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^j-JM*. Omnithruster More Than Just A Bow Thruster » Thrusts Underway » Thrusts While Pitching » No Reversing Impeller to Change Directions • Minimum Buoyancy Loss » Smaller Hull Penetration » Fuel Savings OMNITHRUSTER DOES IT ALL! • Thrusts with nozzles out of water in rough seas : vertical systems only. • No protrusions ... no change in hull shape. » Small nozzles reduce drag . .. save fuel and passage time. » Easily retrofitted. Micro-Proccssor Control System, Model 1200A with gyro input . holds vessel's heading. System also accepts compatible NAV/AIDS fore alt and slow speed propulsion and positioning MODULAR THRUSTER SYSTEM. . OMNITHRUSTER ship control systems* utilize individual module thrusters of up to 1000 HP in any combination to produce desired forward or lateral net thrust. Prime movers for the Modular Thruster System may be electric, hydraulic or diesel powered in conjunction with manual/automatic or integrated control networks. ADVANTAGES FOR LARGE VESSELS... • Incremental Thrust Capability • Multiple Module Reliability • Ease of Installation... Retrofit • Minimum Maintenance Write for: OMNITHRUSTER Modular System - Technical Data Bulletin XX PV950 800HP MODULE THRUSTER •Covered by U S Patents. Foreign Patents Pending OMNITHRUSTER INC. 15418 Cornet Avenue, Dept. MRS 10/1-1 Santa Fe Springs, California 90670 213/802 1818 Telex 194265 OMNI SFES Cable Address Omnithrust Write 290 on Reader Service Card ON THE COVER Bay Shipbuilding Delivers Jumbo Barge To Universal American In Record Time PAGE 16 Gastech '81 PAGE 19 Extreme Loads Response Symposium PAGE 80 $9.9-Million Navy Contract Awarded Newport News For Will Rogers Overhaul Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va., was awarded on August 21, 1981, a $9,991,500 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for preparation for overhaul, altera- tions and repair of SSBN 659 USS Will Rogers. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the con- tracting activity. $4 Million Title XI Guarantee Approved For Morania ITB Acting Maritime Administrator Bruce A. McAllister has approved in principle an application by Morania Barge No. 470 Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Penn Industries, Inc., New York, N.Y., for a Title XI guarantee to aid in financing a twin-screw ocean- going tug and a bulk oil barge. The 383-foot barge was deliv- ered by SBA Shipyard, Inc., Jen- nings, La., last September. The 4,000-horsepower tug was built by Modern Marine Power Inc., Houma, La. The vessels will transport cargoes between the port of New York and other ports in the states of New York and New England. The combined estimated depre- ciated actual cost of both vessels is $5,817,370, and both of the vessels are eligible for an 87.5 percent guarantee under the Title XI program. However, the amount of the guarantee in this case has been set at $4 million at Mor- ania's request. Write 366 on Reader Service Card SHIPBOARD TV AND VIDEO PLAYER REPAIR • same day service • by expert repairmen • for all shipboard entertainment equipment • including PAL, NTSC, SECAM TV, VTP, VTR • in every major American port • plus convenient equipment leasing • and reasonable service contracts. Electro-Kav Elizabeth, NJ 07201, Tel: (201) 527-0099; (212) 697-7770; Oakland, CA 94606, Tel: (415) 533-1840; New Orleans, LA 70130, Tel: (504) 528-9668; Pasadena, TX 77502, Tel: (713) 472-1324 Write 386 on Reader Service Card MARITIME REPORTER AND ENGINEERING NEWS (USPS 016-750) 107 EAST 31st STREET NEW YORK, N. Y. 10016 (212) 689-3266 Telex: MARINTI 424768 ESTABLISHED 1939 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News is published the 1st and 15th of each month by Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. Controlled Circulation postage paid at Waterbury, Connecticut 06701 Postmaster send notification (Form 3579' regarding undeliver able magazines to Maritime Reporter Engineering News. 107 East 31st Street, New York, NY. 10016. Member VBPA Business Publications Audit of Circulation, Inc. No. 19 Volume 43 Write 1411 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
