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The most technologically advanced and most power fu! tractor tugs i n the world. FAUSTUG, fit Compare & Save The Next Generation: Business today faces a basic dilemma when it comes to selecting a tug—they're all the same. The conventional tug was a good idea when it was conceived 145 years ago. However, it wasn't designed to handle the large complex tows of today. FAUSTUG Has A Solution: Tractor tugs, developed 30 years ago, are third generation tugs. They are proven and reliable. Their capability rivals tugs with higher horsepower. They perform precision towing jobs in less time, at less cost to you. We offer technologically advanced tugs—tugs which offer improved performance over conventional tugs. Compare the differences and you'll see why TRACTUG should be your first choice in marine transportation. Compare Utility: Our TRACTUGS are available for drilling rig, ship and barge moves throughout the Gulf coast, on the Pacific and Worldwide at competitive rates. See For Yourself: For more information, call (800) 222-8008,Telex 172495 or write — FAUSTUG MARINE CORPORATION 601 Sawyer, Suite 201, Houston, TX 77007. OPERATOR FAUSTUG MARINE TIDEWATER GULF FLEET LOUISIANA OFFSHORE Type Conventional Screw Conventional Screw Conventional Screw PERFORMANCE FACTORS: Towing lever advantage (distance between propeller and winch 1X 1X 1X 360 Thrust No No No Propeller Cavitation Commonly Occurs Commonly Occurs Commonly Occurs Dynamic positioning capability No No No Long tow capability Yes Yes Yes Sea-keeping ability Pitch Pound Pitch Pound Pitch Pound COST FACTORS: Burns heavy fuel (1F180) No No No Rudder drag Yes Yes Yes Promotional benefits Yes Yes Yes ACCIDENT REDUCTION: Automated ABS-ACCU No No No Joy Stick Controls No No No Girting & Capsize Tendency Yes Yes Yes Response Time (360° Turn) Slow Slow Slow FAUSTUG Write 374 on Reader Service Card >•
