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EG&G Marine Instruments Wins BHP Contract EG&G Marine Instruments has been awarded a contract by BHP Ltd. Australia, to deliver an integrated Side Scan Sonar andX-Star™ Sub- Bottom Profiler. This is the first of a new generation of hydrographic tools incorporating EG&G's field-proven side scan and sub-bottom profiling based on Full Spectrum (also called "chirp") tech- nology. The X-Star Full Spectrum sub-bot- tom profiler transmits an FM pulse thatis linearly sweptoverafrequency range. Using Digital Signal Process- ing^(DSP) techniques, the acoustic return received at hydrophone is matched filtered with the outgoing pulse. EG&G Marine Instruments manufactures a variety of marine products, including side scan, acous- ticreleases, current meters, acoustic navigation systems, seismic systems and other marine instrument tech- nology. For free information from EG&G Marine Instruments, Circle 63 on Reader Service Card Dollinger Debuts Gas Turbine Filtration System Dollinger Corp. introduced a new filtration product line: OME -1000 Oil Mist Eliminator. Atechnologically-advanced filtra- tion system, the OME -1000 is engi- neered and designed for the source of mist created by large, high speed The new line has culminated from more than 70 years of filtration expe- rience. "Oil mist emissions can affect a company's bottom line as well," said William S. Cope , vice president, mar- keting. "Any oil lost from the stack can't be recovered or recycled, which can represent the loss of thousands of dollars a year." The new OME product line offers 10 standard models, blower assisted and non-blower, for myriad power generating applications. For addi- tional information on Dollinger's new filtration product line, Circle 99 on Reader Service Card Latest Sea-Hornet Vessel Monitoring System Installed On Boats In 7 Countries The latest version of Sea-Hornet MAN B&W, Russian Yard Reach Production Agreement An agreement has been reached between MAN B&W and a Russian production company, Baltiysky Zavod, St. Petersburg, for the Alpha range of cp propellers from MAN B&W to be produced in Russia. Licensed equipmentincludesfour- blade propeller types VB and VBS with monoblock hub diameters from 1,200 to approximately 8,000 mm. The power range is approximately 500 to 20,400 bhp. The agreement also includes three shaft line mounted servo units type VSA 385 - 560 and 630. For years two-stroke MAN B&W designs have been produced locally in Russia by the Bryansk Engineering Works, Bryansk. For more information on tsryai MAN: anng andControlsystemshasalreadyfound buyers in seven countries. The V- Marinelndustries'VesselMonitorir andCc buyer MAC 3302has been installed on boats in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain and Russia. The 3302 is a microprocessor-driven sys- tem which can monitor up to eight engines, from small gensets and aux- iliary powerplants to ships' diesels, compressors and large gear boxes. for each engine is maintained. The system is programmed in the factory, but is reportedly easy to customize to each user's requirements. The sys- tem has a built-in Low Mains Alarm and a "Watch Alert" function to warn drowsy helmsmen. For more information on the 3302 from Sea-Hornet Marine Industries, Circle 100 on Reader Service Card B&W, Circle 131 on Reader Service Card Zodiac Life Rafts Receive USCG Approval The Professional Products Divi- sion of Zodiac ofN orth America has receivedapprovalfromtheU.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for its line of inflat- able life rafts for commercial use. The life rafts are available in four ranges—USCG, SOLAS, DOT and USCGCoastal. The models range from four- to 25- person capacities, while the coastal models can accommodate between four and eight passengers. The life rafts, already approved by most international maritime au- thorities, have been in use in other now be sold domestically. Zodiac of North America is a sub- sidiary of Zodiac International, re- portedly the world's oldest andlargest manufacturer of inflatable products. For more information on Zodiac products, Circle 136 on Reader Service Card New IDB Satellite Service: More Powerful, Cheaper IDB Mobile Communications, a unit oflDB Communications Group, Inc., and Seven Seas Communications plan to introduce Oceancell, a satellite tele- phone service intended to be afford- able by all ships at sea, available in late 1994. Seven Seas and IDB Mobile will be the exclusive providers of Oceancell, which will reportedly utilize the most powerful mobile communications sat- ellite ever built, to be launched in August 1994. Because the satellite is so powerful, the size of the antenna on the mobile is much smaller, so the cost will report- edly be much lower than those needed for current Inmarsat phones. EDB says the service will be cheaper as well: whereas Inmarsat A costs between $7 and $10 per minute and Inmarsat M costs $5.50 per minute, IDB says its Oceancell will cost as low as $ 1.50 per minute during peak times. Coverage will extend 200 miles off- shore, including Alaska, the Carib- bean and Canada, and will include fax, data and GPS capabilities. Eor more information on the ser- vices offeredby IDB Mobile Communi- cations, Circle 138 on Reader Service Card Circle 248 on Reader Service Card MULTI-PURPOSE PUMPING EFFICIENCY NO MOVING PARTS NO MAINTENANCE NO PRIMING, CANNOT LOSE SUCTION PUMPS BILGES, TANKS AND HOLDS DRY VM DECK EDUCT0RS Only the hose goes into tank to vacuum liquids at rate of 10-15 gpm at suction lifts up to 70 or more. 92 VM BILGEMATE Ideal for pumping bilges—stripping ballast, etc. Peripheral jet design handles liquids, solids, air. 2Vi" to 6" sizes available. VM PORTABLE EDUCT0RS Handy auxiliary pump for regular or emergency pumping of liquids from ballast, bilge, cargo spaces and tanks. Just attach hose from fire main and lower eductor into space to pump large quantities of liquid quickiy and easily. VITA MOTIVATOR CO. INC 26 WEST JAMAICA AVE, VALLEY STREAM, H.Y. 11580 516-568-8830 • FAX 516-568-8840 • TELEX 226000ETLXUR k NORWAY: F. ZIMMER: 02 55-86-48 ENGLAND: FERGUSON S TIMPS0N: 593-7611 ^ HOLLAND: BUREAU INSPECTOR: 434 81 88 SINGAPORE: KENS0N ENT : 296-6055 Circle 303 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News HEAVY DUTY POWER JEAMAR WINCHES, INC. 1051 Clinton St., Buffalo, NY 14206 Tel. (716) 854-3211 • Fax (905) 889-3795 Electric Winches • Direct Drive • Fully reversing • Fail-safe braking is standard • Numerous options- grooved drums, limit switches, free spooling, variable speed, & more. • 13 Models from 400LB line pull to 32,000LB line pull Air Winch • Direct drive • Fully reversing • Fail-safe braking as standard • Numerous options - grooved drums, limit switches, free spooling, & more • 5 Sizes available 800LB line pull to 4,000LB line pull Capstan Winches • Direct drive • High starting loads • Rope can come off at any angle • Non reversing unless power driven • 8 Models available from 2.000LB starting line pull to 20.000LB starting pull
