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tor interfacing. The RGF Environmental Group, founded in 1985, consists of six com- panies all dedicated to design, engi- neering, manufacturing and sales of pollution prevention equipment. For more information on RGF Circle 72 on Reader Service Card Haberli Appointed VP Of Palmer Johnson Savannah Palmer Johnson announced that Eric Haberli has been appointed vice president and general manager of its Savannah repair and refit yard. Mr.Haberli has an engineering background, and began his career with Palmer Johnson at its Sturgeon Bay facility 20 years ago. He was a significant member of the team responsible for the creation of the Savannah operation. For more information on Palmer Johnson Circle 73 on Reader Service Card Yourch Joins IRI International Registries Inc. (IRI) has an- nounced that Eu- gene Yourch joined its legal staff from the Federa- tion of American Controlled Ship- ping (FACS) where he was executive secretary and trea- surer. Mr. Yourch will be based at the New York office. Promotions At Station 12® Theo Lodewijkx has been named general manager at Station 12® tosucceedHeinDeBont. Mr. Lodewijkx previously worked for Infonet Nederland. Mr. De Bont has been appointed president of International Telecommunications at PTT Telecom Netherlands. For more information on Station 12® Circle 95 on Reader Service Card Inmarsat-P Endorsed By 56 Countries Inmarsat's plans to launch a glo- bal hand-held satellite phone ser- vice by the end of the decade re- ceived the unanimous approval this week of its Assembly of Parties, which represents Inmarsat's 75 member countries. The Assembly also agreed to change Inmarsat's formal name from the International Maritime Satellite Organization to the International Mobile Satellite Organization. Inmarsat was origi- nally set up 15 years ago to provide March, 1995 81 commercial and distress and safety communications for the maritime community. Fifty-six governments sent representatives to the London meeting. "It is very rewarding to see the strong support of governments the world over for the creation of the Inmarsat-P affiliate," said Olof Lundberg, Inmarsat's director gen- eral. For more information on Inmarsat Circle 16 on Reader Service Card Latest Marinet Systems Allow Multiple Function U.K.-based Marinet Systems demonstrated the new Windows version of its Marinet data commu- nications software, which allows the user to manipulate multiple forms on the same screen or to superim- pose one form on top of the other. The computer based system allows integration into office networks, in- ternational data switching systems and X.400 public networks. "Marinet's intention is to make data communications simple and friendly for ship's crew and office staffalike," saidDennis Williamson, Marinet's managing director. The Marinet message handling system was de- signed to improve ship to shore data communications and cut charges. For more information on Marinet Circle 14 on Reader Service Card CONSEIL INTERNATIONAL AfiOif^ INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL DES MACHINES A COMBUSTION kMfc^J ON COMBUSTION ENGINES Prof. Meinrad K. Eberle Dr. George Lustgarten President of the 1995 CIMAC Congress President CIMAC and the Swiss National CIMAC Committee are pleased to invite you to participate at the 21st Congress of CIMAC in Interlaken/Switzerland, May 15th - 18th, 1995 The 1995 CIMAC Congress will reflect valuable suggestions made over the years with a clear priority setting of the themes each day: Day 1 Opportunities and Constraints for the Industry Day 2 Technological Outlook Day 3 Environmental Challenge Day 4 Interaction between Users and Industry A special effort is made to attract the younger generation. A full day, in parallel, will be devoted to computational reactive fluid dynamics (in short combustion) and the latest developments in diagnostics for internal combustion applications will be presented and discussed. A fine evening program and superb optional tours will be offered. For information and registration, please contact the official Congress Organizer: MCI Travel «CIMAC 1995» Bruno Grotto Weinbergstrasse 11, CH - 8001 Zurich/Switzerland Tel. ++41-1-252 50 30, Fax ++41-1-251 31 49 ?g Circle 304 on Reader Service Card Eric Haberli Eugene Yourch
