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EDITOR'S NOTE Zaunching a new project is always excit-ing, and the inaugural publication of 'Marine Propulsion Technologies," a 52-page special supplement of the September edition, is certainly no exception. This specialty publication is designed to deliver analysis and general trends in the vast world of marine propulsion. International Editor, Graeme MacLennan — no stranger in propul- sion circles — delivers the centerpiece article, which encompasses informa- tion on everything from slow-speed diesels to gas turbines. Additionally, a Q&A with MAN B&W President Claus Windelev highlights the emerging trends in the increasingly competitive, and scrutinized, diesel engine market. On the financial front, the Title XI financial guarantee program from the U.S. Maritime Administration continues to generate significant business for U.S. yards. There were several notable occurrences during the month, including: • While product tanker orders have taken center stage in the U.S. yard resurgence, a deal between Mar Ad and Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (and partners Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding and International Catamarans Design) shifts focus to another high-growth market segment: fast ferries. The cost-shared program — awarded as a part of the Maritech program — is designed to help U.S. companies capture a commanding share of the international fast ferry market. Coverage of this story, as well as an updated listing of Title XI guarantees awarded and pending, starts on page 32. With all of the new business generated by the Title XI program, it should be noted that by the beginning of 1996 it could be changed significantly, pending Congressional enactment of legislation which accepts the terms of the OECD agreement regarding the elimination of shipbuilding subsidies. Although the rhetoric for and against the OECD agreement has been heard loud and often, there is not yet a definitive indication as to which way the voting will go. look in our October issue for the latest on this, and other critical issues affecting the maritime industry. Greg Trauthwein, editor • New Orleans-based Avondale Industries will be putting its new ship factory to use soon. Pending Title XI approval, it has been tapped to build seven 42, OOO-dwt product tankers for Russia's Primorsk. See the story on page 95. Please send any comments or suggestions to me via e-mail at SHIPEDIT@ix.netcom.com, or you can fax me at (212) 254-6271. I look forward to hearing from you. The CIN-TEC™ monitoring/ control system is now available as an optional feature for all CGCo applications. TH€ RELIABILITY YOU NEED TODAY. THE CAPABILITY YOU NEED TOMORROW. MA-107 capable of handling higher power in the future, without expensive gearbox replacements and ship modifications. I n the world of high performance marine reduction gears, The Cincinnati Gear Company's reputation for quality and reli- ability is unsurpassed. Experience gained from over 20 years of high performance marine gear design and production has been used to develop the MA-107, one of CINTI's MA Series of standard gas turbine powered gearboxes. The MA-107 was designed with higher power capability to accommodate anticipated increases in turbine power ratings in the years ahead. This makes Rated Power: 7000 HP/5221 Kw Reduction Ratio: 6.2:1 thru 24.1:1* Output Speed: 2500/640 RPM* Turbines: TF40 / 501 / LIVI-500 / Taurus Dry Weight: 3637 Lbs./1649 Kg Cast Aluminum Housing C or Z Drive Configurations Complete Lube System CODOG & CODAG Arrangements THG CINCINNATI GEAR COMPANY 5657 WOOSTGR PIKE • CINCINNATI, OH 45227 5I3-27I-7700 • 5I3-27I OQ49 FAX USA Gear Ratio is fixed. Ratios and speeds above show ranges available. Circle 376 on Reader Service Card September, 1995 5
