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SASMEX International '95 The Safety At Sea And Marine Electronics Show The Safety at Sea and Marine Electronics Exhibition and Con- ference (SASMEX) is scheduled to take place on April 4-6, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Baltimore, Md. SASMEX '95 is a conference de- signed for those involved in as- pects of commercial marine safety. It is also an opportunity to ex- change information, establish con- tacts, and discuss and view safety equipment with the international maritime community. This year's program includes lec- ture topics such as: • Revising the standards of train- ing, certification and watchkeeping • Advances in marine electronics • Improving safety and survival Specific discussions will focus on subjects such as the safety of SASMEX International 1995 April 4-6, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baltimore, Md., U.S.A. integrated bridges, global naviga- tion satellite systems, shipboard fire- fighting training, identifying sub- standard ships through a risk ma- trix, improving fishing vessel safety and advances in offshore safety training. "The tragic sinking of the passen- ger ferry Estonia in the Baltic Sea last year, with the loss of over 900 lives, has focused public attention on the safety of roll-on/roll-off fer- ries," said Eric Beech, SASMEX '95 conference director. One of the conference sessions will address les- sons from the Estonia disaster. A group of consultants, spon- sored by the IMO (International Maritime Organization), will dis- cuss the proposed revisions to the Convention on the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), in re- sponse to the rapid changes to maritime operations in recent years. The keynote speakers for SASMEX '95 are Rear Admiral James C. Card, Office of Marine Safety & Environmental Protec- tion and Hon. Jim Hall, chair- man, National Transportation Safety Board. For more information, contact: Gillian Jones, SASMEX Inter- national 95,2 Queensway, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1QD, U.K., tel: +44 1737 768611, fax: +441737 760564. AMC Awarded Level E Open-Ocean OSRO Class The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) finally confirmed that American Ma- rine Corporation (AMC) merits cer- tification to final Level E Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) clas- sification in the offshore/open ocean (O/O) environment, after granting it in December and suspending it in January. AMC was awarded Level E O/O classification from the U.S. Coast Guard Dec. 23, 1994, adding to its final OSRO Level E inland/near shore (I/N) and rivers/canals (R/C) classifications. On Jan. 27, the USCG suspended AMC's status "pending a detailed review and reinspection of the company's resources." The USCG said "possible discrep- ancies" had been found in their re- source listings. On Feb. 1, AMC announced its interim reinstatement to the O/O (Continued on next page) FAST SYSTEMS, INC. 324Q North Broadway St. Louis. MO 631 47 Telephone: C31 4] 621 -2536 FAX: C31 4] 621 -1 952 Telex: 44-7224 Alan Fleischer, President Al Spaete, Mgr., Sales & Service SEWAGE TREATMENT FAST (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment) remains the standard for marine sewage treatment. The system meets and exceeds the most stringent requirements worldwide. It is certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, Environ- ment Canada and the British Department of Trade. OIL/WATER SEPARATION In the same tradition, FAST's Oil/Water Separator sets a new standard for disposal of oily wastewater. It is the only certified separator which will break chemical emulsions. The Separator converts gray emulsions into clear water and black oil. The water will meet the most stringent requirements established by any known marine or land authority worldwide. The oil will support combustion. With this unit aboard, machinery, decks and bilges can be cleaned with detergents with no danger of violating regulations. SALES AND SERVICE We also offer you a comprehensive inventory of spare parts for quick delivery worldwide, plus expert field service personnel on constant call for on-the-spot assistance anywhere. PARKER 221FR MARINE FUEL & ENGINE HOSE m Meets SAE J1527 Type A Class 1 and SAE J1942 standards • USCG accepted for commercial and recreational vessel applications • Meets Class 1 permeation requirements with gasoline and gasoline/ethanol blend For the total advantage in marine fuel and engine hose, 221 FR delivers test-proven performance in a wide operating temperature range. Not to mention constant working pressure in six sizes. Long-lasting reinforced construction and kink and cut resistance. And compatibility with a variety of standard 100R5 fittings in steel, brass and stainless steel. For complete details on 221 FR Marine Fuel and Engine Hose, contact your Parker distributor. Or call toll free, 1-800-C-PARKER. The World Standard S^JTITTi FluidConnectors ©1995 Parker Hannifin Corp. 58 Circle 229 on Reader Service Card Circle 269 on Reader Service Card
