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Diesel Power Review (continued) systems are supported by a world- wide network of more than 200 Cat dealers, with parts and service loca- tions in more than 140 countries. To further support user financial needs, Cat Financial Services Cor- poration currently offers both tax and non-tax affected lease plans as well as installment sales contracts. Many operators are evaluating the cost of repowering old, inefficient vessels rather than proceeding with new ship construction. With Cater- pillar financial services rates for re- power as low as 6.9 percent, the cost savings and increased productivity from a new engine can many times offset monthly payments for the new engine. COLT INDUSTRIES Circle 16 on Reader Service Card The construction, testing, and shipping by the Fairbanks Morse Engine Division of Colt Industries of the first two 10-cylinder Colt/ Pielstick PC4.2 engines rated at 16,500 bhp each marks a milestone in U.S. diesel engine manufacturing. The largest diesel in horsepower ever manufactured in the U.S. is Judge us by the companies we keep. MaK s^y; KOBE DIESEL WARTSILA GOTAVERKEN BERGEN DIESEL AKASAKA DIESELS .our actions. Over 40 years experience getting ships back to sea. Service and spare parts to fit all your diesel needs, anywhere in the world. With bonded warehousing. Fully licensed, authorized repairer and spare parts supplier, for most major diesel equipment manufacturers. Main journal and crankpin reconditioning. Centrifugal rebabbiting of bearings of all sizes. Patented in-place machining and repair service. GOLTEN MARINE CO., IMC. HEADQUARTER 160 Van Brunt St., Brooklyn, NY 11231 Phone: (718) 855-7200 Telex: 22-2916 Cable: GOLTENS Wilmington, Calif. • Miami, Fla. Fairhaven, Mass. • Rotterdam, Holland • Kowloon, Hong Kong • Oslo, Norway, 'Singapore >> now being assembled in the U.S. Navy's new T-AO-187 Class of fleet oilers, whose mission is refueling of ships at sea. Each of the vessels of this class will be powered by two PC4.2 engines. Due to the engine's large size and weight, a special railcar had to be built, and special routing was re- quired to reach its destination at Avondale Shipyards near New Or- leans. Several miles of local rail line had to be rebuilt or reinforced to handle the load. The Fleet Renovation and Mod- ernization (FRAM) program for the Hamilton Class Coast Guard high- endurance cutters will require the remanufacture of Fairbanks Morse original parts to "as new" condition for the two engines in each of 12 ves- sels. The engines in each cutter operate in a Combined Diesel or Gas Turbine (CODOG) arrangement. Each engine will be dismantled and rebuilt to the current production engine configuration, using as many original parts as meet or fall within dimensional limitations. Other ongoing contracts include the continued support for the Los Angeles and Ohio Class submarines, and continuing contracts that sup- ply both the ship's service genera- tors and main propulsion engines for the LSD-41 Class ships. Further developments underway or completed at Fairbanks Morse include: completion of the new Die- sel Training Center at the Beloit, Wise., factory; the new Regional Parts Distribution Centers at Indi- anapolis, Ind., and Sparks, Nev.; and additions to existing Service Centers in Norfolk, Seattle, San Diego, and Gretna, La. All parts and service centers are available to sup- port marine diesels entering ports anywhere in the U.S., and are com- puter-linked to speed delivery of parts and assist in service to Colt's marine customers. CUMMINS Circle 17 on Reader Service Card Cummins Engine Company of Columbus, Ind., recently announced the availability of its new VTA28-M diesel engine, said to be suitable for a wide variety of continuous-duty marine applications, from tugs and towboats to trawlers and draggers. Rated 675 bhp at 1,800 rpm, the VTA28-M (28 liters) produces 55 more bhp than the former 1710 CID V-12 engine, a tried and proven marine industry standard. By applying the latest technology in advanced turbocharging and de- sign, Cummins developed the higher output while actually improving specific fuel consumption. In in- creasing the bhp from 620 to 175, the increase in total fuel consump- tion was held to less than one gallon (continued) Product literature and technical reports are available free of charge from the manufacturers included in this review. Just cir- cle the appropriate Reader Ser- vice number(s) on the postpaid card in the back of this issue. Circle 237 on Reader Service Card 20 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
