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3 IVI IVI 70 N/mm' 50 N/mm' 35 N/mm' "TOUGH!" use the word "tough" a lot around Kobelt. also use the words "quality',' "precision" and "world-wide warranty'.' for superior marine controls and is international — spanning over countries and backed by 35 years of experience.

We are the only company to use die-cast bronze components and stainless steel hardware exclusively, and our patented, 5 year warranty systems deliver longer and more reliable performance than any of our competitors.

From manual hydraulic steering installations for smaller vessels to full-power follow-up units for larger vessels, the Kobelt line-up includes mechani- cal, pneumatic, electric and electronic systems.

When the going gets "tough" — the tough have Kobelt. ' Quality Control 8238 129th Street, Surrey

British Columbia, Canada V3W 0A6

Sales: 604.S90.7313 Fax: 604.590.8313

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kobelt.com

Meko class warship from the German Frigate Consortium.

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Superstar Leo is an 879-ft. (268- m) ship with a capacity for 2,800 passengers. Sixty percent of the ship's cabins are outside cabins, and 40 percent are fitted with a private balcony. It is reportedly the first cruise vessel of this size to feature a helicopter landing area, and to prove its dedication to serv- ing passenger needs, the ship will have 1,000 crew members, or approximately 20 percent more than comparable ships. Other amenities include: a public vil point on the bridge; an atrii extending over six decks, witlf glass dome and glass-walled liJ and a two-level lounge with se| ing for 1,000. Sistersl

Superstar Virgo is present under construction at the yar due for delivery this time nej year. Liibeck-based Flender Wer has recently delivered newbuilcj ing no. 664 dubbed Santa FedericX to Hamburg-based shipownel

UNIT LOAD 100 N/mm'

BEARING-MATERIALS

MkmWATE PERFORMANCE

DURABILITY Miba 100 150 200 500 DIAMETER RANGE | TRUCKS |

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Miba Gleitlager AG

Dr.-Mitterbauer-Str. 3

A-4663 Laakirchen

Tel: (+43) 7613/2541

Fax: (+43) 7613/4257

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