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PRODUCTSwww.marinelink.com MN57Voith Announces First Voith Linear Jet Order Voith announced the first Voith Linear Jet order with Turbine Transfers UK for a 19 meter BMT Wind Support Vessel. The Voith Linear Jet will provide for this application a substantial higherbollard pull without a requirement for increased installed power. This higher bollard pull will allow Turbine Transfers the safe transfer of personnel up to higher sea states. The Voith Linear Jet (VLJ), a new ship propulsor, will give Naval Architects new ways to optimize their ves- sel designs. Similar to a propeller, the efficiency is at a con- stant high level relative to the ship speed. This gives a VLJ equipped ship a considerable range advantage against its waterjet sister vessel. www.voithturbo.com/marine New Website for FIREBOY-XINTEX Fireboy-Xintex Inc. has a new, updated website, www.fireboy- xintex.com. The new site features an updated look and user friendlydesign. Product information including fire suppression, carbon monoxide detectors, gas detection for CNG/LNG/ Propane/ Methane/ Gasoline is easily navigated on the highlighted, left-hand side of the screen. Links for product applica- tion, technical and product bulletins, manuals/installation instructions and contact information, along with a search bar are located at the top of the homepage. www.fireboy-xintex.com OceanWorks Completes Survey and Upgrades for Turkish NavyOceanWorks International announced the delivery of a major system upgrade, Lloyd?s certification renewal and comple- tion of sea trials for the Turkish Navy?s Atmospheric Diving Suit system. After 5 years of operation, the Turkish HARDSUIT Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) was returned to complete the survey and upgrade system electronics to the latest configuration. The HARDSUIT Quantum was upgraded to include new LED lights, a new low-light pan and tilt camera and an updated pilot control system which allows for redundant surface controls. A new electronic panel system inside the suit also improves accessibility for maintenance. http://www.oceanworks.com / FLIR Introduces Gyro-Stabilized Thermal Night Vision FLIR Systems announced the release of the latest addition to its M-Series family of thermal night vision cameras at the Miami International Boat Show: the new gyro-stabilized M-618CS. Housed in a rugged, waterproof gimbal enclosure that provides continuous 360° pan and +/-90° tilt capability, the M-618CS provides horizon-to-horizon coverage, and incorporates cutting- edge Ethernet connectivity for easy installation and con- trol. www.flir.com Schat-Harding Launches Global Multi-Brand Service Lifeboat manufacturer and service provider Schat-Harding has widened the range of its service network. For the first time, operators will be ableto get most of their lifeboats, hooks,winches and davits serviced by a trained engineer working to the highest global standards, backed by a global service network. They will also be able to use Schat-Harding?s range of modern hooks to replace older models. IMO SOLAS regulations require regular service and testing routine for life- saving appliances, and new requirements have been put in place to test all lifeboat hooks and bring them up to new standards. www.schat-harding.com Navis Engineering Achieves DNV Autopilot CertificationNavis Engineering Oy has received MED-B type approval for its latest genera- tion AP4000 autopilot from classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Issued for a five-year period, the MED-B certificate provides assurance that the product complies with all the relevant international standards imposed on marine equipment of this type. The approval covers equipment delivery to new- buildings or existing vessels for retrofit. The AP4000 is one of the few autopilots on the market that has a config- uration for two independent rudders. In addition, it is designed to allow for an interface with bow thrusters. www.navisincontrol.com MN#3 (50-58):MN 2011 Layouts 3/2/2012 2:53 PM Page 57