Klein Associates, Inc., a leading provider of side scan sonar systems, announced a five-year, exclusive distribution agreement with Raytheon Marine GmbH of Kiel, Germany. Klein Navigation, a division of Klein Associates, Inc., will be the sole U. S. distributor for the marine navigation and communications equipment manufactured by Raytheon Marine GmbH.Klein Navigation is the exclusive US distributor for Raytheon Marine GmbH (RMG), a worldwide market leader of maritime navigation and communications systems.

The company's High Seas product line includes IMO-compliant ARPA Radar Systems, Electronic Charting Display & Information Systems (ECDIS), Gyrocompass Systems, Autopilot Systems, Steering Systems, Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS), Integrated Navigation Systems (INS), and Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS). RMG's products are used by commercial shipping companies and worldwide navies."The synergy between Klein and Raytheon is remarkable", said Michael J. Mitchell, General Manager of Klein Navigation. Klein's underwater technology will augment the Raytheon product line, while Raytheon's ECDIS and INS technology will do likewise for Klein when integrated with their sonar systems.

DWS Recently Awarded 2D Marine Seismic Project
DWS was recently awarded a major 2D marine seismic project for PDVSA, the National Oil Company of Venezuela.

DWS and its partners COOGC, CES and Suelopetrol teamed together in a competitive bid for 8,600 kms of 2D including 9,400 kms of gravity, magnetics, deep water bathymetry (3,000 meters plus of water depth) and processing of all data sets. The vessel Bin Hai (BH) 512 using a 10,000 meter streamer will be used to conduct the survey with an expected start date of September 15, 2001. Completion of survey will be December 2001.

A rigorous HSE audit was performed by two companies (GSR and Rogers Environmental) of which both companies gave a passing grade for the BH-512. A technical audit was performed by ECL, Input/Output and Syntron and the instrumentation was giving a pass grade as well. DWS and its partners have vessels available in West Africa, South East Asia for 2D and 3D surveys.

For more information, contact Douglas W. Swain at doug@dwsii.com, or Tel: +361-883-0961. Visit DWS during SEG at booth 3513 or tour their web site at http://www.www.dwsii.com for additional information on thier services and products.

The $3 billion world-class Kizomba A project in Angola's Block 15 has recoverable resources of approximately one billion barrels of oil and target production of 250,000 barrels per day. Kizomba A will develop the Hungo and Chocalho discoveries in water depths of 3,300-4,200 feet. The project will include the combination of a surface wellhead platform and subsea wells tied back to what will be the world's largest Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. The FPSO will have 2.2 million-barrel storage capacity. First oil is scheduled for late 2004.

Commenting on the announcement, Morris Foster, President, ExxonMobil Development Company, said, "The start of construction activities for Kizomba A represents an important milestone for Esso in West Africa. This and other developments being planned for Block 15 will provide significant additions to our liquids production in the coming years and highlights the growing importance of Angola to global energy supplies. As an industry leader in deepwater development, ExxonMobil will use its worldwide experience and leading edge technological capabilities to develop Kizomba in a safe, environmentally sound and cost effective manner."

ExxonMobil has a leading position in nearly all the major exploration and production areas in the world. The company is also a leading holder of deepwater acreage in the world's most attractive deepwater regions, including West Africa where it has interests in 19 blocks totaling 18 million gross acres. In Angola, Esso holds interests in nine offshore deepwater blocks covering 11 million gross acres with a recoverable resource potential of more than 7.5 billion oil-equivalent barrels from its 22 announced discoveries. Block 15's recoverable resource potential is in excess of 3.5 billion oil-equivalent barrels and development planning is underway for additional similar sized projects to Kizomba A.

In addition to Esso (Operator, 40 percent), other participants in Block 15 are BP Exploration (Angola) Limited (26.67 percent), Agip Exploration Angola B.V. (20 percent) and Statoil (13.33 percent). Sonangol is the concessionaire. Click here for the complete press release for more details Note: A graphic is available by clicking here...

