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PRODUCTSWESMAR Delivers Fire Boat Thruster Western Marine Electronics has de- livered its powerful bow thruster systems to a Fire Boat for the City of San Francisco. Per speciÞ cations her ability to maneuver in tight situations and hold steady during Þ reÞ ghting operations will be fa- cilitated by WESMARÕs Model V2- 20 NS 100 HP stainless steel, dual prop, counter-rotating bow thruster system. WESMAR thruster systems carry ABS Class CertiÞ cation (PDA). www.wesmar.com Mitsubishi Repower for Offshore Vessel LabordeÕs Mitsubishi engine lineup is ideal for upgrading older small utility boats. Gulf Ranger, a 150Õ supply vessel was brought the vessel into compliance with Tier 3. Twin Mitsubishi S6R2-Y3MPTAW en- gines, rated 803 hp at 1400 rpm, ensure dependability, performance and fuel efÞ ciency. The Þ rst sup- ply boat repower for Laborde, Gulf Ranger is also the Þ rst such Mitsubi- shi Tier 3-compliant, mechanical- powered OSV on the Gulf Coast. www.labordeproducts.com ISP?s AIS Man OverBoard Lifejackets International Safety Products has partnered with electronic engineer- ing and maritime communications specialist Ocean Signal to integrate the rescueME MOB1 device into three models of lifejackets. The res- cueME MOB1 activates automati- cally when a lifejacket is inß ated, communicating with vessels within a Þ ve-mile radius and also linking to a rescue satel- lite network. AIS has been built into the ISP lifejacket as a standard design. ispl.co.uk Furuno Wireless Radar Provides Freedom to Explore FurunoÕs 1st Watch Radar is com- pletely controlled using wireless iOS devices, like the iPad and iPhone. The DRS4W Wireless Radar is the Þ rst step in a new direction of porta- ble marine electronics. Boaters have the freedom to do things that were previously impossible with conven- tional Radars. The display is unte- thered, freeing mariners to roam, while maintaining full situational awareness of surroundings. www.FurunoUSA.com Portable Power from Southwest Electronic Energy Southwest Electronic EnergyÕs POW- R Tote is a rugged 12V/117Ah porta- ble power system providing compact- convenient energy when standard power sources are unavailable. POW- R Tote is available for marine use. Compact and weighing only 23lbs, the eco-friendly POW-R Tote uses safe, powerful Lithium-Ion battery technology to deliver 2X longer run time and power when compared to typical 12V lead acid batteries. www.swe.com Volvo Penta Next-Generation Marine Gasoline Engines Volvo Penta has introduced two models of its next-generation stern-drive marine gasoline engines. The new 4.3-liter catalyzed V6 engines, rated at 200 and 240 horsepower, will supplement Volvo PentaÕs current V6 product line. The engines also come with constant RPM in turns as a standard feature. The new engines are supported by Volvo PentaÕs indus- try-leading 2+3 factory warranty and extended coverage programs. www.volvo.com December 201456 MNMN Dec14 Layout 50-59.indd 56MN Dec14 Layout 50-59.indd 5611/25/2014 12:57:58 PM11/25/2014 12:57:58 PM