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Investment in Design percent, averaging all wind directions at 15-rrt/sec. The combined effect of the design enhancements are said to offer a speed increase, relative to power, of up to one knot, depending on wind direc- tion. Courageous Ace is also equipped with Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF), a device developed by MOL to enhance propeller efficiency by four- to five-per- cent, with resulting gains in efficiency. The vessel is powered by an eight-cylin- der Mitsubishi UEC60LS two-stroke diesel, rated at 14,160-kW, for a speed of 20-knots at 30 ft. (9.1-m) design draft. Speed in ballast is 21.1-knots. In keeping with the needs of the trade, MOL's latest fleet entrant has the flexi- bility to carry so-called 'high-and-heavy' cargo, by virtue of the adoption of two, hoistable car decks. The arrangements Above: The new 57,000-gt PCTC built for Mitsui OSK Lines by Minami Nippon Shipbuilding. Left: Image model of the PCTC, which depicts areas designed for less wind pressure resistance. enable construction equipment, agricul- tural vehicles, railcars, buses and other than autos to be loaded on Nos 5 and 7 decks, with the associated moveable decks in the stowed position. Capacity intake using the full height of these two decks equates to 182 dump trucks of 27 tons, plus 5,300 autos of standard unit size 15 x 5 ft. (4.5 x 1.7-m) accommo- dated elsewhere throughout the ship on the fixed car decks. RoPax Milestone A new arrival in the North Sea has pro- vided Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipbuilder, with its debut reference in the RoPax market, approximately 25 years on from the South Korean yard's construction of the operationally acclaimed Searunner RoRo trailership series. As the first of Low-rpm NLB 40201D pump High-rpm direct-drive pump From 3,000 to 40,000 psi, NLB's slow-running pumps pass every test. Call 1-877-NLB-7988 today Move up to NLB reliability. NLB Corp. NLB North America 29830 Beck Road Wixom, Ml 48393, USA Phone: 01-248-624-5555 Fax: 01-248-624-0908 e-mail: nlbmktgt&nlbusa.com www.nlbcorp.com NLB Europe Gentianenlaan 17 3233 VC Oostvoorne. Netherlands Phone: 31-C0) 181-482811 Fax: 31 -COD 181-485238 e-mail: watercle@publishnet.nl SPURS PROTECTS YOUR FLEET From net and line entanglements and resulting oil seal damage Awesome Cutting Action! The Cutting Edge Propeller Entanglement Solution Spurs Cutter Systems are the world's most efficient and cost effective method of eliminating propeller entanglement and are trusted by U.S. Navy and commercial fleets world- wide. Spurs instantly cut lines and nets and prevent unscheduled dry- docking due to aft seal damage. "Oil Leak" Environmental Challenge Don't take a chance!! Avoid expensive fines and downtime from resulting oil leakage due to line and net intrusion into aft oil seals, (as shown here) -.-A All size Spurs cutters are in stock ready for immediate shipment and installation at your next dry docking. ABS SmkMt *** POm "Damaged Seal" mr Environmentally Correct SPURS LINE & NET CUTTEH Pfoleclmgme Slumiinq Imtusuv For more information, or to request a free cd-rom, visit us at: www.spursmarine.com email:spurs@spursmarine.com Phone (954) 463-2707 Fax (954) 525-0239 Spurs Marine 201 SW 33rd Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315 Circle 252 on Reader Service Card 14 Circle 283 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Water jetting puts a lot of stress on pump components, and that causes wear. So NLB designs its pumps to get the same pressure with fewer strokes, reducing your operating cost. A 331-rpm NLB 40201D pump, for example, strokes 176 million fewer times a year than an 1,800-rpm direct-drive pump. We also make components to tighter tolerances, with thicker coatings and higher hardness ratings. Plus long-life packing, corrosion-free tanks, and dozens more features to dramatically shorten your payback.
