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CONTRACTS AWARDED Expo in Virginia Beach, Stidd Systems, Inc. of Greenport, N.Y., introduced SubBoat — a surface planing wet submersible capable of switching between surface and submerged propulsion. The ves- sel, shortened to SSB, was designed for autonomous deploy- ment of divers and equipment. According to SSB Program Manager and company CEO Walter Gezari, SSB has complet- ed sea trials and is being manufac- tured by the company under license from the U.S. Navy in an agreement signed in April. The vessel ; has a deep-V, aluminum hull and composite topskin; a pay- load of 2,800 lbs; and is configured for air drop, helicopter external transport or deployment from a boat launching ramp. For more information on Stidd Systems Circle 3 on Reader Service Card Cummins and MerCruiser Announce Supply Agreement Cummins Marine has announced a supply agreement with MerCruiser to sell and distribute marine diesel sterndrives world- wide. Cummins will package exist- ing drives from MerCruiser, including Bravo I, II and III mod- els, with new sterndrive deriva- tives of the Cummins Diamond Performance Series engines. The engines are reportedly the only ones in their hp-to-weight class that have passed the Navy's 1,000- hr. endurance test for certification. "The diesel sterndrive has been sought after for years. This supply agreement will enable us to pro- vide better systems-oriented propulsion solutions to a broad range of commercial and recre- ational customers," said Cummins Marketing Manager Dave Crompton. For more information on Cummins Circle 4 on Reader Service Card GEC Alsthom Wins Turbine Replant Order GEC Alsthom has won an order valued at a reported $60 million from Southern California Edison to supply new steam turbine modules at the San Onofre nuclear generat- ing station. The six Optiflow low pressure turbines, manufactured in Europe for the two, 1,200-MW generating units, will reportedly increase the station's output by more than 50 MW. For more information on GEC Alsthom Circle 5 on Reader Service Card U.S. Yards Place Kockum Sonics Orders Scandinavian marine equipment manufacturer Kockum Sonics has reportedly signed contracts for sig- nalling and lighting equipment with shipyards Marinette Marine, Newport News Shipbuilding and Alabama Shipyard in the last few months. In the manufacturer's line of products is Levelmaster, a sophis- ticated level gauging system; the LoadRite loading calculator; and a wide variety of pneumatic and electric foghorns. "We are very satisfied with how our situation in the U.S. market HOLSET 800-852-6648 FAX: 812-377-1611 www.holset.co.uk YOU BET! IT CAN ALSO GET YOU A FREE SPORTS RADIO WORTH ABOUT TWENTY BUCKS. I -s You may be sitting on a time bomb and not even know it. Did you know that over 50% of diesel engines are equipped with viscous vibration dampers? Even experienced engine people may not know that regular fluid testing is the only way to assure your dampers are providing the protection you need. By using our test kit to draw a sample of the silicone fluid in your ship's viscous dampers, you could save your engines from costly damage or failure. Holset will provide you with a free test kit and instructions. Simply draw a sample and send it back to us for a complementary analysis. Then we'll send a labora- tory report of your damper condition and include your free Sports Radio. Take advantage of this limited time offer from the world's leading specialists in the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of viscous dampers...Holset Engineering, 500 Jackson Street, Mail Code: 60031, Columbus, Indiana, 47202, U.S.A. Call us today! 38 Circle 265 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
