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Recent Order For Two

Schottel Thruster Units

A First In U.S. Market

An order received recently by

Schottel of America, Inc. of Miami,

Fla., for its new SPJ-32 Pump Jet thruster units to be installed in two 92-foot line-handling tugs, marks the introduction of the 360-degree steerable, centrifugal-pump water thruster to the American market, and represents the first application of this design concept in the U.S.

Under construction at Moss Point

Marine in Escatawpa, Miss., the 2,350-bhp Heimo Tide and Ade

Tide will be operated by Tidewater

Marine Service in West Africa, and will utilize the Pump Jets as bow maneuvering aids.

The new water jet product line, originally developed by Schottel

Werft of Spay, West Germany, in conjunction with NATO Army En- gineers for their "Bridging Equip- ment of the 80s" program, was de- signed as either a main propulsion unit or maneuvering aid for ex- tremely shallow-draft vessels.

Schottel, a world leader in the field of steerable propulsion equip- ment, is very experienced in the design of water jet thrusters. More than 250 Schottel cone and bow jet units are in service in vessels operat- ing on Europe's inland waterways system, where draft restrictions make conventional tunnel thrusters impractical due to cavitation and low efficiency.

The Tidewater Pump Jet units will be powered by hydraulic motors developing 120 hp at 2,800 rpm, although electric or diesel prime movers can be utilized in other ap- plications as required.

For additional information on the new SPJ-32 thruster units,

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Both fittings are intended for use with automatic welding systems, but are easy to weld manually. They are available in a variety of shapes, including manifold and reducing tees, unions and ATW to Swagelok connectors.

For further literature containing full information on the ATW and

ASW fitting series,

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Rockwell Gets $17-Million

Navy Contract To Provide

Engineering Services

Rockwell International Corpora- tion, Autonetic Marine systems di- vision, Anaheim, Calif., has been awarded a $17,067,000 cost-plus- fixed-fee Navy contract for FY 85 engineering support services, ship- yard overhaul of Poseidon subma- rines, and field engineering services for the MK-2 Ships Inertial Naviga- tion Systems (SINS) and the Elec- trostatically Supported Gyro Moni- tor, including associated data and reports. Work will be performed in

Anaheim, and is expected to be completed by September 30, 1985.

Contract funds would not have ex- pired at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Com- mand, Washington, D.C., is the con- tracting activity (N00024-85-C- 4000).

Weld Fittings Available

From Cajon Company —Literature Available

The Cajon Co., of Macedonia,

Ohio, now has available tube butt weld and socket weld fittings for use in systems fabricated with automat- ic orbital head welding equipment or done manually.

The fitting series, designated

ATW and ASW, are extremely com- pact. Both series are made of 316L stainless steel for maximum protec- tion against stress corrosion caused by high welding temperatures. Ex- cept for the Swagelok to ATW con- nectors, the fittings are made from fully traceable materials.

The ATW has an enlarged end which aligns the tubing and speeds welding setup. ASW fittings feature a thin wall which is useful for socket weld applications using automatic or manual equipment. Both fittings measure .750 inches from the shoul- der to the welding point, allowing for use with most automatic weld- ers.

January 1, 1985

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The Fast Cats From Down

Under Are Now Being Built

Over Here.

Economics, not adjectives, sell vessels. Even though this Nichols

Brothers' 72-foot catamaran offers commodious capacity ... stimulating speed ... operational simplicity ... rough water safety ... striking appointments ... a rugged work platform ... operators may be more interested in some stark figures. This catamaran carries 210 passengers, at 26 fuel thrifty knots, with a pair of 800 hp engines, at a decidedly pedestrian construction price.

Behind the design lies a remarkable story. International

Catamarans of Australia performed a rare feat of synergy in the design of a catamaran ferry for Tasmank.

So successful .vyas this design, a growing number of descertdents" are in service arounathe world as ferries, tour boats, offshore and utility boats, and patrol boats.

Production has been licensed now, North

America with Nichols Brpthers as lead yard. Designs range to 120 di more feet, 30-knot speed, and 5€C more passengers.

Initial Nichols' cafcarafarans include the Klondike for Alaskan service, and the Alderbrook on

Puget Sound. Like others of the family of ^^^ catamarans from Down i• •' j *• TtV

Under,

Nichols' ——- boats include unique design features: Water slicing hulls ... A cabin to hull mounting dampens * 1 t ft sound and ' ) " vibration—" r J LM ...A lifting I •H rudder that -tesM (H reduces drag .. . and more.

For additional information about ^ these colorful, economical, and working catamaran designs, or to talk about a place in the order the book, contact Matt Nichols.

Nichols Brothers

Boat Builders Inc ' P.O. Box 580 • 5400 S. Cameron Rd. 1 Freeland, WA 98249 * (206) 321-5500

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