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liladelphia Gears Chosen For Ferries . idel of the TriCat ferry, five of which will be outfitted with iladelphia Gear reduction gears. Philadelphia Gear Corporation has been varded a contract to supply 1000VMGH-HP2S iduction gears for the propulsion turbines of ve new 332-passenger TriCat high-speed pas- snger ferries. The gears, built for classification i the requirements of Det Norske Veritas, will ansmit the power of the vessel's two Solar Taurus" marine gas turbines to water jets, which in at 734 rpm. The engines are rated at 7,000- p at 12,900 rpm and can propel the TriCats at Deeds exceeding 47 knots. Carburized and recision tooth ground single helical gearing is tilized in a vertically offset double reduction ear train. Lightweight construction is em- loyed throughout, with an aluminum housing ) provide stiff support for the gears while keep- lg weight to a minimum. The lubrication sys- 3m is dry sump, with a combined pressure and cavenge pump driven from the intermediate haft. A shaft brake is mounted on the interme- iate shaft. The five 147-foot TriCat ferries will e built by FBM Marine, based in the Isle of Vight, U.K., with a further two to follow next ear. For more information on Philadelphia Gear, Circle 155 on Reader Service Card .ust Joins Nyman Marine Bryan Lust has joined the Engineering De- jartment of Nyman Marine Corporation's BoatLift Division. Formerly with Dowty Aero- space in Yakima, Wash., Mr. Lust has experi- jnce in fluid dynamics, kinematic analysis, and computerized data inventory systems. He holds i 1992 B.S. in mechanical engineering from Washington State University and is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Lust will be assigned to the engineering, research and development section of Nyman's BoatLift Division at the company's manufactur- ing facility in Monroe, Wash. The Nyman Marine Corporation manufac- tures a complete line of marine hoists for plea- sure boats, seaplanes, and personal watercraft. / For more information on Nyman Marine, Circle 93 on Reader Service Card The TM 21: Raytheon's 12-Inch, IMO-Compliant Radar Raytheon introduced the TM21 Radar, which meets the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) specifications for vessels up to 10,000-gt as a primary radar. The TM21 also fulfills the IMO secondary radar requirements for all vessel greater than 10,000 gt. The company said the radar is for use on high seas vessels, as well as large fishing, workboat and yachting vessels. Raytheon's TM21 Radar includes the following features on the stan- dard model: True Motion, making it easier to track and differentiate between non-moving or moving targets; North Stabilization and Electronic Plotting of up to 10 targets. It features built-in Nav Lines (five sets of up 128 points each) with an optional 15 more sets. For more information on Raytheon, Circle 150 on Reader Service Card MARINE REFRIGERATION WITHOUT COSTLY CUTTING AND DRY DOCKING Cospolich "hatchable" modular marine refrigerators eliminate costly cutting through decks, bulkheads, and accessways. They are designed to be assembled in your space by ship's personnel. Pipefitters" echanics, electricians and special skills are not required. All you need is a screwdriver and two wrenches. Cospolich kits come with easy, step-by step instructions. Polarized wiring is pre-installed so it carmbe plugged in to the wrpng place. It's easier than programming a VCR! And, all Cospolich modular refrigerators meet U.S. Navy standards, and the latest amendments to MIL-R 21098E. Available from 20 cu. ft. to 266 cu. ft. Cospolich. Like havrnga refrigerator built to your specifications. COSPOLICH REFRIGERATOR CO. 949 Industry Road, Kenner, LA 70062 USA Tel. 1-800-423-7761 Fax. C504) 469-1819 Circle 266 on Reader Service Card February, 1994 85
