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Iveco Motors of North America, a Fiat Powertrain

Technologies (FPT) company, recently unveiled its extended marine product range with their technological- ly advanced, low emission Cursor 550 and Cursor 770 engines. These engines cover duty ratings from medium commercial duty to high performance pleasure duty.

The Cursor 550 is a 7.8L engine, producing 543 hp at 2600 rpm, while the larger Cursor 770 is a 12.9L engine that produces 760 hp at 2300 rpm. For those requiring a heavy duty continuous rating, there is the 7.8 L Cursor 300, rated at 295 hp at 2000 rpm, or the 12.9 L Cursor 500, rated at 493 hp at 2000 rpm. All Cursor engines and ratings are EPA certified for use in either pleasure or commercial applications. Marine engines from the Cur- sor family feature an inline 6-cylinder configuration, with unit injector fuel systems from Bosch. Cursor engines are electronically controlled using Bosch elec- tronic control units (ECUs) as well as being turbocharged and aftercooled. All these technological advances con- tribute to the Cursor's excellent reputation for fuel effi- ciency and environmental friendliness. The engine pre- sents an uncluttered, user-friendly package in full marine trim, incorporating a raw water-to-fresh water heat exchanger, raw water aftercooler, fresh water expansion tank, air filters, and a gear-driven raw water pump. The raw water pump features a bronze impeller that elimi- nates the hassle of replacing a rubber impeller every sea- son, making the Cursor user-friendly from a maintenance standpoint as well.

The Cursor's electronic control system incorporates a number of automatic protection strategies to prevent engine damage. The ECU monitors the engine's vital signs while in operation, and implements de-rate, or power reduction, strategies in the event of a malfunction.

For example, if a high coolant temperature is detected, the ECU will cut back fuelling at a rate proportional to the excessive temperature until the engine returns to the normal operating temperature range. In the event of a throttle malfunction, the engine will shift into "limp home" mode, in which the engine will run at a preset speed in the middle of its operating range. A number of similar de-rate strategies prevent engine runaway and catastrophic engine damage, assuring boat owners that their vessel and its passengers will not be left stranded at sea, due to engine shutdown. Any automatic de-rate will also be accompanied by an alarm or other indicator to let the operator know that a problem has been detected and maintenance may be required.

Although all engines in the Cursor family have the same inline 6-cylinder arrangement and injection system, the 7.8L Cursor 550 and the 12.9L Cursor 770 use two different blocks to best suit their respective displace- ments. Both engines also incorporate a bedplate design, whereby the main bearings are tied together through one casting. When this one-piece structure is bolted onto the engine block, its design serves to strengthen the structure of the engine as a whole, contributing to the Cursor's excellent power-to-weight ratio and durability.

The Cursor 550 and Cursor 770 extend Iveco Motors' power and product range while continuing to uphold

Iveco Motors' reputation for low emissions, low noise levels and low fuel consumption rates. Like all Iveco

Motors' engines, the Cursor family is compliant with cur- rent emission regulations and ready for future standards.

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Bollinger To Head

Shipyard Association

The Shipbuilders Council of America announced that

Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger, Chief Executive Officer of

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. was elected Chairman of SCA.

Bollinger replaced Herschel T. Vinyard, Jr., Vice Presi- dent of Atlantic Marine Holding Company, who served the previous 2 years as Chairman. Steve Welch, Chief

Executive Officer of Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. was elected the position of Vice-Chair. The elections occurred during the Council's annual Spring Meeting last week in Seattle, Wash.

MMA to Offer Distance

Masters Program

Dr. Shashi Kumar, associate dean of Maine Maritime

Academy 's (MMA) Loeb-Sullivan School of Interna- tional Business and Logistics, has announced that the graduate division of the School will begin offering dis- tance education courses leading to the Master of Science degree. According to Kumar, prospective students in southern Maine will be able to access two graduate level courses per semester via ATM videoconferencing tech- nology in the fall of 2006, subject to student enrollment.

The announcement comes at the conclusion of a one- semester pilot program in which the college offered courses to local graduate students. Participants attended video classes at South Portland High School .

According to Kumar, classes will be scheduled outside of the regular business day, typically from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. for 14 weeks. Off-campus students will be required to attend class at the college's Castine location at the beginning and at the conclusion of the semester, resulting in a total of 2 visits. Remaining class sessions will be broadcast real-time using the ATM videoconfer- encing technology.

Utilizing two-way video and audio transmissions, the system has the capability of reaching most parts of Maine and simultaneously serving 3 separate locations, features

Kumar hopes will enable future expansion of class sites and greater outreach. "We hope that these courses will allow for improved access to the tremendous academic resource offered by Maine Maritime and the Loeb-Sulli- van School ," said Kumar. "Our goal is to serve the greater Maine business community by offering advanced educational opportunities with minimal disruption to the lives and practices of Maine executives."

It is expected that students pursuing a Master of Sci- ence degree in Maritime Management, International

Business, or Global Supply Chain Management in this format will be able to complete all degree requirements within a three-year cycle, provided that they enroll in at least two courses concurrently.

PetroCom Launches VSAT

System

Two years in the making, PetroCom's new Very Small

Aperture Terminal (VSAT) satellite communication sys- tem is structured around private communication net- works that guarantee around-the-clock connection speeds. Built with the newest technologies and equip- ment, this best-of-breed system offers customers the abil- ity to turn bandwidth on and off, re-allocate bandwidth or schedule increased bandwidth as business needs change.

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