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Todd Marine Systems Offers New Brochure On Combustion Technology A new four-page brochure on the efficient combustion of marine fuels is being offered by Todd Marine Systems, a company that brings to the marine world the amalgamation of combustion technologies from the United States and Europe through the recent merging of Todd Com- bustion, Inc., F.A. Hughes Marine Ltd., and International Power Chemicals, Inc. The literature states that the merger of expertise from these three companies will now make it possible for marine engi- neers to optimize the burning of fuels aboard ship, and that Todd Marine Systems has been chartered to bring all the pertinent technology in the Fuel Tech Group to the marine industry. Of paramount importance to the new company will be the efficient combustion of marine fuels, both in boilers and diesel engines, and to give the marine engineer the tools he needs to handle and burn high- priced, low-quality bunkers. To meet this objective, Todd Marine Systems brings selected expertise on the subject of combustion from their affiliated companies, and this is listed in the brochure specifically as follows: 1. From Todd Combustion, Inc.—the most modern burner sys- tems and components for marine boilers. 2. From F.A. Hughes Marine Ltd.—over 100 years of supplying marine products and services, in- cluding antifouling equipment, im- pressed current cathodic protection, inert gas systems, gas-freeing equip- ment, tank cleaning equipment, ma- rine pump and pressure sets and marine injectors. More recently they have been at the forefront of tech- nology with the "Emulsa" fuel saver for marine engines. 3. From International Power Chemicals, Inc. (IPC)—innovative advances in the chemical emulsifi- cation, catalysis and ash modifica- tion of marine fuels. IPC combus- tion expertise will facilitate the de- velopment of modern oil/water emulsification technology. The publication says that for the first time in the marine industry there is a company that combines real mechanical and chemical knowledge to solve complex fuel- burning problems. For boilers, the Todd Combustion burners will be enhanced by F.A. Hughes oil/water emulsifiers and IPC's chemical emulsifiers, catalysts and ash mod- ifiers. For diesel engines, F.A. Hughes's oil/water emulsifiers will be maximized by IPC's additives. Emulsification will be optimized by utilizing both mechanical and chem- ical techniques. In both cases com- bustion will be more efficient and complete. Ship operators and own- ers will benefit from reduced bunker costs. Marine engineers will benefit from easier handling and burning of fuel. For a free copy of the Todd Ma- rine Systems brochure, Circle 53 on Reader Service Card Circle 324 on Reader Service Card Boeing Marine Wins $14.8-Million Contract Boeing Marine Systems, Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $14,865,852 cost-plus-fixed-fee con- tract for providing planning yard and design agent services and logis- tic support for patrol hydrofoil ships. Work will be performed in Seattle, Wash. (85%) and Key West, Fla. (15%) and is expected to be completed in September 1985. This contract includes options which, if exercised, could total an additional $32,224,138. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washing- ton, D.C. is the contracting activi- ty. Taylor Joins COMSAT World Systems Division As Senior Vice President COMSAT World Systems Divi- sion announced recently that Wil- liam C. Taylor has been ap- pointed senior vice president. In this capacity, Mr. Taylor will man- age the provision of international communications services through COMSAT's international earth sta- tions and satellites of the Interna- tional Telecommunications Satel- lite Organization (INTELSAT). Mr. Taylor comes to COMSAT from ITT, where he served most recently as executive director, U.S. Operations and vice president of World Communications, U.S. Transmission Systems, and Com- munications Services. He has held a variety of technical, operations and engineering management positions throughout his long career with ITT. Commenting on the announce- ment, COMSAT World Systems di- vision president Joel R. Alper noted: "Mr. Taylor brings to COMSAT a strong record of success in the international communica- tions industry. His talents and skills will be of crucial importance as we face a new and rapidly changing environment for international com- munications services." Circle 62 on Reader Service Card Torpedo SPC Chosen For Advanced Cable Layer —Literature Available Torpedo self-polishing copolymer (SPC) paints have been selected by Cable & Wireless (Marine) Ltd. to provide anti-fouling protection on its latest cable ship, the 6,133-gt Pacific Guardian. Three coats of Torpedo SPC, at 100 microns each, have been applied to the vessel's underwater hull from the keel to the load draft to provide up to three years of protection against fouling by marine growth. In addition to being a highly effective anti-fouling, the Torpedo SPC system from Ameron Torpedo Marine Paints also provides a pro- gressively smoothing hull surface, resulting in greater fuel efficiency during the vessel's operation. Costing in excess of 18 million pounds and reputed to be the most advanced cable ship ever built, Pa- cific Guardian was launched earlier this year at the Neptune Yard of the Swan Hunter Division of British Shipbuilders in Wallsend. After de- livery she will be stationed in Fiji to carry out maintenance work as re- quired on the Australia/New Zea- land/Fiji/Canada telephone cable system. In addition to supplying the anti- fouling system for the ship, the Tor- pedo contract also includes the sup- plying of paint systems for the en- tire vessel and her components. For further information and free literature on Torpedo paints. Circle 50 on Reader Service Card Management On The Move In The Rauma-Repola Shipbuilding Group Jorma Nieminen, formerly general manager of the Rauma Re- pola Shipyard in Rauma, Finland, had been appointed purchasing manager of the Rauma-Repola Company in Helsinki. Succeeding him is Jouko Nevala, former manager of the Deck Machinery Works. At the same time, Timo Salokoski has been named man- ager of the Deck Machinery Works, under the direction of Mr. Ne- vala. How to Comply with Imo/Marpol 1973/78 -askGOLAR! Golar Marine Incinerators will dispose of all normal shipboard waste including sludge oil and sewage sludge. Designed by experienced marine engineers to • compact design and easy installation • efficient and economical operation and maintenance • ease of retrofit • 4 different models available • first class workmanship and equipment selection protect your investment • world-wide service and spares • 900 units delivered and on order to numerous types of ships and offshore installations. GOLAR METAL AS Main Office: North America: P.O.Box 70 RD 1. P.O.Box 70 4901 Tvedestrand, Norway Tel.+(4741) 62 600 Telex 21275 Chester Springs PA 19425. USA Phone: +215-363-5864 34 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
