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NNS Names Pelaez Engineering VP Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) appointed Marc Pelaez as vice president in charge of Engin- eering. After serving in the U.S. Navy for nearly 30 years, he has retired this year as a rear admi- ral. Radm. Pelaez's last position was as Chief of Naval Research, responsible for the Navy's science and technology investments. His responsibilities at the yard will include life cycle engineering and R&D, as well as managing an engineering staff. Former USCG Commandant Dies Admiral Chester R. Bender, former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), and the man most remembered by the service for adopting its distinctive "Bender Blues" uniform, died July 20 in Moraga, Calif., following a long ill- ness. Among the most noteworthy of his accom- plishments, Adm. Bender served as superinten- dent of the Coast Guard Academy, and as chair- man of the U.S. delegation to the Marine Pollution Conference of IMCO in 1973, where he oversaw the management of new statutory responsibilities in the areas of marine safety, environmental pro- tection and law enforcement. Atlantic Marine Completes Conversion Atlantic Marine, Inc. has announced the success- ful conversion of Sargeant Marine's 668 ft. x 84-ft. (203.6 m x 25.6-m) oil tanker Asphalt Commander (formerly known as Falcon Champion), to an asphalt carrier. Sargeant Marine, Inc., located in Coral Springs, Fla., reportedly manages 56 per- cent of all marine asphalt tanker capacity. The U.S. flag vessel underwent installation of a new thermal oil heating system, and structural enclosures for heaters, heating coils, distribution pumps and piping. The main cargo pumps were replaced with positive displacement pumps, and navigation and communications upgrades were performed, as well as routine drydocking repairs and services. Atlantic Marine, Inc. is a wholly- owned subsidiary of Atlantic Holding Co. of Jacksonville, Fla. For more information on Atlantic Marine, Inc. Circle 80 on Reader Service Card RCCL Installs Technomad WeatherTech Loudspeakers Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) has installed Technomad WeatherTech Berlin model loudspeakers on Sovereign of the Seas. The Technomad systems have also been acquired for several other RCCL ships, including Song of America, Majesty of the Seas and Nordic Empress. Technomad loudspeakers are reportedly impervi- ous to salt water, sand, condensation, UV light, corrosion, insects and other damage. For more information on Technomad Circle 1 on Reader Service Card September, 1996 33 OCEANS 96 MTS/IEEE Oc&ans '96 MTS/IEEE \TS djpP CicastaL " ^Hk Qce.an The Ocean World Comes to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Sept 23-26, 1 996 OCEANS 96 MTS/IEEE PO Box 1331 Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331 (908) 562 5362, fax (908) 981 0538 email: Oceans'96@ieee.org SAFETY IS IMPORTANT AT BENDER. AND WE'RE NOT JUST THROWING YOU A UNE. Bender is proud of the safety record we have developed in the performance of ship repair, conversion and new construction work. Our safety program has succeeded in creating a loyal and safety-conscious work force. This safety awareness results in less cost and improved productivity that is passed on to you, our customer. Whether you need a new vessel or repairs to your existing one, we have the experience and capabilities to get the job done right. Along our 7,000 feet of deep water frontage, we've improved our yards and equip- ment, added wet docks, and have dry docks with capacities to 24,350 tons. Combine all this with an efficient, experienced and safe work force and it's easy to see why we're an aggressive leader in this ever-changing business. SHIPBUILDING S REPAIR CO., INC. Visit us on our Internet Homepage (http://www.bendership.com) or E-mail (corporate@mobile.bendership.com) 265 S. WATER ST. (36603) • P.O. BOX 42 • MOBILE, AL 36601 (334)431-8000 • (334)432-2260 (FAX) Pauluhn Electric Mfg. Co., Inc Lighting Products For Marine Applications Circle 149 on Reader Service Card
