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International Launches New Self Polishing Copolymer Range International has launched a new range of Self Polishing Copolymer (SPC) antifoulings tai- lored to meet the specific operating profiles of vesssels in three operat- ing sectors: the coastal; deepsea bulk cargo; and scheduled liner sectors. The company's Inter- smooth 100, 200, and 300 series antifoulings balance polishing rates and biocidal potency, provid- ing vessel operators a choice based on vessel performance and sub- strate tolerance requirements. Among advantages offered by the the SPC antifoulings, Inter- national lists: excellent levels of fouling control; prolonged drydock intervals; self-smoothing in ser- vice, minimized drag from reduced hull roughness and a reduction in fuel costs; lack of paint build-up due to successive dry docks; excel- lent mechanical properties mini- mizing film defects; and rapid hard dry times speeding up drydock work and improving newbuilding productivity. For more information on International Circle 25 on Reader Service Card Sonsub Expands Facility, Provides Subsea Service In Trinidad, Gulf of Mexico On September 25, in Western Australia, Sonsub Inc.'s Asia- Pacific regional center relocated to new, larger premises in order to accommodate the center's expand- ing engineering, testing and administrative requirements. The Perth, W.A., facility acts as a focal point for administration, engineer- ing, and marketing opportunities for territories which include the Middle East, the People's Republic of China, India, southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. It also liaises closely with the compa- ny's joint venture operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Also in late September, Sonsub fulfilled a contract which involved mobilizing a 75-hp Discovery Advanced Remotely Operated Work System (AROWS) to Trinidad to support the installa- tion of a British Gas platform in approximately 360 ft. (109.7 m) of water. Working under contract to Field Enterprises Ltd. of the U.K., Sonsub performed bathymetric surveys and provided general plat- form installation support. Sonsub also recently completed a contract with Global Industries, Ltd., providing Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) services to install Shell Offshore Inc.'s Rocky pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. The pipeline will connect one of several subsea wells to Shell's Bullwinkle platform in Green Canyon 65A. The work included monitoring the touchdown and placement of pipeline termination skids, and the deepest dual J-tube pull ever per- formed. J. Ray McDermott, S.A. awarded Sonsub three major projects to pro- vide ROV support from its con- struction barges. The company supplied a 75-hp Triton AROWS and a 20-hp Viper ROV which was used to support Mobil's Pearl plat- form installation, Agip's East Breaks pipeline installation, and Tatham Offshore's platform instal- lation. All the work was carried out in the Gulf of Mexico. For more information on Sonsub Circle 29 on Reader Service Card Port Of Goteborg Reports On 1995 Shipments, Recent Port Developments Officials at the Port of Goteborg, Sweden, have reported that in the first six months of the year, gener- al cargo shipments increased by nine percent, showing an increase THE TRIED AND TRUE The components consist of a gas-tight MMC Closed Trimode™ teamed with an MMC vapor Together they form TANK GAUGING a gauging station that meets or exceeds all the new environmental regulations, and keeps you in compliance with IMO, SOLAS and USCG codes. The Trimode easily and safely measures ullage, interface and temperature and is approved by IMO as a portable oil-water interface detector for slop tanks. When the vapor control valve is then fitted with either an MMC Closed Sampling tape or an Oxygen Sensor tape, you will also meet IMO regulations for tank bottom drying, sampling and oxygen content in inert gas. MMC has been serving the shipping industry for over 50 years. Our products are tried and true, fully proven and widely accepted. Should you settle for anything less to get the job done? fi MMC International Corp. 60 Inip Drive Inwood, NY 11096-0664 U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-645-7339 1-718-327-3430 • 1-516-239-7339 Telex: 96-0140 MAMCAF INND Fax: 1-516-371-3134 MMC (Europe) Ltd. South Nelson Road MMC (Asia) Ltd. South Nelson Industrial Estate 7-7, 2-Chome, Kotonoo-Cho Cramlington Chuo-ku, Kobe 651 Northumberland NE23 9HL UK Japan Phone: (01670) 738111 Phone: (078) 251-1033 Telex: 537005 MARINE G Telex: 5624163 OPECK J Fax: (01670) 738789 Fax: (078) 252-0265 Circle 284 on Reader Service Card HALEY CLUTCHES IGEARSI COUPLINGS 800-6,000 HP Range • Ratios From 2:1 Up To 10:1 Able To Match Existing Foundations With Custom Designs HALE? Clutches & Couplings Complete The Perfect Package HALEY Rl 2828 PNEUMATIC CLUTCH MARINE GEAR LJr HALEY |H— i f t i i HALEY DRI2016 HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MARINE GEAR MEMBER AMERICAN GEAR MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION MARINE GEARS, INC P.O. BOX 689 • Greenville. MS 38702-0689 • TEL 601-332-8716 • FAX 601-335-4322 MARINE GEARS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2600 Concord • Belle Chasse, Louisiana 70037 TEL 504-394-4431 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-227-9198 . FAX 504-394-1460 Circle 276 on Reader Service Card November, 1995 35