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PRODUCTSEcospeed Coating System Ecospeed is an impermeable and extremely tough underwater hull coating system that lasts the lifetime of the vessel and permits cleaning whenever needed during a vessels sailing life without damage to the coating. The coatings surface texture will even improve over time with regular in-water hull maintenance. This keeps the hull at its smoothest and results in a major saving in fuel. The decrease in fuel con- sumption thus obtained contributes to the reduction of carbon footprints, and the fact that Ecospeed is a 100% non-toxic technology makes this system extremely envi- ronmentally benign. www.hydrex.be Fathoms FREE Guide to Vessel Lubricants Fathom have launched a brand new, free pub- lication series for the maritime industry. The inaugural edition, entitled Fathom FOCUS: Choosing the Optimum Lubricant Solutions for Your Operation is a practical guide that gives operators and managers crucial support in understanding how they can reduce vessel operating costs and improve lu- brication performance. At over one hundred pages in length, this comprehensive publication critically and comprehen- sively examines lubrication solutions, from the formulation and chemistry of the products to optimization methods to the current status of the market and regulatory pressures. www.fathomshipping.com/the-guides AVEVA: 3D Laser Scanning Improves Shipyard Ef? ciency AVEVA has published a business paper ? On the Beam: How 3D laser scanning technology brings new opportunities in ship re? tting and conversion. In this pa- per, AVEVA examines how rapid, accurate and non-intrusive 3D laser surveying can increase shipyard capabilities to meet the coming surge in demand for ship conversion and re? t proj- ects. Early availability of detailed and accurate 3D surveys from laser scan data enables shipyards to plan the project, design the re? t and procure materials ready to begin work as soon as the vessel reaches the repair dock. www.aveva.com/onthebeam Sea-Fires Triton 8 Alarm Panel With commercial vessels, being able to ef? ciently pin- point the source of ? res enables quicker response. The new Triton 8 Fire Alarm Panel from Sea-Fire is an addressable system enabling up to 256 detectors or manual call points. Reporting not only smoke or ? re, but potential hazards such as short circuits, the Triton 8 bears DNV Type and ABS Design approvals. The systems 8 loops have 32 con? gurable zones. This system is superior to traditional two-wire, zone-based alarm panels, reducing the amount of installation wiring. www.sea-? re.com Nv Charts Virtual Chart Shop Web Site Nv Charts announces the launch of www.nvcharts. com, a new interactive web site and e-commerce site for all of the com- panys charting and navigation prod- ucts, customer service, and all things Nv. The new website features an improved homepage de- sign, cleaner layout of page content, and an intuitive and consistent site-wide navigation system. It is also accessible through a wider range of web browsers and devices, includ- ing mobiles and tablets. The new Nv Charts App, a simple- to-use Free app for iOS and Android mobile devices can be downloaded directly from the new web site, with digital chart regions for the App available at only $10 per region. www.nvcharts.com JonRies ATS (Auto Tow System) The new ATS (Auto Tow System) offers a Constant Scope Tension Limiting device which relieves tension on the tow line and then reclaims back to its original set scope point. The ATS provides for centenary (line sag) displays, real distance between the tug and tow, alarm points if the tow is too close, too far away or about to disconnect with the package providing GPS set on the tug and tow. If the Tow is lost the GPS will give its location to the tug in enough time to reconnect. JonRie uses no open gearing and no clutches as all operations are inde- pendently driven. www.marinewinch.com Perkos Adjustable LED Interior Light Boasting ef? ciency and low operating tem- perature, the Perko Swivel Berth Light makes an ideal choice for illumination of any marine cabin. The Perko Fig. 0609 Swivel Berth Light features stainless steel mounting brackets and aluminum and stainless steel housing construction. The diffused cover delivers eye-friendly illumination over a large area. In addition, the housing swivels, allowing the user to adjust light direction to suit a variety of activities, including reading. The light itself comes in white or white/ red LED options. Perko makes all its products in the USA. www.perko.com www.marinelink.com MN 119MN Sept2013 Layout 112-122.indd 1198/29/2013 12:20:58 PM