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COMPANY & PEOPLE NEWS Contractors, the company deliv- ered concrete gravity based struc- tures for numerous projects, including the concrete hull for the Heidrun TLP (tension leg plat- form). Dickinson Named Kelvin Hughes Singapore GM Effective August 15, Martyn Dickinson will assume responsi- bility as general manager of Kelvin Hughes (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Previous to his appointment, he served as a regional sales manager for the company, covering duties in a number of countries including Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Dickinson has also been involved in the development of radar and integrated navigation systems, with particular emphasis on spe- cialized navigational equipment for high speed craft. Kelvin Hughes plans to upgrade its Singapore office's current capa- bilities with an expansion of opera- tions, which will reportedly include increasing staff levels and spare parts inventories. National Marine Names New Managers New Orleans based river trans- portation company National Marine, Inc. has named two new managers. Ralph Vineyard has joined the com- Ra|ph Vjneyard pany as assistant manager of Barge Repair and Maintenance. David Ott was named to the posi- tion of Risk manag- er. Operating a diversified fleet of 55 towboats and David 0tt more than 700 barges, National Marine is report- edly one of the U.S.' largest inland river carriers. How To Reduce Human Error! Most ship casualties are caused by a lack of "people" management skills... not technical knowl- edge. This is why RTM STAR Center's outstanding Bridge Resource Management course returns big dividends. The course objective is to equip mariners with the people skills necessary to recognize and break potential error chains that might lead to groundings, collisions, and environmental damage. The course includes all the elements of the proposed ruling for Bridge Resource Management Training for Single Hull Tank Vessels. It has the approval of RTM STAR Center the National Transportation Safety Board, American Pilots Association and U.S. Coast Guard. What sets STAR Center's Bridge Resource Management course apart from others are the bridge simulation exercises. Everything taught in the classroom is reinforced in real-life scenarios played out on our full-mission simulation bridges. It quickly becomes evident how well a mariner knows his bridge teamwork skills! Reduce the potential for human error by enrolling your Masters and Watch Standing Mates. Call for Fort Lauderdale and Toledo class schedules and prices. SIMULATION TRAININC; AND RESEARCH 2 West Dixie Highway, Dania, FL 33004 • 1-800-445-4522 • Fax: (954) 920-4268 One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, OH 43604 • 1-800-221-9395 • Fax: (419) 255-8833 • E-Mail RTMSTAR@aol.com Coming in July '96 - Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) training for licensing and certification Circle 359 on Reader Service Card Hastings Instruments Hires GM Innovative Technology for the Workboat Industry • Coupler systems for articulated tug / barges • Heavy duty towing and anchor handling winches • Bow winches for escort service • Chain handlers, windlasses, capstans, mooring systems INTERCONTINENTAL ENGINEERING • MANUFACTURING CORPORATION P.O. Box 9055 Phone 816-741 -0700 KansasCity, Missouri 64168 FAX 816-741 -5232 Circle 285 on Reader Service Card B RANTON INDUSTRIES Circle 228 on Reader Service Card 76 For more than twenty-five years Branton Industries has worked to build a distinguished reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service. Branton is proud be recognized as an industry leader L our commitment to noise abatement and fire protection systems. DISTRIBUTOR / FABRICATOR OF: INSULATIONS JOINER SYSTEMS Hull Board Joiner Panels Sound Abatement FRP Structural Fireproofing Doors Thermal Wall Liners Exhaust Ceiling Polyimide - Mineral Wool - Fiberglass Complies with USCG and Navy Specs P. O. Box 10536 New Orleans, LA 70181 (504) 733-7770 FAX (504) 734-7818 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News A1 Pichelli has been named general manager of Teledyne Brown En- gineering Hastings Instruments. This Virginia-based busi- ness unit designs and manufactures instrumentation for precise measure- ment and control of vacuum pres- sures and gaseous flows. Previous to this appointment, Mr. Pichelli served as senior vice president at Teledyne Laars in Moorspark Calif. Al Pichelli
