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New & Notable Western Towboat Gets A New Titan This past June, Western Towboat launched its largest piece of high-perfor- mance machinery to date: the 120-ft (36.6 m) Gulf Titan. The vessel, which is 12 ft. (3.7 m) longer than Western's two previous builds, the Western Titan and Pacific Titan, was built with design assistance from Jensen Maritime, Seat- tle. The added length will improve sea- keeping characteristics and increase fuel capacity by 40,000 gallons (151,600 L), according to the company. In addition, a new five-blade propeller design with added pitch is expected to coax an extra 2,000 lbs. of bollard pull from the twin Z-drive propulsion system with high- performance nozzles. Gulf Titan was to enter service in late- • Extensive inventory of parts • Factory-trained technicians • Installation analysis • Retrofits and start-up 3190 S.W. 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 • (954) 763-3660 • 1 -800-622-6747 • Fax (954) 763-2872 • www.mshs.com Nm,MOTOR-SERVICES HUGO STAMP, INC. AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS & SERVICE CENTER FULI SERVICE MSHS provides 24-hour service worldwide. Our fully computerized Spare Parts department maintains an extensive inventory. We have what you need. For service or parts, call toll free (800) 622-6747 or fax your requests to (954) 763-2872. Motor-Services Hugo Stamp, Inc. is your Boll and Kirch U.S. Authorized Service Center. July, towing a 14,000 long ton displace- ment combination railcar/container barge between Seattle and Whittier, Alaska. Propulsion power comes from two Cat 3516B High Displacement marine diesel engines supplied by N C Power Systems, Seattle. Each electroni- cally controlled Cat engine is rated 2,260 bhp (1,686 bkW) at 1,600 rpm, and drives an Ulstein Z-drive with Nau- tican propeller and nozzle. Gulf Titan is equipped with a Norwe- gian Rapp-Hydema tow winch holding 2,600 ft. (793 m) of 2.25 in. (57 mm) wire. Two 1,800 rpm Cat 3306B engines provide auxiliary power: one turns a refurbished Cat 135 kW generator, and the other powers a 120 kW Newage gen- erator and a front-engine PTO-mounted hydraulic drive for the tow winch. Circle 5 on Reader Service Card www. maritimereporterinfo. com Circle 259 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com YOU'VE KNOWN US FOR QUALITY RIGGING PRODUCTS SINCE 1890 SK66KGM 4 Blocks & Rigging IA' (7.17 A (V.m\.\> Circle 314 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Flow Measurement Solutions Hotter Flow Controls offers over 30 years of experience in shipboard flow processes in the following applications: . Fuel Flow Measurement for the Propulsion Plant R/O Water System Flow Measurement • Flow Switches for Use in the Fire Control System . Trim and Drain/Ballast Systems and more Hoffer also handles various flow applications on floating oil and gas production facilities either located subsea or on the surface. Call us today or visit www.hofferflow.com Hoftar Flow Control*, Inc. Th« Turbine Flowmeter Company'" 107 KHty Hawk Lane Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Tell 1-800428-4M4 2S2-331-1997 Fan 252-331-2886 ISO sooi OrtifM 48 Circle 263on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com Main Particulars - Gulf Titan Length 120 ft. (36.6 m) Beam 36 ft. (11 m) Operating Draft 19.5 ft (6 m) Bollard Pull 140,000 lbs. (63.6 metric tons) Fuel Capacity 140,000 gallons (530,600 L) Propulsion Engines2 X Cat 3516B, each rated 2,260 bhp (1,686 bkW) at 1,600 rpm Propulsion System .2 X Ulstein 2000HD azimuthal stern drive systems Propellers .2 X Nautican 5-blade, skewed, stainless steel Auxiliary Engines 2 X Cat 3306B, with one Cat gen- erator rated 135 ekW Munson Delivers Packcat Landing Craft William E. Munson Co. delivered a 30 x 10 ft. (9.1 x 3 m) Packcat landing craft to Moss Landing Marine Labs. Designed as a student research platform, the all welded aluminum vessel is out- fitted with a 7 x 7 x 6-ft. (2.1x2.1x1.8 m) wheelhouse, two roof mounted cap- tain seats, head compartment with 20 gallon holding tank and 150-gallon fuel system. Twin 150 hp Mercruiser diesel inboard-outboards provide a top speed of 35 mph. Equipped with a hinging radar mast, which allows the vessel to pass under low bridges at high tide, the Packcat's innovative tunnel hull catama- ran design incorporates twin 16 degree vee hulls providing increased stability, exceptional rough water performance and shallow draft. Circle 18 on Reader Service Card www. maritimereporterinfo. com Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Now more than ever, Skookum signifies value in today's cost- conscious world. Our comprehensive block, fairlead, sheave and alloy forging lines have met the challenges of the most demanding applications the world. And in the process, we've proudly taken part in tfie shaping of American history; from salvage operations at Pearl Harbor and construction of the Grand Coulee Dam to San Francisco's BART and the space shuttle. Whatever your applications, we're committed to serving you with the finest in standard and custom engineered products. For further information contact your nearest dealer or call us direct: Skookum PO Box 280, Hubbard, Oregon 97032 Telephone 503/651 -3175 1-800/547-8211 FAX 503/651-3409
