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propulsion units is simple via a twin-head Kobelt system, operat- ing proportional valves to vary pro- peller speed. Kort's bowthruster units are belt-driven from hydraulic motor, so the drive hous- ing can be used as a main or auxil- iary propulsion unit. Two KT170 propulsion units and KT30 bowthruster unit have been fitted.

Currently completing sea trials at

Corpach, Shilala is to leave for a five-day delivery trip to Hull for onward shipment to Dubai.

Norwegian cat speeds in African oilfields

Nigerian operator, InterOil

Services Ltd., has taken delivery of the first of three planned identical aluminum catamarans from

Norwegian yard, Holen. Designed by Multi Maritime A/S, the vessel, named Ibis III, has a genuinely multi-purpose role for transporting crew, passengers, and cargo around the offshore oil fields of the west coast of Africa.

First-of-class for Holen, Ibis III has been carefully engineered to maintain high speeds in adverse weather conditions. Her hulls, which are designed on the mini- mum wetted surface principle, are narrow with curved frames and feature a smaller than usual sec- tion at the stern, which is made possible by the vessel's weight dis- tribution.

A breadth of tunnel in excess of 8.2 ft. (2.5 m), well rounded bows, and a high freeboard also help to ensure seagoing characteristics which the builder claims are com- parable with vessels of much greater length.

Just 68.8 ft. (21 m) long — with another 5.7 ft. (1.75 m) added to incorporate a special durable fend- ering system, developed in order to allow safe direct contact between the vessel and offshore installa- tions — and a 25.4-ft. (7.75-m) beam molded, she is able to carry 62 passengers in a spacious air- conditioned passenger saloon. The latter is situated on the main deck and is fitted with aircraft style seats and tables, televisions, cen- tralized radio entertainment sys- tem and a kiosk serving light refreshments.

Aft of the saloon is a lobby with three toilets for crew and passen- gers, and crew rest rooms and shower. Luggage space is arranged forward and on the open main deck, which also houses an electro- hydraulic crane aft to starboard.

Further crew accommodation is installed on the bridge deck to the rear of the wheelhouse, offering cooking facilities, sofa, table and television. Navigation and commu- nications equipment is controlled from a modern operation cockpit and a maneuvering station also fit- ted at the aft end of the deckhouse.

Ibis III is powered by twin MAN

D2842 LE 402 diesel engines, each developing 806 kW at 2,300 rpm.

These drive through two Servogear variable-pitch propellers with

Mekanord V gears and Servogear high effect rudders and brackets.

Auxiliary power is supplied by

Cummins/Stamford diesel/genera- tor sets, each rated at 52 kw.

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TRINITY DELIVERS POCAHONTAS,

PASSENGER/VEHICLE FERRY, TO

VIRGINIA

Pocahontas, a new 263- ft. (80.25-m), 500-passen-1 ger/70-vehicle ferry, was delivered to the Virginia

Department of Transport- ation by Moss Point

Marine, Inc., of the Trinity

Marine Group. She is now operating between James-1 town and Scotland, Va.

Overall, Pocahontas is 263.3 ft. long, with a 65.3-ft. (19.9-m) beam, and a 10-ft. (3.05-m) normal operating draft. She is powered by two General Motors EMD 12- 645 E6 diesel engines developing 1,300 hp each at 800 rpm. They drive Voith

Schneider propulsion and steering units mounted below the bow and stern.

John Dane III, president of the Trinity Marine Group, said the system is in use on approximately 300 ferries worldwide and that Trinity shipyards have built more ves- sels with Voith Schneider cycloidal propulsion units than any other U.S. shipbuilder.

He added that Trinity holds an option with the state of Virginia for an additional ferry.

Electrical power for the Pocahontas is provided by three Lima/Marathon 7AK-150 generators driven by three Detroit Diesel V71 -N diesel engines. She is equipped with two Raytheon radars and four ICOM radios, and has a capacity for 20,000 gallons of fuel and 4,500 gallons of potable water. Pocahontas is ABS classed Al Ferry

Service and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Trinity has also built ferries for use in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Panama and the West Indies.

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