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MX 400 Profess,onal ina. °GPS Navigator NEW DESIGN NEW & NOTABLE Dual-head configuration available Unequaled display visibility - even in the brightest sunlight. Optional 12-channel receiver. What do you say about a powerful[ sophisticated and precise navigator that's also user friendly? It s about time. Leica GPS, 23868 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505, USA (310)791-5300, Fax (310)791-6108, http://www.leica.com/gps Circle 262 on Reader Service Card Holland America Introduces New Generation Of Luxury Cruise Ships Florida-based naval architectural firm Richard R. Taubler, Inc. has designed a double-hulled product tanker for an as-yet, undisclosed client. The vessel features a deadweight capacity of 18,000 long tons, a service speed of 14 knots and a cargo volume of 779,000 cu. ft. No matter what type of boat you operate, you need a navigation system that delivers the highest level of accuracy. Built with leading technology, the MX 400B provides incredible precision thanks to its unsurpassed receiver design, built-in auto tune differential beacon receiver, and combined GPS/Beacon antenna. Beyond its pinpoint ONE-BUTTON GOTO accuracy, the MX 400 can store 2,000 waypoints and up feature allows you to alter your saiipian instantly, to 100 routes, provide tide tables for any location in the ne dedicated Man world, and operate in nine languages. Best of all, this Overboard Button interfaces with external MOB switches. advanced technology is exceptionally user friendly. In addition to easy-to-read screens and numerous single button features, the MX 400 provides four NMEA input/output ports for interfacing with other on-board electronics. And, it's all protected by a rugged, splash-proof housing. The Leica MX 400 delivers power, sophistication and precision in one easy-to-use DGPS. Now that's an idea whose time has come. For a com- plimentary brochure or other information, call (310) 791-5300. NASSCO, U.S. Military Celebrate Launching Of USNS 5/s/er National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO) has teamed up with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy to launch the USNS Sisler, a sealift new construction being built under the Strategic Sealift Program. The 950-ft. (290-m) sealift ships are reportedly the largest ever to be launched in the U.S. Sisler (T-AKR 311) is the second of seven sealift ships awarded to NASSCO. These large, medium-speed RoRo/LoLo vessels (LMSRs) will join the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, carrying U.S. Army equipment, vehi- cles and supplies. A total of 19 LMSRs, both con- versions and new buildings, are planned to be delivered by U.S. shipyards by 2001 under the Strategic Sealift program being managed by the Naval Sea Systems Command. Circle 27 on Reader Service Card Length, o.a... Length, b.p... Beam, molded Draft Main Particulars Sisterships MS Volendam and MS Zaandam are the first of a new generation of luxury cruise ships from Holland America Line, scheduled for deliv- ery in May and November 1999, respectively. Volendam is currently under construction at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. "These newbuilds are based on the design of the Statendam class ships, and on our new flagship, the MS Rotterdam, but will represent a new gen- eration of cruise ships," said Holland America Chairman and CEO A. Kirk Lanterman. .482.2 ft. (147 m) .450 ft. (137.2 m) ...76 ft. (23.2 m) ..30.5 ft. (9.3 m) Volednam and Zaandam Main Particulars Length 780 ft. (238 m) Beam 105.8 ft. (32.2 m) Gross tonnage 63,000 grt Speed 23 knots Passenger capacity 1,440 Registry The Netherlands