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IBIA Elects New Executive Committee The International Bunker Industry Association has elected a new executive council which will serve until October 1999. Ivar Tonnesen, bunker manager of Gearbulk, has been elected IBIA's chairman for the 1998/1999 coun- cil year. First Step Towards Phase One Of Port 2000 The first step in the $870 mil- lion expansion of container facili- ties at the Port of Le Havre was taken as the French Minister of Transportation, Jean-Claude Gayssot, signed an enabling docu- ment for phase one of the Port 2000 project. Circle 233 on Reader Service Card Final technical and economic studies will begin on four new berths in the first stage of the new facility which will have a long uninterrupted quayside outside of the present tidal basin of the Port of Le Havre, just south of the pre- sent container facilities. Phase one, at a cost of $563,000, will include planning for direct rail and road service to the new berths. NCA Appoints General Manager NCA Nuovi Cantieri Apuania SpA of Marina di Carrara, Italy, has appointed Alessandro Guadagni as its new general manager. Most recently Mr. Guadagni worked with SEC Shipyards Group of Viareggio. The appointment is part of a new expansion policy being under- taken at the shipyard. Two of the yard's most recent accomplish- ments include the delivery of Excellent, a deluxe cruise-ferry, to its owner Grimaldi of Genoa, and the launching of M/S Isola Gialla, a chemical carrier with a 45,000 cu.-m. capacity under completion for the Festival Group of Rome. ACL Appoints Six American Commercial Lines LLC has announced the following appointments: James J. Wolff as senior VP-Finance & Admin., and CFO; Martin K. Pepper as senior VP- International Business Development; Chris Brinkop as VP-Gulf Operations; Bill Kinzeler as VP-River Operations; Michael A. Khouri as senior VP- Corporate Services; and Mary C. Strench as VP-General Counsel & Secretary. ACBL Promotes Two In IT Department Jim Remaley has been appointed manager of Systems Development at American Commercial Barge Lines, Inc. (ACBL). Mr. Remaley was previ- ously manager of End User Computing and Support Service. Julie Elliott, with the company since 1979, has been promoted from E-mail Administrator to man- ager of End User Computing. Autronica Signs Cooperation Agreement Autronica AS Maritime Instrumentation of Norway and Hyundai Information Technology have recently signed a cooperation agreement regarding marketing and sales of Autronica's Radar- based Level Gauging System. Autronica evaluates the annual South Korean market for these systems to be more than $15 mil- lion. Hyundai Information Technology expects that the coop- eration agreement will have a sub- stantial effect on the turnover of the Autronica systems in South Korea. DONN Marine Bulkhead Svstem An attractive, affordable, and efficient alternative to conventional joiner bulkheads. Meets structural, safety and budget considerations while contributing to the quality of life at sea. Distributed By King Wholesale Supply Co., Inc. 727 South Cortez Street New Orleans, LA 70019 For information, call 1 (800) 299-9888 and ask for our Marine Division. U.S. Coast Guard approved for use in B-15 rated bulkheads in A-60 construction applications 100% accessible Complete, integrated system Smooth, monolithic appearance STC rating of 40 Abuse resistant panels Long-term rust protection Low maintenance on matched finishes Affordable alternative to conventional joiner bulkheads NORTHEAST INDUSTRIAL & MARINE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY 661 ROUTE 9, CAPE MAY NJ 08204 800-884-3152 609-884-3152 Fax: 609-884-3170 WE SPECIALIZE IN REPLACEMENT PARTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ALL MAJOR HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURERS • Hydraulic Motors • Control Valves • Hydraulic Pumps • Winches • Industrial Hardware • Electric Motors • Winch & Motors Repairs • Custom Hydraulic Power Units ELECTRIC MOTORS 1/2 H.P. 1,000 H.P. WATER PUMPS 20 TO 1,000 Gal. per Minute • Custom Capstan's 1,000 to 50,000 Line Pull • Oil Water Separators • Water Makers • Custom Built Winches & Work Platforms • Anchoring Systems • Used Equipment Refurbishing HARD TO FIND ITEMS OUR SPECIALTY National & International Services Machine Shop Services Welding Services Circle 252 on Reader Service Card 70