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First Windows™ -Based Loadmaster Installed On Stena Ferry The first new Windows™ ver- sion of Loadmaster — a system de- signed to check the condition of a laden ship for stability and strength by Kockumation AB of Malmo, Swe- den — was installed on the 15,900- grt RoRo passenger ferry Stena Jutlandica. The vessel is owned by Stena Line, which has already placed an order for the installation of six systems. Developed for Windows 3.11, the Windows Loadmaster system is op- erated on type-approved Kock- umation PC486 computers. It in- cludes all the facilities of the previ- ous UNIX-based Loadmaster. Loadmaster has an on-line con- nection to a tank gauging system. Officers enter cargo information on vehicles as the cargo comes aboard using handheld terminals that transfer data to the Loadmaster via radio modems. When loading is completed, the officers verify the entered condition to measured drafts. At departure, a warning is issued if the results of the arrival condition are not within set limits. The arrival condition is calculated based on the ship's departure condi- tion, speed and length of voyage.The system will be upgraded to calculate the effects of damage stability, of a grounding, and of firefighting. For more information on Kockumation Circle 99 on Reader Service Card New Kelvin Hughes Antenna Rotator Keeps Signal Clearer Kelvin Hughes, the naval and marine division of Smiths Indus- tries Aerospace, has introduced a 10-rpm turning mechanism for use with its radar systems, designed to ncrease the refreshment of the ra- lar signal and avoid jumpy and nconsistent radar images — par- icularly with radars used on high- peed craft. The antenna, which riginally rotated at 24 rpm, was ncreased to 40 rpm not only by pgrading the motor but also by itroducingnew stainless steel gears i the gearbox — which also report- dly improves the reliability of the irning mechanism. The new turn- lg mechanism was retrofitted to long Kong ferries and to a new irry being built in Australia for aeration in the Pacific and South merica. or more information on Kelvin Hughes Circle 100 on Reader Service Card iller's Firehold System dds USCG To List f Approvals Hiller Systems of Chesapeake, i. announced recent U.S. Coast lard (USCG) approval of its rehold cargo smoke detection sys- tem. Kidde Fire Protection, a lead- ing fire equipment manufacturer, teamed with Hiller to gain USCG type approval. The Firehold system is being in- stalled on many new construction projects, and is a "drop in" replace- ment for retrofit of troublesome ex- isting smoke detection cabinets. Retrofit of an existing smoke detec- tion cabinet can reportedly be ac- complished in four to five days, even while underway. Firehold utilizes a single detection element, drasti- cally reducing maintenance and repair costs associated with older units employing one detection unit for each zone. The Firehold also carries the ap- provals of the American Bureau of Shipping, Lloyd's and Det Norske Veritas. For more information on Hiller Systems Circle 101 on Reader Service Card MAN Announces Creation Of Quarterly Newsletter MAN Engines and Components has announced the development of its quarterly newsletter. The MAN Newsletter addresses topics of importance to OEMs (origi- nal equipment manufacturers), own- ers of premiere pleasure craft with (Continued on page 36) "Maximize" Your Galley Space! At only 30-inches wide, the new Lang Maximizer range is perfect for tight galleys - hatchable to 26"x66". The Maximizer is built with a windowed door convection oven base, your choice of top arrangements, stainless steel 4" toe base, latches, sea rails, grab bars and stainless steel exterior and interior. For more information, please call Mark Jones at (206) 885-4045. P.O. Box 905 < lane Redmond, WA • 98073 Fax: (206) 882-2373 Next time you think of steering steer to Jastram! 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