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NEW & NOTABLE

Liberty Belle is powered by a pair of Detroit Diesel 8V-71Ns develop- ing 305 hp at 2,100 rpm.

Reduction gears are Twin Disc model MG-509, and electrical power is provided by two Detroit

Diesel MG 8V-71N, 200 kW gensets. All engines were fur- nished by Johnson & Towers. A 150 hp Schottel bow thruster, pow- ered by an electric motor drive and control, was furnished by

Propulsion Systems, Inc.

New Model Engines For

Dinner/Cruise Vessel

Freeport Shipbuilding in

Freeport Florida is putting the finishing touches on another of its dinner/cruise vessels. This latest boat, to be named Spirit of

Carolina, measures 100 x 32 ft. (30.5 x 9.7 m) and is powered by a pair of the new Cummins N14-M engines rated at 400 hp each at 1800 RPM. The engines will drive through Twin Disc MG5111 2.54:1 reduction gears. Owner

Fort Sumpter Tours specified that the compact low-profile engines be keel cooled in this installation.

A heat exchanger configuration is also available. The quiet running four cycle engine is well suited to passenger operations where low noise levels are particularly important.

For increased fuel efficiency and improved emissions, the engines are equipped with ceramic-clad dry exhaust manifolds for cost effective operation and greater passenger comfort. Design speed for the steel hull is 10 to 11 knots.

Scheduled for a March 1998 delivery, the ship will be certified for 450 passengers and will com- fortably seat 275 for dinner.

Spirit of Carolina is the third boat in the company's fleet and the first to be Cummins powered.

This is the first passenger vessel to be equipped with the new

Cummins new six-cylinder N14 engines which were derived from the Cummins 855 engine and were introduced at the 1998

Workboat Show in New Orleans last fall.

For additional information on the com- panies listed in this story, circle the appropriate number on the Reader

Service Card in this edition.

Cummins 76

Freeport Shipbuilding 77

Twin Disc 78

Hitachi Zosen Completes

Bulk Carrier

Cemtex Renaissance, a 71,663 dwt bulk carrier ordered by U-

Ming Marine Transport

Corporation, was recently complet- ed at the Maizuru Works of Hitachi

Zosen. Under Taiwanese registry, the new vessel is equipped with an energy-efficient Hitachi Zosen

MAN B&W 6S60MC main engine and the Hitachi Zosen Super

Stream Duct (SSD) system at its stern. In addition, Cemtex

Renaissance marks the first

Hitachi Zosen bulk carrier to fea- ture the ABS Safe Hull.

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Which Cruise Ship Has Carrier Air Conditioning?

You're right, it's the ship on the right.

Carrier Transicold centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating air conditioning and refrigeration systems keep people comfortable and food fresh on board. No matter how uncomfortable it is on deck.

Carrier systems have logged millions of hours in marine, military, and other specialized transport applications. Including many of the most popular cruise lines worldwide.

Everywhere you go, you'll find expert technical assistance and parts and service support. From the most extensive marine dealer network anywhere.

So, to make sure your passengers don't get hot and bothered, choose the right air conditioning. And you won't go wrong.

TRANSICOLD WE V A I U E YOUR BUSINESS: ©1997 Gamer Transicold For more information about Carrier Transicold products, technical assistance, and Qgffjgi* service network, contact Carrier Transicold Division, Sales & Marketing department, Cji

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