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Mississippi OKs Plan To Quicken Licensing Process In an attempt to speed up the casino licensing process in Missis- sippi, state gaming officials have decided to accept background checks from other jurisdictions, rather than duplicating the work themselves. The commission has reportedly claimed it will, however, continue to update and/or expand upon the checks. The commission reportedly has an investigation staff of 14, capable of carrying on about four investiga- tions simultaneously. Each inves- tigation reportedly lasts three months, and to date there are more than 20 applications pending. James P. Colie Renovates "Big Red Boat" Marine general contracting firm James P. Colie & Associates, Inc. of Hollywood, Fla. renovated areas of Premier Cruise Lines' S.S. Majes- tic, also known as "The Big Red Boat." Work began September 26, and the boat returned October 12. The project involved renovations to the Embarkation Lobby, the Sat- ellite Cafe, several public restrooms and furniture fabrication. Crafts- men at James P. Colie's workshop fabricated two new desks for the Embarkation Lobby. Public restroom work encompassed new fixtures, sinks, vanities, wall lami- nates, floor tile, ceilings and a plumbing upgrade. For more infor- mation on the capabilities of James P. Colie & Associates, Circle 33 on Reader Service Card Bally Gaming Names Lam Vice President of Technology Bally Gaming appointed Paul Lam to the position of vice presi- dent of technology responsible for heading up the company's manu- facturing plant, in additition to help- ing the company develop new prod- ucts by using advanced technolo- gies. Bally Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas-based designer and manu- facturer of reel-spinning slot ma- chines, video gaming devices and video lottery terminals, and a big supplier to the burgeoning gaming vessel market. For information on Bally Gaming, Circle 34 on Reader Service Card Kelvin Hughes Cruises With Radar Contract Kelvin Hughes Ltd. have recent- ly made significant sales into the cruise ship market with contracts for seven cruise vessels to be fitted with its Nucleus 6000 Arpa Radar Systems. The sales are a result of time invested between Kelvin Hughes and its agents Radio Hol- land U.S.A. in a market with strong competition. The first three vessels to be fitted with the Nucleus 6000 Arpa were from the Royal Caribbe- an Cruise Line, sailing in Alaska, Northern Europe, the Mediterra- nean and Caribbean Sea. The TSS Festivale from the Carnival Cruise Lines has also had the Nucleus 6000 Arpa installed and will have a fur- ther S-Band 6000 Arpa, with Interswitch added during Septem- ber. Another three ships from the Carnival Cruise Lines are due to be fitted with the Nucleus 6000 Arpa within the next three months. The system was chosen for use on board of these busy vessels report- edly for their comprehensive opera- tions and screen clarity. The 6000 Arpa also offers a wide variety of useful functions, such as interfac- ing and mapping capabilities. For more information, Circle 62 on Reader Service Card Thordon Helps Sabine Improve Efficiency, Cut Costs Using Thordon bearings has lengthened the maintenance and bearing replacement cycle, helping to improve operating efficiency and cost effectiveness for Sabine Trans- portation, according to Sabine's marine representative Scott (Continued on page 76) When you need to make those tough decisions... make sure you have the current facts... in your hands every 10 days with THEMarine Newsletter THE MARINE NEWSLETTER is edited for Marine Industry decision-makers... people like yourself... and it's packed with the kind of "Need Tb Know" information that you rely on to make critical business decisions... 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