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NYSCC Honors Congresswomun Susan Molinari Rep. Susan Molinari (R-N.Y.) accepts an award from the N.Y. Shippping Cooperation Committee, presented by the organization's president, Emmanuel Couloucoundis. On October 28, the New York Shipping Cooperation Committee (NYSCC) hosted its first annual dinner cruise around Manhattan aboard World Yacht's Princess, in a celebration of the Greek community's contributions to the American maritime industry. Congresswoman Susan Molinari (R-N.Y.), a member of the Trans- portation and Infrastructure mittee and the^Lmlti iJIfliniTtee on Coastnpii«Tl'"and Maritime Trans- ion, was the honored guest at the event. Other dignitaries in attendance included: Loucas Tsilas, Ambas- sador of Greece to the U.S.; Virginia Tsouderou, former deputy foreign min- ister of Greece; Andreas Jacovides, Ambassador of Cyprus to the U.S.; and Costas Cominos, president, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping. During the gala event — which coincided with the 55th anniversary of Greece's refusal to sur- render to Axis powers — the Princess cruised by destroyer escort T.S. Aefos/USS Slater, located at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, and a cere- monial blessing of the vessel took place in order to salute Greek forces that contributed to the World War II Allied victory. Plans are currently underway for the founding of a maritime muse- um aboard the destroyer escort vessel. Later in the evening, Rep. Molinari accepted her award, stating, "While main- taining the bonds of mother country, Greeks have seijsd the American way. I am excited (that) the New York Shipping Cooperation Committee is providing a service to the maritime industry." She continued by empha- sizing the importance of minority contributions to the development of America. In an interview with MR /EN, Rep. Molinari also recognized the contributions of women in the mar- itime industry, in honor of "Women In Shipping" month. "Females are making impres- sive strides in the maritime industry," she said, adding, "it is never easy to break through the glass ceiling." The NYSCC was founded in 1993 as a trade group devoted to the promotion of Greek mar- itime interests and the exchange of information among the shipping community in New York and elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere. Marinette Names Cassidy Executive VP Marinette Marine Corp, Mar- inette, Wis., has announced that David Cassidy has been appoint- ed executive vice president of the company, effective immediately. In his new position, Mr. Cassidy will be responsible for al, and manufacturing Operations of the shipbuilding company. Pre- viously, he held the position of president CEO at Marystown Shipyard iVi Newfoundland, and was also previously employed as executive vice president of Halifax Dartmouth Industries in Nova Scotia. For more information Circle 132 on Reader Service Card SMI To Build. it For Argosy Service Marine Industries (SMI), Morgan City, La., has con- tracted to construct what will reportedly be the largest casino riverboat newbuilding in the U.S., a $36 million project, which will result in a 408-ft. (124.3-m) side- wheel style vessel for Argosy Gaming Co. affiliate Indiana Gaming Company, LP. The vessel will provide 75,000 sq. ft. of gam- ing space, is scheduled to be deliv-ered in the spring 7 —I _ intended for operation in Law- renceburg, Ind. SMI anticipates that construc- tion on the vessel will begin in early 1996. For more information on Service Marine Industries Circle 133 on Reader Service Card Lott, AOTOS (Continue rker Accept Awards I from previous page) Loven Appointed ITW Adhesives Manager William E. Loven vhas been appointed businegs*^manager, Tnflintriiil i 'i 11111 i p- for ITW Adhesives, Danvers, Mass. Mr. Loven has more than 17 years of experience in the marketing and sales of medium- and high-perfor- mance adhesives, and will now be responsible for all marketing, advertising, sales, distribution and (Continued on following page) tor jobs are cy must sup try." The senato: ence, "Remim you represen Senator Lott t enough. Public poli- rt the maritime indus- encouraged the audi- the politicians that American security." ed for a balance of security in thelU.S., saying that the merchant marine acting alone could not ensure economic security, just as without cooperation of merchant shippers, U.S. aefense forces could not ensure natiomal security. He emphasize! the need for cargo preference refo: attendees "to p fleet, manned b; built in U.S. y achieve a "transpi icy that is self-suffii Senator Lott com by calling for unity maritime industry important to set and pull together." Hill? "We will con and encouraged mote a U.S.-flag Americans, and ~s," in order to ition export pol- ent." uded his speech ong the U.S. a whole: "It's e differences d on Capitol ue to pursue funding in the Appropriations Bill. We are going to provide action." You talked, we listeria Recently, I invited you to fax your thoughts on Crowley Marine Services. Thank you for all the responsj As a result of your feedback, we're streamlining our administrative procedures to make them more compatilj with yours. We're customizing more vessels for your specific marine jobs, and we're empowering our people 1 make more decisions at the operations level. So keep those faxes coming. By listening, learning ar changing we can continue to put your needs first. Sincerely, Brent Stienecker President, CMS, Inc. CROWLEY MARINE SERVICES, INC. Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
