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» naval architects, the hulls utilize the patented Voith Schneider hull shape. GPA also provided detailed engineering services that underlie the modular shipbuilding and zone outfitting techniques used by Nichols Brothers. Captain, measuring 105 x 36 x 15 ft. (32 x 11 x 4.6 m), uses Caterpillar 3516B engines, which drive Voith Schneider 28G/210 cycloidal units through Falk reduc- tion gears. Engines provide 4,800 hp for 107,500 lbs. of forward boll- lard pull, and a top speed of 14.3 knots. Electricity is supplied by CAT 3304 diesels that deliver 105 kW at 1,800 rpm. Deck equipment includes three Markey winches, Amsteel-blue capstans, North American deck crane, Schuyler loop fendering and a Switlick six-man liferaft. Circle 115 on Reader Service Card Patrol Boat to the U.S. Army Kawajalein Atoll, in Marshall Islands. With a 15 ft. (4.6 m) beam, and a 4.5 ft. (1.6 m) draft, the ves- sel is powered by a pair of 8V92TA Detroit Diesels. Maximum speed is 35 mph. Special equipment onboard includes crew cabin with galley and head; dive/rescue plat- form; 800-gal. fuel tank; 48,000 BRU air conditioning; emergency blue strobe light and 12 kW water cooled diesel generator. Circle 114 on Reader Service Card Nichols Delivers Second Harbor Tug Circle 236 on Reader Sen/ice Card 23 Nichols Brothers Boat Builders delivered Captain, the second 105 ft. harbor tug in a series of six, to Vessel Management Services, Inc. (VMS) a vessel construction sub- sidiary of Crowley Maritime Corporation. Designed by VMS and Guido Perla & Associates (GPA), Seattle Have One-Tenth of an for All Liquid Cargos! September, 1998 This technology requires no in-tank support. The structure has proven reliability on over 10,000 tanks worldwide and has complete milspec self- diagnostics. • Made of two materials: teflon and stainless steel. • Can include multiple temperatures. • Can include tank header pressures. • USCG and ABS approved for closed tank gauging. • FM approved Class I, Div. I, Group C & D. • Big Blue compatible. • Readout in BBLS/Tons/GAL, etc. • Sea-made for leak detection. • Multiple display options. • Complete load Management Software. • Embedded Pump Control capability. • Call today for more information! ELECTRONIC MARINE SYSTEMS, INC. 800 Ferndate Place Rahway, NJ 07065 732.382.4344 432.388.5111 fax emsmarcon@aol.com e-mail http://www.emsmarcon.com Yacht Smart Circle 344 on Reader Sen/ice Card Circle 266 on Reader Service Card TRIED & TRUE. Lang Convection Ovens are sure to fit all your baking needs to a "T". • Lifetime door mechanism guarantee. 1 Easy-to-use knob controls. 1 Even baking for perfect product every time. To learn more about Lang's line of heavy- duty marine galley equipment, call: 1-800-882-6368 6500 Merrill Creek Parkway Everett, WA 98203 DataStar* V-MA INTEGRATED VESSEL MONITORING, Alarm & CONTROL SYSTEM HP The Smart-looking, Hard working DataStar V-Mac 5500. The most fully- featured Vessel Monitoring and Control System in the world! Check this out... DataStar Marine Products Inc Tel: (604) 990-6900 Fax: (604) 990-6890 e-mail: info@datastarmarine.com http://www.datastarmarine.com > Supervises all onboard alarm conditions: - Fire, Flood, Intrusion (security), Nav Lamp fail, Fumes, etc. > Monitors engines, gensets, power, pumps and tanks • Logs all events • Accepts any sensor type - Up to 248 Input Zones • Completely programmable • Extremely affordable • Available now!