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46 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Höegh Appoints Cutrone, Govertsen Höegh Autoliners Inc. announced the appointment of Jasper Cutrone to Senior Manager, Quality Assurance and Morten R. Govertsen to Port Captain. Cutrone holds a Master¹s Degree in Total Quality Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Dowling College, Oakdale, New York and an Associate Degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Norfolk, Va. Based in Jericho, New York, Cutrone will head up the quality assurance pro- grams for Höegh Autoliners in the U.S. He is certified as an ISO 9001:2000/AS9001B Standards Lead Auditor and is a member in good stand- ing of the American Society for Quality Organization. A native of Arendal, Norway, Govertsen moved to the United States with his family in 1978. He is a grad- uate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Science in Management. Crowley Promotes Johnson Barbara Johnson has been promoted to manager of port and terminal opera- tions for Crowley's Gulfport terminal replacing Bob Weist who has been promoted to direc- tor, inland opera- tions for the company's Puerto Rico/Caribbean group. In her new posi- tion, Johnson will remain domiciled in the Gulfport office and will report to Mike Hopkins, vice president, opera- tions. AVEVA Makes Inroads in China AVEVA recently announced a pair of contracts signed with Chinese ship- yards. The company signed a contract to provide its design and production solu- tions to China's New Century Shipbuilding (NCS). NCS, located southeast of Jingjiang, will use AVEVA's software to enhance its ship- building capabilities on its latest project — the design and manufacture of a 4,250 TEU Containership prototype. Earlier in the month, the company announced that it was awarded a con- tract by Dalian New Shipbuilding Heavy Industry (DNS) in late 2005. DNS, one of the top 10 shipyards in the world, has extended its application of AVEVA's Marine solutions for both its shipbuilding and offshore businesses. Additionally, AVEVA will provide pro- fessional training and onsite consulting services to DNS to ensure efficient and optimised utilisation of AVEVA's Marine software. AVEVA recently established a China Marine Division. Circle 7 on Reader Service Card MAN Diesel SE - A New European Company MAN Aktiengesellschaft is converting its Diesel Engines Business Area into a European Company (Societas Europaea) in the course of this year. At the same time, MAN B&W Diesel AG in Circle 229 on Reader Service Card Circle 253 on Reader Service Card Circle 269 on Reader Service Card Insulation Specialists - Thermal - Acoustical - Fireproofing SEI manufactures covers for the offshore and marine industries Introducing “Fire-Temp”®Covers for fuel valves and actuators Let us take care of all your insulation and fire - proofing needs We accept Mastercard, Visa and Amex WANT SUPERIOR QUALITY WANT SUPERIOR SERVICE CALL SUPERIOR ENERGIES, INC P.O. Drawer 386, Groves TX 77619 Telephone: (409) 962-8549 Fax: (409) 962-4027 Website: www.insulationsei.com People & Companies Barbara Johnson Circle 218 on Reader Service Card MR MARCH2006 #6 (41-48).qxd 3/2/2006 3:51 PM Page 46