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Propulsion Performance Products

Marine Propulsion Introduces

New Product

Marine Propulsion, a distributor and manufacturer of propulsion, thruster and power transmission equipment, recently introduced Marprop Wet Removal

Thruster System. Available in a power range from 150 to 1,000-hp, the thrusters are designed so that all wearing components — including propellers — can be removed internal to the vessel, helping to effectively limit drydocking opportunities.

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Thordon Outfits Empress

Noted for their environmental benefits,

Thordon's water-lubricated Compac shaft bearings were once again specified for a high profile cruise ship project.

The Regal Empress, built in 1953, was recently converted to the Compac sys- tem during its 12-day drydocking at

Bender Shipbuilding and Repair in

Mobile, Ala., earlier this summer.

Thordon Compac bearings can also be found on the cruise ships Norway, Grand

Princess, Independence, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.

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First Cargo Cat Is

Commissioned

The first Cargo Cat was sent out this past November equipped with four LIPS waterjets type LJ150D, each driven by 7,200 kW diesel engine. The vessels, which are being constructed by Incat, are the first of a four part series. LIPS is also tuning into industry trends with ongoing techniques and developments mainly, its support of the international conference on the latest developments in waterjet propulsion, organized by the

Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) on October 22-23 in Amster- dam.

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MJP Introduces New

Pump Category

Through its new pump geometry, MJP

Wateijets has introduced a new pump shape designed to offer more thrust at lower cavitation limits. Since the shape's presentation, two new vessels have been fitted with the product and are currently running with positive performances.

Specifically touting the pump is a cata- maran Discovery Bay operating in Hong

Kong as rescue vessel for the Discovery

Bay fleet. Measuring 82 ft. (25 m) with a pull of 120 tons, the training/tug vessel is fitted with two MWM engines and

MJP 550 DD jets. Reportedly operating smoothly without any traces of cavita- tion noise or vibration, the vessel runs at 28 knots under normal conditions.

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Accurate Engine Peak Meter

Kistler Instruments is offering a new engine peak meter, type 2515, complete with advanced electronics with conve- nience and upgraded accuracy over mechanically operated versions. Boast- ing quartz pressure sensors that record the full pressure curve, the hand-held instrument automatically stores a com- plete cylinder pressure curve using sup- plied Windows-based software.

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