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Quick-Release Product Designed For Safety John McMillan Design de- veloped the Sea Catch Toggle Release, a high-tech quick-re- lease designed for safety dur- ing the release of a line under load. The product incorpo- rates an old and proven toggle linkage principle, and is con- structed from computer-gen- erated parts, precision-cut from stainless steel plate. The unit is reportedly du- rable, offering a simple design with no springs or parts that can break under heavy ma- rine wear. Several innovative features include: perpendicu- lar or parallel release direc- tions; a hitch-pin lock for de- vice locking safety; and a low- friction, lanyard-stylerelease for maximum user safety. For more information on the product Circle 3 on Reader Service Card FYI: BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY. CRP IS MORE EFFICIENT For more information please call AQUAMASTER-RAUMA, INC. 504-883-8340 Circle 304 on Reader Service Card 64 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News AQUAMASTER'S Contra-Rotating (CRP) Z-drives can noticeably improve the economy of operating passenger, cargo, and tank vessels. AQUAMASTER'S CRP can substantially increase fuel efficiency and/or improve vessel speed over open or ducted, fixed or controllable pitch propellers. AQUAMASTER'S CRP wake is relatively smooth and turbulence-free, and its smaller propeller diameter makes it the best solution when shallow draft and high maneuverability is required. proved type V (160.050/152/0) F because it has restricted approva approved only as a substitute fc Type IV PFD (standard 24-in. r: buoy) aboard uninspected comm cial vessels with a lift point at let 10 ft. (3.1 m) above the deck. For more information on Lifesling Circle 10 on Reader Service Card Offshore Systems Wins ECPINS Contracts Offshore Systems Ltd. (OSL) won a contract from Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) for four Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation Sys- tems (ECPINS) for use on four cargo vessels which ply the waters be- tween the U.S. East Coast and the Caribbean. OSL also won a contract from USS Great Lakes Fleet for an ECPINS for the M/VMunson, a bulk carrier and self-unloader. For more information from OSL Circle 2 on Reader Service Card Circle 329 on Reader Service Card Waterman Offers Wide Range Of Lifeboats All Waterman lifeboats meet the regulations of SOLAS 1974 Chapter III, Amendments 1983, paragraph 41. The company's line of enclosed lifeboats feature large, outward- opening hatches to allow fast em- barkation, rapid launching and safe rescue of survivors from the water. They are also self-righting, even while the hatch is open. For more information from Waterman Circle 8 on Reader Service Card range of fire detection equipment — supplied the cruise vessel Oriana with the Saturn II safety management system, the first ship in the world to use the system. The Saturn system is capable of controlling and monitor- ing up to 6,000 devices in addition to fire doors, sprinklers, low location lighting, ventilation systems and dampers. For more information from Thorn Security Circle 11 on Reader Service Card ABS Authorized By USCG To Type-Approve Safety, Life-Saving Equipment The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) was authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to approve life- saving, fire protection, and pollu- tion-prevention equipment required to be placed on commercial vessels operating in U.S. waters (in accor- dance with Subchapter Q, Title 46 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regula- tions). For more information on ABS Type Approval Circle 13 on Reader Service Card Air C Conditioning Systems Secure the ideal climate on board, independent of outside conditions. Easy to control. Easy to maintain. Low operating costs. Ventilating Systems Fresh air for engines, bananas, cattle, cars, etc. We have a solution ensuring fresh air for all purposes. Sprinkler Systems Our new LOFLOW® sprinkler system protects your ship and passengers. Reduced space requirements and weight. Thorn's New Saturn II Featured On Oriana Lifesling OK'd By Coast Guard For Commercial Vessels Port Supply announced that the Coast Guard-approved Lifesling for commercial vessels is now available. The Lifesling is a Coast Guard-ap-Thorn Security — offering a full
