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Cummins' 6BTA 5.9-Liter Engines Power Dutch Patrol Vessels in the design of its new patrol vessels, the Dutch Police recently commissioned Cummins Marine to provide propulsive power in the form of its 6BTA 5.9-liter turbo- charged engines. Reportedly, the owners considered the Cummins en- gine an ideal match for the Parker jet thruster already incorporated into the vessel design, in order to provide speeds surpassing 40 knots. The engine and thruster combination al- lows for maximum maneuverability, dead stop capability, and the ability to beach withoutdamaging the boat's underside. According to Cummins Marine Marketing Manager Peter Bold, "The engine's compact size and high power-to-weight ratio giving good acceleration were also important factors in the customer choosing a Cummins engine." The Dutch Police Force has ordered six of the Cummins- equipped vessels from Mulder & Ri jke Shipyard in Ijmuiden, and these will be the first police boats fitted with Cummins engines. The vessels have a crew of two, a 16-person capacity, and are equipped to a high specifica- tion with a waterproof radio-tele- phone, air-heating for the crew, and a variety of safety equipment. The role of the patrol boats will be to ensure there is safe and smooth traffic on Dutch rivers and waterways, and to support the regional police in nautical matters. They can also be used at accident scenes and to assist in flood relief. For more information on Cummins Marine Circle 125 on Reader Service Card Specifications Vessel type Ribsea 650DJ Overall length 21.3 ft. (6.5 m) Overall width 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) Material Fiberglass reinforced polyester for hull, deck, superstructure Tube material Hypalon/neoprene coated nylon Propulsion Cummins 6 BTA 5.9-liter, Vulcan coupling to PP 100 G-type waterjet Maximum speed 40 knots Maximum range 120 nautical miles with a speed of 30 knots UJe are ju/t here in America. Booth flo. 802 on Mth International maritime Expo/ition fit the Wa/hington Hilton and Tower/ Wa/hington, D.O. During October 1.5.6,1995 TO BUILD OR REPAIR YOUR SHIPS CMC HITRAN YOUR BEST CHOICE IN CHINA CfflC HITRfln inTERnATIOnfll SHIPBUIIDIflG COHIPfiflY Erligou, Xijiao, Beijing China P.O. Box: 49, Beijing Tel: 0086-10-8421959 8423620 Fax: 0086-10-8421958 Circle 397 on Reader Service Card The Dutch Police Force chose Cummins 6BTA 5.9-liter turbo-charged engines to power its new patrol vessels. 26 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
