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52 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News The Mongoose Canadian boatbuilder A.F. Theriault and Son Ltd. launched a proto-type fast patrol boat dubbed Mongoose. Based on five years of R&D, the builder touts Mongoose as a viable, cost-effective, high-tech solution for coastal and inland waterway security. The Mongoose series of FPB vessels, ranging from 25- 120 ft. (7.6-36.6m) are built with Ceramic Reinforced Plastics (CRP). Mongoose MK-1 is a 27-ft. (8.2 m) high-speed mono-hull vessel, designed to provide maximum control at both high and low speeds. Initial trials recorded a maximum speed in excess of 60 mph on two-ft. choppy seas. According to the trial, sharp turns at 45 mph were uncompromising and under full control. The MK-1 proto-type is loaded with electronic navigation equip- ment supplied by CMC Electronics Inc. The hull composite structure includes divinycell core foams by DIAB Group Inc. and reinforcements by companies such as Johnson Industries, 3M and Interplastic Corp. Circle 24 on Reader Service Card GE Itemiser FX GE Security's Itemiser FX, a direct- transfer, trace-detection instrument designed to simultaneously identify explosives and narcotics directly from a finger touch. In checkpoint settings where large portals are impractical, or where high throughput is required, a simple touch of the Itemiser FX finger pad samples and analyzes people for trace particles of explosives and nar- cotics. Itemiser FX can provide highly effective trace particle detection of diffi- cult-to-find substances while letting people pass through the screening process quickly and easily with little or no assistance. It can be operated as a standalone system or, using its network- ing capability, as the detection "front- end" for integrated security systems. In a networked setting, multiple Itemiser FXs can be monitored remotely by a single operator. An onboard computer collects and logs data automatically. A complete history of saved data and alarm files can be recalled, and printed, at any time or transferred to another location for archiving. Circle 25 on Reader Service Card Sessions include: • Maritime Security • Offshore E&P Regulatory Update Track 2 - Preparedness & Response • Marine Salvage - Primary to Mitigation and Security • Deep Water Spill Response Planning • Spill Prevention and Response Measures Relating to Natural Disasters CLEAN GULF CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW NOVEMBER 9-10, 2005 MOODY GARDENS CONVENTION CENTER • GALVESTON, TEXAS Your single source for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Oil & Haz-Mat, Port & Maritime Security, Marine Fire & Salvage and Environmental Solutions! Register at www.cleangulf.org Circle 225 on Reader Service Card Maritime Security Products Annual Buyer’s Guide Greatland Laser Greatland Laser strives to address the need for visual warning boundary markings on the water surfaces of Ports, Harbors, Nuclear facilities and Restricted Areas. The patented tech- nology is manufactured to draw eye safe, visible laser lines on any surface from a fixed or portable source. Circle 29 on Reader Service Card MR OCTOBER 2005 #7 (49-56).qxd 9/29/2005 9:01 AM Page 52
