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Crowley Marine Converts Barge for Amoco Crowley Marine Services de Venezuela (CMSV) recently con- verted the barge CMC 450-10 to a comprehensive barge for Amoco Venezuela Energy Co. BV. The barge, which was converted at Atlantic Dry Dock Corp., is uti- lized in the Punta Pescador field in Eastern Venezuela. The fully out- fitted barge can support an entire drilling operation with bulk mate- rials, casing, water and fuel. Built to SOLAS standards and ABS cer- tification, the CMC 450-10 is being used as an accommodation, tender, warehouse and drilling support platform. It is equipped with oil well cementing equipment, a rain water collection system, a 60-ton pedestal crane, and a 230-ton crawler crane. Strom me Relaunches Rochem Chemicals Str0mme Ships Service, a major supplier of labor saving equipment and maintenance products, has launched a new range of Rochem Marine Chemicals, including Rochem Aquaclean — a water based degreaser and tank cleaner which has been used to successful- ly clean tanks with problem residues. The products are designed to be high quality, cost effective, and non-polluting. The range of chemicals may be utilized for all cleaning on board ship, from cargo ranks and engine rooms to | galley and accommodation areas. Circle 76 on Reader Service Card I Kvaerner President & CEO | Steps Down The Board of Directors of I Kvaerner ASA, the Anglo- I Norwegian international engineer- ling and contruction company, has ] asked Erik Tonseth to step down (from his position as President and ICEO of Kvaerner. Mr. Tonseth has [accepted the request and has |announced that he will also step November, 1998 Autronica Launches Interactive Fire Alarm Autronica AS has recently launched an interactive, self-test- ing fire alarm system for use on board ships, dubbed Autosafe Self Verify. The system uses digital technology and includes a com- bined smoke and temperature detector. The system tests itself automatically daily, with no need for test gas or smoke. The new sys- tem requires as little as 70 percent of the cabling of other systems. Circle 8 on Reader Service Card down from the Board of Kvaerner ASA. Until a new chief executive is appointed, the Chairman of the Board, Christian Bjelland, will assume the responsibility of Chairman and CEO. In the inter- im, Tore N. Sorensen has been appointed Managing Director. YOU'D BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND A BETTER FENDER. REALLY HARD-PRESSED. Large or small, floating or fixed, Seaward SEA GUARD® fenders cover you from the tropics to the arctic. Seaward International brings to fender technology the same rigorous quality control and attention to detail we put into all our marine products. From the 2 ft x 4 ft (0.6 m x 1.2 m) to the tanker- scaled 14 ft x 28 ft (4.3 m x 8.5 m), all our fenders meet the most stringent quality and performance standards. The SEA GUARD fender combines quality assurance standards with new elastomer technologies such as a reinforced skin, making it the answer to most fender system requirements. The first of its kind 20 years ago, the Seaward foam-filled fender maintains its record of reliability. And we continue to develop and supply the protective marine technologies that keep you on course. All our products tell the same story: Seaward is committed to safe- guarding your peace of mind. Structures, ships, environments, budgets: We protect it all. SEAWARD INTERNATIONAL, INC. 3470 Martinsbuig Pike, PO. Box 98 Cleaibrook, VA 2262+0098 USA 1-800828-5360 (540)667-5191 Fax: (540)667-7987 www.seaward.com SEA GUARD® Is a registered trademaik of die Chem Fay-SEAGUARD Corporation. Used under license by Seawaid International, Inc. Circle 337 on Reader Service Card
