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SWDiesel-Powered 'Arctic Storm' Is Largest U.S. Factory Trawler The M.V. Arctic Storm undergoing conversion into a fac- tory trawler for processing pollock into surimi. The Arctic Storm, originally a U.S. Navy tanker built in 1943 in Tacoma, Wash., has been converted into what is now the largest U.S. fac- tory trawler. The 5,000-gross-ton vessel, 328 feet long with a 48-foot beam, was converted by Wright-Schu- chart Harbor Company of Seattle in combina- tion with a Korean shipyard which built the entire stern section with machinery plant. The vessel relies on SWDiesel for its power generation from propulsion to electricity and hydraulics. Propulsion machinery consists of a turbocharged, intercooled 16 SW 280, 750 rpm, 6,100-hp diesel engine which drives a single, free-rotating CP propeller in a Kort nozzle and the main shaft generator. The auxiliary plant consists of a six-cylinder SW 280 diesel engine, while the standby generator is powered by SWDiesel's six-cylinder FHD 240 engine. The 13.7-foot propeller is powered through an Ulstein 2400 AGSC 35/85 vertical gear with hydraulic clutch. A PTO on the Ulstein gear drives a Reliance SDG-8 5004.4 shaft generator of 1,800 kw at 1,800 rpm. SWDiesel supplied the complete engine mod- ules including duplex oil filters and Alfa-Laval purifier system for the lube oil system of the main engine as well as the complete monitoring system with replaceable monitor modules. The Arctic Storm, with its crew of 80-85, is now fishing in Alaska's Bering Sea, where it catches pollock and processes it into surimi. The trawl winches and net reels are powered by a low-pressure hydraulic system of Hydraulik Brattvaag. The trawler can handle up to 300 tons of pollock per day, processing it into 60 tons of surimi with fish meal as a by-product. Both the fish meal plant and the water desali- nation system, capable of distilling 350 tons of water in 24 hours, were provided by Atlas Dan- mark. Det norske Veritas supervised the reconstruc- tion of the stern trawler. For further information and free literature on engines from SWDiesel, Circle 45 on Reader Service Card ASMAR Delivers MaK-Powered Cargo/Passenger Vessel To Chilean Navy The Chilean shipbuilder ASMAR recently de- livered the 2,767 light-displacement-ton trans- port vessel Aquiles, the largest vessel ever built in Chile, to the Chilean Navy. At the same time, ASMAR also announced that it has received a contract to build three fishing vessels for Gua- naye, a member of the Copec Group of compa- nies. The Aquiles, a cargo/passenger vessel, is pow- ered by two diesel engines—MaK 8M 453 of 3,600 hp each at 600 rpm and allowing maxi- mum speed of 18 knots. Electric power is provided by one 500-kw and one 75-kw generator. Construction of the three new fishing vessels will start immediately, and they are due to be delivered by the last quarter of 1989. For free literature giving full information on the facilities and capabilities of ASMAR, Circle 72 on Reader Service Card 'Starship Atlantic' Undergoing $6.5-Million Conversion At Lloyd Werft In Bremerhaven The Starship Atlantic, Premier Cruise Lines' U.S. cruise vessel, is undergoing a $6.5-million conversion at Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven, which will increase its capacity 25 percent by raising the number of berths to 1,652. The ves- sel's casino area will be reconstructed, and new lifeboats will be installed. The Starship Atlantic and the Homeric were both bought by Holland-America Line some six months ago. Starship Atlantic was when switched to Premier on a long-term lease. HAL will operate the Homeric, which will undergo a $65-million lengthening at Meyer Werft within the next year. For free literature giving full details on the facilities and capabilities of Lloyd Werft, Circle 77 on Reader Service Card January, 1989 Marinette Marine Completes Yard Patrol Boat Contract The YP's mission is to supplement classroom student training by providing essential hands-on experience in ship maneuvering, communication and navigation. Marinette Marine Corporation recently deliv- ered the last of 20 Yard Patrol (YP) training boats to the Naval Sea Systems Command. Thirteen of the YPs were delivered to the Anna- polis Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and seven were delivered to the Naval Education and Training Center in Newport, R.I. The YP's mission is to supplement classroom student training by providing essential hands-on experi- ence in ship maneuvering, communication and navigation. The original contract for six YPs was awarded to Marinette Marine in August 1984. A modifi- cation to the contract for seven additional YPs was awarded in December 1984, and another option for seven more vessels was awarded in September 1985, bringing the total to 20. The Yard Patrol training craft are of wood hull construction with an aluminum superstruc- ture, overall length of 108 feet, a beam of 22 feet 9 inches, and full load draft of 5 feet 9 inches. Marinette Marine also has under construction at its Wisconsin-based shipyard, three U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures (MCM) ships. Marinette Marine Corporation, founded in 1942, is a firm of engineers and construction spe- cialists providing commercial and government clients with the latest state-of-the-art ship de- sign and construction. For free literature giving full information on the facilities and capabilities of Marinette Ma- rine, Circle 71 on Reader Service Card OMI Announces Acquisition Of Two Product Carriers By Rubicon Tankers Ltd. OMI Corp., New York, N.Y., recently an- nounced the acquisition of two 30,000-dwt prod- uct carriers by Rubicon Tankers Ltd., which is jointly owned with The East Asiatic Company Ltd. of Denmark. The two tankers, one a new- building and the other built in 1984, were deliv- ered to Rubicon last month. The OMI joint ven- ture has also chartered-in for several years two sister ships to the newbuilding acquisition. Reflecting these additions, OMI's operating fleet totals 33 vessels, aggregating 2.1 million dwt. The company also has on order four new- buildings, totaling 509,000 dwt, scheduled to be delivered through 1991. Curry & Associates To Handle Ameron Marine Coatings Tom Curry & Associates, Inc. has been ap- pointed manufacturer's representative for the Ameron Marine Coatings Division in the New Orleans area. As the Ameron representative, Curry will offer a comprehensive line of the company's internationally recognized protective coatings systems for the marine industry. Coatings for bottoms, topsides and tank linings include: Amercoat®, Dimetcoate®, Amerlock®, Amer- shield® and a recently introduced EPA-ap- proved tin-free, self-polishing antifoulant devel- oped by Ameron. For more information and free literature on Ameron Marine Coatings, Circle 68 on Reader Service Card SHIP'S STORES Marine Head Oily Water Separator Quality Products For The Worldwide Marine Industry Microflush Marine Heads in stainless steel or vitreous china use only two quarts of water per flush. Options include rear or downward discharge, internal or remote flush activators. Marine Sanitation Qevices have no moving parts, no power requirements and low main- tenance. Discharge by gravity or sump/pump. Accommodates crews from 3 to 100 men. IMO approved. USCG certified. Oily/Water Separators in seven models: .15-5.0 cu. meters per hour. Coalescing technology means no replacement filters required. AHCIIOPHOR Quality Products Microphor, Inc. P.O. Box 1460, 452 E. Hill Rd. 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