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PRODUCTS

Robert Allan uses FORAN for

E2S Gains VdS Approvals for 6000 HP Shallow Draft Pushboat

Horn Sounders

FORAN has been used by the naval

E2S Warning Signals AlertAlarm architecture ? rm ROBERT ALLAN

D112 alarm horn sounder com-

LTD in the review of the produc- bines the ? eld-proven electronics tion design of 6000 HP Shallow of its AlertAlarm A Series with a

Draft Pushboat. The 6000 HP Shal- robust, corrosion resistant marine low Draft Pushboat was designed by grade LM6 aluminum alloy enclo-

ROBERT ALLAN LTD. for Hidro- sure, giving greater mechanical and vias do Brasil. FORAN FVIEWER is

UV protection. For use in a wide

Miller XMT ArcReach a solution in FORAN, developed by range of signaling applications, the

Welding Systems

SENER, allowing the user to navigate

AlertAlarm D112 offers a choice

The multiprocess XMT ArcReach around the ship 3D model and with of 45 different alarm tones and is a systems from Miller Electric Mfg. capabilities to query the model about cost effective, sophisticated signal-

Co. reduce downtime, costs and properties and attributes, check visual ing solution. exposure to hazards by allowing interferences and make annotations. www.e2swarningsignals.com operators to set voltage at the weld www.sener.es joint without use of control cables.

This minimizes trips to the power source, allowing more arc-on time and productivity. The new systems also reduce the opportunity for trips, slips or falls on the jobsite. www.MillerWelds.com

Wärtsilä Engines for Rolls-Royce Propulsion on

Largest Cutter Dredges

AK Class Ferries

One of the world’s largest non self-

Rolls-Royce has been selected by the propelled cutter dredger vessels will

Alaska Department of Transporta- feature Wärtsilä engines to gener- tion and Vigor Industrial to provide ate power and drive the dredging a propulsion system for its future pump. The vessel will be ? tted with

Alaska Class ferries. The Alaska four 12-cylinder Wärtsilä 32 en-

Class ferries will feature a range of

VOSTA LMG Quick Connect gines, two of which will be used to

Rolls-Royce technology, including

Dredge Hose Coupling drive the dredging pump. Designed reduction gearboxes, tunnel thrust-

A new “quick connect dredge hose for reliability & easy maintenance, ers and steering gears. A Rolls-Royce coupling” designed by VOSTA this medium speed engine is also

Promas propulsion system, integrat-

LMG has been successfully tested used for genset applications and is ing controllable pitch propellers and by a US customer. The new cou- compliant with IMO Tier II emis- rudders, will increase fuel ef? ciency pling enhances safety and makes sions regulations. and enhance maneuverability. the assembly/disassembly proce- www.wartsila.com www.rolls-royce.com dures for ? oating dredge hoses eas- ier and faster. The ? eld test showed that the “quick connect dredge hose coupling” can be used without ad- ditional buoyancy, a direct result of the lightweight design. www.vostalmg.com 57 www.marinelink.com MN