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Ulstein Company Receives Seismic Survey Vessel Orders Langsten Slip & Batbyggeri AS will reportedly deliver two 9,000-gt vessels to PGS Exploration AS in February and March 1998. Ulstein companies will supply the propulsion systems for these ves- sels. This order follows a contract fulfilled by Ulstein to supply equipment for Langsten's last two seismic survey vessel deliveries, Ramform Explorer and Ramform Challenger. Compass thrusters have been adopted for main propulsion. The 360-degree rotatable units with variable speed control feature CP propellers, which benefit overall vessel operations by optimizing fuel consumption and maneuver- ability. Two TCNP 156/115-410 compass thrusters will be fitted aft, and a 2,000-kw retractable TCNQ 105/75-220 compass unit will be installed forward. The out- CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE SHIP NO. E31 For Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines M/ma "SPLENDOUR of the SEAS" is equipped with powerful BRUNVOLL Bow Thrusters. 3000 THRUSTERS delivered and more than 1700 Ships equipped with BRUNVOLL THRUSTERS BRUNVOLL ARE PRODUCERS OF Tunnel Thrusters Azimuth Thrusters Control Systems Low noise Thrusters BRUNVOLL BRUNVOLL A.S. 6401 MOLDE I TELEPHONE + 47 71 21 96 00 FAX H REPRESENTATIVE IN USA: SMI SHIPS MACHINERY INTERNATIONAL, INC. HEAVY DUTY MARINE EQUIPMENT 8375 N.W. 68 STREET, MIAMI, FL.33166 TELEPHONE (305) 592-7350, FAX (305) 591-8223 Circle 237 on Reader Service Card Cylinder liners, cylinder covers, and other spare parts of the finest quality for diesel engines THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY BACKED BY THE GUARANTEE OF LONG EXPERIENCE Postal Address Head Office Phone Fax Telex P0 Box 64 Romeu, 19 (Corujo) +34-86-2053 12 +34-86-207024 83244 FDTSE 36280 VIGO SPAIN 36330 VIGO SPAIN fit is essentially the same as that supplied for the previous ships, except that the two stern propul- sion thrusters have a higher out- put. For more information on Ulstein Circle 74 on Reader Service Card Gas Tech Appoints New President Gas Tech Inc., a leading manu- facturer of gas detection instru- ments, announced that Jack Stephens has been named as president of the company. From 1990 to 1994, Mr. Stephens was executive vice president, Operations and Engineering, for the company. Prior to his latest appointment, he held a position with Emulation Technology. This Thermo Instruments Inc. subsidiary develops, supplies and markets sensors, transmitters, portable and fixed system gas detection instruments. For more information on Gas Tech Circle 70 on Reader Service Card Reson Offshore Relocates Scotland's Reson Offshore has relocated from Methlick to the Kirkhill Industrial Estate, near Aberdeen Airport. Reson's product line includes the SeaBat line of multibeam sonar systems, the HydroBat line of turnkey integrated survey sys- tems, the ACS 9060 acoustic cali- bration system and transducers and hydrophones. For more information on Reson Offshore Circle 71 on Reader Service Card Stowe Joins Marinetics Les Stowe recently joined Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Marinetics Corp. in the capacity of national sales manager. The company manufactures marine electrical distribution panels and acces- sories. Recently introduced com- pany products include the Model 111 remote engine starter switch for twin screw vessels and the Model 022 remote controlled selec- tor switch. For more information on Marinetics Circle 72 on Reader Service Card 46 Circle 239 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News