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Work boat number of loyal, repeat customers, such as Harley Marine Services of Seattle. "A repeat customer is the sincerest form of flattery." said McMahon. The ship- yard delivered its eleventh tractor tug. Millennium Star, which is a 105-ft. (32 m) vessel with a beam of 36.8 ft. (11.2 m) and a molded depth of 16.5 ft. (5 in). and is a prime example of Marco's expertise at building the most advanced workboats on the market. According to McMahon, the demand for advanced Voith Schneider and Z-drive tugboats continues lo grow, as vessel owners and operators recognize the superior han- dling and flexibility of these vessels. Marco is eager to serve this burgeoning market, as its 105-ft. tug, which was designed in house, can be built — "if we're pushed" — in about six or seven months with about ten to twelve weeks between deliveries in series production.. Powered by a pair of Caterpillar 3516B diesel engines providing a total Millennium Star Main Particulars Length 105 ft. (32 m) Beam 36.8 ft. (11.2 m) Depth 16.5 ft. (5 m) Marine engines 2 x Caterpillar 3516B Power 4,400 hp Winches Burrard Iron Works Hydraulic tow pins Smith Berger Marine Z-drives Ulstein I650H Electric Harris Electric Electronics Radio-Holland Radios Stephens Radars JRC GPS Furuno Gyrocompass Anschutz Autopilot Robertson California Main Particulars Length 104 ft. (31.7 m) Beam 29.5 ft. (9 m) Depth 12.5 ft. (3.8 m) Marine engines 2 x Caterpillar 3508B Power 2.200 hp Propellers Sound Propeller Gears Twin Disc Electric Harris Electric- Speed 14 knots Radars. GPS Furuno Chart plotting Transas Radios SEA Gy rocompass Sperry Autopilot Litton Loudhailer Rav 430 ABS AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING SEE US AT WORKBOAT BOOTH #1260 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060, T: 281-877-6000 F: 281-877-6001, abs-americas@eagle.org, www.eagle.org American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is one of the world's leading ship classification societies. Its superior technical competence is backed by the industry's highest quality stan- dard. The mission of ABS is to promote the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine vessels. Circle 403 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com WARTSILA SEE US AT WORKBOAT BOOTH #2341 2900 SW 42nd Street, Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL 33312 T: 954-327-4857 F: 954-327-4877 tuija.kjellberg@wartsila.com, www.wartsila.com Wartsila is a global engineering company focusing on power generation, marine propulsion and industrial applica- tions. Wartsila offers two strong brand names, Wartsila and Sulzer. The activities include designing, manufacturing, mar- keting, and servicing of Wartsila and Sulzer engines. Wart- sila offers engineering and provision of main engines and auxiliary engines from 0.5 to 66 MW for all vessel types total engine room solutions, integrated propulsion systems and global service. Circle 401 on Reader Service Card \ www.maritimereporterinfo.com J VIKING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT SEE US AT WORKBOAT BOOTH #1857 1 625 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 331 36 T: 305-374-5115 F: 305-374-1535 us@viking-life.com, www.viking-life.com Inflatable life rafts, life jackets, and other marine safety equipment. Circle 400 on Reader Service Card www.maritimereporterinfo.com Circle 283 on Reader Service Card or visit www.maritimereporterinfo.com AMERI-FORCE, INC. 1 800 633-4096 www.ameriforce.com The Work Force Specialists AMEHI-FOHCE See us at the IWBS Booth #479 AMERI-FOHCE Why Choose Ameri-Force? We Deliver: • Quality Personnel • Insurance to meet your needs • Quick Response Time • Professional coordination • Safety Trained Workforce • Extensive Marine Experience You Handle Production... ... Let Us Supply the People At Ameri-Force, Inc. we have been supplying top notch craftspeople to major U.S Shipyards since 1991. What do we have to offer? Quality Craftspeople: • Welders • • Shipfitters • • Pipefitters • • Pipewelders • Machinists Electricians Riggers Painter/Blasters 52 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
