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resulting from upgraded hydro-dynamic and electrical efficiencies, low noise and vibration levels, as well as enhanced maneuvering characteristics.

The system, which provides up to 360 degrees of freedom around the vertical axis of rotation, is designed for vessels of all types where high speed and maneuverability are a main concern.

Available for power applications from 3 mW to more than 19 mW, the Dolphin system provides more space savings due to the absence of shaft systems, gears and stern thrusters.

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Thrustmaster Manufactures

Comprehensive Line

Thrustmaster of

Texas, Inc., manu- facturers of a full range of mechani- cal drive azimuthing thrust- masters from 500 to 3,000-hp, aims to ensure that all mechanical drives are designed to complement Thrustmaster's existing group of hydraulic thrusters.

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Deutz Powered Freighter

Enters Operation

The new coastal freighter RMS Miil- heim, built by Romania's Santierul

Naval Tulcea, was put into operation by

Mssrs. Rhein-, Maas- and See-schif- fahrtskontor (RMS). The 294.3-ft. (89.7-m), 2,500-ton vessel is powered by a Deutz AG series 628 engine, an eight cylinder version with a capacity of 1,500 kW at 900 rpm. Power is trans- ferred to the fixed pitch propeller via a

Reintjes 3.654:1 reversing reduction gear. MUlheim, with a width of 38-ft. (11.7 m) and a draft of 14.5 ft. (4.5 m) is designed for the European inland canals and rivers, as well as for sea traffic.

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MaK Motoren Makes Change

At The Top

Dr. Jens Hollunder, chairman of the board of MaK Motoren GmbH has retired, thus handing over the responsi- bility for the operative business in mid

July. Jan E. Grundtman has been appointed chairman of the board and general manager of MaK Motoren. Dr.

Hollunder entered service with MaK in 1984, and was appointed chairman of the board on July 1, 1993.

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VTC Secures Diesel Electric

Propulsion Contract

Vosper Thornycroft Controls (VTC) won a contract from Ferguson Ship- builders to provide a diesel electric propulsion system for a new lighthouse and buoy tender vessel. The 164 ft. (50 m), 1,100-gt vessel is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2000, and VTC is currently carrying out design work on the electrical system which comprises three 876 kW diesel generators deliver- ing power to two 1,000 kW azimuthing stern thrusters and two 210 kW bowthrusters.

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Overhaul Intervals Extended

Caterpillar Engine Products Div.

Announced that the recommended over- haul schedules for most 3500 family marine engines have been extended 50 percent, helping to significantly reduce lifetime costs.

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HJTCHC

IN THRUSTE

HRP is the worldwide supplier of 360° steerable thruster systems and tunnel thrusters up to 2000 kW. The Azimuth

Thruster Systems are available in well mounted, retractable and deck mounted versions and suitable for each drive mode.

All HRP Thruster Systems have one thing in common: they are strong, reliable and meet all classification society standards.

The systems are built according to the proven excellent Dutch craftmanship of HRP.

THRUSTER SYSTEMS

Holland Roerpropeller BV • P.O. Box 2020 • 2930 AA Krimpen a/d Lek.

Tel. +31 (0)180 519 988 • Fax +31 (0)180 519 256 • www.hrp.nl

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