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WORKBOAT ANNUAL Nichols Delivers Second Harbor Tug Nichols Brothers Boat Builders delivered Captain, the second 105 ft. (32 m) harbor tug in a series of six, to Vessel Management Services, Inc. (VMS) a vessel construction subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corporation. Designed by VMS and Guido Perla & Associates (GPA), Seattle 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 reduction gears. Engines provide 4,800 hp for 107,500 lbs. of forward bolllard pull, and a top speed of 14.3 knots. Electricity is SET YOUR COURSE TO THE FUTURE WITH Q-MAR'S SAILSAFE ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (ECDIS) Maximizes operation's profitability Saves time and money IM0/IH0 compliant Reads S-57 edition 3, CMS3, ARCS, BSB chart formats Helps avoid costly delays Increases the safety of navigation Runs on Windows NT & 95 Available in ship-based, portable, & softward versions •N. * Used by: Oceanex Enerchem Canadian Coast Guard Canadian Hydrographic Service Quebec Maritime Institute Desgagnes Group Upper Lakes Shipping St. Lawrence Pilots and others For More Information Please Call: Diane Bisson ext. 5127 Tel: +1 888 844 7572 Fax +1 514 844 0080 E-Mail: dbisson@q-mar.com Website:www.q-mar.com 1WBS New Orleans Booth# 2033 Dec 2-4th, 1998 Q-MAR Inc., 550 Sherbrooke W., Suite 455, W. Tower, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 1B9 CANADA Circle 318 on Reader Service Card 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 36 on Reader Service Card THIRTY SIX YEARS OF LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE AS CUSTOM DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONTROL, PROTECTION AND DISTRIBUTION SWITCHGEAR SYSTEMS CONTROLS A WORLD OF GENERATORS MORE KILOWATTS IN MORE PLACES ON LAND FROM THE DESERTS OF SAUDI ARABIA TO THE JUNGLES OF SOUTH AMERICA ON SEA IN EVERY SEA A SHIP CAN SAIL FROM THE NORTH SEA TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC 11 KV SWITCHGEAR GENERATOR CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION 480 GENERATOR CONTROL, DISTRIBUTION AND MOTOR CONTROL SWITCHBOARD MEDIUM VOLTAGE AVAILABLE TO 34KV LOW VOLTAGE AVAILABLE TO 600 VOLTS CON-SELECT, INC. P.O. BOX 8745 PHONE (504)892-6446 MANDEVILLE, LA. 70471-8745 FAX (504)892-6621 84 Circle 333 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter/Engineering News