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44 st / November 2016 www.sea-technology.com twice on NOIA's Board and was serving on both the Exec- utive Committee and Board of Directors at the time of his death. He also was a committed and active member of the NOIA Membership Committee. International Industries Inc. Now Ransone Technology Associates Inc. International Industries Inc. has changed to Ransone Tech- nology Associates, representing Rowe Technologies Inc., Hemisphere GNSS and Imagenex Technology Corp. Sales began with the sale of the Hemisphere GNSS V113 Compass and Positioning System to the University of Delaware Geol- ogy Department. For more information, contact Chic Ransone at chic@ran- sonetech.com or 410-903-8992. American Society of Civil Engineers Issues Tsunami-Safe Building Standards When the next huge tsunami strikes the western Unit- ed States, people in and around some newly built coastal structures will be more safe thanks to national construction standards that have been announced. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has developed these tsunami stan- dards, known as ASCE 7-16. The tsunami standards are only for steel-reinforced con- crete buildings in "inundation zones," which in the future may be stronger and safer with only moderate increases in cost, experts say. They will not apply to wood-frame struc- tures. Louisiana Cat is First Cat Propulsion Dealer in North, South America Louisiana Cat is the first Caterpillar dealership in the Americas to reach all requirements for training and techni- cal sales and support to become a gold level dealer for the full line of Cat Propulsion equipment. This expansion from engine and generator to the entire marine propulsion system will help maximize uptime, while reducing operating costs for offshore platform service and towing vessels, inland river cargo and transportation vessels, fishing and governmental vessels. HydroComp Inc. Introduces 6Sigma Naval Architects as New Representative HydroComp Inc. has chosen 6Sigma Naval Architects of Capetown, South Africa, as their new representative. 6Sigma represents various software company options for the African market. Their core competencies are engineering design for shipbuilding and offshore structures and engineering courses for research and development and software. BLUE Ocean Film Festival Announces 2016 Legacy Award Honorees BLUE Ocean Film Festival and Conservation Summit (BLUE) has announced two recipients of its 2016 Legacy Awards—ocean filmmaker Greg MacGillivray and ocean voyager Nainoa Thompson. The award is given to individu- als in recognition of extraordinary achievements that create a lasting legacy in ocean conservation, exploration, innova- tion, and the pursuit of ocean knowledge. The awards will be presented at BLUE 2016 held November 10 to 13 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Turner Designs Inc. Partners with WSS Turner Designs will partner with Wilhelmsen Ship Servic- es (WSS) to supply the ballast water community with Ballast- Check 2, a small, handheld fluorometer that enables quick, indicative checks of ballast water samples. Turner Designs will continue to work with their existing customer base of scientists, government agencies, port state control and test- ing authorities, while WSS will work with shipowners as well as companies that supply ships with equipment. BIRNS Invests in New Custom Automated Molding Press BIRNS Inc. has enhanced its existing molding capabilities with the addition of a new custom 40-t hydraulic transfer press. It will provide additional firepower to BIRNS's molding facility for connector inserts, allowing computer-controlled precision for functions such as injecting glass reinforced epoxy (GRE) and providing increased speed and output for large orders. The press has an advanced user interface for seamless set- up and process control, offers the options of either manual or fully automated cycles, and features multiple-zone heat control, with closed-loop thermocouple connections on the system used for monitoring precise mold temperature. USCG Confirms Optimarin as First Supplier in Line for Ballast Water Approval The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has confirmed that Optimarin has become the first supplier to submit an application for type approval. John Mauger, commanding officer of the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Center (MSC), describes the move as "a milestone" in the fight to protect marine biodiversity in U.S. waters. Optimarin's application was submitted by DNV GL after the firm's Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) satisfied the US- CG's stringent testing criteria for fresh, brackish and marine water. Precision Measurement CEO Named Among San Diego's 40 Under 40 Honorees Precision Measurement Engineering (PME), has an- nounced CEO Kristin Elliott has been named among San Di- ego Metropolitan Magazine's 40 Under 40. PME produces innovative instruments for freshwater and oceanographic research all over the world. "My father started PME in 1978, and I am ecstatic to carry on the family legacy and represent PME as well as the sci- entific industry to be recognized as a 40 under 40 honoree among such distinguished other community and industry leaders," said Elliott. "Government agencies and research in- stitutions all over the world utilize our instruments, and I am proud that our products are on the forefront of research that supports regions across the globe." In Memoriam: Cappy Bisso NOIA member of 20 years Cappy Bisso has passed away. Bisso was an active participant in NOIA activities and faith- ful in his attendance at meetings, NOIA reported. He served ocean business