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Twin Disc Announces Two New Transmissions —Literature Available Twin Disc, Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of marine transmission in the 52 to 1,193- kw (70 to 1,600-hp) range, an- nounces the availability of shal- low-case ratio versions of both the MG-518 and MG-520 marine transmissions. Three ratios for the MG-518 have been added which are ideal for crewboats and similar inter- mediate-duty, high-performance vessels for above 522 kw (700 hp) at 2,100 rpm. These new ratios include 2.00:1, 2.47:1 and 2.94:1. The MG-518 reaches down to the power range midway between the MG-520 and the MG-514. The MG-518 is approved for use with the Caterpillar 3412T and 3412TA (limited ratios), the Cummins KTA-1150, the Detroit Diesel 16V-71, and other compatible ma- rine diesel engines. Four ratios have been added in the shallow-case version of the MG-520. These include 2.02:1, 2.97:1, 3.44:1, and 4.03:1. Initi- ally this model is being recom- mended for heavy-duty crewboat service in the lower 671 kw (900 hp) range at 2,100 rpm. The MG- 520 is adaptable to Caterpillar 3412TA and D-353 engines, the Cummins VTA-1710-M2, the De- troit Diesel 16V-92, and other compatible marine engines. For additional information and free literature on the MG-518 and MG-520 marine transmissions, Write 30 on Reader Service Card Title XI Sought For Ten Tug/Supply Boats Costing $37.9 Million Mar sea Marine Seven-Sev en- teen, Inc., Suite 1044, ITM Build- ing, New Orleans, La., has ap- plied for a Title XI guarantee to aid in financing the construction of six 2,560-horsepower and four 3,900-horsepower tug/supply ves- sels. Halter Marine, Inc., is the pro- posed builder for the 2,560-horse- power vessels; Quality Shipyards, Inc., Houma, La., is the proposed builder for the remaining vessels. No delivery date has been set, but the vessels are expected to be em- ployed in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. If approved, the Title XI guar- antee would cover $33,162,000, or 87] /2 percent of the vessels' $37,- 900,000 estimated actual cost. P.J. Wright Joins Alliance Marine As VP Sales-Marketing Kenneth E. Cochran Jr., pres- ident of Alliance Marine Services, New Orleans, has announced that Phillip J. Wright has joined the company as vice president of Sales and Marketing. He will be responsible for all marketing for the company, including towing and affreightment of liquid and dry bulk commodities throughout the inland waterways. Phillip J. Wright Mr. Wright is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and sales manage- ment on the inland waterways. He was formerly with Dravo Mechling, joining them in 1956, becoming vice president-Sales in 1977. Mr. Cochran states: "We are fortunate to have a man of Phil's experience and ability heading our marketing effort." Mr. Wright and his family will be moving to New Orleans, where the company is headquartered. Alliance Marine Services owns and operates towboats and barges transporting petroleum and chem- ical products throughout the in- land waterway industry. Why wait for shipboard cable? We ship K from our inventory 24 hours a day. Call an Anixter cable specialist today—consult the Yellow Pages for the Anixter stocking location in your area. CORPORATE OFFICES, ANIXTER BROS., INC. 4711 Golf Road, Skokie, IL 60076, (312) 677-2600. In Canada: call Anixter-Turmac, Montreal (514) 637-3511 ANIXfEl the answer. In the U.K. call London 1-568-1681; In Europe call Brussels 2-6407263 c Anixter Bros.. Inc. 1980 40 Write 115 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
