Page 3rd Cover: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (January 15, 1983)

The most technologically advanced and most power fu! tractor tugs i n the world.

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The Next Generation: Business today faces a basic dilemma when it comes to selecting a tug—they're all the same. The conventional tug was a good idea when it was conceived 145 years ago. However, it wasn't designed to handle the large complex tows of today.

FAUSTUG Has A Solution: Tractor tugs, developed 30 years ago, are third generation tugs. They are proven and reliable. Their capability rivals tugs with higher horsepower. They perform precision towing jobs in less time, at less cost to you.

We offer technologically advanced tugs—tugs which offer improved performance over conventional tugs. Compare the differences and you'll see why

TRACTUG should be your first choice in marine transportation.

Compare Utility: Our TRACTUGS are available for drilling rig, ship and barge moves throughout the Gulf coast, on the Pacific and Worldwide at competitive rates.

See For Yourself: For more information, call (800) 222-8008,Telex 172495 or write —

FAUSTUG MARINE CORPORATION 601 Sawyer, Suite 201,

Houston, TX 77007.

OPERATOR

FAUSTUG

MARINE TIDEWATER GULF FLEET

LOUISIANA

OFFSHORE

Type Conventional

Screw

Conventional

Screw

Conventional

Screw

PERFORMANCE FACTORS:

Towing lever advantage (distance between propeller and winch 1X 1X 1X 360 Thrust No No No

Propeller Cavitation Commonly

Occurs

Commonly

Occurs

Commonly

Occurs

Dynamic positioning capability No No No

Long tow capability Yes Yes Yes

Sea-keeping ability Pitch

Pound

Pitch

Pound

Pitch

Pound

COST FACTORS:

Burns heavy fuel (1F180) No No No

Rudder drag Yes Yes Yes

Promotional benefits Yes Yes Yes

ACCIDENT REDUCTION:

Automated ABS-ACCU No No No

Joy Stick Controls No No No

Girting & Capsize Tendency Yes Yes Yes

Response Time (360° Turn) Slow Slow Slow

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