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ELECTRONICS UPDATE Rydex Wins Contracts From Trio Of U.S. Shipowners Rydex Industries signed con- tracts to provide state-of-the-art ship/ shore communications networks for a trio of U.S. shipping companies, two of which opted for the new Rydex PSSN, a company-private network which is fully managed by Rydex. "Sea-Land Service and Keystone Shipping have selected a Rydex-man- aged private network, endorsing our decision to introduce this innovative and unique service option for the maritime industry, said Dan Steneker, president, Rydex. Rydex PSSN was launched following con- sultation with major marine compa- nies and has reportedly attracted interest from the U.S. and Far East. Sea-Land, which operates from three U.S. offices, opted for the Rydex PSSN reportedly to give the company additional freedom to con- centrate on shipping activities. Lasco Shipping, based in Port- land, Ore., has grown steadily in recent years and has plans to grow more, expanding on its current 22- vessel fleet of bulk carriers. The company exports about one million tons of scrap metal a year, making it one of the major shipping organi- zations on the U.S. West Coast. In addition to the Rydex ship/shore network for the vessels, the Lasco headquarters in Portland will have a private communications center incorporating industry standard MHS e-mail and fax/image gate- ways. Rydex Enhances Fax Services Rydex Industries Corp. has added two powerful new fax and image handling options to its successful packaging of marine communica- tions solutions. These options use Rydex's satellite optimized ex- change protocol — REP2 — to elimi- nate poor image quality, perfor- mance problems, and reportedly, to help reduce costs. Both options are designed to integrate fully with Rydex Marine Solutions and add value to existing systems so that clients can build a long-term, strategic and fully integrated communications infra- structure. The Rydex Image Capture Facil- ity (ICF) module allows the simple and high performance scanning, viewing and transmission of both standard and nonstandard-size docu- ments. Images are treated as at- tachments to messages and inte- grated with the electronic mail en- vironment for transmission and delivery. The fax images are compressed and transferred to the shore for delivery as conventional faxes, or directly to another user's worksta- tion for printing or viewing as a file. The Rydex Fax Gateway is an optional component of the Rydex Mail Manager that facilitates the distribution of images and mes- sages to any fax destination world- wide. For more information from Rydex Circle 196 on Reader Service Card LK CONTINUOUS SLIP CONTROL Jouneed , t continuous control ENGINE Is) * ROOM = I, ENGINE CONTROL W ROOM SLIP CENTER yy y '| CONTROLLER w u 'fi I •: I CONTROL | I I I I I . MONITORS || tt VALVES ; - I I I 11- If'J * I ! Vi REDUCTION GEAR | | SHAFT [ DRIVEN PR0P • ™»P SPEED !--C W-~J FftLK When you need control and performance in all kinds of sea conditions, turn to Falk. We've developed a continuous slip marine clutch system that combines all-weather control with durability. The result is smooth, indefinite operation, without clutch damage. The closed-loop continuous speed control ensures selected propeller speed regardless of wave, wake or current conditions. This system delivers excellent performance in a whole host of marine situations, offering demonstrated stability in storms and in overnight berthing at sea. The continuous clutch provides infinitely variable propeller speed control from 100% of engine idle speed down to 10-20% of idle speed. Propeller speed control can be either pneumatic or electronic and can be operated from either single-handle or two-handle control heads. The Falk continuous clutch marine system. Tested, and proven, it's what you need. For more information about the Falk continuous slip marine control system, as well as any other Falk equipment, contact your local Falk distributor or call 1-800-545-5215, ext. 852. FIILK Circle 258 on Reader Service Card Life Rafts • IBA'S • Escape Slides U.S.C.G. Approved & SOLAS '83 Amendment III Regulation • Viking inflatable Life Rafts Available in 6 to 50 person sizes. Also available in lOO person size (2-50 unit life rafts packed in one container with "B" pack). • Viking Davit Launchable Life Rafts Available in 12,16, 20, 25 & 35 person sizes. Preferred life raft of Cruise Lines. • Viking Yachting Life Rafts Heavy duty life raft for blue water sailing. Viking lightweight life raft for coastal sailing. Write or fax for FREE LITERATURE VIKING LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT 1625 N. Miami Avenue, Miami FL 33136 Tel: (305) 374-51 15 Fax: (305) 374-5135 Circle 294 on Reader Service Card October, 1995 73
