Maritime Reporter, May 1996

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PROPULSION UPDATE Sistemar Extends Range Of CU Propeller Applications Recent orders for CLT propellers for a Capesize bulk carrier and a 98.4- ft. (30-m) hydrofoil effectively demonstrate the range of vessels which benefit from Sistemar's high-efficiency propellers. The manufacturer also reported that at the end of February, successful results had been achieved with a pair of 3.3-ft. (1-m) diameter, three-bladed CLT pro- pellers fitted to a Trasmediterranea hydrofoil Barracuda. The vessel has a 34-knot service speed, and each propeller is driven at a nominal 986 rpm by a 2,100-bhp main engine. Trasmediterranea operates four hydro- foils, and sought to improve their performance by reducing main engine overloading during take-off, and the length of the acceleration peri- od. Tests reportedly show that the new CLT propellers have helped meet that challenge, and Trasmediterranea has confirmed its inten- tion to order CLT propellers for the remaining hydrofoils in its fleet. Last month, a 26-ft. (7.9-m)-diameter CLT propeller was delivered for Comanche, Cargill International's second 160,000-dwt bulk carri- er, which is under construction at AESA's Puerto Real Yard. The 37.6-ton propeller was manufactured by Navalips at its Cadiz works. Cargill has experience with Sistemar's CLT propellers, having fitted a 16-ft. (4.8-m), five-bladed version on its 13,600-dwt orange juice carrier Bebedouro. The propeller was replaced to reduce propeller- excited vibration levels, but a fuel savings of nine percent (shown during tests last July) was an added bonus. For more information from Sistemar Circle 53 on Reader Service Card Trasmediterranea's hydrofoil Barracuda features CLT propellers from Sistemar. Racal-Decca Marine BridgeMaster II Series Incorporates The Latest Innovations In Radars With Features Like: 25 enhancements to the original BridgeMaster Choice of true motion or ARPA versions including new 250 ARPA Advanced video processing Improved clutter suppression Optional autotrack and geographies package 40 target tracking capability Own ship's profile on short ranges Compliant to IMO standards Fully type approved For more information on the BridgeMaster II Series of Radars contact: Racal Survey USA Inc. 3624 Westchase, Houston, Texas 77042, USA (800)888-5944 (713)784-4482 GX3&3B Circle 268 on Reader Service Card -ESS WiWlM MaK GMT MOTOR-SERVICES HUGO STAMP, INC AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS & SERVICE CENTER • DISTRIBUTOR & SERVICE CENTER FOR DEUTZ/MWM, AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR MaK WITH SPARE PARTS INVENTORY AND AUTHORIZED SERVICE FOR G.M.T. ENGINES • AUTHORIZED MAN & B&W REPAIR SHOP WITH FACTORY EXCHANGE COMPONENTS FOR VALVE CAGES, PISTON CROWNS, VALVES AND OTHER ITEMS EX OUR STOCK (USA). • MAN B&W DIESEL A/S - ALPHA DIESEL - SERVICE CENTER FOR SOUTH FLORIDA . WOODWARD GOVERNORS AND REGULATEURS EUROPA, FULL REPAIR FACILITY WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART 5 HP DIGITAL ELECTRONIC TESTSTAND, EXTENSIVE SPARE PARTS INVENTORY & EXCHANGE GOVENORS. FIELD-SERVICE FOR DIGITAL CONTROLS & LOAD SHARING SYSTEMS. • TURBOCHARGER REPAIRS FROM OVERHAULS ON BOARD TO SHOP REBLADING AND RETRO- FITTING WITH OTHER 'OEM-ALTERNATIVES'. COMPUTERIZED DYNAMIC BALANCING . LINE BORING OF BEDPLATES AND DISTORTED MAIN BEARING SADDLES IN SITUE WITH OPTICAL ADJUSTMENT EQUIPMENT FOR ALL SIZES. FULLY MOBILE EQUIPMENT. . COMPUTERIZED LASER ALIGNMENT AND RECHOCKING WITH 'EPOCAST 36' RESIN • FULL RANGE OF MACHINING IN OUR FACILITY ON ON BOARD WITH OUR MOBILE EQUIPMENT FROM GRINDING OF LANDING SURFACES TO IN SITUE MACHINING OF LINER O-RING AREAS 24 HOUR SERVICE 1-800-622-6747 3190 S.W. 4TH AVE - FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33315 PHONE: (305) 763 3660 - FAX: (305) 763 2872 Circle 263 on Reader Service Card May, 1996