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Annual (Continued from page 53) m system is from Praxis imation Technology, type iguard 008. The wheelhouse, 1 full height inclined windows all sides, offers an excellent w in all directions. Fore and aft :k with winches, and the side iwarks can be seen from the cen- l1 control position, ."he layout of the wheelhouse was so designed with close coopera- )n from the owner, and to ensure le final product would be exact- lg, the yard made a full-scale lock-up. The forward transverse console vas chosen because of the new Aquamaster Aquaduo control sys- tem, which consists of dual steer- ing levers, dual speed levers and a steering wheel. The Aquamaster speed/steering control consists of a combined speed/steering lever for each propulsion unit, which are normal- ly positioned at each side of the control position instead of forward. The Aquaduo system was devel- oped specially for this project Deck equipment consists of an Ulstein low-pressure hydraulic anchor/towing winch on the fore deck and an Ulstein winch on the aft deck. Both have a 10-ton pull Tugboat Particulars Yard Damen Owner Howard Smith Towage Main engines Ruston Thrusters Aquamaster Auxiliary engines Cummins Alarm system Praxi Windows/portholes Van Wingerden Fenders Hercules Paint International Couplings Vulcan Slipping clutches Twin Disc Fittings Econosto Pumps Desmi Firefighting Thorn Security Boiler Doalderop Sewage plant Hamworlhy Ventilation & AC Heinen & Hopman Exhaust silencers Mercurex Generator sets Stamford Winches Ulstein Deck crane Effer Towingwires Marlow Air compressors Quincy Navigation lights Den Haan Searchlight Pesch GPS AP Navigator Echo sounder Raytheon VHF radio Sailor Navtex receiver Lokata at a speed of up to 22 m/min. The forward winch has a dividing flange and can be fitted with two Marlow Super line polyester ropes. Melton and Bentley operate in Felixstowe, while Lady Madeleine operates out of Sheerness on the Medway. For more information on companies mentioned in this article, circle the appropriate number on the Reader Service Card in this edition. Aquamaster 71 Cummins 2 Damen 3 Ruston 4 Ulstein 75 We've earned our stripes in the world's toughest marine environments. A he outstanding Ultrajet range of high- efficiency waterjets is engineered to international quality standard BS EN ISO 9001 to satisfy the operational requirements of a wide variety of workboats, high-speed patrol boats, fast passenger ferries and leisure craft. Ultra, formerly Dowty, has been designing and manufacturing waterjets for over 40 years. Worldwide sales of over 15,000 units and a proven track record of serving the world's armed forces are testimony to the range's outstanding flexibility, performance and sheer reliability. Ultrajets are available in outputs ranging from 150hp (112kW) to l,341hp (l,000kW). From craft concept to completion our experienced Engineering department will provide detailed performance evaluations, enabling the correct Ultrajet to be specified for each application and this service is backed up by pre and after sales support. With Ultrajet on board you have 40 years experience behind you. UlTMJET Ultra Hydraulics, Anson Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL2 9QN, England. Tel: (01452) 857711 Fax: (01452) 858222 Ultra Hydraulics Inc. 1278 Research Road, Columbus, Ohio 43230-6625, U.S.A. Tel: (614) 759 9000 Fax: (614) 759 9046 E-mail 70414.1337@compuserve.com ISO 9001 RECOGNISED FOR QUALITY November, 1996 Circle 353 on Reader Service Card 55
