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» naval architects, the hulls utilize the patented Voith Schneider hull shape. GPA also provided detailed engineering services that underlie the modular shipbuilding and zone outfitting techniques used by

Nichols Brothers.

Captain, measuring 105 x 36 x 15 ft. (32 x 11 x 4.6 m), uses

Caterpillar 3516B engines, which drive Voith Schneider 28G/210 cycloidal units through Falk reduc- tion gears. Engines provide 4,800 hp for 107,500 lbs. of forward boll- lard pull, and a top speed of 14.3 knots. Electricity is supplied by

CAT 3304 diesels that deliver 105 kW at 1,800 rpm.

Deck equipment includes three

Markey winches, Amsteel-blue capstans, North American deck crane, Schuyler loop fendering and a Switlick six-man liferaft.

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Patrol Boat to the U.S. Army

Kawajalein Atoll, in Marshall

Islands. With a 15 ft. (4.6 m) beam, and a 4.5 ft. (1.6 m) draft, the ves- sel is powered by a pair of 8V92TA

Detroit Diesels. Maximum speed is 35 mph. Special equipment onboard includes crew cabin with galley and head; dive/rescue plat- form; 800-gal. fuel tank; 48,000

BRU air conditioning; emergency blue strobe light and 12 kW water cooled diesel generator.

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Nichols Delivers Second

Harbor Tug

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Nichols Brothers Boat Builders delivered Captain, the second 105 ft. harbor tug in a series of six, to

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