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Government Update WmmtfM V.^i'^jaH^v.! ago. in an attempt to lessen the amount of waste oil entering the ocean from ships, the international community required most ships to install and oper- ate oily-water separators (OWS). An OWS separates oil from the rest of the liquids by means of gravity, centrifugal force, osmosis, or other process or com- bination of processes. Originally, the devices were designed to operate at 100 parts per million (ppm). Now, they are Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Ray Cain, marine safety inspector for Marine Safety Office Puget Sound inspects the engine room of the ferryboat Spokane here. The Spokane travels between Seattle and Bainbridge Island, Wash.,and is able to carry 218 cars and 2,500 passengers. The Coast Guard performs routine inspections of the ferryboat to ensure crew and passenger safety. (USCG photo by PA2 Jacquelyn Zettles) FV, tai I Tank Level Indication for the Marine and . Offshore Oil/Gas Industries SCHOTTEL for the Shipping World Our product range embraces 360° steerable propulsion systems, manoeuvring devices, and also complete conventional propulsion packages rated at up to 30 MW. Through our worldwide sales and service network we offer economical and reliable solutions for every imaginable maritime application. So we can provide the right thrust for your vessel. S00-242-M71 • 734-662-5691 • FAX 734-662-6652 WWW.king-gdge.COIII rtTtwJiuusi • Tank Gauges • Draft Measurement • Air Control Stations • Compressed Air Filters • USN Service KING-GAGE LevelPRO Multiple Tank Level Processors Continuous measurement of " multiple ballast and shipboard - service tanks. Total volume and/or tank depth Durable corrosion proof housing Digital communications output KING-GAGE® LevelBAR Tank Level Indicator Analog LED column graphically displays tank level as total volume and/or depth. Replaces fluid-filled gages Stainless steel housing Greater reliability KING-GAGE" LiquiSeal Liquid Level Transmitter Rugged marine liquid level sensor for ballast/cargo/service tanks or draft measurement. Electronic or pneumatic output Proven air purge principle Externally mounted SCHOTTEL GmbH & Co. KG • Mainzer Str. 99 • D-56322 Spay/Germany Tel.: + 49 (0) 26 28 / 6 10 • Fax: + 49 (0) 26 28 / 6 13 00 • eMail: infoSschottel.de • www.schottel.de r Circle 295 on Reader Service Card 10 Circle 257 on Reader Service Card Maritime Reporter & Engineering News
