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PRODUCTSDredger Boast 9-Year Wear Life of Thordon Bearings Water lubricated Thordon Com- posite cutterhead shaft bearings have performed well for 9 years on one of the largest cutter suction dredgers in the world. The vessel had a major dry docking in Febru- ary 2014 where the shaft was re- moved, bearings and shaft inspect- ed. Built in 2005, the D?Artagnan self-propelled cutter suction dredg- er is involved in rock-breaking. www.thordonbearings.com BayDelta Goes With Markey Winches BAYDELTA Maritime recently commissioned a sixth Delta Class Tug. The vessel is out tted with two Markey Winches; one forward for ship assist and one aft for towing. The two winch suite includes the Markey Model DEPCF-52-75HP Class II Hawser Winch and the TES-40 Tow Winch. The DEP- CF-52 has a drum capacity for up to 750 ft. of 9-1/2? / 10? soft-line and has a rated performance of 30,800 LBS at 378 ft/min. www.markeymachinery.com Caterpillar?s Cat 3516C Tier 4 Solution Caterpillar Marine?s 3516C United States EPA Tier 4 propulsion, aux- iliary and diesel electric propulsion (DEP) power solutions are now available. IMO II certi ed and IMO III compliant, the engine is available in a ?B? rating of 2240 bKW @ 1800 rpm and a ?C? rating of 2350 bKW @1800 rpm. The Cat offerings are ideal for customers in the tug and salvage and offshore industries. http://marine.cat.com/news-eventsSimrad S-Band Radar Expands Argus Portfolio The Simrad Argus S-Band Radar is a high-performance radar with a slim pro le and is suited for vessels over 3,000 gross tons that require an S-Band radar (3 GHz). The radar is a long life, third generation ceramic magnetron 30 kW S-Band radar. With enhanced detection of 100 ARPA and 300 AIS targets, the sys- tem gives situational awareness that safe commercial operations require. pro.simrad-yachting.com/en Mastry Helps OEMS Achieve EPA Compliance Tier 4 EPA regulations create un- precedented challenges for many OEMs, as they require extensive testing to ensure end products are compliant. Mastry Engine Center now offers design and performance analysis services for its OEM cus- tomers to help with this hurdle. The diesel engine specialist can also streamline business for those who use its engine brands for their own equipment, with its sub-assembly and private label options. www.mastry.com IMTRA?s Exalto External Wiper Motor The 223BDX ex-ternal pantograph/pendulum style wiper system from Exalto is ideally suited for push-boats. The easily adjustable sweep angles, wiper arm lengths and spring pressure make the 223BDX easy to con gure and install for a variety of windows, reducing cost and delivery time. Housed in marine grade 316 stain- less steel and protected from water ingress, the Exalto 223BDX ensures long life in exposed environments. www.imtra.com September 201456 MNMN Sept14 Layout 50-59.indd 56MN Sept14 Layout 50-59.indd 568/20/2014 11:32:18 AM8/20/2014 11:32:18 AM