Maritime Reporter, February 2001

<BODY> <div> ¥ ... 1 11 mti tun o ° - Hp p| -o Q .'li'.!r'i O - o , 'OO 1. OO - - ComNav Using suggestions from profes- sional captains and marine technicians, ComNav has included a specialized "work mode" function in its new 1201 autopilot system designed for fast and accu- rate course corrections at slow speeds. Circle 130 2 L Kamewa). The principle and the main advantages of Mermaid are broadly presented as well as relevant pic- tures and diagrams. Quite a number of new cruise ships are now being equipped with Mermaid. Circle 137 REDD Team Mfg. For over a decade, REDD Team has been the leading provider of pre-fabricated aluminum accessibility ramp systems. Experienced fabricators and extensive quality control have ensured safety and customer satisfaction. Circle 138 Suncor MicroStar For indoor, outdoor, sub- mersible and emergency uses, this 12 or 24 volt DC Super Bright White LED offers efficient, high quality lighting. Power source can be solar, battery, generator, or 110 AC via a transformer, making them an ideal emergency light source for rooms and as guidance through passageways and stairs. Its moon- like lighting can be used for atmosphere in lounges. As a waterproof LED, it can be mounted within foun- tains and lagoons for underwater highlights. Patent pending. Circle 139 Rebis: AutoPLANT Plant Design Rebis' Plant Design Workgroup (PDW) offers inte- grated software tools for design and modeling of SOSPENDERS are U.S.C.G. approved! . . . . , ;r~~ - • Lightweight, compact and easy-to- wear, SOSPENDERS is designed to provide maximum safety while not confining sailors or workers. The slim-line life vest is available in manual or auto-inflate models, both which are U.S. Coast Guard Approved. Premium quality construction from super strong 420 Denier nylon outer shroud, the vests are also designed as easy to re-arm after use. Circle 132 Americ Corporation jti^ «rfgjjL The VAF Series combines depend- jHr JaP able power with practical design. , , ^ ., From the stackable design that saves you valuable floor or storage space, to . • ;/ the centrally located handles for bal- r. anced maneuverability, to the anti- skid rubber feet for steadfast opera- tion, Americ covers all the practical details for you. Circle 133 MWH For decades, MWH has been one of the most important manufacturers of valve systems in the world. Our repu- tation for excellence is based on a wide product range produced to supe- rior quality standards. Engine manu- facturers and operators constantly praise MWTi products for their out- standing performance. Circle 134 Geislinger Geislinger GmbH is located in Salzburg, Austria and produces tor- sional vibration dampers as well as elastic damping couplings for diesel and gas engines. Geislinger prod- ucts are used for the propulsion of ships, powerplants, trains and hydraulic excavators. They are reducing torsional vibrations and protect the shafts, camshafts and crankshafts as well as the gears. Circle 135 Seaward Intl. Seaward International, Inc. provides marine fenders, mooring buoys and composite piling and camels to the cruise industry. The company's SEA GUARD® marine fenders are in widespread use since they have a high energy absorption and are also non-marking to cruise vessel hulls. Seaward's SEAFLOAT® mooring buoys are ideal for mooring cruise vessels in remote locations, (photo credit: Dan Cowan, Port of Miami). Circle No. 136 ALSTON! The Mermaid brochure introduces the new podded electric propulsion concept jointly developed by ALSTOM and Rolls-Royce (former Communications The Fiber Is Lit Capabilities Send and receive private voice, fax and e-mail with your VHF radiotelephone over the MariTEL Network. Range MariTEL provides 50 to 100 mile coverage versus as little as 5 miles with a cellphone. Convenience The MariTEL Network works with DSC VHF marine radiotelephones. No additional hardware is necessary to purchase or install. Reliability MariTEL has partnered with giants American Tower, Williams Communications and Ericsson to deliver a superior level of service. Vessel Tracking Remotely monitor the location and movement of vessels from virtually anywhere in the world. Safety The U.S. Coast Guard monitors and communicates on VHF channels, not cellphones. Economy Never a long distance fee, roaming charge or connection cost in the US. Far less expensive to use than satellite communication systems. Call MariTEL today at 1 -888-627-4835 lo learn more about this broad range of telecommunication services. '/ 4 The Network Is Running ill. J i+4 16 East 41st Street, New York, NY 10017 www.maritelusa.com Circle 252 on Reader Service Card rjm www.maritimetoday.com 55 Reverso The FP-301 fuel priming system from Reverso received special mention at a product awards com- petition during the Marine Equip- ment Trade Show (METS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The system utilizes a gear pump to move diesel fuel into the line, purging trapped air from primary and secondary fil- ters, as well as the engine itself. Circle 131 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>