Maritime Reporter, April, 1991

<BODY> <div> Allied Shipbuilders (continued) The electrical generating system on the Cates 3 comprises two main generator sets, each a 95-kw, 1,800- rpm CAT model 3304 B. The sets are connected for nonparallel opera- tion, with automatic load transfer. One of the many features of this tug is the use of electric power for the main steering motors and haws- er winch. By use of a Mechtronics Series 59000 frequency controller, full variable speed control is ob- tained on these standard AC mo- tors. All crane and winch functions are controllable from within the wheelhouse, as well as from the fore- deck of the tug. The Cates 3 successfully com- pleted all trials and is now actively in service. As well as demonstrating the exceptional maneuverability and control associated with the twin Z-drive configuration, the vessel re- corded sustained bollard pulls of 34,015 kg ahead, and 30,720 kg astern, and a free running speed of 11 knots. For free literature on the facilities and capabilities of Allied Shipbuild- ers, Circle 30 on Reader Service Card SAV Z up to 300 barrels of oil per year! ELIMINATE THAT OLD STEAM HORN The Kahlenberg TRITON Piston Horn is a unique sound producing unit because it requires no compressed air and no diaphragms yet utilizes air vibrations in a tuned sound column The unit consists of an electric motor driving a pis- ton with a cylinder similar in appearance to an air compres- sor. Very economical to operate and install. Write for bulle- tin. 92C. The KB-20 electric horn is available in 110 volt, A C. or 24 volt, D.C. for vessels up to 246' in length. G GERHARDT'S, INC 819 Central Avenue Jefferson (New Orleans) LA 70181 504-733-2500 (FAX) 504-734-7730 Houston. TX • Odessa TX • Ventura. CA • New Castle DE • Mexico City Mexico KDHLEI1BERG BROS. 10. 1986 Monroe Sc. Two Rivers, Wisconsin, 54S41 U.S.A. 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PORTUGAL Rua Eugenio Castro, 13A - r/c 2800 Almada Tel: 351 -1 -275 24 65/276 09 03 AoH: 351-1-290 16 57 Tlx: 62905 koj p Fax:351-1-275 26 53 REPRESENTATIVE - WESTERN HEMISPHERE WALTER THORSEN, INC. 79 Oweno Road, P.O. Box 755, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-0755 Tel: 201-529-5113 Fax: 201-529-5476 Tlx: CCI 7608221-THOR-UC Circle 213 on Reader Service Card Saab Marine Reports Orders Received In Excess Of $35 Million Saab Marine Electronics, one of the leading manufacturers of level gaging and cargo-handling equip- ment for tankers, recently reported that 1990 was their best year ever, with orders received in excess of $35 million. The company got orders for equipment for 103 tankers. In addi- tion, a large amount of orders for level gaging equipment for refiner- ies and process industries was re- ceived. Korea was Saab Marine's largest market in 1990, followed by Den- mark, Italy, Singapore and Japan. Many of the orders were for Scandi- navian shipowners. The largest sin- gle order during the year was equip- ment for 15 tankers for the Danish shipowner Terkol. Eighty percent of Saab Marine's manufacturing capacity has now been booked for 1991. Saab Marine Electronics is a market leader for level gaging equipment onboard tankers. The system, Saab TankRadar, utilizes a measurement method based on ra- dar technology by which an accura- cy of ±2 mm up to a depth of 60 meters can be achieved. Saab Ma- rine is a member of the Saab-Scania Combitech Group, a company group dedicated to the development of high-tech products for new applica- tions. For more information and free lit- erature, Circle 51 on Reader Service Card Port Of Oakland Names Roberts Acting CEO Charles R. Roberts, a long- time Port of Oakland executive, has been designated acting chief execu- tive officer by the board of port commissioners. Mr. Roberts, director of engi- neering at the port since 1979, suc- ceeds Nolan R. Gimpel, who served as CEO since January 16, 1990. The vote for Mr. Roberts was unanimous among the five commis- sioners attending the meeting. Two commissioners were absent. As director of engineering, Mr. Roberts was responsible for man- aging all port engineering, project planning, construction and mainte- nance activities. His department, the port's largest, has a staff of 235 and an annual budget of more than $11 billion. Correction The downsizing of the Keystone Canyon at the Portland Ship Repair Yard last fall was accomplished solely by Northwest Marine, Inc., and not by a union of PSRY's three contractors as was reported in the January issue. Northwest Marine, Inc. removed 50 feet and 40,000 deadweight tons of capacity from the Keystone Canyon to enable her to trade in Puget Sound and San Pedro Bay. 14 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>