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www.sea-technology.com July 2014 / st 53 Avanti Communications serves customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, via its network consisting of two high-throughput satellites in orbit, a multiband satellite and a fourth satellite in construction. KNS will be deploying its next-generation SuperTrack Z10MK3-KA Antenna. Harkand Further Expands Vessel Fleet in North Sea Harkand (Aberdeen, Scotland) has extended its ROV support vessel feet operations in the North Sea by signing a charter agreement for the Surf Ranger. The multipurpose ROV, survey and air-diving vessel, owned by Go Offshore (Perth, Australia), will be deployed immediately on its frst scope of work, a pipeline and structural inspection cam- paign. The project includes inspection of various pipelines, dredging works and mattress installation. Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Acquires Qingdao Grand New Energy Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corp. (Dalian, China) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Dalian Xifa Petrochemical Co. Ltd. signed an agreement to acquire Qingdao Grand New Energy Co. Ltd., a company providing clean energy solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Xifa will acquire Qing- dao Grand for RMB476, 800 in total consideration, payable in cash. The acquisition, which is expected to be completed in the second quarter of the company's fscal year 2014, is subject to the satisfaction of regulatory requirements and other customary closing conditions. n a boot camp for managers. It covers the most important current topics in the maritime industry, taking a blended- learning approach to operational, commercial and techni- cal issues. ATR's Engineering Division Invests £1 Million ATR Group (Aberdeen, Scotland) has invested £1 mil- lion in new equipment and almost doubled its underwater engineering services workshop facility to meet a growing demand from the subsea sector. Construction work to expand the workshop has seen it increase from 400 square meters to 700 square meters, with a further 1,500 square meters of yard space to accommo- date new equipment, including a high-capacity hydraulic winch. Gibdock Delivers for Greek Owner Gibdock (Gibraltar) has completed its frst ship-repair project for Tsakos Shipping & Trading (Athens, Greece). The Gibraltar yard undertook damage repairs to the 221-meter- long, 2,824-teu-capacity containership, Irene's Rainbow, which is part of the 70-plus vessel feet operated by the Tsakos Columbia Ship Management joint venture. The scope of work undertaken included steel hatch cov- er repairs, which consisted of the renewal of damaged top plate. KNS Announces Ka-Band Type Approval KNS Inc. (Daejeon, South Korea) has been awarded Ka- band type approval from global satellite operator Avanti Communications (London, England). -Jack Fisher, President Call for a free catalog or visit our web site: jwfishers.com Fishers Pulse 6X and 8X detectors detect all metals, on land and under- water. Their Diver Mag 1 is a super sensitive detector for iron/steel targets and works equally well above and below water. All are built for commercial oper- ations and have both audio and visual readouts. Interchangeable coils are available for the Pulse 6X and 8X. 1953 County St., E. Taunton, MA 02718 USA • (800)822-4744 (508)822-7330 • FAX: (508)880-8949 • email: jwfishers@aol.com • www.jwfishers.com MC-1 Mini Camera $2,095 CT-1 Cable Tracker with Signal Injector $15,495 Proton 4 Marine Magnetometer $12,995 $20,995 ROVs $20,995 Side Scans Scan-650 Scanning Sonar $6,995 "Fishers make the most powerful and ruggedly constructed underwater metal detectors you can own" Diver Held Mag Diver Mag 1 $9,495 Only $2,250 Pulse 8X Pulse 8X Proton 4 Underwater Metal Underwater Metal Detector Detector