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After Half A Century, Hamilton Jet Keeps On Pushing

Hamilton Jet has, for almost 50 years, developed and manufactured waterjet propulsion units. A leading supplier in a technologically demanding category,

Hamilton Jet recently completed multi-million dollar factory upgrades to accommodate rapid growth.

Offering 15 models, Hamilton Jet's niche is vessels typically up to 164 ft. (50 m). The company's smallest model, the HJ212, is the designed as the propulsion mode of choice for small river craft. Hamilton Jet recently introduced the high thrust 4.1HTT "Turbo" impeller for the HJ212 unit, which provides extra power to get out of the "hole" and improves cruising- speed economy. Hamilton Jet's largest model, the

HM811 (810 mm diameter impeller), was specified for large work boat and ferry projects in Europe, Asia and the U.S. These orders include a fleet of seven 151 -ft. (46-m) passenger ferries to be built by Damen Ship- yards Singapore for a Portuguese operator, a pair of crewboats for the Gulf of Mexico oil industry and another pair of crewboats for operation in Africa. The company has experienced rapid growth from all regions worldwide and many market segments. A 20- vessel 32-ft. (10-m) Patrol Boat project from the Mid- dle East, rescue RIBs in the U.K., whalewatch excur- sion vessels and passenger ferries in the U.S., and patrol boats for the Mexican Navy highlight the diverse range of opportunities where Hamilton Jet has been successful within the last 12 months.

R&D is the Key

Ongoing research and development (R&D) programs — combined with a strong international distributor support network and an exclusive focus on wateijet technology — are viewed as crucial by the manufac- turer to ensuring its future success. All Hamilton water- jets are a complete packaged unit, including the control system, designed and set up for each particular appli- cation. To keep the units running once in service

Assembly of Hamilton Jet's largest model at its Christchurch,

New Zealand factory.

Hamilton Jet's protected impeller and lack of exposed parts helps to eliminate the risk of impact damage.

Also, engines cannot be overloaded when driving a waterjet, which reduces engine maintenance require- ments and increases engine life significantly.

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STORK

Stork Bronswerk

Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

Stork Bronswerk is a turnkey system integrator specialized in state of the art HVAC systems. Being at the forefront of development, Stork Bronswerk supplies systems that fully meet the high standard of today's vessels. Over 3,000 ocean going ships, such as cruise ships, passenger ferries and other merchant vessels, have been equipped with our installations.

Our capabilities: • Project Management • Development • Design • Engineering • Procurement • Installation works • Testing & Commissioning • After Sales Services

Stork Bronswerk Inc. 3755C boul. Matte

Brossard, Quebec

J4Y2P4 Canada

Phone 450-659-6571

Fax 450-659-1035

E-mail [email protected]

Stork Bronswerk B.V.

Uraniumweg 23, R0. Box 494 3800 AL Amersfoort

The Netherlands

Phone 31 33 467 8300

Fax 31 33 463 7161

E-mail [email protected]

U.S. Offices 2468 Dauphine Street

Suite A

New Orleans, LA 70117

Phone 504-943-6284

Fax 504-943-0268

E-mail [email protected] 701 NW. Madrona Way

Coupeville, WA 98239-9798

Phone 360-678-3720

Fax 360-678-2253

E-mail [email protected] -it 1-800-465-7749 www.stork.com/bronswerk

We control the elements

SCHOTTEL for the Shipping World

Our product range embraces 360° steerable propulsion systems rated at up to 30 MW, manoeuvring devices, and also complete conventional propulsion packages. Through our worldwide sales and service network we offer economical and reliable solutions for every imaginable maritime application.

So we can provide the right thrust for your vessel.

SCHOTTEL, Inc. • 675 Industrial Blvd. • Sugar Land, Tx 77478 - USA

Tel.: 281-265-3474 • Fax: 281-265-3488 • e-Mail: [email protected] r—

SCHOTTEL

SCHOTTEL GmbH & Co. KG Mainzer Str. 99 • D-56322 Spay/Germany

Tel.: * 49 (0) 26 28 / 6 10 • Fax: + 49 (0) 26 28 / 6 13 00 • e-Mail: [email protected] • www.schottel.de

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