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Nichols Named "Maritime Man of the Year" Citing his "outstanding leadership and vision in new ship design and con- struction," American Master Mariners named Matt Nichols, "Maritime Man of the Year." The award was given to Nichols, CEO of Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, by the Port of Seattle/Pacific Northwest Chapter. He was presented with the certificate of award by Captain Andrew Subcleff, president of the chapter. The Council of American Master Mariners consists of active and retired big ship masters and pilots. "His company continues the proud tradition of maritime excellence in the Puget Sound region," Subcleff said. Subcleff himself was a ship master and port captain for Alaska Steamship Company; later serving as a pilot for the Ports of Anchorage and Valdez before retirement. Nichols Brothers, located on Whidbey Island, presently is building two major vessels. A 44-m twin hull passenger catamaran, pow- ered by four 12V400 Detroit Diesel engines, is under construction for Catalina Express Lines of San Pedro. Nichols Brothers also is building the "X-Craft," a 265 x 73-ft. catamaran, which is the largest and fastest vessel ever built in the Nichols yards. Powered by LM2500GT gas turbines and 16V595 MTU diesels. the vessel will have a top speed of 60 knots. It is being built under a subcontract from the Titan Corporation, which in turn has the contract from the Navy to develop the vessel. ACBL Makes Appointments American Commercial Barge Line announced the following appointments: Larry Cornett. Keith White and Reuben R. Bush have joined ACBL as Fleet Managers in the Planning Center; James Benjamin Chandler, Theus Slemmons and Jackie Hansford have been named Dispatcher in the Logistics Department; Donald N. LaVigne, Jr. has joined ACBL as Boat Com Operator in the Logistics Department; BURRARD HEAVY DUTY ^ DECK MACHINERY TOWING WINCHES, ANCHOR WINDLASSES, MOORING CAPSTANS, CARGO WINCHES, HYDRAULIC OR ELECTRIC DRIVES BURRARD IRON WORKS LIMITED Burrard heavy duty double drum towing winch as supplied to: Delta Linda, Delta Carey, Delta Deanna, Millennium Falcon, L Millennium Star and Millennium Dawn" 220 Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6A 1C1 Telephone: (604) 684-2491 Fax: (604) 684-0458 E-mail: sales@burrardironworks.com Circle 354 on Reader Service Card ZF Marine's pedigree is the design and manufacture of lightweight transmissions for fast craft, where robustness and reliability are as important as low noise and vibration. The transmission models cover a power range from 10 to 10,000 kW for all types of installation configurations in all types of vessels. The ZF 53000 series, specially designed for fast ferry application, can be matched to the most powerful high- speed engines and the patented "ZF Antiflex" mounts prevent stresses being transferred from hull to gear casing. Smaller transmissions, typically installed in defence craft, fast passenger craft and megayachts, bear the same stamp of quality, reliably transmitting high powers smoothly, efficiently and quietly. Apart from transmissions. ZF Marine supplies a wide range of propellers, surface-drives and electronic control systems... all backed by the security of ZF Marine's worldwide servicc network. Choose ZF Marine, and have peace of mind! ZF Marine transmits smooth power! Marine Propulsion Systems ZF Industries Inc. ZF Marine Gulf Coast Office Tel: 504 443-0501 Fax: 504 443-0504 info.zfmarineneworleans@zf.com www.ZF-Marine.com Driveline and Chassis Technology Circle 344 on Reader Service Card High-Speed in Comfort? November 2004 59
