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SAME's Philadelphia Post Elects Officers — Pistilli Named President Newly elected officers of the Philadelphia Post, Society of American Military Engi- neers, are (L to R): reelected treasurer Edwin A. Kucerik, project engineer for the Army Corps of Engineers; newly elected president Dr. August D. Pistilli, president of American Dredging Company; recently elected vice president Capt. Robert J. McHugh Jr., USN; and reelected secretary Stanley J. Snarski, assistant chief of the Operations Division for the Army Corps of Engineers. The Society of American Mili- tary Engineers (SAME), a pro- fessional engineering society which was founded in 1920 and is comprised of active duty mil- itary and civilian engineers who are dedicated to the defense of our country, has officially in- stalled its new local officers for 1981. Elected president of the soci- ety's Philadelphia post which comprises the Delaware Valley area, is Dr. August D. Pistilli, P.E., who is president of the American Dredging Company; vice president is Capt. Robert J. McHugh Jr., CEC, USN, Com- manding Officer, Northern Divi- sion-Naval Facilities Command; reelected secretary is Stanley J. Snarski, Assistant Chief of Op- erations Division-Army Corps of Engineers; and reelected as treasurer is Edwin A. Kucerik, project engineer-Army Corps of Engineers. Mr. Kucerik also re- ceived an award for Outstanding Service. Dr. Pistilli is replacing Col. James G. Ton, CE, U.S. Army, the past president. According to a SAME official, Colonel Ton has had a very distinguished and suc- cessful year as leader of a society which attempts to further the idea of the citizen/soldier; a con- cept which goes back to the time of George Washington. The new president, Dr. Pistilli, holds the title of "Engineer of the Year" for 1980; an award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. As a Navy pilot in World War II, he was shot down three times. He also served on active duty during the Korean War and as a special consultant to the Defense Department in Vietnam during the TET offen- sive. Attending the meeting was Comdr. Steven C. Beuby, CEC, USN. He is the Indian Ocean Project Officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. He com- mented on the construction ac- tivity for the Indian Ocean Island of Diego Garcia, and he pointed out the strategic role played by this land in support of the United States efforts for the whole Mid- dle East. Take the risk out of your drinking water! EVERPURE'S Bromination Systems will protect your crew's health - and keep you financially healthy. One refreshing glass of inad- equately treated water can lay a man up for days. Costly days of lower production. So at Everpure we spent ten years and thousands of dollars researching how to apply the superior disinfectant properties of bromine to ship- board drinking water treatment. The result is our full line of Bromination Systems, safer and more effective than chlorine or silver, more reliable than ultraviolet Paired with our MD Series of pre- coat water filters, we'll give you safe, delicious tasting water! And keep your crew on the job. We have a Brom-D-Brom System for your vessel, rig or platform. Any size, anywhere. Call or write us for the name of your nearest distributor. We'll load the dice in your favor. EVERPURE, INC. 660 NORTH BLACKHAWK DRIVE, WESTMONT, ILLINOIS 60559 IN EUROPE: UNIT 10 B KNOCKBEG POINT, SHANNON AIRPORT, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IN CANADA: 2213 N. SHERIDAN WAV, SHERIDAN PARK, MISSISSAUGA, ONT. L5K 1A5 Write 180 on Reader Service Card The largest builder of small ships in Australia Our modern flow-line shipyard has all the extras: On site fabrication shop/machine shop, superb building & launch facilities, 'in house' computer system handling 32 operating channels, computer based N.C. Cutting and we are in close proximity to major suppliers. WESTERN TIDE Write today for further details and your copy of our latest brochure m Carrington Slipways Pty.Ltd Old Punt Road, Tomago. NSW Australia 2322 Tel: Newcastle 64 8071 Telex: 28185 Cable: Carrslips. European Agent European Marine & Machinery Agencies, 60 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst Hants, S047RA, U K Telex 47509 Middle East Sales Manager John Skelton, P O Box 4134 Nicosia Cyprus Telex: 2332 Mickys Attn Skelton 12 Write 145 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Designed for off shore oil rig supply work, built of steel welded construction, tested and approved by the American Bureau of Shipping Regulations for Classification plus A1 (E) and AMS and ACCU The two main engines are EMD General Motors marine diesels, each developing 2144 KW at 900 rpm Fully air conditioned accom. for 23 L O A, 59.75m. Displacement: 1850 tonnes Speed: 13.65 Knots LADY ANN 60.53m Offshore Supply Vessel powered by 4 x 1,600 Daihatsu engines. All instrumentation is mounted in central console in wheelhouse, giving 360° visibility.
