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In this Issue:
"We send our heartfelt sympathies to all
of our citizens of your great country. Although the United
States had the misfortune to sustain the direct impact of this tragedy,
it was symbolically an attack on all people who embrace freedom
and democracy. Please accept our sincere condolences and know
that we share your grief and your resolve to expunge terrorism from
the face of the earth."
Kohzo Yumoto, President
Toyo Corporation
Sales Representative for EPC in Japan
EPC was overwhelmed with kind thoughts and prayers
of support we received from our customers, sales representatives,
and vendors world-wide.
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In light of the tragedies that occurred just prior
to the show, the Marine Ocean Technology Network (MOTN) decided
to postpone the 3rd Ocean Technology Workshop. Because the
two ill fated flights that struck the World Trade Center originated
out of Boston, Logan Airport remained closed up to that Friday,
as it was a main focus of the investigation. In addition
to the airport being closed, further threats continued over the
week, and the appropriateness of canceling the event became apparent.
In addition to the OTW being postponed, the MOTN
Golf Scramble and the EPC Sales Representative meeting were also
postponed. The MOTN is considering other dates for the event and,
as a participant, EPC will let our customers know.
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EPC is pleased to announce that Oceaneering de
Venezuela C.A. has purchased an additional GSP-1086-2 500 Series.
EPC reported back in May, (EPC Monthly
VOL. 3 NO. 29 "SALES: EPC TO MARACAIBO"), that the
engineering consultant company was to use it's first 1086 to survey
submarine pipelines and cables in Lake Maracaibo for Petroleos de
Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA).
The 1086 Series remains the most popular printer
in the industry. Our repeat customers are one of the reasons
why!
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EPC was shocked and saddened by the sudden death
of Jimmy Reynolds. Jimmy represented EPC in the Gulf when he worked
at O.R.E. Offshore and Survey Equipment Services. Jimmy had a certain
ease and unique outlook on life that was both infectious and fun
to be around. He will be missed.
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Despite the recent anxiety over travel, the recently
concluded Shallow Survey 2001 Conference in Portsmouth, NH was very
well attended. Hosted by the University of New Hampshire's
Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping and the NOAA/UNH Joint Hydrographic
Center (CCOM/JHC, NOAA), the show built upon the success of the
first International conference held in Sydney, Australia in 1999.
The conference is very focused, concentrating
on improvements in shallow water surveys.
The exhibitor list was kept small at approximately
twenty, including Reson, Kongsberg, L-3 Communications, Klein, Edgetech,
GeoAcoustics, TEI, TSS, and Caris to name a few. EPC attended
but did not exhibit. Papers concentrated on improvements in
bathymetric and side-scan processing, seabed classification, multibeam
mapping with participants urged to work with a common data set.
The Sheraton Harborside Hotel was a nice venue,
although expensive to stay at ($140.00/night), and included a first
rate conference facility with close proximity to the waterfront
restaurants. A cocktail reception Monday night offered
hot hors d'oeuvres and ample drink tickets. Wednesday
nights Clambake Dinner gave attendees a choice between lobster,
chicken or vegetable. Other conference highlights included
EdgeTech's unveiling of its new high speed, high resolution side
scan sonar and Ron Schaff's talk on "Automated reduction of
systemic errors in side-scan mosaics".
Out of possible 10 Badges, the Shallow Survey
2001 receives 7 1/2.
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EPC will be closed October 8th in observance of
Columbus Day. Always recognized on the 2nd Monday in October,
the holiday commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus.
Only some states recognize the holiday, Massachusetts among them.
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