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NOAA Christens New Research Vessel For California Sanctuaries NOAA's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary hosted, on May 12, 2003, the christening of R/V Shearwater, a high-speed Teknicraft alu- minum-hull catamaran research vessel. Constructed by All American Marine of Bellingham, Wash., the 62-ft. (18.8-m) vessel is designed to step up the state-of- the-art research in Channel Islands, Monterey Bay, Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries. The R/V Shearwater is the first research vessel built specifically for sanctuary use. The vessel's onboard facilities and equipment can support extensive research and scuba dive oper- ations such as marine mammal and seabird research, archeological/cultural research and collecting data for emerg- ing management issues. PROTECTING MAN MACHINE ENVIRONMENT Main Particulars - R/V Shearwater Length (o.a.) 62 ft. (18.8 m) Beam 24 ft. (7.3 m) Draft (inc props) 6 ft. (1.8 m) Engines Detroit Diesel Series 60 (600 hp each) Gears Twin Disc Controls DDEC Propellers and shafting Stainless, fixed, 5 blade and Aqua met 3-in. shafts Service Speed 22 Knots Hull type Hydrofoil support catamaran Material All marine grade aluminum Arrangements: Berthing for 9, wet lab with fresh and salt water sinks and sample refrigerator/freezer, dry lab with clean power and computer network, dive locker, galley, head and shower Deck equipment (driven by central engine driven hydraulic system) * Markey COM 7H science winch with 2000 meters of .322" Electro-mechanical cable * 2000# SWL A-Frame * Morgan Model 300 knuckle boom crane for boat han- dling and cargo * Kolstrand anchor windlass and capstan Sounder Simrad Radar Furuno Autopilot ComNav Dive Air Compressor Bauer Steering Jastram/Hamilton Jet Lift rafts HillerSafe Fire Alarm and Detection System Fireboy Pump Room Gas Detection GAS STATUS SX Ballast Tank Gas Detection Ballast Tank Oil On Water Detection GAS STATUS LX Radar Based High / Overfill Level Detection Water Ingress Detection •e. LP Shaft Horsepower And Performance Monitoring gjjuucillj JlL MARINE SYSTEMS Vigilant Marine Systems, LLC 2667 E. 28th Street Building 521 Long Beach, CA 90755 Call or E-mail today for more information! Phone +1 562-981-0846 Fax +1 562-981-0856 E-mail info@vigilantmarine.com http:/ /www. viqilantmarine.com Circle 218 on Reader Service Card Circle 214 on Reader Service Card June 2003 33 BALLAST "Now with leak detection Smart Strain Gauge Level Sensor with Generic 4-20mA Output Use one sensor for all shipboard liquid levels This technology has been designed specifically for surviving the rigors of ballast tank continuous monitoring. It weighs less than 2 oz. and is con- structed from 100% pure titanium. • It's the size of your thumb • Accuracy .25% of full scale • 100% Titanium • Weighs less than 2 oz. • ABS/USCG/Lloyds approved • FM Class 1, Div. 1 Intrinsically Safe • Removal without tank entry • No mercury or other contaminants • Interfaces to your existing monitoring system • One sensor for all shipboard liquids: fuel oil, lube oil, fresh water, black water, etc. • Generic 4-20 mA output • Used in 15,000 tanks worldwide Many Options » (? for more Pi infmtnatm ELECTRONIC MARINE SYSTEMS, INC. 800 Ferndale Place Rahway, NJ 07065 732.382.4344 732.388.5111 fax emsmarcon@aol .com e-mail http://www.emsniarcon.com