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antifouling with a life span between 36 months for SeaForce 30 and 60 months for SeaForce 60 and SeaForce 90. Main benefits for the SeaForce series is linear polishing rate, high antifouling perform- ance predictability, reduced leached layer thickness as well as high volume solids (58%).

The new unique features of SeaForce has been made possible thanks to Jotun's new patent pending technology called

Polymer Plasticiser Technology (PPT).

Since SeaQuantum is based on a silyl polymer, incorporating environmentally acceptable active ingredients with flexi- ble hydrolyzing acrylic polymers,

SeaQuantum is not in the same need for a film modifier. Most other types of antifoulings, however suffer from even- tually becoming hard and brittle and are thus in the need for a film modifier.

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New Coating

Thickness Gauge

The PosiTector 6000 gauges by

DeFelsko are designed to measure coat- ing thickness on both ferrous and non- ferrous metals, quickly and accurately.

Two-button operation and no calibration required for most applications are designed to allow the user to take basic measurements or perform advanced functions easily. Specialty features including average zero (for rough sub- strates), automatic substrate recognition, flip display and PA2 capabilities.

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Handheld Ultrasonic

Corrosion Gauges

Panametrics-NDT, a business of R/D Tech Instruments

Inc. offers the new MG2-

XT and MG2-DL

Ultrasonic Thickness gages, primarily designed for inspectors and maintenance engi- neers responsible for measuring the remaining thickness of internally corroded pipes, tanks, and ship hulls. The gauges offer two time-saving features: Thru-Coat and

Echo-to-Echo, both of which eliminate the need to remove a paint or coating.

The patented Thru-Coat technology uses a single backwall echo to measure and separately display the thickness of the coating and the remaining metal, each adjusted for their correct material sound velocity. The Echo-to-Echo feature uses multiple backwall echoes to measure true metal thickness.

Each unit is compatible with a com- plete line of easily interchangeable dual element transducers that vary in fre- quencies, diameters, and temperature capabilities.

Large numerals on the electrolumines- cent backlit display make it easy to read thickness measurements from total dark- ness to bright sunshine.

The splash proof, impact-resistant case with sealed keypad makes these gages durable tools in the harshest conditions.

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Name Captain Greg Hanchrow

Title Director of Marine

Operations

Company Spirit City Cruises

Web www.spiritcitycruises.com

Fleet size: Spirit Cruises, LLC operates a fleet of 13 vessels in seven of America's most popular port cities, including

Boston, Chicago, New York and Weehawken, NJ (New York

Harbor), Norfolk, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. “When

I look for new marine equipment, I refer to

Maritime

Reporter”

Captain Greg Hanchrow

Director of Marine Operations

Spirit City Cruises

New York, NY

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