A search was conducted in July to locate the vessel and find clues to the causes of the loss. Richard Dentzman from Triton Elics International assisted the USCG Marine Investigation Board and NUWC by integrating a TEI Isis Sonar topside acquisition system with a Klein 5000 towed side-scan sonar aboard the F/V Ocean Explorer. Data from the towfish were transmitted up a 300 meters tow cable. DGPS was used together with USBL to obtain precise positioning of the side-scan towfish.

A search grid was designed around a position provided by the USCG from an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), on-site identification of the EPIRB by a C-130, and visual sightings of an oil slick and debris field. Using TEI's Isis Sonar system and the Klein 5000 towfish, the team located the wreckage of the Arctic Rose soon after the start of the search. The Arctic Rose lays at a depth of 437 feet , about 200 miles north-west of St. Paul Island.

TEI Isis Sonar was used to promptly process the raw sonar data into a grey-scale mosaic of the wreck, which was then displayed as a geo-referenced image in TEI DelphMap. The causes of the disaster could not be immediately ascertained. Further investigation with an ROV may provide more information.

For more information, email sjustus@tritonelics.com or contact Francois Wolf, Director of Marketing at TEI +831-722-7373 (USA) or visit the TEI website at http://www.tritonelics.com

The system is complete with an EdgeTech model 272TD dual frequency side scan sonar tow fish rated to 1000 meters tow depth. A SeaMap SonarLink provides the interface between the CODA digital sonar processor and the EdgeTech Side Scan Sonar tow fish.

Dr. Tim Dellapenna of Texas A&M said the system will be used for research in mapping the upper Texas coast, offshore artificial reefs and other sites which provide substrate for juvenile red snapper. Dr. Dellapenna said later this year he expects to take the system to New Zealand to investigate the geology of estuaries around the city of Auckland.

For more information, contact Roger L. Caron, SES Sales & Marketing Manager by e-mail at rlc@ses-services.com or call +713-827-0430 or visit their web site at http://www.ses-services.com

Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes in south Louisiana; San Patricio County in the Coastal Bend area of Texas; and Baldwin and Mobile Counties in Alabama were carefully studied for impacts from offshore oil and gas development since 1930. Social scientists looked at the historical, social, and economic changes in the economic and social structures of these parishes and counties in the last 70 years. Changes in community landscapes, work, and education were examined at the community level using rapid ethnographic techniques.

The scientists' analysis showed that, while there are similarities along the Gulf Coast, nevertheless the impacts of oil and gas development on the OCS vary widely. Impacts were greatest in south Lafourche Parish, which is traditionally tied to fish and offshore oil. Direct impacts in San Patricio County were less extensive, and in the Mobile Bay area of Alabama they were even less evident. The decline of oil and gas prices in the mid-1980's had serious impacts on south Louisiana and to a lesser extent in San Patricio County. Non-OCS factors were responsible for significant ch these areas.

The study report is available from the Minerals Management Service, Gulf of Mexico Region, at 1201 Elmwood Park Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70123; telephone orders can be placed at 1-800-200-GULF.

MMS is the Federal Agency in the U.S. Department of the Interior that manages the Nation's oil, natural gas and other mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf in Federal offshore waters. The Agency also collects, accounts for, and disburses mineral revenues from Federal and Indian leases. These collections totaled nearly $8 billion last year and more than $110 billion since the Agency was created in 1982. Annually, nearly $1 billion from those revenues go into the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the acquisition and development of state and Federal park and recreation lands.

For more information, contact one of the following at MMS: Barney Congdon +504-736-2595, Caryl Fagot +504-736-2590, or Debra Winbush +504-736-2597. You can also visit their web site at http://www.mms.gov

W&A is a nationally recognized leader in areas of seafloor mapping, marine geophysical surveying and ocean engineering (visit our website at: http://www.wassoc.com).

We are currently seeking the following appropriately qualified and experienced personnel to add to our dynamic international team for projects worldwide:
• Geophysicists
• Specialist engineers (ocean, electrical and geotechnical)
• Surveyors
• Navigators

Address Resumes/CV's to: Joe Mandich, Williamson & Associates, Inc. 4200 23rd Avenue West Seattle, WA 98199 or send by email to: Jmandich@wassoc.com

Blue Marble Geographics has announced that LizardTech's MrSID file format is supported within BeyondGeo's Internet mapping service, providing native support for reading geo-referenced MrSID imagery. BeyondGeo allows users to easily publish an interactive map on the Internet using a hosted solution and save thousands of dollars over traditional mapserver solutions.

