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gencies. Since August 1993 when it commenced operations, NRC has responded to more than 50 marine oil spills. NRC provides response coverage in U.S. waters for more than 1,700 vessels. Additionally, NRC covers 400 barges and 60 fa- cilities and terminals. Charles Fabrikant, chairman of SEACOR, expressed optimism about NRC's future and the devel- opment of environmental service as an increasingly larger part of SEACOR's business. He com- mented, "We have confidence in NRC's management and believe that by integrating NRC and SEACOR and offering customers a broader, more comprehensive product, we will create opportunities for both groups." Messrs. Jim and Mark Miller, who co-founded NRC with SEACOR, will continue in their present posi- tions as vice chairman and presi- dent of NRC, respectively. SEACOR and its subsidiaries op- erate a diversified fleet of marine vessels primarily dedicated to sup- porting offshore oil and gas explo- ration and development in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea and off- shore West Africa. Services pro- vided by the company's vessels in- clude towing and anchor handling of mobile rigs, delivery of cargo and supplies to offshore rigs and plat- forms, transportation for offshore construction and maintenance, and standby safety support. For more information on SEACOR Circle 153 on Reader Service Card Circle 245 on Reader Service C*rd r CRANKPIN&MAIN JOURNALS GRINDING, MACHINING, POLISHING 'IN-PUCE' IN YOUR ENGINE. In-Port or Voyage Repairs. Anywhere in the World •ENGINE MAIN BEARING LINE BORING •OPTICAL MEASUREMENT & ALIGNMENT •METALSTITCH® REPAIR FOR CAST IRON IN-PLACE MACHINING COMPANY USA International FAX 800-833-3575 414-562-2000 414-265-1000 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE ...day or night, 365 days a year. Circle 254 on Reader Service Card 26 Circle 265 on Reader Service Card AlliedSignal Engines To Power Hong Kong Ferries AlliedSignal Engines an- nounced that Austal Ships of Aus- tralia will build a fifth TF40-pow- ered fast ferry for Yet Hing Ma- rine Supplies of Hong Kong. These two turbines will bring the num- ber of AlliedSignal engines power- ing high-speed passenger ferries on Hong Kong/China routes to 10. The 131-ft. (40-m), TF40-pow- ered catamarans carry 355 pas- sengers, and travel at 40 knots loaded. The speed brings passen- gers to destinations faster and gives operators the potential of additional trips per day, resulting in more revenue from the same route. AlliedSignal Engines is a de- signer and manufacturer of turbo- prop engines for marine propul- sion and industrial power. For more information on AlliedSignal Circle 112 on Reader Service Card STN Atlas Elektronik Wins Multiple NACOS Orders STN Atlas Elektronik has re- ceived orders for 12 NACOS inte- grated navigation command sys- tems from yards in Germany, Nor- way, Poland and South Korea. The commissions include six 25- 2 units for new container vessels building at Daewoo, and two 35-2 systems will be installed on con- tainers being constructed for Co- lumbia Ship Management in Gdansk. Systems of 45-2 type have been commissioned for two 73,850-grt cruise liners ordered by Celebrity Cruises from the Meyer Werft yard, which has re- cently completed P&O's new flag- shipOriana, which is also equipped with the same STN Atlas naviga- tion command system. For more information on STN Atlas Elektronik Circle 113 on Reader Service Card New FireTech Institute Offers Training Houston Marine Training Ser- vices has launched the Fire Fight- ing Technical Institute (FireTech), expanding the firm's capability to provide hands-on training to mari- ners beyond the Coast Guard (USCG) approved courses required to meet license requirements. In addition to five-day, USCG- approved programs which are scheduled weekly, FireTech tai- lors courses to meet companies' specific training requirements. This capability is important as the emphasis on safety and training grows due to industry-sponsored initiatives such as AWO's Respon- sible Carrier Program. For more information on Houston Marine Training Services Circle 138 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News "The Proton 3 is a state-of-the-art magnetometer that's compatible with the state of your budget." •Jack Fisber, President J.W. Fishers Mfg., Inc. 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