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Markey to Ship TES-40-75HP Towing Winch to Harley Markey Machinery is preparing a new TES-40-75HP electric towing winch for installation on a Harley Marine Services new Z-drive ship assist tractor tug. The Þ rst item of two suites of deck machinery speciÞ ed by Harley for two vessels, the TES-40-75HP towing winch also Þ lls out MarkeyÕs electric towing winch line which now covers wire sizes between 1-1/4Ó through 2-1/2Ó. The rugged single-drum electric towing winch with fairlead and warping head is designed for use on ASD-tugs where deck space is at a premium. Its AC Variable Frequency electric drive satisÞ es a wide range of requirements. www.markeymachinery.com Adria Winch choose Beijer?s QTERM-A7 HMI Adria Winch has chosen the QTERM-A7 human machine interface (HMI) with iX software by Beijer Electronics to control Þ ve oceanographic winches located on the deck of a Russian research icebreaker. The QTERM-A7 can operate in harsh environments, is compatible with existing PLC systems and manages the operating modes, settings, temperatures and calibrations of the winches as well as monitors rope length, speed and force used to deploy the sensors. IP66 rated, UL 508, Class I Div 2 and ABS certiÞ ed; it can operate in -30 to 70 ¡C, and storage of -40 to 85 ¡C.www.beijerelectronicsinc.com JonRie Marine?s New Series ?220? Double Drum Winch JonRie Marine Winches new Series Ò220Ó Double Drum Escort / Assist Winch is to be installed on the twin ship sets for Caribbean Tug-Z and the new Twin ASDs for Seabulk Towing. All sets feature JonRieÕs Constant Tension (Active Heave Compensation) / Constant Scope systems and independent drives for each drum and JonRieÕs standard foot pedal for hands free operation. Also featured on each drum are JonRieÕs Tension read out system. The bow winches also share their Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) with aft Capstans and Towing Winches. www.marinewinch.com Sustainable Lubricants Help Ship Owners Meet EPA Regs December 2013 marks the renewal of the Environmental Protection AgencyÕs Vessel General Permit (VGP) for commercial vessels, and implementation of the Small Vessel General Permit (sVGP) for craft under 79 feet. PANOLIN America offers environmentally considerate Greenmarine lubricants that are 100% VGP and sVGP compliant for every part of a vessel, including heavy-duty gear oil, production line control ß uid and hydraulic ß uids, as well as various lubricants for stern tubes, gear boxes and cables and sliding parts. Biodegradable according to OECD 301B/ASTM D 5864, Greenmarine lubricants produce negligible toxicity to aquatic life. www.panolinamerica.com Wheelhouse Technologies Maintenance Software Wheelhouse provides an easy-to-use interface to manage maintenance related activities on a single vessel or ß eet. This powerful vessel maintenance system enables the operator and ofÞ cers to maintain the vesselÕs material condition using comprehensive Planned Maintenance (PMs) Tasks and Onetime Maintenance (OMs) Tasks linking documents, special tools, and parts to the task. WheelHouse is a Software as a Service (SaaS) application hosted on cloud technology allowing you to focus on your vessel instead of a computer program. Customized to each vessel, it includes maintenance recommendations, spare parts guidelines, and a repository for all ship manuals. www.wheelhousetech.com Web App Plugs Seafarers into Environmental Laws Using SCIÕs newly developed Internet application, seafarers can use mobile devices to get information on US environmental pollution laws. Developed in conjunction with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, SCI gives seafarers an easy way to brief themselves on US environmental laws. A new web app, enviroguides.us, allows mariners to use the web browser on any device to search a constructive summary of the laws affecting seafarers when operating in American coastal waters. The web app equips seafarers with facts so they can make informed decisions. www.seamenschurch.org PRODUCTSwww.marinelink.com MN 41MN Feb2013 Layout 32-42.indd 41MN Feb2013 Layout 32-42.indd 411/30/2013 4:39:43 PM1/30/2013 4:39:43 PM