With BeyondGeo, MrSID image files can now be imported and published onto the Web with a complete set of interactive tools. MrSID, the image format standard for geospatial professionals, reduces high-resolution images to less than five percent of their original file size while maintaining original image quality.

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Bilingual Sales Administrator (HR01/07):
Primary task is to support our US and Latin America sales team by maintaining our customer contact database, price lists and quotation files.

Sales Engineer (HR01/08):
The primary task is to provide technical inside sales support by preparing quotations for survey systems, hydroacoustic position reference systems, sonar products, after-sales service support, spare parts and upgrades.

Training Manager (HR01/09):
Primary task is to administrate and manage our training department. The new, state-of-the-art training facility has 2 training instructors and one training coordinator, in addition to a training manager. In addition to leading this team, the job includes conducting and developing training courses, sales support, development of strategic plans and budgets, and marketing and managing the daily operation of the training center.

Training Instructor (HR01/10):
Primary task is to conduct training for our customers in the operation and maintenance of Kongsberg Simrad's product range. Other tasks are course development, internal company training, development of presentations and other training materials, sales support and assistance in the daily operation of our new, state-of-the-art training facility.

Sales Manager - Underwater Vehicle Instrumentation (HR01/11):
Primary task is to lead the sales efforts of camera and sonar products through a team of sales colleagues and also a network of representatives throughout the USA.

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Kongsberg Simrad Inc. employee benefits include attractive 401k plan and health insurance and competitive salaries. Visit our web site http://www.kongsberg-simrad.com for more information about our company and products. All positions available immediately. Send your resume referring job title and number to:Kongsberg Simrad Inc.7225 Langtry StreetHouston, TX, 77040-6632 or send it by Fax to +713-934-8886

The companies have launched their alliance with a challenging deepwater acoustic positioning project in the Pacific. This project, once completed, will showcase the innovative technologies of both companies.

For more information please send email to info@cctechnol.com.

Electronic Design Engineers Reporting to the Technical Director of Seamap (UK), the successful candidate will be involved in the design and development of a new range of cutting edge products to meet the unique demands of the offshore oil industry. A degree in electronics or related discipline or proven design experience will be required. Further info at http://www.seamap.com/design_engineers_wanted_uk.htm

Sales Engineer Reporting to the Managing Director of Seamap (UK), the successful candidate will be responsible for European Sales of the company’s range of products. Ideally we would like you to have some experience in the offshore survey industry however we would be willing to train an inexperienced person with the right attributes. You will need to be energetic and outgoing with a record of achievement in your past life and ambition for your future. Further info at http://www.seamap.com/sales_engineer_wanted_uk.htm

We offer excellent benefits and a unique opportunity for personal contribution and rewards in a challenging technical environment. Interested candidates should apply will full CV and expected salary to the Personnel Manager by email to personnel-uk@seamap.com

During the week of September 17-19, 2001 leaders in marine technology manufacturing and services will gather for a third time to provide hands-on training and at-sea equipment demonstrations on the latest products. Products and services to be featured include: current measurement devices, underwater imaging systems, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, data acquisition systems, echosounders, acoustic releases, electronic charting software, real time environmental monitoring systems and much, much more.

The 3rd Ocean Technology Workshop offers equipment operators and buyers a unique opportunity to learn how the products perform. Oceanographers, coastal and offshore surveyors, marine operations managers, field technicians, government officials in charge of purchasing equipment, oil exploration personnel, search and survey personnel and program managers will benefit from seeing these products in action both on land and at sea.

There will be two days of concurrent sessions where product engineers will demonstrate equipment and discuss applications on a wide variety of new and existing products. This is a great opportunity to meet with design engineers who can instruct you on the fine points of equipment operations. There will be an opportunity each day to board one of several coastal research vessels that will provided by MOTN members to see some of the new products operate in the waters off Plymouth, MA. These boats include; the R/V Quest, the RV Sakonnet, RV Ocean Researcher and a boat provided by TG&B Marine.

Visit the web site at http://www.motn.org/workshop and register to attend, for updates on the agenda, and for hotels in the area. For durther information, e-mail martrep@aol.com or or call +781-740-1456.