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»rew Marine Forms Alliance Vith Karcher Ashland Chemical Company's Drew Marine Division has been lamed marine sales agent for Karcher high-pressure washers. Karcher equipment is designed to be highly efficient and durable, making it a good match for the demanding conditions of the marine environment. The high- pressure washers utilize brass cylinder heads and stainless steel cylinders and valves. All models are equipped with pumps capable of drawing seawater and feature high operating pressures with adjustable flow rates. Circle 30 on Reader Service Card Gallagher Acquires Marispond Gallagher Marine Systems, Inc. (GMS) has announced that Marispond, Inc. has become a wholly owned subsidiary of GMS. Both companies are major providers of Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) compliance services in the U.S. Carlo Palmieri of GMS will act as vice president of Marispond. Gerard T. Gillon, chairman and CEO of Marispond, has been elected to the GMS Board of Directors. Binnersley Joins Healy & Baillie Hong Kong The New York based interna- tional law firm of Healy & Baillie LLP has announced that Nigel J. Binnersley has joined its Hong Kong office. Mr. Binnersley has practiced as a solicitor in Hong Kong since 1985. John D. Kimball, managing partner in New York stated, "Having a person of Mr. Binnersley's experience join our Hong Kong office is another step in our commitment to service the needs of clients in Hong Kong, China and the Far East." Construction Superintendent Appointed At Nautica Nautica recently announced the promotion of Alan Prejean to Construction Superintendent. He will manage approximately 21 employees for Nautica. According to Danny LeBlanc, vice president of the company, Mr. Prejean's "diverse experience makes him a valuable resource for Nautica as we expand." November, 1998 Chubb Offers Revised Ocean Cargo Policy The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies introduced a revised ocean cargo policy offering insureds several new features as well as clearer policy language. Two major new features offered in the revised policy are broadened duration of risk and extra expens- es. The broadened duration of risk feature extends that coverage to include insurance protection for shipments during loading at the point of origin and during unload- ing at the final destination (includ- ing delays for unloading for up to 72 hours). Extra expenses now standard in the policy include the cost of additional freight or other expenses incurred to re-route or re-forward cargo due to govern- ment actions and port strikes. ANCHORS CHAINS 1/2" up to 4Vi", U2/U3 from STOCK! G. J. Wortelboer jr. B.V. P.O. Box 5003 3008 AA Rotterdam, Nederland Tel.: 31 10 4292222 Fax.: 31 10 4296459 Telex: 28393 GJWNL WORTELBOER Circle 261 on Reader Service Card FOR SALE TUGBOAT 70' x 24' x 9.8', 1979, Twin 16V-92 GM's, Tow Winch, full electronics Price: $ 850,000.00. Location: Seattle, WA MISC. TUGBOATS Length 64' to 114', 600 to 2257 HP, all Single Screw, Crew Quarters LANDING CRAFTS 56' LCM-6's with Twin 8V-71 GM's with steering Kort nozzles Price: $ 85,000.00 ea. Location: Los Angeles, CA 40' Steel Ex. Model LCM-6 w/o door, decked over bow. Twin 6-71 GM Diesels, bow & stern rubber Price: $ 45,500.00 Location: Seattle, WA BARGES 180' x 54' x 12.5' ABS Flat Deck (2 available) 200' x 54' x 13' ABS Flat Deck Barge We Also Supply Winches, Anchors, Chain, Boom Boats, Buoys, Wire Rope & Cranes Rasmussen Equipment Co., Inc. 8727 5th Ave. South, P.O. Box 81206 _ HDJ^ Seattle, WA 98108 Ph: 206-762-3700 * Fax: 206-762-5003 Toll Free: (800) 227-7920 Email: rasequip@aol.com Unsure where to get USCG Approved Houston Marine Training Services is now offering a new 70-hour approved GMDSS course • Meets STCW requirements FCC license examinations also available Experienced, qualified instructors Other USCG approved and license exam prep courses available ZM 1-800 947-7737 www.houstonmarine.com Circle 274 on Reader Service Card Tunnel Thrusters Equivalent to controllable pitch propellers, but with greater reliability and less maintenance. • Fully proportional thrust control • Instantaneous thrust reversal • Unmatched installation flexibility in bow or stern • Power Ratings - 35 to 1000 HP (25 to 750 KW) • Tunnel Diam. - 16 to 77 in.(400 to1956 mm) • Built to ABS and USCG standards for dynamic positioning or docking • Check out the advantages of Thrustmaster's complete line of hydraulic azimuthing drives, tunnel thrusters and portable dynamic positioning systems Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. P.O. Box 840189 Houston, Texas 77284-0189 Phone: 713-937-6295 FAX: 713-937-7962 Circle 320 on Reader Service Card Circle 379 on Reader Service Card