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Naval Sea System Command ( or NAVSEA ) has released its latest Standard Specification for Ship and Alteration. The FY-08 publication includes Standard Item 009-32 for Cleaning and Painting Requirements; Accomplish. Section 3.1.3.2 of the report lists the Sponge-Jet technology as an effective alternative to other conventional abrasive technologies. Military shipyards have the option of using dry, low dust, reusable Sponge Media abrasives in place of other dust and rebound excessive solutions. As published in the report, the Sponge-Jet media and process may be used as an alternative to obtain SSPC-SP-10 or SSPC-SP-11 cleanliness. This is important news for government shipyards, ' stated Michael Merritt, President of Sponge-Jet, Inc, ' now engineers have an effective solution for preparing erection weld seams, ballast tanks or other areas where abrasive blasting is prohibited or problematic; this will extend coating life and thus ship readiness, while lowering future maintenance costs. Sponge-Jet is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. They are the world's leading manufacturer of dry, low dust abrasive blasting media and equipment. For more information, contact your local Sponge-Jet representative, visit www.spongejet.com or call 001-603-601-7950 ( in Europe call +44 ( 0 ) 1253390731 ). Contact Tony Anni at 603-610-7950 or via email at marketing@spongejet.com