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April 2005 61 data communication infrastructure, net- work security and help desk. Reich began his career with ESAB in 2002 as a Senior Network Engineer. Alcotec Names Burns Thom Burns has been named to the newly created position of National Sales Manager for AlcoTec Wire Corporation, a subsidiary of ESAB Welding and Cutting Products. In his new role, Burns will direct inside and outside sales for North America. Most recently serving as Technical Services and Strategic Sales Manager, Burns joined AlcoTec in 1985. Brickley Promoted ESAB Welding & Cutting Products named John Brickley regional sales manager for the western region of the United States including Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii. Brickley, who joined ESAB in 1999, previously held the position of territory sales manager. Circle 7 on Reader Service Card MICAD Marine Joins with PIMSIC Group MICAD Marine and PIMSIC Group announced a new agreement to provide discounted insurance products to MICAD Marine customers worldwide. PIMSIC Group will offer MICAD cus- tomers the following insurance coverage with up to 20% off: • Marine Hull and Machinery Protection and Indemnity Marine Cargo Crew Liability and Personal Accident Circle 8 on Reader Service Card Barco Chosen for Navy Barco simulation will install a com- plete high-resolution digital projection system containing seven BarcoReality 909s with 9-in. CRTs, advanced control and alignment tools, and high-gain screen at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Atlantic (EWTGLANT) located aboard the Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek for the MSAT (Multi- purpose Supporting Arms Trainer) dis- play system. Barco also announced, that under subcontract, it will install the Tactical Conning Officer Virtual Environment (TaCOVE) Ship Bridge Simulator display system. Circle 6 on Reader Service Card LR to Class First 10,000 TEU Containership Lloyd's Register is to class the world's largest declared capacity container ships — four 10,000-teu vessels, to be built in Korea at Hyundai Heavy Industries for China Ocean Shipping Corporation (Cosco). The vessels will be delivered between late 2007 and mid-2008. Each of the ships will measure 1,145 x 149.6 x 90.8 ft. (349 x 45.6 x 27.7 m) and is powered with a 12-cylinder 94,000 hp engine driving it to 25.8 knots. "The 10,000 teu container ships ordered by Cosco are the next step towards the 12,500 teu limit," said David Tozer, Lloyd's Register's Business Manager, Container Ships. "Beyond 12,500 teu we expect that con- tainership and container terminal design will have to undergo significant change. For container ships, this might include the addition of a second screw, with the added capital investment that this entails." Circle 9 on Reader Service Card WCC Opens African Office World Communication Center (WCC) announced its global expansion to Africa with a new office to be spear- headed by Paul Fitchet, formerly a regional director for Iridium. Circle 11 on Reader Service Card Vessel Tracking Order Magic Instinct Sofware has been selected by Compagnie Générale de Géophysique to fit its seismic research ships with a transponder-base Vessel Tracking System for securing the prospect zones and increasing safety during a campaign currently lead in India with national oil company ONGC. Based on Olex, the Norwegian Electronic Chart System running on Linux platform, MIS has developed a Getting to You?Is the High Pressure Watertight Closures by Walz & KrenzerCall the Experts! Walz & Krenzer, Inc. 91 Willenbrock Rd., Unit B4, Oxford, CT 06478 • www.wkdoors.com Tel: 203-267-5712 • Fax: 203-267-5716 • E-mail: sales@wkdoors.com Hinged DoorsHatches Sliding Doors Circle 308 on Reader Service Card Circle 264 on Reader Service Card MR APRIL 2005 #8 (57-64).qxd 4/4/2005 4:51 PM Page 5