David Stone, Managing Director of GeoAcoustics, commented that the encouraging early sales confirmed the market requirement for an affordable and highly reliable printer. The high level of sales enquiries also indicates that sales of the new GeoPrinter are set to continue their strong start. We are also pleased to be able to offer support for existing Alden 9315CTP printers from our large inventory of spares. For more information contact Tina Moan, sales@geoacoustics.co.uk or visit http://www.geoacoustics.com.

Acting MMS Director Tom Kitsos said, "Sale 180 was clearly a success with the number of tracts bid on ranking fourth in the last 10 years for a Western Gulf sale. This sale saw spirited bidding activity by the independent oil and gas companies. The top three companies in submitting bids were independents: Kerr-McGee (55 bids), Spinnaker (35 bids), and Amerada Hess (31 bids)." Kitsos went on to note that, "The 200 to 800 meter water depth area in Garden Banks saw the most competitive bidding with 8 blocks having 3 bids or more." Kitsos also noted that, "We saw some industry interest in blocks in the area formerly known as the Western gap, which is in extremely deep water. We also saw some bidding that was in response to our deep gas initiative in shallow water."

Two hundred and sixty-one tracts in water depths of 200 meters or more received bids. The highest bid on a tract was $8,323,200, submitted by Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Corporation, Amerada Hess Corporation, and Petrobras America Inc. on Garden Banks Block 245. The high bid on a block (each approximately nine square miles) will go through an evaluation process to ensure the public receives fair market value before a lease is awarded.

For the complete press release and tables depicting State by State allocations, click here... http://www.gomr.mms.gov/homepg/whatsnew/newsreal/010810.html. For more information direct from MMS, contact one of the following: Mark Pfeifle +202-208-4395, Dian Lawhon +202-208-3985, Barney Congdon +504-736-2595, Caryl Fagot +504-736-2590, or Debra Winbush +504-736-2597.

This followed on from being awarded the Worldwide Reseller of the Year Award given by Mr Pat Saunders of Coastal Oceanographics Inc to Del Norte. Anyone wishing to know more about Coastal Oceanographics world renown software packages should contact the Managing Director Laurie Smith who will be very happy to supply you with information on all products and help him secure another plaque for this year. Demo's and training can be arranged. For further details visith Del Norte on the web at http://www.del-norte.co.uk, or contact Laurie Smith by e-mail at lsmith@del-norte.co.uk or Tel : +44-1793-784487, or Fax : +44-1793-784409.

Richard Clark has also joined TEI as Software Engineer. He will contribute his programming expertise to the development of TEI's new generation of visualization and analysis tools. He holds a degree in Computer Science and Information Systems. Triton Elics International develops integrated survey systems and advanced survey tools for commercial and military customers. For further information, contact Francois Wolf, Director of Marketing at +831-722-7373 or at fwolf@tritonelics.com. More information is available on TEI's website at http://www.tritonelics.com

Implemented in the latest series of 1086 recorders, the interface provides a simple LAN based RJ45 connection between a host NT Workstation and one or more recorders. In order to greatly reduce the development cycle, EPC offers a high-level API which can be linked to user-level code. The tiny library provides an extremely intuitive, self-documented, interface to the recorder. Advanced spooling algorithms, multi-threaded operations, and inter-process communication techniques are all employed within the DLL so that the host developer is relieved of such time-consuming coding. The end result is a rich, high-level function-set that allows integration of solid driver code in a matter of days instead of weeks.

Topside manufacturers will find the simplicity of the physical connection very attractive. Operator’s can use a normal LAN connection to a 100-speed hub or opt for a simple crossover cable connection between a portable and a recorder. Either way, the API provides a simple function for querying the network and returning a list of available recorders. Once the connection is established, calls into the library can address individual recorders. Furthermore, the transmission characteristics and raw speed of the Ethernet interface far surpass standard parallel methods commonly used today.

The new software also addresses the age-old problem a pacing a continuous printer during real-time data acquisition. The host software can register a user-defined callback within the library to notify it when particular events have occurred. Using this advanced method, the developer can write highly efficient data transmission routines that circumvent the not-so-real-time tendencies of the NT operating system. EPC is planning on implementing the same high-level interface for its high-speed wide-bed printer, the Model 9206. E-mail Ted Curley, Sales & Marketing Manager at sales@epclabs.com or visit their web site at http://www.epclabs.com

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

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