Maritime Reporter, March 1997

<BODY> <div> MARINE FINANCE satellite systems, including INTELSAT, Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS), NATO and Skynet. For more information Circle 68 on Reader Service Card Fincantieri To Use HydroComp Software HydroComp, Inc. has announced that Fincantieri Shipyards, Trieste, Italy, has recently pur- chased multiple copies of its NavCad software. NavCad Version 3.5 for Windows is a soft- ware tool for the prediction and analysis of vessel speed and power performance. It also reportedly facilitates the selection of suitable propulsion system components, including engines, gears and propellers. The software can be used for every type of displacement, semi- displacement and planing craft, river barge, sailboat and catama- ran. Version 3.5 also offers fea- tures such as sensitivity analysis, method expert prediction, method ranking and minimum hull drag analysis. HydroComp, Inc. provides soft- ware products and consultancy services for the performance analy- sis and design of marine vehicles for industrial, governmental and other clients. For more information on HydroComp Circle 37 on Reader Service Card effort on three ships in the Atlantic Fleet, to helping the Surface Ship Maintenance Division in the Naval Sea Systems Command develop advanced maintenance policies and procedures for surface ships. AMS and its subcontractors, SAIC/AmSEC, ADI Technology and Integrated Systems Analysis, Inc. (ISA), will continue to provide support for the Surface Ship Maintenance Improvement Program, including the provision of certified port engineers to assist in defining ship repairs. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard task order, potentially worth an estimated $52 million, will help the Navy implement standardized technology solutions and high- quality systems in support of the naval shipyard community's criti- cal support mission. AMS is a partner with SRA International, Inc for this effort. For more information Circle 69 on Reader Service Card This IS NO AMS Granted Contract Continuation By U.S. Navy American Management Systems (AMS) has been selected by the U.S. Navy to continue its work with the Surface Ship Maintenance Improvement Program, and to perform systems engineering and technical support services for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. "These contract wins confirm the value we provide the Navy on a daily basis," said Bill Purdy, vice president and general manager for AMS's Navy work. AMS's work with the Surface Ship Maintenance Improvement Program, estimated at $100 mil- lion over five years, represents a third consecutive contract award that extends back to 1981. Since this partnership began, AMS's role has evolved from supporting a pilot There is no substitute for experience, knowing you can rise to the challenge of the job. At SAFECO Credit, we're seasoned professionals. We've worked with thousands of companies in virtually every industry over the last 25 years, providing lending expertise and market insight. And since we lend our own money and make our own decisions, you can usually get the financing you need within days. To put our experience to work for you. call your SAFECO Credit representative at 1-800-241-7476. ^ SAFECO \Y/M/S rig/if Credit March, 1997 Circle 294 on Reader Service Card 15 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>