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PRODUCTSBRP Launches Evinrude E-TEC 135 Outboard BRP has introduced the 135 H.O. to the Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine line-up. The engine is ready to order today from authorized Evinrude dealers and delivery begins in January 2013. Providing more Low End Torque, 2.6 Liters of Displacement and Lightweight Design, the engine also allows for better fuel efÞ ciency, less draft, better handling and less stress on the boat structure. In addition, oil is injected at multiple points, dramatically improving lubrication at slow speeds and increasing engine life. The 135 H.O. also maintains a 3-Star CARB clean emission rating from the EPA and delivers superior fuel economy. www.brp.com CEACT, SevenCs invest in Inland Shipping Safety With water levels dropping to historic lows, the use of electronic navigation becomes more and more important. On the Upper Mississippi, the USACE has issued additional rock pinnacles data for different water levels. This data can be clearly displayed in CEACT, allowing the river pilots to safely pass through the danger zones utilizing the remaining navigable water. CEACT is able to present the danger in a highlighted red color without cluttering on the chart. Another an advantage is that the software used for chart production and the software used for the chart display are both from one source. www.sevencs.com Imtech Marine & Furuno: RHRS 2014 River Radar Furuno and Imtech Marine have jointly developed an innovative product for inland waterway shipping. The RHRS 2014 river radar is a revolutionary color radar. Unique in the inland shipping market is the mouse control, which makes this radar very user-friendly. It also offers maximum safety thanks to a black box with two SD cards for 24 hours of storage of radar images. The RHRS 2014 replaces the RHRS 2005, which is now being used on more than 4,000 inland waterway ships. The RHRS 2014 is approved for inland waterway shipping in Europe. www.imtech.eu MarineMTS and Telemar UK Launch iPIRB Solution The new iPIRB, launched by MarineMTS and Telemar UK Limited locates and identiÞ es marine casualties fast so that every effort can be concentrated on rescue and saving life. The iPIRB (Individual Position Indicating Rescue Beacon) is a neat, portable and most of all Ð reliable, personal locator beacon system, which completes the search and rescue circle by providing a hitherto unavailable layer of pinpoint rescue accuracy for maritime or helicopter operators Ð whether leisure or commercial. Even unconscious casualties can be located, as the beacon is automatically activated on impact with the water. www.marinemts.com Collapsible Fuel Bags by WingWing Inß atables has developed collapsible fuel bags to serve as primary/backup fuel sources for inß atable boats. Wing fuel bags are available in 6 and 9 gallon capacities and are suitable for use with diesel fuel, aviation gasoline, JP-5, JP-8 and automotive gasoline with up to 10% ethanol. Made of the same tough polyurethane material and construction as Wing inß atable craft used by military and commercial users, the fuel bags provide additional range without adding signiÞ cant weight or taking up space. Their streamlined design contours to the inß atable and draws ß at when empty. www.wing.com New Tool at SCI Aids in Mariner Assessments The SeamenÕs Church Institute (SCI) has a new environment tailored for one- on-one mariner skill appraisal. SCIÕs new Houston simulator manufactured by Transas provides a dedicated tool for assessments, corrective action implementation and company human resource evaluations. The new simulator suite contains a single full- mission bridge pilothouse, classroom and debrieÞ ng area, all designed to work independently from SCIÕs existing four-bridge Kongsberg simulator. The new Transas simulator provides a mechanism to examine and identify candidates best suited for employment and promotion by providing straightforward, discernible competency analysis in a single location. http://seamenschurch.orgwww.marinelink.com MN 41MN Dec2012 Layout 32-43.indd 41MN Dec2012 Layout 32-43.indd 4112/3/2012 4:39:24 PM12/3/2012 4:39:24 PM