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Werner Named VP Of New AWO Midcontinent Office The American Waterways Op- erators (AWO), the national trade association for the inland and coastal barge and towing industry, recently opened its mid-continent office in St. Louis, Mo. The new office will serve the association's member companies in both the Mid- west and Ohio Valley regions of AWO. Headquartered in Washing- ton, D.C., AWO now maintains re- gional offices in Seattle, New Or- leans, New York City and St. Louis. Paul J. Werner of St. Louis will serve the association as AWO vice president of the mid-continent of- fice. Mr. Werner brings a variety of skills and experiences to the AWO staff. As the owner and operator of a Midwest-based consulting firm, he developed seminars and work- shops specifically devoted to mana- gerial problem-solving, conflict resolution and improved communi- cations. Mr. Werner also served as general manager of integrated ser- vices for the American Telephone and Telegraph Company's Midwest operations. Paint Stripper And Remover For Marine Use From Research Chemicals The RC 10 NC paint stripper is built for effective removal of both paint and coatings from paint guns, plant equipment and parts for both heavy and light industry. It does not contain methylene chloride, ac- etone, methyl ethyl ketone, xylene toluene or phenol and is both non- flammable and slow evaporating. This paint stripper removes many coatings including gel-coat polyes- ters, elastomers, lacquers, enamels and some urethanes and epoxies. It has a flash point of 195 degrees Fahrenheit, washes off with water, can be recycled and is safe on alumi- num. It also complies with the new EPA codes and regulations. For further information, Circle 44 on Reader Service Card Robert Bartee Joins Blount And Associates Robert Bartee recently joined the firm of Donald L. Blount and Associates as a senior marine engi- neer specializing in computer-aided design and engineering. An electrical engineer, Mr. Bartee has had extensive experi- ence in the areas of marine electri- cal, propulsion, auxiliary, naviga- tion and communication systems for small boats and craft as well as in the application of computer aided engineering/computer aided design (CAE/CAD) techniques. During his previous employment he served in various capacities, initially as an electrical engineer designer, subse- quently as manager of the electrical engineering and the computer tech- nology divisions. Amendment Could Cause More Stringent Rules On Drilling Leases An amendment that is currently being considered in the U.S. Senate could result in new rules that would restrain the granting of drilling leases on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The drilling industry has taken a strong stand against the pro- posed amendment, declaring it to be both harmful and unnecessary. The proposal would amend the U.S. National Energy Security Act of 1992. The amendment would al- low coastal states to have more say in the federal sale of OCS leases, could possibly cancel some leases, could ban all oil and gas activities within a 100-mile zone around Florida, and could cancel a proposed payment of 37.5 percent of U.S. lease rentals and royalties to states that allow offshore drilling. Sea-Fab Building Two Oil Skimmers For California Co-Op Pascagoula, Miss., shipyard of Sea Fab, Inc., is building two oil skim- mers for the California cooperative Clean Coastal Waters, Inc. of Long Beach Scheduled for a July 1992 deliv- ery, the 100-foot skimmers were designed by Grant & Grant Enter- prises of Wilmington, Calif. With a beam of 28 feet and depth of 11 feet, the vessels are capable of carrying 2,000 barrels of recovered oil in six tanks. Each vessel's 12-knot speed is made possible by two 3408 Cater- pillar main engines connected to Twin Disc reduction gears fitted with trolling valves for low-speed opera- tion. AC power is provided by a 20-kw Lima generator driven by an Isuzu diesel engine. A centralized pres- sure compensated hydraulic system will be powered by two Isuzu QD100 diesel engines. The vessels will be equipped with a Wesmar model T50 hydraulic bow thruster. An Alaska Crane model 6-30T will be located near the centerline of the vessel. Hydraulically actuated doors located in the side of each vessel will direct recovered oil to Lori brush drive skimmers located in wells port and starboard. The recovered oil will then be directed to tanks in the hull's via Desmi trans- fer pumps. The vessels will also be equipped with GT 185 skimmers. For free literature detailing the shipbuilding, conversion and repair services of Sea-Fab, Circle 56 on Reader Service Card Japan's LNG Demands Growing, New Ships May Have To Be Built Recent findings indicate that the demand for LNG in Japan is grow- ing and will probably continue to grow in coming years. A study, by the Japanese Institute of Energy Economics (IEE), indicates that Ja- pan would need between 53 and 66 new LNG carriers by the year 2000 to meet growing demands. The demand is not only in Japan but also in other Pacific countries, such as South Korea and Taiwan. LNG has proven itself by being a very versatile and environmentally attractive fuel, factors which have contributed to the growing demand. FAST, EFFICIENT RESPONSE. EVERY TIME. Compact Twiflex Disc Brakes for dependable stopping, holding and tensioning. Twiflex Disc Brake systems provide modern, reliable operation without brake fade. These rugged, easy-to-install disc brakes provide maximum torque in a compact unit. Twiflex products include: Marine disc brakes. • Air and hydraulic Overhead crane brake pressure intensifiers. systems. • Models that adjust Tension control automatically for pad systems. wear. Pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and spring-applied calipers • Disc, disc hubs and caliper mounting brackets. Call or write for a free Twiflex Disc Brake technical information and selection guide. The Hilliard Corporaton is the exclusive U.S. Twiflex distributor. IP Kllinrd Twiflex is a proven worldwide leader in advanced disc brake technology. The Hilliard Corporation 100 West Fourth Street Elmira, NY 14901-2190 607/733-7121 TELEX 932400 FAX 607/733-3009 Circle 299 on Reader Service Card April, 1992 GIBBS & COXINC Naval Architects & Marine Engineers 50 WEST 23RD STREET NEW YORK, NY 10010 212-366-3900 1235 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY ARLINGTON, VA 22202 703-892-3600 46 CHURCH ROAD BRUNSWICK, ME 04011 207-721-8200 Visit us at ASNE Booth Nos. 556 and 557. Circle 228 on Reader Service Card 9
