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PRODUCTS

AWT Releases Fleet

Decision Support

System 2.0

Applied Weather Technology, Inc. has introduced the latest version of its fully customizable fl eet man- agement system with the release of Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS) Version 2.0. Suitable for use within a company’s IT network,

FleetDSS has new tools, including an ETA confi dence tool and a com- parative vessel type performance graph, making it easy for operators to closely monitor effi ciencies. www.appliedweather.com

Power Services Products

Launches Marine-

Specifi c Online Buying

Power Service Products has launched a website for boat owners at home or at sea. MarineDieselAdditives. com enables owners to combat is- sues with marine-specifi c fuel ad- ditives that clean fuel tanks, keep fuel fresh and extend the life of boat engines. The website, optimized for tablet use, provides easier access for owners or crew to purchase the fuel additives in remote areas. www.powerservice.com

Comark’s 15” HMI

Passes MIL-STD 901D Shock Testing

Comark has successfully completed full environmental testing of its new 15” Military HMI, including

MIL-901D Grade A lightweight shock testing. The 15” HMI is a sealed and fanless computer display unit developed for DDG 51 Ma- chinery Control Applications. The 15” HMI includes current Core i5 processors, an LED backlit display, a rugged IR touchscreen, and inte- grated speaker. www.comarkcorp.com

Greater Lift Capabilities with MacGregor

MacGregor has won a contract to deliver a 250-tonne SWL active heave-compensated (AHC) sub- sea crane for the 120m construc- tion vessel, Island Intervention.

The crane was ordered by Edison

Chouest Offshore. An existing ves- sel operated by the partnership be- tween Edison Chouest Offshore and Island Offshore requires greater lifting capability; a MacGregor 250-tonne SWL AHC subsea crane fulfi lls the upgrade requirements. www.cargotec.com

VIKING’s LifeCraft to the Rescue

Marine and fi re safety equipment leader VIKING Life-Saving Equip- ment has launched the VIKING

LifeCraft system. The System con- sists of the LifeCraft itself – a self- propelled infl atable vessel with four engines for a high degree of maneu- verability and safety and a storing and launching unit, either placed on deck or built in, containing up to four LifeCraft units with a capac- ity of 200 persons each. www.VIKING-life.com

HamiltonJet HT900s on

High Speed Crew Boat

HamiltonJet announced that four of its HT900 waterjets selected for

Incat Crowther’s fi rst-of-type 70m

Catamaran Crewboat. Hamilton-

Jet waterjets work particularly well in DP capable vessels. The effect of the waterjet maneuvering thrust is enhanced with wide spacing of the jet units in a catamaran confi gura- tion – two jets per hull – which pro- vides better control of the vessel’s stern and can assist with sideways bow movement. www.hamiltonjet.com MN 57www.marinelink.com

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