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World Wide Metric is a leader in the wholesale distribution of valves, fittings, tubing and flanges and carries the largest inventory of metric products in

North America. WWM links the East and the West by consolidating the supply of products and technologies of the European, Far Eastern and

American marine and industrial markets by anticipating the market trends, research and product development, direct factory representation with a network of manufacturers and wholesalers around the world. Stocking a comprehensive inventory in four regional facilities with our corporate headquarters in Somerset, New

Jersey USA, World Wide Metric utilizes cutting edge technology to communicate and manage our distribution centers, thus giving our customers the dependability and reliability for their urgent and scheduled maintenance requirements with the most sophisticated supply chain in the industry. 67 Veronica Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873 • tel: 732-247-2300 • fax: 732-247-7258 • email: [email protected] visit us at: www.worldwidemetric.com

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Mission Marine

Mission 452

The Mission 452 (34 x 13 ft.) Pilot House and was recently delivered by Mission Marine, Ltd. to the

Department of Planning and Natural Resources locat- ed in Frederiksted on the island of St. Croix, USVI.

Custom made to accommodate the DPNR's special and varied usage requirements, it was chosen because of its multi-mission platform, stability, extraordinarily smooth ride, offshore capabilities, and ability to take rough seas. Given the climate of the islands, it has a fully enclosed pilothouse with air conditioning and state-of-the-art electronics to assist the officers. It joins its sister vessel, also a custom-made Mission

Marine aluminum catamaran, delivered last year in St.

Thomas, USVI. Both vessels are powered by Mercury

Verado Outboards.

Damen Receives Contract for 13 Patrol Boats

Following a European tender procedure, Damen

Shipyards Gorinchem was awarded a contract for the construction and delivery of 13 patrol boats, 10 of which are designated for Korps Landelijke Politie

Diensten (KLPD- a branch of the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. The remaining three boats will be deployed by the Koninklijke

Marechaussee (KMar), which comes under the Dutch

Ministry of Defense. Delivery will take place in 2007 and 2008. The10 vessels for the KLPD will be used for inland surveillance duties.

Twin Ultrajets for Forth Ports

Survey Cat

A new Ultrajet-powered 14.5-m Survey Catamaran designed by Global Marine Design Pty Ltd., Australia, has been delivered to its new owners Forth Ports Plc.

The Twin UltraJet 340 jets controlled by an UltraJet

Joystick control system and driven by Cummins diesel engines are designed to provide Calatria with excep- tional maneuverability and ease of operation. 1323 SE 17th Street, #521

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

Phone: 954-524-0025 • Fax: 954-524-0056 www.nordicship.com • E-mail: [email protected]

Marine Consulting

Company established in

Florida in 1980 and operated by Merchant

Mariners with extensive operational experience within the ocean-towing industry on World-wide basis with a long track- record. Activities include sales and purchasing of tugs, barges, offshore-/AHTS-vessels G/C-vessels, ferries, cruise-ships, etc. Traffic- and project-analysis with management services for existing or start-up businesses. We manage donations of commercial vessels with max. tax-credit benefits for US Owners.

Nordic Ship Consultants Inc.

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