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Quayle Addresses Merchant Marine Graduates At Academy's 55th Commencement U.S. Merchant Marine Academy superintendent Rear Adm. Paul Krinsky escorts Vice President and Mrs. Dan Quayle to the site of the academy's 55th commencement. Vice President Quayle, who presented degrees, merchant marine licenses and Naval Reserve commissions to each of Kings Point's 1991 graduates, was the highest level government official ever to visit the academy. Vice President Dan Quayle re- cently delivered the keynote address to the 169 members of the graduat- ing Class of 1991 at the U.S. Mer- chant Marine Academy's 55th com- mencement. Vice President Quayle is the highest level government offi- cial ever to visit the academy since its dedication 48 years ago. Other government officials at the ceremony included Samuel K. Skin- ner, U.S. Secretary of Transporta- tion, and Warren Leback, U.S. Maritime Administrator. During the graduation ceremony at the Kings Point, Long Island, N.Y., academy, Rear Adm. Paul Krinsky, the academy superinten- dent, presented third mate licenses to 82 members of the class. Third assistant engineer licenses went to 79 graduates, while eight students received dual licenses, a combina- tion deck and engineering certifica- tion. During his keynote address, Vice President Quayle praised merchant mariners and midshipmen for their roles in Operation Desert Shield/ Storm and presented the academy with a streamer in recognition to their service. Mr. Quayle continued, "In World War II, the service of Kings Pointers made this academy the first and only federal service academy to have a battle standard. As of today, on account of Desert Storm, another battle streamer will adorn your flag." U.S.-flag ships carried 80 percent of the cargoes needed by the U.S. Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf. In all, 152 midshipmen from Kings Point sailed into the Persian Gulf assigned to merchant ships for train- ing. Operated by the U.S. Maritime Administration, the academy began full operations in 1943. Since its inception, its 18,600 graduates have served the maritime industry and the nation at sea and ashore. Jfv . „-•»-v . - • l£jS£v6itdale is one of-the \ woHd'gpremier •• - manu factarers of propellers, "offering precision, performance and service. X : — r-m. * •.*••« Call us today for the right configuration for unexcelled performance. Circle 247 on Reader Service Card ^ MEMBER ^KA AMERICAN ^K^^ WATERWAYS ^^ OPERATORS • INLAND - COASTAL - OFFSHORE • STANDARD OR SPECIAL DESIGNS • VAST INVENTORY OF PATTERNS 48" AND LARGER Harvey Quick Repair P.O. Box 116, Harvey, Louisiana 70059 (504) 340-0621 • Fax: (504) 348-7052 NEED TO DESIGN AN HVAC-R SYSTEM FOR YOUR NEW FERRY OR DINNER CRUISE SHIP? DON'T MAKE PLANS WITHOUT US! For more than 40 years, Bailey has been known for the finest air conditioning and refrigeration systems. And now we'd like to design a system for your vessel at no charge! Just send us your drawings and we'll create a system that fits your specific needs. We'll construct and install your system using the finest quality equipment. With Bailey, you get fast, reliable service backed by large local inventories of equipment, appliances and parts. So if you're planning a new passenger ferry or dinner cruise ship, make sure Bailey is part of those plans. Bailey. We're not just faster... we're better! BAILEY THE BAILEY GROUP HEADQUARTERS: BAILEY REFRIGERATION CO. 2323 Randolph Ave. Avenel, NJ 07001, (201) 382-1225 Fax: (201) 382-1048, Telex: 4754293 OFFICES & WAREHOUSES: NORTH MIAMI, FL 33179 (305) 651-4160 Telex: 441212 BAILEY Fax: (305) 651-5258 BROOKLYN, NY 11231 (718) 797-2002 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 (504) 943-2461 Fax: (504) 944-8629 32 Circle 222 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
