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People & Company News known as Chief, will be deployed in Puget Sound for ship assist and escort work. Designed by Seattle-based, Guido Perla and Associates and con- structed by Nichols Brother Boat Builders, for VMS, each of the six Har- bor Class tugs features Voith Schneider twin cycloidal propulsion. AMS To Hold Meeting And Award Ceremony The American Maritime Safety annual membership meeting and award cere- mony will be held on Thursday, Septe- meber, 30, 1999 at Manhattan's Yale Club. Although only AMS members may attend the membership meeting, the luncheon and award ceremony is open to all industry executives, as well as rep- resentatives from the P&I Clubs and Classification Societies. For further information, log on to the AMS Web site at: http://members.aol.com/amsadmins We'll Turn Your Wheel 2000 HP Iso-DRIVE™ SCR System in 26"x36"x90" Enclosure for Propulsion, Thruster or Winch • Digital system: touch screen interface for monitoring, settings and maintenance; self diagnostics with status panel • Convenient front access to all components • No field adjustments for quick-disconnect single module regulator • NEMA 1, NEMA4, or NEMA 12 enclosures available • Built to your specifications with worldwide regulatory bodies; i.e., USCG, ABS, and DNV • We also provide: • Compatible generator controls to accompany D.C. drive • Complete system integration and power management • Upgrades/repowers of older SCR systems • Experienced engineering and service personnel • Reliable On-Time Deliveries TECH POWER CONTROLS CO. 10507 Fallstone, Houston, TX 77099 Phone: (281) 530-8800 Fax: (281) 530-8803 www.techpowercontrols.com Circle 327 on Reader Service Card DO YOU KNOW YOUR ABC's? When you need an engine that will perform for a lifetime CALL US Anglo Belgian Corporation Quality Diesel Engines since 1912 A dvanced Design B etter Construction C ommittment to Excellence The oldest diesel engine builder in the world offers the newest technology in it's field. Almost 100 years of business experience have taught us what it takes to build outstanding engines. Many of our engines have been in service for over 50 years. Machesney Park, IL 61115 Tel: (815) 637-2880 Fax: (815) 637-2877 e-mail: Anglo bel@aol.com Maritime Services Corp. Establishes European Division With U.S. corporate headquarters in Hood River, Ore., Maritime Service Group has formed a presence on the other side of the Atlantic with the open- ing of its new European Headquarters in Southampton. Offering a complete turnkey service covering all trades for land and marine refurbishment works, such as casinos and cabins, the new establishment will also be able to under- take individual parts of a project. Bisso Marine Updates On Salvage Of Mr. Bice Bisso Marine Co., Inc. has completed salvage of 60 percent of the hull section of the Broughton Drilling Company jackup, Mr. Bice, located at Grand Isle Block 49. Sections of the 5,000 ton rig are being loaded onto barges and trans- ported to the Ocean Marine Corporation facility in Amelia, La. for scrapping. Cruise Lines Cite Zero Tolerance For Onboard Crimes The senior executive officers of four of the largest international cruise com- panies released an open letter outlining an industrywide standard for dealing with the investigation and reporting of crimes committed onboard cruise ships. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), chairman of the committee on com- merce, science and transportation, stat- ed the following regarding this announcement: "I am pleased that leaders in the cruise ship industry have come together to implement an industry-wide standard for dealing with the investigation and reporting of crimes committed onboard cruise ships. "Cruise ships have the ulti- mate responsibility to protect their pas- sengers and workers, especially from attacks by their own employees. The industry's announcement that allega- tions of onboard crime will be reported swiftly to the appropriate law enforce- ment authorities is encouraging." McElroy Marine Develops Combination Anchor Windlass McElroy Marine, a subsidiary of Hal- ter Marine's Engineered Products Group, has developed a combination anchor windlass/winch for offshore sup- ply boat applications. The compact design incorporates dual wildcats sized for 1.5 in. stud link chain and a mooring dram that holds 2,000 ft. of 1.5 in. wire rope and produces 18,000 lbs. of pull at 45 ft. per minute, and fitted with integral chain stoppers and 16 ft. steel catheads. Circle 255 on Reader Service Card