Marine Technology Reporter, June 2006

<BODY> <div> 50 MTR June 2006 Subconn Inc. PO Box 2793, Duxbury, MA 02331 Tel: 781 934 0790 • Fax: 781 934 3281 Contact: Mike Stewart Email: mac-us@macartney. * www.subconn.com Company Profile In January 1999 Subconn Inc. was established to service the underwater connector market in the Americas. The company is a joint venture between LVMM Inc., the manu- facturer and MacArtney A/S. Subconn Inc. has its head- quarters at the new manufacturing facility in Burwell and a sales and marketing base in Boston. Technical Profile The connectors, all based on a simple but rugged contact design, are accepted as a cost effective solution by the off- shore, military, geophysical, nuclear and ocean science markets. Subconn concept has been adapted to produce a number of special application connectors. These range from the geophysical telemetry connectors for transition zone appli- cations; high power connectors for subsea systems; field installable and oil filled harness connectors; proximity switches and a complete range of compatible metal shell bulkhead and flange mount connectors. been grouped into Six Business Lines with assigned Business Line leaders bringing you unparalleled knowledge and experience, Vehicle Systems, Tooling & Robotic Systems, Support Services, Defense, Process Controls Products and Geotechnical & Trenching Products. Pipeline Communications and Technology Inc. 2800 Woodlawn Dr., Ste. 264, Honolulu, HI 96822 Tel: 808-539-3820; Fax: 808-539-3819 E-mail: info@pcatinc.com CEO: Monte Littlefield Vice Presidents: David Hales, Wayne Karo Marketing Director: Brad Wheeler Pipeline Communications and Technology Inc. provides defense and commercial customers with advanced communications and decision sup- port technologies. It is a Hawaii Qualified High Tech Business that maintains R&D facilities in Honolulu. Its portfolio of solutions includes secure wireless communica- tions technology, innovative road-side bomb jammers that permit friendly communications and maritime radar contact management tools for colli- sion avoidance. Plymouth Marine Laboratory Prospect Place, The Ho, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3DH Tel: +44 (0)1752 633437: Fax: +44 (0)1752 633101 E-mail: kdav@pml.ac.uk CEO: Nick Owens - Director President: Peter Claridge - Director of Operations Dave Robins - Head of Corporate & External Affairs Number of Employees: 122 Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is an independent, impartial provider of scientific research, con- tract services and advice on the marine environment, with a focus on understanding marine ecosystems and reducing uncertainty about the complex processes and structures that sustain life in the seas and their role in the Earth system. PML delivers inno- vative research and solutions for marine and coastal programs world- wide. Pro-Tect Plastic and Supply, Inc. PO Box 1377, Jacksonville, OR 97530 Tel: 541-774-5506; Fax: 541-774-5508 E-mail: Pro-tect@pro-tect.net CEO: Sharri Griffin Vice President: Jim Griffin Number of Employees: 3 Annual Sales (US$): $1.5 million Pro-Tect Plastics and Supply, Inc. is a company that specializes in provid- ing the material, equipment, supplies and technical services to package, weatherize and preserve valuable products, parts and equipment. The Pro-Tect shrink-wrap process results in a tough, weather tight barrier, which will protect any shaped object from the elements on a temporary or long-term basis. We also specialize in supplying materials for containments of Ships in or out of dry dock for repairs or sandblast cleaning. Specializing in 7, 9 and 10.5 mil heat shrink films that are specifically formulated and developed by Pro- Tect Plastics, heat shrink tapes, spray adhesives, poly woven strapping, Shrinkfast heat tools and parts. Pro- Tect Plastics and Supply, Inc. has suc- cessfully completed SSPC Guide 6 Class 1A shrink wrap containments throughout the United States on bridges, dams, ships, buildings, and tanks. Sea School 8440 4th Street North St. Petersburg, Fl. Tel: 727-577-3992 t. Fax: 737-522-3155 f. www.seaschool.com Sea School has been serving mariners since 1977, offering USCG approved courses such as, maritime affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation and nautical science. The Sea School's USCG Certified Licensed Instructors have knowledge and experience in commercial vessel operations and instruction. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fl., the school is nationally renowned with offices across the U.S. and in the Caribbean. MTR#5 (36-48).qxd 6/16/2006 12:03 PM Page 50 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>