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Marine Literature Review Omnithrusters For 25 years, Omnithruster has been a world leader in the develop- ment of waterjet maneuvering sys- tems. Our unique patented designs, which provide diverse maneuverability and auxiliary propulsion, have been the installa- tion choice on vessels worldwide. An omnithruster produces thrust continuously... with nozzles in or out of the water... in rough seas... in strong currents... while pitching, yawning, rolling or heaving. An Omnithruster can even produce thrust while a vessel is underway at several knots, a condition in which conventional propeller thrusters are subject to cavitations and do not produce thrust, if at all. Circle 133 Owens Kleen Tank Marine Waste Water Treatment Systems - 1 he Owen's Kleen Tank uses aeration and operates as an extended biological aeration sys- tem. It is self contained and deliv- ered to a site ready lor operation when site electrical and mechanical connec- tions are in place. The Kleen Tank can be designed for small, hard to fit areas and have a capacity from 33 GDP to thousands of gallons per day. Circle 134 Thermax Thermax, non-combustible, non-toxic, marine construc- tion boards are used worldwide for joiner bulk heads, panels, liners, ceilings, door and furni- ture cores. Thermax has all major regulatory body certificates (USCG, Canada, DNV et al) and meets the require- ment s of IMO/SOI.AS resolutions. Thermax is sold, distributed, warehoused laminated and cut to size in North America by PSI. Circle 138 Thordon Bearings — Proven Bearings System Solution Thordon Bearings, a pioneer in the develop- ment of pollution free bearing designs offer a choice of sealed or open, water lubricated propeller shaft bearing systems. The Thor-Lube sealed stem tube system combines proven XL bearings with Thor Lube, a water soluble, non-polluting SIEMENS Intelligent automation sys- tems from Siemens help to ensure a most safe and comfortable operation of shipboard systems. Process control is being delegated to small, intelli- gent units which operate on a decentralized basis and are linked with local net- works. This result enhances safety and reduces cabling. Future oriented ideas also stand behind the Siemens diesel-electric propulsion systems. For example the economical operation through optimal utilization of fuel for diesel engines to generate electrical power, even in partial load ranges. Or the high availability through modular design with small probability of total loss of propulsion power. Call for further information: Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. Marine Division 29000 Highway 98 Bldg. A, Suite 305 Daphne, Alabama 36526 Tel. (334) 626-7824 Fax (334) 626-0984 E-mail: michael.maier @sea. siemens. com www.marine-engineering.de Industrial Projects and Technical Services ri^r1 Circle 269 on Reader Service Card iic coipuia lubricant. Thordon's open water lubricated system choices are COMPAC, XL and com- posite; each offering specific advantages in dif- ferent water environments. Circle 139 USMMA Global Maritime and Transportation School The primary mission of the USMMA Global Maritime and iSjf' Transportation School is to offer leading -edge education and training programs that will ben- efit professionals from the mar- itime and transportation industry (private-sec- tor, military and government). Through its education and training initiatives, the USMMA GMATS is dedicated to optimizing America's economic and strategic intermodal transportation system and its global trans- portation interest. Circle 140 American Bureau of Shipping ABS comprises three operating divisions: ABS Europe, ABS Pacific, and ABS Americas with divisional headquarters in London, Singapore and Houston, respectively. The corporate office also located in Houston. I his divisional arrangement allows decisions to be made at a local level, providing for quick response to industry needs. Each division is staffed with a complete complement of administrative, technical and operational personnel able to provide the full range of classification services. ABS, the classification society, has several affiliates, which operate under ABS Group of Compa- nies, Inc. They provide verification, certifica- tion, training, risk and reliability services to land and marine based industries worldwide. Circle 141 ILSmart.com — The Marine Electronic Marketplace A marine industry breakthrough ILSmart.com lets you buy and sell parts, equipment and ser- vices easily and quickly --- directly on the Internet. Power- ful searches and innovative com- munications, including compa- ny directories, e-mail, fax capa- bilities and web links, will help keep your business sailing along. Log on today and find out more — www.ILSmart.com. ILS (Inventory Locator Service, Inc.) 3965 Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38115; tel: 901-794-5000; fax: 901-794-1760 or Circle 142 Seven Seas Communications Seven Seas Communications offers a complete portfolio of land mobile communications equipment and services. Wherever you are, Seven Seas offers solutions to meet your communications needs. Its global customer base includes some of the world's largest oil, mining and construc- tion companies as well as international travel- ers. Circle No. 143 Gibbs & Cox Gibbs & Cox, a leader among the world's naval and marine engineers, provides design and engineering services for government and commercial clients. Gibbs & Cox specializes in systems analysis, naval architecture, marine engi- j neering, CAD, CAE electrical engineering, weapons engineering, Ocean Engineering & Electronics Engineer- ing. Circle 144 SUPERB0LT Revised SUPERBOLT catalog contains technical information on mechanical stud/bolt tensioners and an updated Installation/Removal procedure designed to decrease installation and removal times. Multi-Jackbolt tensioners require only hand torque wrenches to tension bolts tighter than any other method. 1 hey eliminate the need for hydraulic wrench- es, sledgehammers and heating methods com- monly used. This makes bolting safer and more economical than ordinary means. Circle 145 Jastram Steering Gear Jastram Model S steering cylinders are specifically designated for commercial marine hydraulic steering service under the ABS- U Type Approval Program. They are El most frequently installed on com- Q mercial workboats, large passenger vessels, supply vessels, tankers and icebreakers, and can be used in either new steering system applications or in retrofit and repair programs. Circle 146 Raytheon — Integrated Bridge System BridgeControl The modern, flexible design can be used for all ship's bridges and all conceivable operating require- ments. The user-friendly technol- ogy designed for One Man required extensive testing for many of these whistles and the accessories supplied with them, which have proven the exception- al qualities of Kahlenberg design and manufac- turing. Circle 147 Kobelt Manufacturing Ever Since 1962, Kobelt Manu- facturing has been committed to manufacturing the finest marine controls in the world. Their wide ranges of products include elec- tronic controls, hydraulic steering and Accessories, pneumatic con- trols, push-pull controls and disc brakes. To ensure years of corrosion-free oper- ation, Kobelts's control components are made of bronze and stainless steel. Circle 148 Damen Shipyards Damen Shipyards has developed ; into a leading, internationally operating enterprise in the fields of new building and repair of ships as well as maritime services. It is committed to the design and newbuilding of a wide range of tugs, workboats and other special- ized vessels in a power range of up to 15,000 h.p. and cargo vessels with a deadweight of 2.000 tons - 10.000 tons. Circle 149 60 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News