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Donjon, Smit Americas form Joint Venture

Marine salvage and response compa- nies Donjon Marine Co., Inc. and SMIT

Americas announced a new joint ven- ture known as Donjon-SMIT, An OPA- 90 Alliance. This new response organi- zation has been created specifically for compliance and response services as required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90). "This new strategic venture between

Donjon and SMIT will utilize our indi- vidual long-term support of the overall needs of the marine community and provide joint services for compliance and response related to OPA-90 require- ments, a very critical component of operating in today's marine environ- ment," said John Witte, Executive Vice

President of Donjon. "The individual expertise of Donjon and SMIT provides the platform for

Donjon-SMIT, An OPA-90 Alliance.

By joining forces, we can now offer the most time-proven team in the marine business today," said Roger Elliott,

President, for SMIT Americas.

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CP Ships Appoints New

Chairman, CEO

CP Ships Limited's Board of Directors appointed Ray Miles as Chairman and

Frank Halliwell as CEO. Former

Chairman Lord Weir has been appoint- ed lead independent director. Ian

Webber continues as CFO.

Graddon Celebrates 40 Years at Ross

Dean Graddon recently celebrated his 40th anniversary of continuous employment at Ross Laboratories, Inc. at Seattle. Joining Wayne Ross shortly after leaving the U.S. Army, he worked his way up the ranks from a jack-ot'-all trades position to General Manager and a member of the corporate board.

Skilled in metal work, machinist, and drafting, Graddon witnessed the growth of the company from a handful of employees to over 60 at the height of the small boat sounder era to the retooling of the company into the manufacture of the high precision hydrographic sounders made today.

Sasakura developed new generation of

Plate Type Fresh Water Generator.

Capacity range: 3-40t/day • Reliable marine security • Catamarans & monohulls • 28 - 100 in length • All-aluminum construction • Most models on GSA • Complete range of options

Circle 260 on Reader Service Card Kvichak Marine 469 NW Bowdoin Place • Seattle, WA 98107 • Phone: 206-545-8485

Fax: 206-545-3504 • [email protected] • www.kvichak.com

AQUARIO

No Front Cover!!

The deletion of front cover provides: * Easier disassembly and reassembly of

Plate Heat Exchanger. *No corrosion of Frame, Guide bar, End cover and

Bolts & Nuts because they do not contact with seawater. * Minimal installation and maintenance

Sasakura provides Water Makers of the Submerged Tube Type, Multiple Effect Type,

Two Stage & Multi Stage RashType, Reverse Osmosis Type and Vacuum Vapor Compression

Type for various applications.

ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 7-32, Takejima 4-chome, Nishiyodogawa-ku,Osaka 555-0011, Japan Tel:+81-6-6473-2134 Fax:+81-6-6473-5540

E-mail: [email protected] website : http://www.sasakura.co.jp

HONG KONG : Sasakura International (H.K.) Co.,Ltd. Te!:+852-2850-6139 Fax:+852-2850-5259

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Harbormaster Marine, Inc. 31777 Industrial Road

Livonia, Ml 48150 USA (734) 425-1080 Fax (734) 425-1850

Website; http://www.harbormastermarine.com

Harbormaster Propulsion Systems

Outboard Drives and Thrusters designed to your specifications for use in boats & barges.

Economical & dependable units based on 60 years' experience.

Outboard Drive units

Standard models from 50 to 200 HP.

Higher HP on custom order. Tunnel Thrusters 100 to 1000 HP

Fully integrated power-and-control For unassisted maneuvering systems. Easily installed & moved. in tight quarters, dynamic

Eliminate need for separate pushboats positioning and precise or permanently installed propulsion systems. vessel control.

Never use anything but

GENUINE Harbormaster Parts!

They are built to original Harbormaster or Murray & Tregurtha design spec's, so your unit can maintain peak performance and reliability. Contact our knowledgeable staff for genuine parts & technical support.

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