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Propulsion Performance Products Marine Propulsion Introduces New Product Marine Propulsion, a distributor and manufacturer of propulsion, thruster and power transmission equipment, recently introduced Marprop Wet Removal Thruster System. Available in a power range from 150 to 1,000-hp, the thrusters are designed so that all wearing components — including propellers — can be removed internal to the vessel, helping to effectively limit drydocking opportunities. Circle 197 on Reader Service Card Thordon Outfits Empress Noted for their environmental benefits, Thordon's water-lubricated Compac shaft bearings were once again specified for a high profile cruise ship project. The Regal Empress, built in 1953, was recently converted to the Compac sys- tem during its 12-day drydocking at Bender Shipbuilding and Repair in Mobile, Ala., earlier this summer. Thordon Compac bearings can also be found on the cruise ships Norway, Grand Princess, Independence, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. Circle 196 on Reader Service Card First Cargo Cat Is Commissioned The first Cargo Cat was sent out this past November equipped with four LIPS waterjets type LJ150D, each driven by 7,200 kW diesel engine. The vessels, which are being constructed by Incat, are the first of a four part series. LIPS is also tuning into industry trends with ongoing techniques and developments mainly, its support of the international conference on the latest developments in waterjet propulsion, organized by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) on October 22-23 in Amster- dam. Circle 75 on Reader Service Card MJP Introduces New Pump Category Through its new pump geometry, MJP Wateijets has introduced a new pump shape designed to offer more thrust at lower cavitation limits. Since the shape's presentation, two new vessels have been fitted with the product and are currently running with positive performances. Specifically touting the pump is a cata- maran Discovery Bay operating in Hong Kong as rescue vessel for the Discovery Bay fleet. Measuring 82 ft. (25 m) with a pull of 120 tons, the training/tug vessel is fitted with two MWM engines and MJP 550 DD jets. Reportedly operating smoothly without any traces of cavita- tion noise or vibration, the vessel runs at 28 knots under normal conditions. Circle 76 on Reader Service Card Accurate Engine Peak Meter Kistler Instruments is offering a new engine peak meter, type 2515, complete with advanced electronics with conve- nience and upgraded accuracy over mechanically operated versions. Boast- ing quartz pressure sensors that record the full pressure curve, the hand-held instrument automatically stores a com- plete cylinder pressure curve using sup- plied Windows-based software. Circle 73 on Reader Service Card 46 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News For more information, please contact: Maritime Reporter 118 East 25th Street New York, NY 10010 tel: +1-212-477-6700 fax: +1-212-254-6271 e-mail:info@mannelink.com MARITIME REPORTER The World's Largest Circulation Marine Publication We bring you... • The largest and most experienced editorial staff in the industry • More pages of editorial than any other marine publication • More "buying influence" readers than any other marine publication • The world's largest circulation overall, PLUS • The world's largest U.S. circulation Maritime Reporter is a publication THE MARITIME GROUP We offer you four uniquely distinguished publications, each able to pro- vide compelling and useful information to help our readers do business better. As an advertiser, we are equipped to offer your company maximum exposure to the right people -- the decision-makers in your industry -- at a minimum cost. Maritime Week • The only weekly publication providing the maritime market's top legal and financial news • Distributed to legal and financial executives throughout the industry World Maritime Directory • 18,000 entries from around the globe • Gives information on key personnel, fleet sizes, phone, 'fax and e-mail • Available in both print and CD-Rom format Marine News • The largest circulation marine publication exclusively serving the U.S. shallow-draft market • Lowest CPM of any marine publication • 18X year frequency
