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New Engine Program For Sterndrive Packages Detailed In Free Literature Marine Drive Systems of Edi- son, N.J., is offering literature de- scribing its recently announced new private label type program with certain suppliers of medium- sized marine engines. Under this program, engine companies will have the capability of offering di- rectly, or through their outlets, a completely integrated sterndrive propulsion package centered around the latest 100 Series STERN-POWR product line. Emphasis will be directed to simplify package definition, pres- entation and handling for each en- gine. For special customer require- ments, applicable drives will be furnished in cartons complete for delivery with the engines, ready for customer installation. STERN-POWR drive systems are available in several different forms with a wide variety of combina1 tions of reduction ratios and rota- tional direction to suit mating en- gines and vessels. All standard drives are furnished with heavy duty electrohydraulic trim/life sys- tems. Steering systems are of the latest type marine gear operation. Popular accessories are also avail- able including trim angle indica- tors, controls, auto pilots and power steering. For more information, Write 77 on Reader Service Card Gulf Fleet Marine Offers 20-Page Color Brochure Describing Vessels, Service Gulf Fleet Marine Corporation, headquartered in New Orleans, La., is offering a 20-page full color brochure describing the range of transportation services it provides to the marine and offshore industries. A Houston Natural Gas Corpo- ration subsidiary, Gulf Fleet's ves- sels provide service for offshore exploration, development, and pro- duction worldwide. The brochure details the company's tug opera- tions, deck cargo barges, supply vessels, towing/anchor-handling supply vessels, specialized vessels, utility craft, and crewboats. Gulf Fleet's support personnel, and the capabilities of its Quality Shipyard Division located in Houma, La., also are described in the well-illustrated brochure. A handy reference guide for all the Gulf Fleet vessels, broken down by vessel types, is fitted into a coverpocket. The guide includes data such as: vessel name; dimensions; hp; spe- cial features; capacities for bulk mud, liquid mud, and drill water; clear cargo deck area; dwt.; regis- try, and bollard pull. There is also a reference list of Gulf Fleet global offices with ad- dresses, and telephone and telex numbers that can be used in con- junction with a world map show- ing the company's main areas of operations. For a free Gulf Fleet brochure which includes the reference guides, Write 78 on Reader Service Card Damen Adds New Yard In Holland For Offshore Vessels—Literature Offered Damen Shipyards has extended its production facilities for off- shore and passenger vessels with its new yard in Foxhol, Gronin- gen, in the north of Holland. The yard builds tugs, anchor handling, SBM mooring and sal- vage vessels, offshore supply ves- sels, tankers, passenger vessels, oceanographic research and diving support vessels. The full range of vessels for the offshore sector is covered in a free brochure being offered by the company. For a free copy, Write 79 on Reader Service Card 40 Write 803 on Reader Service Card NOW THE WATCH OFFICER HAS A LOT LESS TO WATCH... BECAUSE SPERRY KNOWS HOW TO LISTEN. For the first time, every essential element needed by the watch officer for total ship course control is centered in one console—the Sperry SRP-2000 Ship Control System. Information formerly obtained from annuncia- tors, remote indicators and communication relays is now displayed at this one control center using Sperry's advanced design concepts and digital microprocessor technology. The SRP-2000 is an integral adaptive autopilot giving unparalleled fuel savings through precise monitoring of sea conditions by continually adjusting system gain settings for optimal steering. In automatic navigation mode, the SRP-2000 provides route planning and automatic route tracking, based on SATNAV, LORAN, or manual fix inputs. These functions improve fuel efficiency by minimizing route distance. As a ship control center, it displays real-time alpha- numeric readout of all navigation data and steering system conditions, at the touch of a button. To free the watch officer for his command function, there is a fingertip call-up of step-by-step operating proce- c SPfcHHY COHPOHAt ION 1983 dures for all normal, emergency and troubleshooting conditions. The Sperry SRP-2000 Ship Control System provides the ultimate in fuel efficiency, functional information display and simplicity of control, without extra modules or add-ons. Want to know more about how Sperry can help you obtain substantial fuel savings and peak performance from your watch crew? Talk to us.. .we listen. Write to Sperry Corporation, Electronic Systems, Great Neck, NY 11020. Attention: Marketing Department.
