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third generation of its marine tank guages. Saab Marine has received an order for its TankRadar svstem| Nos. 999, 1000 and 1001/oVi^tg lation on Danish., Nordsovaerft^'s strie^of dwt chaiflfcal Iten^j^feing built for IteflianXaml^'Marnavi. Near the end of Saab Marine expe- rienced an order boom including contracts for the TankRadar sys- tem from Onormichi Shipyard in Japan for systems to be installed on four 47,000-dwt tankers being built for Pacific Carriers of Singapore; complete systems including cargo handling functions Unicom of Cyprus to be instiled on nine 47,000-dwt prod- ucer carriers; a system for ENVC of wtugal for Ahrenkiel 5,700-dwt newbuilds Nos. 194 and 195; and complete systems including cargo handling functions ordered by Swedish owner United Tanker to be installed on two 16,000-dwt chemical tankers at the Vulcano Shipyard in Spain. For more information on Saab Marine Electronics Circle 42 on Reader Service Card SCRIMP RHIBs Available From Otech Ocean Technical Services, Inc. (Otech), a New Orleans-based ISO- 9002 certified, full service shipyard offers the Ocean Spirit line RHIBs (Rigid Hull I Boats). The unique Deepl designed by Crompton Ma! of the U.K. flattens to a de planing curve at the transom and contains a series of concave spray and chines running the full length of the boat. Licensed by Crompton THE DIGITAL TORQUE METER SYSTEM \ c; Shaft horsepower, torque, & RPM are measured using fiber optic sensors. It will measure & monitor shaft twist at all speeds. Two sensors (white pieces) are located on each side of the bearing housing to pick up the signal from the interrupters on the shaft. This system is repeatable, reliable & accurate and can help to save fuel by comparing the fuel rate to shaft horsepower. • Patented • Accuracy +/- 1% • Simple installation • Interface to onboard PC or PLC • Nema 4 enclosure • Local digital displays • Calibration without any test equipment • Competitively priced Please see us at Shipping '97—Booth 31 603-485-3800 INSTRUMENTS.COMPUTERS & CONTROLS. CORP. FAX 603-485-5209 Circle 239 on Reader Service Card 26 Circle 225 on Reader Service Card And Speed Nozzles All Sizes ABS Certification upon request "Manufactured in USA" For a brochure write or call: CUSTOM NOZZLE FABRICATION/CNF P.O. Box 547 Pascagoula, MS 39568-0547 (601) 762-4612 Fax (601)769-0558 Circle 326 on Reader Service Card in conjunction with Sintes Fiberglass Design, Otech has mod- ified the series to incorporate a molded deckelUlHt tube replace- ment sygtwal aa/ the SCRIMP (S£5T^aiJn IComposites Resin nfujpNjjMdWing Process) method f fibeu^flass construction — a cut- tipsf-eage technology in which the aterial-to-resin ratio is accurate- ly and consistently controlled, yielding the ultimate in composite qualities. For more information on Otech Circle 43 on Reader Service Card Moran Towing Orders More Retractable Z-Drive Thrusters Moran "Cowing Corp., /as ordered two mors retracta/le Z-drive thrusters ntom Ulstmn Maritime Ltd (UML) drf" Vanco/ver, Canada. The units ara a foll#w-on order to two identical ymitf ordered last year by Moran* The Z-drives Moran's new M< enhanced tugs, tugs is to have drive retrofitti increasing po ability, as part to upgrade i be installed in TRAC class of h of the four tractable Z- d ir\ its bow, :r and n^aneuver- f Moran's jS^Qgram single-screw tug fleet. The tJiruster is Ulstein's model 370 HRV retractable Z- drive. For tile Moran application, the unit is /rated at 440 kW at 1,800 rpmV The 52 in.-diameter propeller is set in a nozzle and turns at 508 rpm. Other config- urations include through-hull and deck-fitted versions. Nikon To Distribute NovAtel GPS Line Nikon Inc. has signed an agree- ment with Global Positioning System (GPS) manufacturer NovAtel Inc. i n^^^ch^ikonwill amOLatiBrATneric|. *^^'inere is tremendous potential in the vital, fast-growing GPS arena, and we are excited to enter the market- place with NovAtel as a partner," said Jack Abrams, executive vice president and chief operating offi- cer of Nikon. Nikon has named Sean Fitzpatrick supfes^isor, GPS MasketiTTg--and Develop!* Tikon's Surveying department.^ For more information on Nikon Inc. Circle 44 on Reader Service Maritime Reporter/Engineering News There ie an AURAND tool that's right for EVERY job! I Aurand's patented cutting teeth bite right through tough accumulations on ANY hard I surface. On decks, walls, or ship hulls, in tanks, pipelines or boilers, results like sandblasting are yours. Aurand's unique Centrifi-Clean® action quickly peels off build-up. Adjustable depth settings protect the underlying surface and prevent ovgggggjQcj, stalling j and excessive cutter wear. LJG • ADJ EASY • SAVES ju4IR4 1210 ELUS STREET • CINCINNATI, OHIO 45223-1843 PHONE: (513)541-7200 FAX: (513) 541-3065 TOLL FREE: 1-800-860-2872 Bite Through RUST, SCALE & PAINT Kort Nozzles