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Alfa Laval Names FM Equipment New Distributor FM Equipment Company, Inc. of Houma, La. has been named the new authorized Alfa Laval distribu- tor for the Gulf Region. FM Equipment Company will carry Alfa Laval's line of solids-re- taining separators, plate heat ex- changers, MOATTI self-cleaning fil- ters and DESALT watermakers to customers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. FM Equipment is headed by Gen- eral Manager Frank Millet, who brings to the position many years of experience with offshore, workboat and fishing customers. Gulf customers may contact FM Equipment at: (504) 857-8261; fax (504) 851-4079; or write FM Equip- ment Company, Inc., P.O. Box 0922, Houma, La. 70361. Portland Ship Repair Yard Names Director George P. McShea, Jr., a 25- year veteran of the maritime indus- try, has been named director of the Portland Ship Repair Yard (PSRY), according to Mike Thorne, Port of Portland executive director. PSRY is owned and operated by the Port of Portland, and handles more than a third of the ship repair thirty years of being fastest R0LLA SP PROPELLERS SA VIA SILVA 5 - P.O. BOX 251 - 6828 BALERNA SWITZERLAND TEL 091/439361 - FAX 091/430653 ROLLA SP PROPELLERS USA INC. 4030 MUSTANG ROAD, MELBOURNE, FLORIDA 32934 USA TEL. 407/242-7552 - FAX 407/242-7771 Circle 303 on Reader Service Card Circle 287 on Reader Service Card 32 George McShea done on the West Coast. Mr. McShes is an expert in all facets of tankei fleet operations, including ship re- pair, maintenance and environmen- tal protection plans and systems. Most recently, he was a consultant for Keystone Shipping Co. of Phila- delphia, Pa. A native of Philadel- phia, Pa., Mr. McShea graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y., in 1968. During his career, he has held positions as port captain, ship's cap- tain, safety consultant and ship's officer, with organizations such as Hess Oil Virgin Islands Corp.; Key- stone Shipping Company; American Trading Transportation Co., Inc.; Apex Marine Corporation; and Gulf Oil Corporation. Racal Survey USA Provides Support For Full Product Line Racal Survey USA of Houston provides sales and technical support for the complete range of products manufactured by Racal-Decca Ma- rine. These products include radars, navigation aids, integrated bridge systems and machinery surveillance and control equipment. Ships of all sizes, from pleasure craft to deep- sea tankers, carry the Racal name in their marine electronics. Because service is indispensable in the ma- rine industry, support is available from Racal's teams located in major coastal and inland ports around the world. For more information con- tact Racal Survey USA at (800) 888- 5944 or (713) 784-4482. Blackbourn Rejoins MARCO Pollution Control As Sales Manager D.W. Lerch, vice president and general manager of MARCO Pollu- tion Control, announced that Steven R. Blackbourn has rejoined the company as sales manager. A vet- eran of MARCO Pollution Control with over eight prior years in sales and application engineering with MARCO, Mr. Blackbourn will be responsible for sales development and customer support. MARCO's line of Filterbelt oil skimmers is recognized as an effec- tive recovery system in all types of oil, viscous emulsions and oily de- bris. The Seattle-based company has delivered more then 90 Filterbelt recovery systems throughout the world. Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Two sizes available— 96504-A 2-1/2 GPM, 96609-A 7-1/2 GPM Economical—best price on the market Call your local distributor or 800-356-6606 for the one closest to you Compact 96504-A 150 lbs. dry—35" 96609-A 300 lbs. dry-45" Easily installed—' 3 standard pipe connections 1 3-wire electrical hook up Extremely efficient—far below U.S. Coast Guard & IMO 15 ppm discharge requirement Compatible with cleaners—Nelson's own or other recommended cleaners Oil content meter available— U.S. Coast Guard & IMO approved 99971-A Bilge Alarm £T NELSON DIVISION Environmental Systems Hwy. 51 West, P.O. Box 428, Stoughton, Wl 53589 U.S.A. Telephone (800) 356-6606 FAX (608) 873-1532 NELSON INDUSTRIES, INC. Meet discharge standards before you meet the Coast Guard! Bilge Boy™ FROM NELSON
