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cuss any issues with Prime Mechani- cal, who in turn sub contracted their engineering work to Andy Heitman to carry out work such as heat-load calculations. These checkups con- tinue after the launch. For example, while Arcturus was at Signet Mari- time undergoing sea trials and, dur- ing my regular visits, I looked at the water fl ow and the performance of the impeller. I also made trips to the yard for Polaris. Collecting feedback is very important, as air conditioning is so critical for crew comfort. Nobody wants to work in a hot boat.”

Livos Technologies – Now a

Dometic Asset

The recent acquisition of Livos

Technologies Inc. brought engine room ventilation to Dometic’s work- boat customers to provide them with a single source for their air condition and ventilation needs – and this was a implemented in the package supplied to Signet Arcturus and Signet Polaris.

The new products include axial fans, centrifugal blowers, smoke and fi re dampers, mist-eliminating grilles, and electronic fan controls.

Michael Murray, Engine Room

Ventilation Product Manager, Do- metic Marine, said: “The ventilation of engine and machinery rooms and areas where there is electronic equip- ment is very important for safety and to prevent equipment failure. It is ide- al that Dometic can now offer all of these complementary products to our customers.”

Murray adds, “In terms of safety, our mist eliminators will stop sea spray from entering a machinery space, greatly reducing the chance of corrosion, while our fans are built from marine quality materials and coatings, ensuring long life in extreme salt environment.”

HVAC: Hidden Value; Critical

Elements

It’s something that most operators and their crews rarely think about – except when it fails in service. And,

HVAC may seem like a small part of the shipbuilding process, but it is a crucial element in the completed vessel. Cutting-edge equipment will often need to be customized, vessel designs will need to be adapted and challenges overcome – a process re- quiring input from all parties. “We require the highest quality and proven-reliable air conditioning to provide a comfortable and pleasant working environment for our crew members, as well as cool sensitive elec-

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