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Stow Manufacturing Announces New Universal Joint Stow Manufacturing Company, Inc. recently announced a new double universal joint to add to their line of regular U-Joints that can operate at any angle up to 70 degrees from a straight line (which is about 40 degrees more than a regular universal joint can go). Designed to operate at speeds up to 1000 rpm, it is particularly useful where space limitations will not allow the use of two universal joints. The all-steel double universal joint is avail- able in four different sizes to accommodate steel rods from 1/2 inch to 1-1/4 inch diameter. The length of the joint varies from 3-1/2 inches for the SAVE YOUR FUEL COSTS smallest to 6-3/4 inches for the largest. It should be noted that the efficiency of this double univer- sal joint increase as the operating angle ap- proaches zero degrees. For a copy of the brochure about the double universal joint, Circle 92 on Reader Service Card IMAS '92 To Be Held In Cyprus November 11-13, 1992 The Institute of Marine Engineers, in associa- tion with the International Center for Shipping, Trade and Finance of the City University Busi- BY UP TO 6 - 8% AND IMPROVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS BY OUR PROVEN ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY. PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT BY USING OUR SMOKE EMISSION REDUCTION SYSTEM. MANY SHIP OWNERS ARE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY USING OUR SYSTEMS © VICMAR ENGINEERING LTD. 3091 WEST 35th AVE. VANCOUVER, B.C. CANADA,V6N2M7 TEL: (604) 263-8275 FAX: (604) 261-2259 m ARE A GROWING BUSINESS AMD LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SALES REPRESENTATIVES. CALL FOR DETAILS Circle 268 on Reader Service Card FBI CRANES ELEVATING BOATS INC. 900 ST. BERNARD PKWY. BRAITHWAITE, l_A. 70040 USA PHONE (504) 682-5245 FAX (504) 682-5298 ** 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTORING OF HYDRAULIC CRANES . ** API - ABS - U.S.C.G. - OSHA RATED AND CERTIFIED . ** CAPACITIES FROM 2-1/2 TO 75 TONS, FIXED AND TELESCOPIC BOOMS . ** RACK AND PINION TELESCOPIC MECHANISM . ** HIGH STRENGTH STEEL, FIELD WELDABLE CONSTRUCTION . ** TRANSITION PEDESTALS TO ADAPT TO EXISTING PEDESTALS . ness School, has announced that IMAS '92, the seventh International Maritime and Shipping Conference is to be held in Cyprus November 11- 13, 1992. The theme of the conference is the "Quality of Shipping in the Year 2000." A cross section of papers will be presented in a series of technical sessions with time allowed for questions and discussion. The papers will cover all aspects of future shipping, with particular emphasis on the financing and technical management of interna- tional shipping including world economy, ship- ping markets, environmental issues and quality, advances in technology, financial considerations, and risk management. The conference will pro- vide a unique opportunity to those responsible for the future direction, financing and technical management of international shipping to con- sider all the issues at a common forum. For more information contact:
Rhian Bufton, Conference Organizer, The Institute of Marine Engineers, The Memorial Building, 76 Mark Lane, London EC3R 7JN. Tel: 071 481- 8493. Fax:071488-1854. Tlx: 886841. Comsat Corp. Names Warren Zeger VP And General Counsel Comsat Corp., a fixed and mobile communica- tions company, recently named Warren Y. Zeger vice president and general counsel according to company president and CEO Bruce L. Crockett. Mr. Zeger has been serving as acting general counsel since September, 1991. Mr. Zeger has been with the company since 1975 and has served in a variety of positions, including associate general counsel and vice presi- dent, legal affairs for Comsat World Systems. Before joining Comsat Mr. Zeger was an attor- ney at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson and also worked for RCA Global Communica- tions. USCG Solicitation For Lifeboat Repairs The Commander, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, Calif., recently issued a solicitation for the haulout and repair of two 52-foot motor lifeboats (MLBs). Bids for the solicitation, DTCG85-92-B-625S52, are due May 11, 1992. For details, contact: Selita Donaville, con- tracting officer, at (510) 437-3998. Bids Solicited For MSC Deactivations The Commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Atlantic, Bayonne, N.J., has issued three separate solicitations for deactivations. Bids are requested for the deactivation of: the USNS Rigel (T-AF-58), solicitation # N62381-92- R-0236; USNS Chauvenet (T-AGS-33), N62381- 92-R-0239; and USNS Glover (T-AGFF-1), N62381-92-R-0238. For details, contact: USNS Rijrel—C. Briody, contract specialist, at (201) 823-7550; USNS Chauvenet—L. Borroum, contract specialist, at (201) 823-7063; and USNS Glover— G. Paige, contract specialist, at (201) 823-7730. A MOT 1-8OO-TEL-AMOT rnMTDni C Fax: (510) 236-8300 CONTROLS Richmond, CA Circle 206 on Reader Service Card TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVES • Electronic Cooling • Lube Oil System • Cooling System MIL STD Approved 104 Circle 300 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
