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ECO-100 Pollution-Control Vessel Makes National Debut Ecomarine USA recently introduced its ECO- 100 multipurpose, pollution-control vessel— reportedly the first craft of its kind in the United States. Ecomarine officials said the Miami-based craft, which recently began operating in and around Biscayne Bay, employs cutting-edge technology. "We designed the ECO-100 to be the most efficient oil spill recovery vessel in the world," said William S. Doyle, Ecomarine managing director. The 45-foot ECO-lOO boat, also known as the Pelican, uses revolutionary technology that sepa- The ECO-lOO, marine research and pollution control vessel WHY GAMBLE WITH DEPENDABILITY... Marine CARGO Heating Looking for a RELIABLE and EXPERIENCED supplier of marine cargo and fuel oil Thermal Fluid Heaters? REMEMBER, hundreds of ship owners and operators worldwide rely on COMPACT and EFFICIENT systems designed, engineered, and guaranteed by KONUS. KONUS-KESSEL Robert-Bosch-Strasse 3-5 D-6830, Schwetzingen, Germany Telephone (6202) 207-0 • FAX: (6202) 207-100 Circle 300 on Reader Service Card KONUS heat recovery unit, above, used with a fired heater, part of custom designed systems for marine cargo heating. 104 rates hydrocarbons from water at a reported 98 percent efficiency. Ecomarine officials point to the vessel's compact design as a very important attribute when responding to oil spills, chemical leaks or other types of environmental emergencies. In optimal conditions, Ecomarine says the vessel can recover up to 4,000 gallons an hour, or nearly 15 tons. When the use of chemical dispersants is indicated, the Pelican provides an effective method of application. With a draft of less than three feet, it can maneuver virtually up to the shoreline. Due to its relatively light weight and compact design, the Pelican can be easily trans- ported to distant spill sites by air or highways without the requirement of special wide load authorization. The craft is also equipped with the ECO- BOSS, a high-tech tow fish computer system with an underwater probe that can instantly provide a "weather map" of pollution spreading in a body of water. The following are some other interesting features of the ECO-lOO: • The front of the boat opens up like a set of wide jaws and the engine creates a powerful suction to vacuum in floating and semisubmerged debris. • Uses a water cannon for blasting dirt or grime from shorelines and harbors, or for fight- ing boat or dockside fires. • Its oxygenation system eliminates smells from decaying algae and restores healthy oxygen levels in the water Since the vessel offers many advantages to those responsible for cleaning up the marine environment, more than 100 Ecomarine Pelicans are currently in operation in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. Ecomarine USA is a joint venture of Ecolmare, one of the world's largest marine ecology service companies; OMI Corporation; and Ecoventures, Inc., Ecolmare's American partner. For more information about the ECO-lOO, Circle 54 on Reader Service Card EBI Cranes Offers Full Marine Crane Line EBI Cranes offers a full line of marine hydrau- lic cranes for use on offshore platforms, aboard ships, barges, and on docks. The company manufactures double-tapered 100 percent seal welded box boom cranes and telescopic cranes ranging from 2-1/2-tons dy- namic to 75 tons, with a dynamic coefficient of 2. Some EBI cranes are designed with low profile features for ease of transport under low bridges. The Braithwaite, La., firm incorporates a rack and pinion system for its telescopic mechanism similar to the lifting system of lift boats. This system is comprised of an external gearbox that eliminates the need for internal hydraulic cylin- ders. EBI Cranes offers an "all-hydraulic" safety system with an anti-two blocking device, which protects the crane from an overload due to hoist- ing, booming out or telescoping out. For reduced inventory of spare parts, the com- pany utilizes the same components in multiple assemblies, such as brake discs, planetary gears, cam valves, brake springs, cam clutches, etc. EBI also manufactures lift boats, hydraulic winches, gear boxes, hydraulic cylinders, and various other similar components. For free literature detailing the full line of marine cranes offered by EBI Cranes, Circle 5 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News Circle 224 on Reader Service Card (906) 863-5553 Fax: (906) 863-5634 Telex: 26-3493 FERNSTRUM is a "SURE THING!" • Safeguards Engine Performance • Factory-Tested • Computer-Designed to Your Specific Needs • Completely Assembled • Easy to Install Call or Write: R. W. FERNSTRUM & COMPANY 1716 11th Ave. • PO Box 97 Menominee, Ml 49858
