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Investment in Design ating added-value to the shipbuilders' own commercial and technical endeav- ors, and in turn gives succor to, and draws benefit from the integrated net- work. Its impressive, newly-published portfolio of multi-purpose cargo vessels and feederships includes a 15,500-dwt general cargo carrier formulated in con- junction with the Volharding Group. The I N T 730.000-cu ft. class signals an impend- ing new phase in production from a region, which has recently turned out a range of vessels and designs establish- ing the popularity of the 9,000-dwt size in the multi-purpose scenario. Another example of a Dutch yard having coupled investment in the home ground with a link-up in Eastern Europe is Peters R O D U C Scheepwerf. The commissioning in 1998 of a new hall for the construction of vessels up to 12.0()()-dwt has raised the scope of its Kampen premises on the IJssel beyond the traditional coaster sizes. At the same time, a strengthened connection with the Czech shipyard CSPL, for the supply of coaster hulls, has sharpened Peters' competitiveness at I N G the lower end of the capacity band. Ever-growing Damen Shipyards meanwhile, while maintaining a north- ern presence with its Hoogezand yard aside the Winschoter Diep near Gronin- gen, last year acquired a majority hold- ing in Santierul Naval Galati in Roma- nia, following five years' cooperation between the Hoogezand and Galtaz yards. Circle 34 on Reader Service Card New Runners From U.K. And Japanese Stables With the continuing consolidation in the marine engine building sector, and unwavering pressure on engine prices, the stakes are rising all the time as regards design development. But the considerable resource allocation repre- sented in designing a new engine and bringing it to market have, of course, to be countenanced to ensure competitive- ness and respond to new and evolving business opportunities and clients' expectations. At a time when it is set to be taken over by Germany's MAN Group. UK producer Alstom Diesels has unveiled a long-mooted addition to its medium-speed range in the shape of the RK280 series. Conceived initially for unit powers up to about 12,000-bhp (9,000-kW), the 280 mm-bore design promises to be a worthy consort to the popular RK270, which has found partic- ular application in its biggest configura- tions as a propulsion prime mover in large, high-speed ferries. Tailored to the essential requirement for compact, con- centrated power in heavier-payload fast ferries and also military vessels, the RK280 also represents a new initiative in the potential territory of the gas tur- bine. Following on from last year's move by Wartsila NSD to strengthen its mid-range two-stroke offering with the Sulzer RTA60C, Japanese low-speed diesel engine designer Mitsubishi has announced an addition to its UE family. With the UEC68LSE, the Japanese firm has put a finer edge on competition in a segment of the business with an estab- lished contender at 680 mm-bore, the Sulzer RTA68T, and with the MAN B&W S70MC as a widely-favored choice at 700 mm-bore. Since the latest UE type covers the power band at about 20,000-32,000-bhp (14,700-23,500 kW) on a crankshaft speed of 95 rev/min, it provides owners and yards with a new powering option for a host of bulker, tanker and other types. The UEC68LSE applies the LSE concept first employed in the UEC52LSE engine, which pro- vided a 15-percent power gain on the same fuel consumption as the 50LSII type in the indigenous range. Circle 35 on Reader Service Card ma mm • mmmmw ILSmart.com A REVOLUTIONARY NEW WAY TO BUY AND SELL MARINE PARTS, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES. A marine industry breakthrough, ILSmart.com lets you buy and sell parts, equipment and services easily and quickly-directly on the Internet. Powerful searches and innovative communications, including company directories, e-mail, fax capabilities and web links, will help keep your business sailing along. Log on today, and find out more! aama • Inventory Locator Service,® Inc. 3965 Mendenhall Road Memphis, TN 38115 - U.S.A. 1-901-794-5000 Fax 1-901-794-1760 www. ILSmart. com IIS The Marine Electronic Marketplace Sales offices: Atlanta • Chicago • Cyprus • Dallas • Hong Kong • London • Los Angeles • Miami • New York • Pusan • Seattle • Singapore • Sydney • Tokyo • Toronto • Washington, DC See us at IPosidonia, Stand 713 Circle 245 on Reader Service Card 10 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News
