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Workboat Report renewed a business agreement for supply of Drew Marine's tank-cleaning chemi- cals and worldwide technical support to

Odfjell's 70-vessel fleet.

The agreement covers the supply of both commodity chemicals and 12-spe- cial-purpose cleaners formulated to Odf- jell's specifications.

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ICOM's Commandmic Offers

Remote Control

ICOM, manufacturer of communica- tions and navigation equipment, has launched its submersible Commandmic, a handheld mic offering full remote con- trol (except DSC) of the new IC-M502 marine VHF radio.

ICOM's IC-M502 VHF radio.

Users can install the Commandmic into a port on the backside of the IC-

M502. For long con- nections, a 20-ft. (6 m) go-between con- nection cable and a non-invasive con- nection plug that flush mounts onto the fly bridge comes with the mic. The Com- mandmic, which is rated JIS-7 sub- mersible, it can be exposed to rain or water spray without harm. The product also doubles as an intercom, which is especially helpful on larger yachts and commercial vessels. The company's con- ventional version of the IC-M502 houses

The Towers Are Going Up The Fiber Is Lit

Capabilities

Send and receive private voice, (ax and e-mail with your VHF radiotelephone over the MariTEL Network. fll

Range

MariTEL provides 50 to 100 mile coverage versus as little as 5 miles with a cellphone.

Convenience

The MariTEL Network works with DSC VHF marine radiotelephones. No additional hardware is necessary to purchase or install.

Reliability

MariTEL has partnered with giants American

Tower. Williams Communications and Ericsson to deliver a superior level of service.

Vessel Tracking

Remotely monitor the location and movement ol vessels Irom virtually anywhere in the world.

Safety

The U S Coast Guard monitors and communicates on VHF channels, not cellphones.

Economy

Never a long distance fee. roaming charge or connection cost in the US. Far less expensive to use than satellite communication systems.

Call MariTEL today at 1-888-627-4835 to learn more about this broad range of telecommunication services. cl MariTEL ^y/JJ The Marine Telephone Co--.~ny ' 16 East 41st Street. New York, NY 10017 www.maritelusa.com

The Network

Is Running 60 Circle 276 on Reader Service Card a large-sized front panel with large buttons and dials that are big enough for fast and easy opera- tion, even in rugged con- ditions — yet the back of the radio is shallow enough to fit into small areas.

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Applegate

Launches Water

Dam Mufflers

Applegate Industrial

Materials, Baton Rouge,

La., has released for pro- duction its new line of water dam mufflers. Fol- lowing extensive research for this type of muffler, Applegate was able to lower noise levels in passenger areas of the client's crewboats from 105-dbs. To 70-dbs. - with little or no back pressure. The design of the all stainless steel mufflers can be utilized in most fresh water appli- cations in engine sizes from 300-hp to 800-hp — where noise levels are of specific consideration.

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Load Calculator For

Bulk Carriers

Sweden-based Kockum

Sonics has developed

LoadRite, which is specifically geared toward Bulk Carriers, while fulfilling new safe- ty requirements. The load calculator has been developed jointly by

Kockum Sonics' head- quarters in Malmo, Swe- den and its software house in St. Petersburg.

The new program includes an extensive planning tool for safe loading/unloading.

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