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Giavridis join our team. The Greek market is extremely impor- tant to Bender shipyards. Greek owned/controlled vessels represent a significant portion of our repair business, and we are always striv- ing to attract additional Greek cus- tomers," said Peter Maschke, Bender manager of International Sales. Pacific Maritime Association Office Relocates The Northern California area office of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has signed a 10-year lease for 9,729-sq-ft. of office space at 500 12th Street in Oakland's City Center. PMA, an employer association representing steamship operators, terminal operators and stevedores in Washington, Oregon and California, relocated in late March from Kaiser Center's Ordway Building in Oakland's Merritt business district. Art Chu, PMA Northern California assistant area manager, said a major factor in the decision to move was the desire to be closer to the Port of Oakland's maritime facilities. Gibbs & Cox Names New Chair Anthony P. Roman has retired from the position of chairman of the board at Gibbs & Cox, Inc., after serving in this capacity for six years. He will continue to serve in an advisory role as a con- sultant and member of the board of directors. Theodore A. Tribolati has been named to fill the position. He has been with Gibbs & Cox for 24 years, a tenure which com- menced after employment at the New York Naval Shipyard, M. Rosenblatt & Son Designers and Planners. SARS Named London Rep For Consulmar Spanish ship agency Consulmar has appointed Shipping Agency Representation Services (SARS) as its London marketing representa- tive. Consulmar was previously represented in the U.K. by Keith Jones, who has retired after 12 years. In addition to agency work for the tanker and bulker markets, Consulmar runs a 24-hour ren- May, 1997 dezvous service operated by fast launches in the Straits of Gibraltar and Algeciras Bay. Great White Fleet Resigns From CADA Great White Fleet (GWF), an independent carrier serving the U.S. to Central America trade route, announced that it has resigned from the Central American Discussion Agreement (CADA). "In today's dynamic and increas- ingly complex environment of international trade, we felt it nec- essary to ensure our organization is 100 percent focused on our cus- tomer's transportation require- ments. In our opinion, CADA was not serving the interests of GWF or our customers in what we felt was the most beneficial manner," said Doug Clark, GWF director of DIRTY^ UMfiQSr DIEStl FUEL mm ALGAE-X cleans your total fuel system. Filters and tanks stay clean, engines run better, smoke less. No chemicals. Zero maintenance. fifSsss^T Call 800 493 3284 before K Cleaning Tanks or Discarding Fuel! EnviroResponse Products, Inc. Website: http://www.debugusa.com • Fax: 941 463 7855 Dealer Inquiries Invited call 888 403 3285 Circle 311 on Reader Service Card LINE-BORING Main Bearing Pockets All Makes & All Sizes In-Port or Voyage Repairs. Anywhere in the World • OPTICAL MEASUREMENT & ALIGNMENT • METALSTITCH® REPAIR FOR CAST IRON CRANKPIN & MAIN JOURNALS GRINDING, MACHINING, POLISHING "IN-PLACE" IN YOUR ENGINE. IN-PLACE MACHINING COMPANY USA International FAX 800-833-3575 414-562-2000 414-265-1000 ^ 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE... day or night, 365 days n year. ^ Circle 289 on Reader Service Card The Leader for over 45 Years SLIDING WATERTIGHT DOORS & CUSTOM CLOSURES Walz & Krenzer slid- ing W.T. doors fully comply with SOLAS, ABS, U.S.C.G. Subpart 163.001 Class II and Class III, and ASTM F1196 and F1197 requirements. Also available to Lloyds, DI\IV and all other regulatory bodies. ar. Custom closures designed to meet your specifica- tions. Recent installations include: • T-AGS 45 Hatches, Sideports, Sliding Doors • "Northern Lights" Cargo Doors • T-AGS 60 Class Monorail Doors • "Endeavor" Wet Lab Door Sliding Doors Phone 716-254-6670 Fax 716-254-6178 Walz & Krenzer, Inc. 90 Forest Ave. P.O. Box 382 Locust Valley, NY 11560 Factory: 1390 Mt. Read Blvd. Rochester, NY 14606 Custom Closures Phone 516-759-1802 Fax 516-759-9405 Circle 259 on Reader Service Card 89