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Fairbanks Morse Increases Service For Pielstick And Fairbanks Morse Engines Fairbanks Morse Engine Division of Coltec Industries has dramatical- ly increased its ability to service all commercial marine Pielstick and Fairbanks Morse engines. Strategically located on both the East and West Coasts, and in New Orleans, La., Fairbanks Morse of- fers 24-hour response to the needs of marine operators in any U.S. port. Ships from many countries, which include the U.K., Spain, Greece, Korea, Japan and India, and vessel types ranging from tug- boats to cruise liners, are all serv- iced by Fairbanks Morse. Capabilities include: Worldwide Support; Genuine Pielstick and Fairbanks Morse Manufactured Parts; Unit Exchange Parts and Components; Experience in Trou- ble-Shooting and Trend Analysis; and Turbocharger and Governor Service. Service technicians are available to travel anywhere in the U.S., or the world, to service or repair PC2, PC2.5, PC2.6, PC4.0, PC4.2 and O.P. Series engines. For free literature giving more information on Fairbanks Morse, Circle 21 on Reader Service Card Watercom Promotes Robert T. Smith Circle 341 on Reader Service Card Voyage Repairss^World Wide We Specialize in Voyage Repair at sea— offering Complete Service with select travel teams for the following: • Boiler Repair • Pipe Works • Steel Renewal • Engine Repair • Ballast Tanks CHEMICAL/PRODUCT TANKERS • VLCC/OBO - BULK CARRIERS 25 Years Experience at Competitive Prices in Application of Recoating of Zinc Silicates, Phenolic Epoxies - Polyurethanes and Glass Flake Polyesters • Cargo Tank Coating - Ballast Tanks • Cargo Hold Painting • Complete Assessment of any Coating Failures • General Engine Repair on Diesel Engines • Turbo Charger Service • Cargo Pump Overhaul • Welding Service "Based in Lisbon—Owned & Managed by Norwegians" Call us FIRST for complete details PROTECNO, LTD. PORTUGAL HEAD OFFICE: Rua Eugenio Castro, 13A - r/c 2800 Almada Tel: 351-1-275 24 65/276 09 03 AoH: 351-1-29016 57 Tlx: 62905 kojp Fax: 351-1-275 26 53 SINGAPORE BRANCH OFFICE: 8 Woodlands Industrial Park E Singapore 2775 Tel: 65 - 7531188 AoH: 65-8279711 Tlx: RS 37032 CAPMAR Fax: 65 - 7585252 REPRESENTATIVE-WESTERN HEMISPHERE WALTER THORSEN, INC. 79 Oweno Road, P.O. Box 755, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-0755 Tel: 201-529-5113 Fax: 201-529-5476 TLX: CCI 76Q8221-THOR-UC G GERHARDT'S, INC. 819 Central Avenue Jefferson (New Orleans) LA 70181 504-733-2500 (FAX) 504-734-7730 Houston. TX • Odessa. TX • Ventura. CA • New Castle. DE • Mexico City. Mexico Circle 199 on Reader Service Card Circle 337 on Reader Service Card John G. Smith, vice president, sales and service of Watercom®, re- cently announced the promotion of Robert T. Smith to supervisor, vessel maintenance. In his new position, Mr. Smith will be responsible for the quality maintenance of all Watercom equip- ment on customer vessels. All Watercom technicians will report directly to him. He will also contin- ue to coordinate all authorized serv- ice dealer program-related activi- ties. Watercom is a leader in the field of communications for vessels on over 4,000 miles of America's inland waterways. The company's direct- dial telephone system—the only one of its kind available anywhere— offers facsimile and data transmis- sion capabilities, credit calling for crew members, low night and week- end rates, and many other services. More Foreign Nations Under FMC Investigation For Shipping Practices The Federal Maritime Commis- sion (FMC) will be busy in the next few months investigating a host of countries for unfair shipping prac- tices. Under the Omnibus Trade Act of 1988 and the Shipping Act of 1984, the FMC has the authority to combat practices by foreign govern- ments which create unfair trade sit- uations for U.S.-flag carriers. Both Japan and Korea are currently un- der FMC investigation, and now the People's Republic of China and Tai- wan have also been cited. The FMC will be investigating the People's Republic of China for restrictions on U.S. carrier branch office activities, non-recognition of U.S.-flag carrier tariff's, restrictions on port service and inland opera- tions, and excessive or discriminato- ry charges for various Chinese-con- trolled services, all which affect the operations of U.S.-flag carriers in the U.S.-China trade. Should the FMC determine that corrective action is necessary against either the Chinese-flag or the Taiwanese-flag carriers, the FMC has the authority to impose tariff or agreement suspension, to deny access to U.S. ports, or to assess fees of up to $1 million per voyage. In a related development, the Re- public of Korea was cited for unfair shipping practices by the FMC with further investigation pending. 12 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
