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PsstL. The Name for Diesel Engine Spares Stork Services b.v. Large stock in Rotterdam Full Range of Sulzer Spares Exchange Pool for Reco Parts Klattenberg Marine Agency Agent in Canada & U.S.A. 17 Grandview Ave., W. Orange, NJ 07052 Tel: (201) 731-4018 Fax: (201) 325-3681 GKN Westland Secures Canadian Hovercraft Order GKN Westland Aerospace, a division of GKN pic, has recently been awarded a con- tract by the Canadian gov- ernment for the detailed design and construction of two new hovercraft for the Canadian Coast Guard. As the primary contractor, GKN will undertake the design and management of the pro- ject, while Canadian ship- yard Hike Metal Products Ltd. will perform vessel con- struction, and Isle of Wight supplier Hovertravel Ltd. will provide proprietary com- ponents and consultancy advice during the manufac- turing process. The Canadian Coast Guard has reportedly been operat- ing hovercraft built by GKN Westland (previously British Hovercraft Corp.) since 1968. In 1987, a diesel powered, half-well deck AP1-88 was added to the hovercraft fleet, for service on the St. Lawrence Seaway. This craft has performed a wide range of tasks, including the deployment, servicing and recovery of navigational buoys, search and rescue, ice breaking and spill recovery. The new craft, designated AP1-88/400, is an enlarged version of the model acquired in 1987. The APl-88/400's freight deck is longer, and at approximately 20 tons, its payload capacity has almost doubled. The first hovercraft is due for completion in March 1998, after which time it will begin operation on the St. Lawrence, along with two SR.N6 GKN Westland-built hovercraft already positioned in the area. For more information on GKN Westland Aerospace Circle 138 on Reader Service Card 1996 Circle 217 on Reader Service Card 58 KOBELTs patented marine steering and control systems are the world's best: Manual hydraulic steering installations for smaller vessels; full-power follow-up units for larger vessels. Propulsion control packages include: mechanical, pneumatic, electric and electronic. KOBELTs designs are the only ones to feature die cast bronze and stainless steel, and are covered by comprehensive, five-year warranties. When it comes to marine steering and control systems, there can be only one logical choice... KOBELT. For complete information contact: MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD. 8236 129TH STREET. SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA V3W 0A6 TELEPHONE (604) 572-3935 FAX (604) 590-8313 KVH Hires New Marketing Manager With more than 10 years of sales and market- ing experience, Cindy Russell has joined KVH Industries as the company's new Marketing manager. Prior to accepting her new position, Ms. Russell was employed by AIRMAR Technology Corp., where she was responsible for developing, marketing and selling transducers to KVH and marine and commercial electronic manufacturers worldwide. Black Sea Shipyard Names U.K. Agent The Black Sea Shipyard Rom SA, based at Midia Harbour, Constantza, Romania, recently appointed AFJ Marine Services Ltd. of Wimbledom as its U.K. agency for promoting company services in Great Britain. The yard undertakes major repair work, ship conversion and shipbuilding projects for all ves- sels up to 65,000 dwt. According to John Taylor of AFJ, "The scope of work possible at the yard with respect to the popular panamax and handy- max vessel size provides AFJ with the ability to widen its service provision to vessels in Eastern Europe." Raytheon Names Duffy Marketing Communications Manager Raytheon Marine has announced the appoint- ment of Patricia Duffy as the company's new Marketing Communications manager. According to Keith Wansley, Raytheon Marketing manag- er, "Patti's strong graphic design background will be a tremendous addition to the Raytheon Marine marketing group." Ms. Duffy has owned her own graphic design firm since 1992, serving the creative demands of New England business- es. Raytheon, headquartered in Lexington, Mass., is a $12-billion company operating in four businesses: commercial and defense electronics; Circle 303 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering
