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New Lightweight

Tenders Offered In U.S.

The U.K's Craft Espace Ltd. introduced two new hard-bot- tomed stowaway tenders that can shrink down to manageable sizes for optimum stowage and han- dling. The smallest tender is the

Espace 4.6, which fully assem- bled measures just 15 ft. (4.6 m).

Designed for yachts over 45 ft. (13.7 m), the tender is construct- ed primarily of Kevlar, which makes the tender long-lasting, strong and light. Craft Espace is also offering the Espace 5.4 rigid inflatable, which weighs 572 pounds with steering console and seating, but no engine. The

Espace 5.4 is also constructed of

Kevlar.

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HydroComp Offers New

And Improved Propulsion

Software

HydroComp, Inc. has released the latest version of its ship propulsion software NavCad.

Version 3.6 offers new and enhanced features, including the capability to analyze waterj empow- ered vessels. NavCad serves as a tool for predicting and analyzing vessel speed and power perfor- mance, and also provides for the selection of suitable propulsion system components such as engines, gears and propellers.

Features of the NavCad 3.6 include an improved main screen allowing for faster preparation of reports and graphs and new pro- peller options including surface- piercing and cycloidal propellers, custom Kt/Kq data files and cupped propellers. NavCad is cur- rently used by Volvo Penta,

Kamewa, Kieran International

Ltd., the Colombian Navy and

Exxon Research.

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Ro-Clean Offers New

Submersible Screw Pump

Ro-Clean's Desmi DOP-I6O is a development of the DOP-250, which has been utilized in many oil spills in skimming and offload- ing operations.

The new model will provide the heavy oil pumping capability of its predecessor in a more compact and lightweight form. This will allow operators to utilize the DOP-I6O with reduced hydraulic power requirements and smaller hose sizes.

The DOP-I6O is capable of han- dling debris, due to a cutting knife fitted to the leading edge of the screw. The knife will cut plastics, rope and other materials that are often trapped in the oil.

The DOP-I6O offers a capacity in excess of 110 gpm (25 sq. m./hr.), and can develop discharge pres- sures up to 10 bar (150 psi) over a full range of light or heavy liquids.

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