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BRUNVOLL

BRUNVOLL A.S. 6401 MOLDE NORWAY

TELEPHONE + 47 71 21 96 00 FAX + 47 71 21 96 90

REPRESENTATIVE FOR SALES AND SERVICE IN USA:

SHIPS MACHINERY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

HEAVY DUTY MARINE EQUIPMENT 8375 N.W. 68 STREET, MIAMI, FL33168 TELEPHONE (305) 592-7350, FAX (305) 591-8223

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BRUNVOLL ARE PRODUCERS OF

Tunnel Thrusters

Azimuth Thrusters

Control Systems

Low noise Thrusters utilizing the waste heat from the turbine's exhaust, we're able to produce a major portion of the electricity for ship services, from heating water to air-conditioning, and it eliminates the need for addi- tional energy-depleting machin- ery."

Top of the class

While legislation has played its fair share in helping to create the latest classes of ships (see related story page 39), old-fashioned com- petition and the need to consis- tently exceed consumer expecta- tions has played a larger role in determining the size, shape and outfitting of today's floating palaces.

One of the more surprising pro- jects is perhaps the World of

Residensea project, a ship which will offer 286 apartments and suites for sale. The spaces vary from a minimum of 62 sq. ft. at about $800,000, ranging to the top- of-the-line apartment price at more than $6.5 million. The brain- child of Knut Kloster Jr., the

Residensea project has raised many eyebrows and interest among industry executives, who are anxious to see if this daring expansion on the traditional mar- ket will be economically feasible in the long run. Germany's HDW shipyard was the winning yard for the initial $545 million ship, a yard which is renowned for its innovative shipbuilding projects, including the building of a new type of open-top containership.

The new Disney ships continue to generate significant buzz among industry executives, although now the majority of the talk surrounds the months of delays the ships have endured. The inaugural cruise is now set for the end of this month, and it is a sure bet that

Disney's cruise line venture will launch a new era in cruise line spectacles. Built in Italy by

Fincantieri, the Disney ships fea- ture a wealth of innovation never before seen on the seas. While the ships are bound to comply with international standards of safety and performance, and Disney has

That Was Then !. ... This Is Now

The cruise industry has come a long way since the 1960s, when SS Independence sailed the seas.

Today, vessels such as Crown Princess feature modern styling; advanced machinery; and endless amenities.

Tailor-made Thrusters for

Tailor-made Ships

MARINE REFRIGERATION

Steknoiherm

MARINE AND INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

More than 60 years of experience as a supplier of refrigeration systems to the marine industry.

Custom built refrigeration plants and equipment for: • Reefers • Air conditioning • Provision storage • Chemical tankers • Inert-gas drying • C02 storage • RSW-systems • Fish processing systems

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Teknotherm A/S, PO Box 87, N-1751 Halden, Norway

Phone +47 69 19 52 81. Fax +47 69 19 52 89

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Rof System provides ' qualified safety • worldwide availability • complete system • extensive support.

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