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CAE Electronics To Develop Advanced Engine Control Module CAE Electronics Ltd., Montreal, has been selected by Westinghouse Marine Division to develop and sup- ply a digital engine controller for the intercooled recuperative (ICR) engine program for the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command. Westinghouse has teamed with Rolls-Royce and CAE to provide an ICR engine which will offer consid- erable fuel savings, increased power margin, reduced life cycle cost, and a lower air-borne and structure- borne noise. The value of the CAE contract is about $10 million for the advanced development phase. This contract represents an expansion of CAE's considerable engine control module proven experience on such programs as the Canadian Patrol Frigate, Trump and the SA'AR 5. CAE Electronics Ltd. is a subsid- iary of CAE Industries Ltd., Toronto, a world leader in simulation and training systems and services for commercial and military customers throughout the world. For further information, Circle 76 on Reader Service Card Conrad Industries Announces New Additions To Its Staff Conrad Industries, Inc., based in Morgan City, La. recently an- nounced new staff positions within its management team. According to general manager, Ronnie Chiasson, "The recent additions in management positions reaffirm Conrad's commitment to the long term success and growth of the ship- yard." > Eddie Knope was named mar- keting director and his responsibili- ties will include sales and develop- ment of domestic and international markets for new construction and boat/barge repair services. Mr. Knope previously worked for Seahorse, Inc. and brings 20 years of experience in sales, administra- tion and management in marine fab- rication and transportation. David Williamson has 16 years of experience in personnel and safety in the boat and barge industries. Mr. Williamson was named safety director and his responsibilities will include the development and ad- ministration of the company's safety and health programs. Mr. Knope and Mr. Williamson both join a management team which includes: president J. Parker Conrad; general manager Ronnie Chiasson; project managers Norman Breaux and James McElroy; yard superintendent Herman Bailey; and superinten- dent of new construction Curtis Wiggins. Conrad Industries specializes in boat/barge repair and new construc- tion. September, 1992 For further information about Conrad Industries capabilities, Circle 7 on Reader Service Card Canadian Coast Guard To Finance Dredging Of St. Lawrence At Montreal An agreement was recently signed by the Port of Montreal and the Canadian Coast Guard for the fi- nancing of a dredging project which would deepen the navigable depth of the channel by one foot. The present depth of the river at the Port of Montreal is 35 feet. The project is expected to be completed by the end of October. According to an official at the port, the added foot would allow containerships with capacities of 2,100 TEUs to 2,500 TEUs to enter the port as compared to the present maximum sized 1,800 TEU vessels that the Canadian port can pres- ently handle. The channel is to be deepened between Montreal and Quebec City with the Port of Montreal being the financing most of the project be- cause it is at the upstream end of the channel. About $1 million will be spent by the Port of Montreal on the project. Circle 324 on Reader Service Card 31