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PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS SpecTec Expands Into Poland The SpecTec com- pany, which offers computerized solu- tions to maritime problems, has expanded its oper- ations into Poland. The new Polish office will be run by Janusz Slowinski, who will head up sales and support for Polish customers, while also aiding in SpecTec's implementation of its AMOS family of software. Circle 22 on Reader Service Card Mitsui and Nissho Iwai Acquire BGT Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Nissho Iwai Corporation (NIC) have acquired Burmah Castol, UK's ownership of Burmah Gas Transport,Ltd. (BGT). Mitsui O.S.K. will now own 75 percent of BGT, while Nissho Iwai will own the remaining 25 percent. BGT will continue to act as an indepen- dently owned and operated sub- sidiary at its location in Greenwich, Conn. BGT carries liquefied natural gas from Indonesia to Japan under a long term contract. C&MT To Rent Survey Systems GPS and integrated communica- tions systems are now available for hire from Communications and Measurement Technologies, Ltd. U.K. (C&MT). The GIS and GPS survey equipment can be used either on or offshore, and is backed by training and support, planning, project management and qualified personnel. Circle 25 on Reader Service Card ES Marine Announces New Credentials The ES Marine Company has announced that Richard Koch and William Driscoll, both U.S. Coast Guard, retired, have com- pleted courses certifying them in ISO/ISM Lead Auditing, and HAZ- MAT, respectively. These certifica- tions allow ES Marine to have more people qualified to survey and assess vessels. March, 1998 ABB Turbo Receives Certification ABB Turbo systems has received ISO 14001/9001 certification for its 500 kW diesel engines. ISO 14001 is the classification that sets and defines the standards for environ- mental policy and performance in management systems. Circle 23 on Reader Service Card Federal Signal Acquires Pauluhn Electric Federal Signal Corporation has acquired Pauluhn Electric Manufacturing. Pauluhn will now be managed by Mike Oktela, Bill McNamara and Paul Wilkinson, all formerly involved in sales for Federal. 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Box 320,1960 AH Heemskerk, Netherlands Tel.: +31 251 230972, Fax +31 251 253456 USA: DeWijs Marine International, Inc.; c/o Harbour Industries, Inc. 9471 Haymeadows Road, Suite 307 Jacksonville, Florida, 32256 USA Tel. +1 904 448 0321, Fax +1 904 731 5893 Bite Through RUST, SCALE S PAINT &J'. I.'. \ There is an AURAND tool that's right for EVERY jell! I Aurand's patented cutting teeth bite right through tough accumulations on ANY hard I surface. On decks, walls, or ship hulls, in tanks, pipelines or boilers, results like sandblasting are yours. Aurand's unique Centrifi-Clean® action quickly peels off build-up. Adjustable depth settings protect the underlying surface and prevent overloading, stalling | and excessive cutter wear. • LIGHTWEIGHT • ADJUSTABLE DEPTH SETTINGS • EASY TO USE • SAVES HOURS OF WORK jAJMN) Circle 224 on Reader Service Card 1210 ELLIS STREET • CINCINNATI, OHIO 45223-1843 PHONE: (513)541-7200 FAX: (513) 541-3065 MADE IN TOLL FREE: 1-800-860-2872 USA Circle 208 on Reader Service Card Janusz Slowinski