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Japanese Marine Technology cruise ship; a mid-deck tanker; an advanced ship operation support system; a contra-rotating pro- peller; marine growth prevention by electroconductive paint; water and sea-cleaning systems; and a deep sea, remote-controlled vehi- cle.

During the year MHI delivered

Ever Ultra, the first of five U-class containerships being built by MHI for Evergreen. At 5,300-TEU, the ship is the largest containership classed by the American Bureau of

Shipping (ABS). The 69,000-gt ves- sel measures 879 ft. (268 m) long.

While Mitsubishi is the largest, it certainly is not the only quality builder of ships in Japan.

Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy

Industries Co. Ltd. (IHI) delivered

Simplified & Faster

MAINTENANCE

I ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION • COMPACT, LIGHT WEIGHT

I RELIABILITY i DURABILITY

I LOWER OPERATING COSTS

SERIES

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DAIHATSU

As never before, improved functionality is demanded of the world's marine diesel engine industry. Daihatsu Diesel's basic engine development philosophy is to approach functionality in its broadest possible sense.

We aim to develop diesel engines that are not only economical and reliable, but also friendly to the environment.

Our DK-series engines are designed for easy maintenance and overhaul.

Dismantling and reassembly time and operating costs have all been significantly reduced. Moreover, these engines also meet the International Maritime

Organization's exacting standards on nitrogen oxide emissions. This is the kind of advanced technology only Daihatsu can offer.

DAIHATSU DAIHATSU DIESEL MFG. CO., LTD.

Head Office: 4-14, Tokui-cho 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540, Japan Tel:81-6-945-5331 Fax:81-6-945-5308-9 Telex: 5242723 DAIHAT-J

Tokyo Office: 2-10, Nihonbashi Honcho 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103, Japan Tel: 81-3-3279-0827 Fax: 81-3-3245-0395 Telex: 0222-3377 DAIHAT-J

Sydney Office/Jakarta Office/Shanghai Office

DAIHATSU DIESEL (U.S.A.), INC. 180 Adams Avenue. Hawauge, NY 11786. USA Tel: 1-5164344787/8/9 Fax: 1-516-434-8759 Telex: 4758191 DAIHAT J

DAIHATSU DIESEL (EUROPE) LTD. Row, Peninsular House. 36 Monument Skeet London EC3R 8U, U.K. Tel: 44-171-6264600 Fax: 44-17H5266020 Telex: 918932 (DAHTN G)

DAIHATSU DIESEL (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. 15 JooYee Road, Singapore 2261 Tel :65-2684990/669STO807 Fax 35-268-1061 Telex: RS24769 DAISPOR

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INNOVATIVE MARINE

PRODUCTS

The KHS from Shinko and Kawasaki is a hydraulically driven submerged cargo pump system. The pump's casing is made of stain- less steel or bronze, and features vertical- ly split construc- tion so the mechanical seal can be replaced without lifting the pump. The impeller is made of stainless steel or phosphor bronze precision casting, designed to improve the suction performance. A double type mechanical seal is provided where the shaft is passing through the bearing house and cofferdam. Since the pump handles a variety of products and chemicals, its teflon bellows type mechanical seal prevents corrosion and wear, and is non-spark adopted.

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After years of manufacturing deck equipment, Fukushima has developed the Emergency Towing Arrangement (ETA). The ETA is capable of towing large ships or tankers involved in acci- dents or lost in hurricanes. Fukushima's

ETA has been recognized and certified by societies such as ABS, DNV and NK.

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Japan.s. Radio Co.'s Int.grated

Bridge Syit.m (IBS) promotes safe and economical sailing by providing centralized information management.

A typical configuration integrates: radar/ARPA; conning display; ECDIS; an integrated radio communication sys- tem (IRCS); night vision; and an engine monitoring package. Pictured is a con- ning display, which is a comprehensive display of the ship's conditions such as position, course, speed, rudder angle, rate of turn, rpm, wind and drift.

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