and greater safety.

A host of unique electronics technologies in fields ranging from radar,

ECDIS and navigation data display to IRCS and INMARSAT —contribute to enhanced safety at sea with significantly lighter demands on the steersman.

SJD-1206 IRCS Workstation

With this one workstation it is possible to operate a multitude of radio communication facilities. A user-friendly design ensures easy operation by all operators.

JMA-9800 Color ARPA Radar

This futuristically designed radar unit features a large 29-inch high-definition color CRT display. It enables quick detection of small targets.

JAN-3598 ECDIS Total Navigator

This advanced ECDIS system permits fully automatic navigation. It features a large color

LCD and abundant functions unique to JRC, including radar video overlay, grounding prevention, NAVTEX data, route safety check, alarm displays and engine data display. The result is greater safety and economy.

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Telefax: 81-3-3584-8795 http://www.jrc.co.jp/

JRC (UK) Ltd.: 136, 1st Floor, Friars House, 157/168 Blackfriars Road,

London SE18EZ, UK

Telephone:44-171-261-1188

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Seattle Branch Office: 1011 SW Klickitat Way Bldg. B,

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A v. Almirante Barroso, 63-S/309,

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