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SeaArk Marine Introduces New 23-Foot Commander High Speed Interceptor The 23-foot Commander is one of several new deep-vee hulls recently introduced by SeaArk Marine, a manufacturer of all-welded alumi- num work and patrol boats. Other lengths in the Commander class in- clude a 21- and 25-foot version. Designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates, the Commander has a 20-degree bottom, wide chines and multiple lift strakes, all combined to produce a smooth ride at high speed in rough water. With its 375-hp OMC Cobra stern drive, the 23-foot Commander was reported to do well over 40 knots during initial trials. The 23-foot Commander reflects SeaArk's commitment toward de- sign excellence and their ability to produce a wide variety of boats to meet individual customer demands. For more information on the de- sign services of C. Raymond Hunt Associates, Circle 16 on Reader Service Card For free literature describing the capabilities and services of SeaArk, Circle 17 on Reader Service Card Noble Denton And Marinet Systems Build Fastest Weather System A new, fast, cost-effective weather forecasting service has been set up by Noble Denton and Marinet Sys- tems. Noble Denton Weather Services (NDWS) has installed a dedicated computer in its London headquar- ters for all of its customers across the Inmarsat-A satellite network. The service simply requires a site to have a PC installed with Marinet's communication system. Because of Marinet's unique high performance protocol and compres- sion techniques, throughput is re- ported to be 1,000 times faster than normal telex traffic and far more reliable. With personal computer software, information can be sent in graphic form allowing charts and maps to be included with normal alphanumeric data. The service is available world- wide. The weather services of NDWS are used extensively across the globe with many customers in the North Sea, Mediterranean and the Far East. Marinet systems are installed with such offshore oil support and subsea specialist companies as Stena, Global Marine, Rockwater and BT (Marine). The company's systems are used by many of the world's leading cruise and cargo lines such as Cunard and P&O and is widely used by the Ministry of De- fense. For further information, Circle 21 on Reader Service Card Westinghouse Produces Breakthrough In Underwater Imaging Technology Westinghouse engineers have re- cently produced a breakthrough in underwater imaging technology. Known as the Model SM2000 Laser Line Scan System, this camera gen- erates video and still photographs of items of interest, generally at ranges four to six times better than conven- tional underwater cameras. The SM2000 is now operational with an underwater services con- tractor and a production line has been opened based on anticipated demand by commercial, scientific and military customers worldwide. For complete information on the SM2000 Laser Line Scan System from Westinghouse, Circle 30 on Reader Service Card Approval Reversed For Lykes To Charter Subsidized Vessels, Transfer Contracts Secretary of Transportation An- drew H. Card, in a recent order, has reversed the approvals given by the Maritime Administration and the Maritime Subsidy Board to per- mit Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. to charter its subsidized vessels and transfer its subsidy contracts to the JRC The only company that manufactures everything you need for a totally integrated GMDSS installation. JRC/RAYTHEON: You 14 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
