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48 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News New 7.5m Patrol Boat from Norway A single UltraJet 305 waterjet propels the new Hemnes Mek Verksted Patrol Boat , a high performance patrol craft. The patrol boat has been developed from the Hemnes Mek Verksted range of aluminum craft, which have more than 25 years experience in international off- shore support services. The vessel is powered by a single Cummins 370B - diesel engine rated at 265 kW @ 3,000 rpm. During trials speeds of over 40 knots were recorded at 3,000 rpm, at a displacement of 2,7 tons. The boat has been specially designed for anti terror surveillance of harbors, oil refineries and other vital installations along the Norwegian coastline. Originally it was designed for a crew of two, but the boat is now certified to carry up to seven people. It is fitted with radar, depth sounder and electronic nav- igation as standard and can very easily be adapted for other purposes. The design features a deep V mono-hull that is surrounded by a foam-filled pontoon, making the boat virtually unsinkable while giving good stability and load car- rying capabilities. The robust aluminum hull and deck is a maintenance free structure with easy access to all areas for servicing, to ensure maintenance costs are minimal and a high degree of reliability is main- tained. Circle 14 on Reader Service Card SES Signs New Contracts Scandinavian Electric Systems AS (SES) in Bergen, Norway has secured orders for more than $30.2 million in 2005 for delivery of Diesel Electric Propulsion Systems to both Norwegian and International Shipowners. In December 2005 SES signed a $5.3 mil- lion contract with Volstad Maritime for delivery of the complete Diesel Electric System to a new ROV Offshore supply vessel with an option for an additional vessel. The vessel design is ST-256 from Skipsteknisk AS and will be built at Fosen Mekaniske Verksted in Norway. This is SES' third contract with Volstad Maritime since 1998. The SES delivery consists of the com- plete DE system comprising four gener- ators with a total generated power of 14400 kVA, two main propulsion motors of 3,000 kW each with AFE con- verters, four thruster motors with con- verters, starters and switchboards. Circle 15 on Reader Service Card Daewoo Shipbuilding Wins $470M Order Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won a $470 million order to construct a drillship for the first time. The order was placed on a turnkey basis by the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, Transocean of the United States. The drillship will be delivered by 2008 for energy giant Chevron Corp.'s oil and natural gas field in the Gulf of Mexico. MARITIME POSITIONS Salary Range: $46,094 - $62,874 A large organization is engaged in municipal wastewater treatment pro- grams and water quality programs. As part of accomplishing this mission, the organization employs maritime background personnel for the opera- tion and maintenance of a fleet of vessels. The fleet of vessels is used for transporting liquid sludge from treatment plants without facilities for pro- cessing. The fleet of vessels is used for inspecting, sampling and cleaning of the NYC harbor and shorelines. The organization is seeking possible candidates in the following titles: Captain-under direction, takes command on an assigned vessel and its crew and acts as a representative in all matters concerning the vessel and its crew Mates (Second and Third)-carries out the orders of the Captain; pilots the vessel; directs subordinate personnel; and assumes the duties of the Captain in emergencies Marine Engineers-Diesel (Chief, First Assistant and Third Assistant)- supervises and directs or assists in the supervision and direction in the operation of the main propulsion equipment and auxiliaries of a diesel-powered vessel Mariners-performs deck duties on vessel Marine Oilers-under direction, lubricates and assists in the maintenance and operation of marine propulsion and auxiliary equipment; assists in handling mooring lines; and operates valves. All candidates must possess the applicable US Coast Guard license and/or must possess a valid certification for titles of interest. All interested candidates must submit 3 copies of their resume and cover letter indicating position applied for, to: Recruitment Coordinator, P.O. Box 22640, Brooklyn, NY 11202. NYC Residency is required Organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer Circle 258 on Reader Service Card Circle 204 on Reader Service Card Circle 273 on Reader Service Card Smith Berger Marine, Inc. builds a full range of Shark Jaws for Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels. Standard ratings are 100, 200, 350, 500 and 750 metric tons and all units have Quick Release at the rated load. Smith Berger flexibility allows us to customize our equipment to suit the operating characteristics of your vessel. Third party certification, load tests, release tests and load monitoring systems are available options. Rely on the 100 year history of Smith Berger to outfit your vessel with our rugged and dependable equipment. SMITH BERGER MARINE, INC. OFFERS A COMPLETE LINE OF SHARK JAWS • TOWING PINS • STERN ROLLERS Smith Berger Marine, Inc. 7915 10th Ave., S., Seattle, WA 98108 USA Tel. 206.764.4650 • Toll Free 888.726.1688 • Fax 206.764.4653 E-mail: sales@smithberger.com • Web: www.smithberger.com SAFE - RELIABLE - ECONOMICAL Circle 225 on Reader Service Card MR APRIL2006 #6 (41-48).qxd 4/3/2006 4:02 PM Page 48
