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Business Is Booming At (Atlas Marine I Atlas Marine Services, Inc. [enjoyed a healthy bottom line last year, and has completed the fol- lowing catering area renovations: During the two week drydocking of Royal Caribbean Song of America's at NORSHIPCO, the renovation of the ship's Veranda Cafe and the pot wash area in the main galley, replacement of freight elevator doors and frames, and installation of a beverage counter; Renovation of the six main gallley and dining room waiter station on Viking Serenade; Renovation of the Lido Cafe on Crown Princess; and Emergency Galley renovations on Rhapsody of the Seas and Noordam. Circle 46 on Reader Service Card MHS Increases Support Of Vessels At Sea Maritime Health Services (MHS), a division of AEA International, USA, has announced an agreement with Heartstream for the distribution of the ForeRunner Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). AEA is a leader in providing med- ical support to vessels as sea, and will market the ForeRunner through its MHS division. The ForeRunner is used to automati- cally deliver life saving defibrilla- tion therapy to victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Circle 47 on Reader Service Card Slater Launches Marine Transportation Study Effort In anticipation of a substantial surge in the demand for marine transportation facilities in the 21st century, U.S. Transportation Secretary Rodney E. Slater has announced a new effort to ensure that U.S. waterways, ports and their intermodal connections meet user needs, public expectations and the nation's need for efficient, safe and environmentally sound transportation. "President Clinton is committed to common sense in government that serves our nation's interests," said Secretary Slater. "This review will help develop compre- hensive strategies to address the dynamic growth in shipping and serve as a means to improve the nation's waterways, ports and their intermodal connections." A national conference scheduled for this fall will address key issues identified in the regional listing sessions, develop solutions and explore potential strategies. The conference will also develop a vision for an improved and more cooperative approach to the deliv- ery of federal services. Marine transportation currently carries 95 percent of U.S. overseas trade, and projections show that U.S. for- eign ocean borne trade is expected to more than double by 2020. Joining agencies of the depart- ment in the review effort are the Army Corps of Engineers and National Imagery and Mapping Agency from the Department of Defense; the Interior Department's Minerals Management Service; the Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and the Environmental Protection Agency. Participating Transportation Department agencies include the U.S. Coast Guard, Maritime Administration, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. and the department's Offices of Inter- modalism and Transportation Policy. Speed The fastest way to join pipe is also the easiest. That's because of the simple, proven design of the Victaulic® grooved end mechanical coupling system. With it, you can meet deadlines, stay on schedule, and finish on time. Best of all, your customers' installations can become opera- tional much more quickly, compared to welded and flanged systems. The Victaulic system can be used to join steel, stainless steel, plastic and copper piping. Why wait any longer? Call us today. For projects anywhere in the world, contact Victaulic Company, 610-559-3300. Fax us at 610-250-8817. Or see us on the Internet, http://www.victaulic.com \/c ICtauliC An ifi<)) 9001 certified company Victaulic is a registered trademark of Victaulic Company of America. ©1996 Victaulic Company of America. All rights Circle 320 on Reader Service Card April, 1998 89