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56 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News under: www.gl-group.com/globe ACL Names Chairman, Board American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that Clayton Yeutter was elected Chairman of the ACL Board of Directors. Other members of the board are Eugene I. Davis, Richard L. Huber, Nils E. Larsen, Emanuel L. Rouvelas, R. Christopher Weber and newly-appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark R. Holden. W&O Supply Appoints Two Executives W&O Supply, a supplier of marine valves, pipes, fittings and valve automa- tion services, hired Jim Baur as general manager of the Automation Division. Working in conjunction with W&O Supply's subsidiary, Valve Automation & Control, Jim will be responsible for launching and overseeing the company's automation expertise to a nationwide audience. "Jim is a valuable addition to our team, especially in our initiative of expanding and promoting our valve automation capabilities across the coun- try," said David Turner, W&O Supply's President and CEO. "W&O supply has successfully performed extensive valve automation systems for major shipyards, and we look forward to having Jim take a leading role in advancing digital con- trol technology in our customer's ves- sels." Prior to joining W&O Supply, Baur was vice president of Marine for Wartsila North America. W&O Supply also hired Jenny Brandies as the new director of materi- al management. In this role, Brandies will manage the purchase and distribu- tion of materials for W&O Supply's cus- tomers and its 13 warehouses across the country. Brandies will oversee the materials management department, which plans and distributes approxi- mately 30,000 skus utilizing a central distribution center in Jacksonville. MAN B&W Power for Repasa's Terminal Tugs MAN B&W Diesel A/S, Denmark, has been awarded the contract to supply two medium-speed L27/38 twin engine packages for two escort and terminal handling tugs. The newbuildings are under construction at the Spanish ship- yard of Astilleros Balenciaga SA., Zumaia, for the Port of Tarragona-based Remolcadores de Puerto y Altura SA. (REPASA) fleet. The vessels (hull Nos. 392 and 393), named Romulo and Remo, are scheduled to be delivered during 2005 with a three-month interval. The first tug's sea trail runs are sched- uled to finish in February. Due to the operational requirements, a highly efficient and powerful propulsion concept was choosen for the tugs. Main engine torque and power is converted into pulling power and maneuverability via two sets of Steerprop SP 35 azimuthing propellers. The total contin- uous main engine power of 4,760 kW (6,475 bhp) is predicted to perform a bollard pull of 81 tons ahead and 78 tons astern. The predicted free running steaming speed is 13.5 knots. Martin Joins Rigdon Larry Rigdon, President and CEO of Rigdon Marine, announced the appoint- ment of Captain Jay L. Martin as Marine Superintendent for its vessel operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Martin, who will join Marine Superintendents Captain Ken Dawson and Captain Thomas Sweeney, will be responsible for the day-to-day opera- tions of Rigdon Marine's vessels and crews. He will be the Designated Person in Charge with overall responsibility of compliance with the International Safety Management Code. He will assist in the management of crew safety, staffing schedules, operational performance, in- field customer service, environmental responsibility and ship inspections. Griffin Announces New Look, New Services Griffin Global Group, Ltd. has been a force in the specialized field of marine and offshore travel for decades. The company has undergone a major re- branding initiative designed to better reflect its focus for the future. "We wanted to retain the heritage of our almost 30 years in business, while sig- naling that we have streamlined and updated the company as a whole", said George Boyes, global CEO and share- holder. The company's new logo is accompanied by a new slogan - "Getting People in Place. On Time. Worldwide." The line reflects the company's expertise in handling the urgent, time-sensitive and often complex logistics of connect- ing ship's crew, rig workers and admin- istrative personnel with commercial ves- sels, offshore platforms and cruise ships around the world. Griffin's 25 global offices, operating 24/7, and staffed by 500 specialists is the result of several strategic actions by company management: • In the past year, Griffin has opened four new offices in emerging marine and offshore markets, namely Bejing and Shanghai in China; Macae, Brazil; and Vladivostok in Far East Russia. More expansion is planned for 2005-06. In November 2004, Griffin joined forces with The InterARGO Travel Group. Along with expanded global reach, the company has expanded its airfare product base as well by developing rela- tionships with 17 additional carriers, bringing the total to 92 airlines, includ- ing all the majors, and more than 390 global negotiated fare contracts. This amounts to more than one million deeply discounted and largely unre- stricted fares available to Griffin clients. Size is an advantage in this marketplace, for many reasons. Higher ticketing vol- umes lead to more, and more favorable, airline relationships. According to Bob Westendarp, CEO of Griffin for the Americas, "Additional airline relation- ships equate to more options in terms of routing, travel dates and pricing. Worldwide office locations create an ability to work in multiple currencies, which enables us to provide our clients more favorable pricing as global curren- cies move." Griffin offers advanced technology specifically geared towards the management of marine and offshore travel. Tools include secure online sys- tems to compare and book fares, view and track travelers, reconcile credit card charges, track the progress of ticket refunds, and develop management reports. Circle 60 on Reader Service Card 3 ( ! 0 ) . ' 4 ( % 7 / 2 , $ ! 2 / 5 . $ 9 / 5 M A C H I N E R Y I N F O J E S S EE N G I N E E R I N G C O M \ W W W J E S S EE N G I N E E R I N G C O M * E S S E % N G I N E E R I N G M A N U F A C T U R E S P I P E B E N D E R S P I P E S H O P E Q U I P M E N T A N D 0 I P E 3 H O P ® S O F T W A R E s - A T C H B R A N C H A N D S A D D L E W I T H 0 # " A S E D C O N T R O L s ) N C H M E T R I C S E L E C T A B L E s , A N G U A G E S E L E C T A B L E s # U T A N D B E V E L P I P E F R O M M M T O M M s . E W C U T S 4 P C P U J D 3 A D D L E A N D ( O L E # U T T E R . % 7 F R O M * E S S E % N G I N E E R I N G 3 D W H Q W 3 H Q G L Q J Don’t Get Burned. Firesafe & Watertight Cable and Pipe Penetration Seals Piping • Valves • Fittings • Valve Automation • Metrics • Metals RISE doesn’t just stop fire cold, it also cuts installation time dramatically so you won’t get burned financially. The RISE cable and pipe penetration sealing system is virtually impenetrable to fire, smoke, gas and water. For a copy of the groundbreaking booklet “Everything You Should Know About Cable and Pipe Transits to Ensure a Safe Vessel” or for more information, contact W&O Supply. Approved by ABS, USCG, Lloyd’s Register, DNV, TC and NAVSEA. 1-800-962-9696 www.wosupply.com Circle 239 on Reader Service Card Circle 220 on Reader Service Card Baur Brandies MR MARCH 2005 #7 (49-56).qxd 3/1/2005 5:04 PM Page 8
