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BOATS & BARGES 4,000-HP Tug Delivered By Main Iron Works To Coastal Tug & Barge Coastal Tug & Barge, Inc., Miami, Fla., recently announced the completion of its newest tug, the Coastal Florida. The innovative de- sign of this motor vessel incorpo- rates the latest advances in marine engineering into Coastal's towing services. The 90-foot-long, 4,000-horse- power class vessel is powered by two EMD-645 diesel engines coupled to two Ulstein Maritime 1350H Z- drive propeller units capable of ro- tating 360 degrees under the vessel's stern, eliminating the use of rud- ders. More importantly, the tug is built and designed to respond quickly, efficiently and safely to the pilot's command. "This remarkable tug farther demonstrates our commitment to providing first class service. The ad- dition of the Coastal Florida to our COASTAL FLORIDA Equipment List . - Main engines(2) EMD = - ^^^ Propulsion drives .... Ulstein Maritime gjjfo Engine controls & steering system .... Ulstein Maritime The coastal Florida, recently delivered by Main Iron Works, is fitted with Ulstein Maritime Generators KATO Z-propeller units which rotate 360 degrees, eliminating the need for rudders. Generator engines .... Detroit Diesel Radar Furuno VHF Standard Marine . Fathometer Standard Marine da ls equipped with two 1,500-gpm Hailer/intercom Standard Marine fire monitors. The fire pump is driv- SSB Sea en by a Detroit Diesel 471 engine. Fire pump engine Detroit Diesel Auxiliary power is supplied by two fleet enhances the ship berthing and firefighting capabilities in the Port of Miami," said A1 Espino, senior vice president of Coastal Tug and Barge, Inc. Classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, "A-l Maltese Ocean Towing Service," the Coastal Flori- 75-kw Kato generators driven by two Detroit Diesel 671 diesels. The fully tendered tug also is equipped with two hydraulic cranes, one fore and one aft, and a 60-ton quick release hook. The Coastal Florida, built by Main Iron Works In Houma, La., with a beam of 32 feet and depth of 13 feet, will provide fueling service and ship docking assistance for ves- sels employed in the passenger and freight trades of the South Florida area. The tug, stationed in the Port of Miami, joins the company's fleet of 39 tugs and barges operating in the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Coast and the Caribbean. For free literature detailing the building capabilities of Main Iron Works, Circle 63 on Reader Service Card ZIDELL MARINE GROUP Specializing in I Water Transportation of General Cargo, Chemicals and Bulk Petroleum I Sales, Charters and Brokerage of Marine Equipment and Vessels I Vessel Design, Construction and Repair 3121 sw Moody Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97201 (503) 228-8691/(800) 547-9259 RCA Telex 283985/FAX: (503) 228-6750 Ask for Bill Gobel or Jack Breshears Circle 246 on Reader Service Card "LONG ISLAND'S LARGEST SALVAGE DEALER" USED/SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Anchors, chains, swivels, connecting links, shackles, buoys, Berger & McKissick fair- leads, winches, wire rope clips, sockets, thimbles & wedge sockets, hoist & hook blocks, sheaves, turning blocks, etc. "Six hundred ton floating crane for hire." Gladsky Marine Garvies Point Road Glen Cove, NY 11542 516-671-2474 FAX 516-922-9108 Circle 280 on Reader Service Card December, 1990 I PERFORATED METALS FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS 1 ERDLE PERFORATING of Carolina, Inc. offers design and manufacturing assistance with shipboard habitability applicationsfor perforated metals. ERDLE routinely perforates to MIL. SPEC. S - 12875 B: 040 aluminum for ventilation systems. In addition, holes in vinyl-clad aluminum for bulkheads and ceilings help reduce noise. And perforated stainless alloys are found in the strainer baskets of valve systems. ERDLE PERFORATING -120 years of Excellence, 1870-1990. Call or ivrite for our free brochure. ERDLE PERFORATING of Carolina, Inc. Post Office Box 7205 Charlotte, NC 28241-7205 (704) 588-4380 800-438-4467 FAX (704) 588-0488 Circle 289 on Reader Service Card Genuine Authorized Factory Repair Parts Original equipment parts available for Pettibone marine cranes, hydraulic truck cranes and rough terrain cranes. Keep your Pettibone Cranes in top running condition. We stock genuine factory parts, handle your order promptly, and can provide the technical backup you need. Call us for the dealer in your area who supplies genuine Pettibone replacement parts. PETTIBONE TIFFIN Division of Pettibone Corporation 235 Miami Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 419-447-6545 FAX 419-447-7527 Circle 231 on Reader Service Card 45
