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Employment/Recruitment 58 March 2006

ELIZABETH ANNE

VANE BROTHERS

Over a Century of Maritime Excellence

Baltimore ? Norfolk ? Philadelphia

THE VANE BROTHERS COMPANY is recruiting qualifi ed candidates for positions on marine transport vessels operating along the Northeastern Atlantic Seaboard.

Tug Masters and Mates

Must possess a valid Master of Towing Vessels near coastal or greater endorsement. Experience with petroleum barges neces- sary. New York Harbor experience preferred.

Marine Engineers

Chief engineers for Coastal and Inland tugboats. Must possess a valid DDE (Designated Duty Engineers) license or greater. Valid

MMD (Merchant Marine Document) required. Two years engine room experience required.

Tankermen

Current MMD and PIC endorsement required; experience preferred.

If you have the skills and experience to qualify for any of these positions, please contact Scott Bennett at 410-735-8249 or the Operations

Department at 410-631-5096, Ext. 249 or 1-800-252-5096. www.vanebrothers.com

HELP WANTED

Representing Maritime Workers Since 1964 713-524-3500 800-282-2122

HOUSTON - GALVESTON * * Galveston office by appointment only www.smslegal.com

Maritime Injuries • Shipyard Accidents Drilling Rig and Fixed Offshore Platform Workers Crew, Supply, Tug and Barge Workers and other Maritime Workers Railroad Accidents/FELA Auto and Truck Accidents

Product Injuries Wrongful Death Worker’s Comp Industrial Accidents Refinery Accidents

SCHECHTER

McELWEE,

SHAFFER &

HARRIS, L.L.P.

With over 70 years of combined maritime law experience, the attor- neys of Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris have personally handled thousands of cases for injured mar- itime workers throughout the nation. There is no fee unless we recover for you.

We’re here to work on your behalf.

We are available toll-free at 800-282-2122, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can fly to you or fly you to us. Se habla espanol.

We speak Vietnamese.

Experienced Maritime Injury Representation

DENNIS M. McELWEE

Licensed in Texas and Minnesota

MATTHEW D. SHAFFER

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Licensed in Texas and Colorado

TEXAS MONTHLY SUPER LAWYER

H Texas Magazine BEST LAWYER FOR THE PEOPLE

JONATHAN S. HARRIS

Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

CHERYL SCHECHTER

Of Counsel

Licensed in Texas, New Jersey and District of Colombia

ELLEN HARBERG SHAFFER

AB/Tankermen PICs needed.

Union. Tug/Barge.

W. Coast. Hazwoper cert. desired.

MMD/STCW. 206-284-7393 or [email protected]

MARINE YACHT AND SHIP REPAIR FACILITY located in Freeport , Grand Bahama is seeking an experienced marine professional to super- vise and manage its Mechanical shop opera- tions. Strong supervisory background in yacht or ship repair is necessary. Good communica- tion, organization, and computer skills are help- ful. Send resume to Bradford Grand Bahama.

P.O. Box 22277

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33335

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: 242-352-7695

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