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98MNNovember 2011Exhaust Manifold V-CATTM Catalyst System MIRATECH Corporation, in partnership with Foss Maritime Company, has now successfully completed the first year of a three-year program to demonstrate emis- sions reduction from the M/V Brynn Foss (Figure 1.), using MIRATECH Corporation?s embedded diesel oxida- tion catalyst (DOC) systems known as V-CAT on the tug?s EMD engines. The V-CAT system can reduce par- ticulate matter (PM) 30-50%, hydrocarbons (HC) 50- 70% and carbon monoxide (CO) 80-90% at full load conditions. The program was funded via a grant through the Port of Los Angeles, CA. www.miratechcorp.com. Mustang Survival Wins USCGDry Suit Contract Mustang Survival has been awarded a long term contract to supply the United States Coast Guard (USCG) with lightweight and heavy duty dry suits. The con- tract, with a ceiling value of $20 million dollars over five years, will provide USCG boat crews with Mustang?s new Sentinel Series of lightweight and heavy duty dry suits for use in a variety of mission- critical operations including Search & Rescue, maritime law enforce- ment and maintaining Aids To Navigation. Mustang?s Sentinel series dry suits also offer Rapid Repair Technology, an innovative repair methodol- ogy that enables users to quickly and easily self-repair minor leaks and replace neck and wrist seals onsite and have the suit ready for use in less than an hour. www.mustangsurvival.com The Santa Fe Southwest Sizzle ModelWaterless Co. Inc. introduces the Santa Fe high-per- formance no-water urinal system designed for homes,mobile facilities, and space-savingapplications. This ADA-compliant waterless urinal system is made with 30percent soybean resin and comes with two EcoTrap inserts, which last longer and cost less than inserts used in com- parable no-water systems. The urinals can be installed quickly and easily inmost settings, allowing for all kinds of piping configurations and have a closed urinal bottom, specially designed to prevent vandalism?no need for costly bottom covers. www.waterless.com KEP Introduces Barracuda Marine Computer Series Kessler-Ellis Products (KEP) Marine has introduced its new line of marine-grade mini-rack comput-ers. Built to provide high perform- ance in a small footprint, theBarracuda systems fit KEP Marine?s new proprietary space-saving 12- inch rack. The robust framework offers easy stowaway of computers where space is limited. Engineered for on-the- water operation, low power consumption and secured thermal management, the space-saving KEP Marine Barracuda line offers multiple configurations and power options to suit all mariners? needs including navigation, communication, camera and security, vessel PC and media storage, vessel monitoring and systems backup. www.kepmarine.com New Retractable Tunnel Solution for Inland Shipping The Inland WaterWays divi- sion of Van der Velden Marine Systems in the Netherlands has introduced an innovative new retractable tunnel specially developed for inland vessels. Using a unique construction, the Van der Velden Flex Tunnel offers major benefits to ship owners and operators in terms of speed, loading capacity, maneuvrability and reduced fuel consumption. Moreover, an overall propul- sion efficiency of 10% can be achieved. The starting con- cept behind the Flex Tunnel is its ability to retract. With the tunnel embedded into the vessel hull, resistance is low- ered and efficiency increased. www.vdvelden.com PRODUCTSMN#11 (98-105):MN 2011 Layouts 10/27/2011 10:13 AM Page 98