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Wartsila Sells High-Speed Engine Rights to Dresser Wartsila sold the product rights of the high-speed Wartsila 200 and 220 prod- uct family to Dresser Inc.'s Waukesha business unit. Wartsila will continue to provide service for the engine base. Wartsila is also negotiating the trans- fer of its production in Mulhouse, France, to another company. Wartsilii's production in Mulhouse ceases at the end of 2004. This transaction is part of Wartsilii's ongoing restructuring pro- gram and the company's aim to focus on its strong products. The main products in Wartsilii's engine portfolio are medi- um-speed and low-speed engines. Transas Introduces the Virtual Ship Concept undergo constant training to ensure that the shipowner can find a competent provider of systems who is working at the cutting edge of technology. G.R. Bowler.Inc. provides engine room and cargo control systems for LNG and other vessels based on Siemens Energy & Automation Type approved systems hardware and software. Circle 26 on Reader Service Card Castoldi's New Waterjet Italy's Castoldi has introduced a new waterjet model - TD 238 HC - which features a Hydraulic Clutch (hence the "HC"), an exclusive feature of this model consisting in a multi disc hydraulic clutch, electrically controlled in order to engage and disengage the jet's impeller with engine idling. An exclusive feature on all Castoldi Propulsion Annual units is the integrated gear box which is designed to allow the perfect matching to the engine while saving cost and weight of a marine transmission. Circle 32 on Reader Service Card Transas launched the Virtual Ship Simulation Concept. The core benefits of the system are based on joint opera- tion of the Transas Engine Room Simulator ERS 4000 with Navi-Trainer 4000 Full Mission Bridge Simulator, including GMDSS and Liquid Cargo Simulator as well as the latest Transas 3- D visualization technology. The open architecture and modular design struc- ture of the ERS 4000 allows for integra- tion into a single interactive training environment as well as a high level of customization. Such integrated Navigation/Engine Room simulator training is increasingly demanded by Maritime training centers and schools, looking for more opportunities for dif- ferent types of training, as well as for team-training. The 3D Virtual Reality Engine Room is designed as an innova- tive module allowing for familiarization support, system Mnemonic diagrams and local control places, as well as Standard and Advanced operation, including troubleshooting and familiar- ization with sound. Circle 33 on Reader Service Card The secret of prosperity. Safe returns. Container capacity increase + 280 TEU Fuel Savings . - 7 500 tons/year A successful shipowner bases his business on accurate calculations where unforeseen elements are minimized. Safe returns are assured by maximizing cargo space, minimizing fuel costs and operational expenses, exploiting the most economical port and channel charges. Profits are maximized to the last penny by utilizing the finest electric azimuthing propulsion technology in terms of lifecycle economy and reliability. Quite simple. Are you ready for safe returns? www.abb.com/marine Siemens Selects G.R. Bowler G. R. Bowler, Inc. was selected as a Siemens Energy & Automation Marine Solution Provider. Siemens Solution Providers are carefully selected and Circle 200 on Reader Service Card September 2004 59
