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Celebrity Zenith Arrives At Newport News Celebrity Cruise Lines' vessel Zenith arrived at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) on October 18 for its bi-annual drydocking. Owned and operated by Miami, Fla.-based Celebrity, Zenith is in drydock at NNS for hull painting, sur-vey and repairs as necessary for the propulsion system, sea valves, thrusters, stabilizers and hull anodes. Measuring 682 x 95 ft. (207 x 28.9 m), the 47,255-ton ship has been in service since 1992 ? never docking anywhere but NNS since that time. Zenith's basic routes include Alaska, the Trans-canal, Bermuda, the Caribbean and Europe. Circle 194 on Reader Service Card Caterpillar's 3412E Provides High Power Caterpillar's totally electronic 3412E marine diesel engine. Caterpillar's Engine Products Division has introduced the availability of a new, totally electronic 3412E marine diesel engine with ratings from 503 to 1,400-bhp (375-1,044-bkW) for commercial marine application. As compared to previous Cat 3412C engines, 3412E has upgraded horsepow-er, improved emissions control and enhanced midrange performance - with faster acceleration and improved cruis-ing characteristics. The engine's superior reserved power enables it to respond quickly to increased load caused by adverse conditions such as swift cur-rents, loaded nets and hard turns. Test engines rated at 624-bhp (465-bkW) at 1,800 rpm are offering stellar results in two 70 ft. (21.3 m) twin-screw inland waterway tow boats - allowing for improved trip times. Compared to the 3412C, the upgraded engine pro-vides the same strong 27-liter displace-ment, 12 cylinder vee, 4-stroke cycle diesel with the additional new electronic control and fuel systems, turbochargers and pistons. The 3412E also has a new Electronic Control Module (ECM), and was re-written with new software control maps developed for power and torque limits, air-to-fuel ratio control, fuel rail pres-sure and timing. The model is known as the only marine engine of its size to boast maximum power curves above 1,200-rpm - due to Cat's patented Hydraulically-Actuated, Electronically-Controlled Unit Injector (HEUI) fuel system. The system, which uses an oil pump to pressurize fuel at the injector, provides full actuation pressure at 40-100 percent rated engine speed, for improved fuel atomization and complete fuel burn. Circle 97 on Reader Service Card _ SEA ARK MARINE Over 40 Years of Boat Building Excellence! Since 1959, SeaArk (formerly MonArk Boat Company) has built quality work, patrol & excursion boats for all types of work all over the world. We are proud to be the leading manufacturer of small-to-medium workboats in the U.S.A. Consistent ownership, consistent location & consistent quality have been the secret to our success! How many other builders can say the same? 48' Transporter SEAARK MARINE P.O. Box 210 Monticello, AR 71655 (870) 367-9755 www.seaark.com Circle 327 on Reader Service Card TIN - FREE ANTIFOULING @ SEA-NINE PHRRS ANTIFOULING AGENT More and more new generation tin-free coatings will feature Environmental acceptability AND Performance The best ones will be based on SEA-NINE® antifouling agent from Rohm and Haas Discover all about bt^ ^^ y/wv/.seanine MARINE DECK EQUIPMENT PROUDLY MADE IN THE U.S.A. Schoellhorn-Albrecht Machine Co., Inc. H Capstans M f Winches ".jgllk Anchors " Mooring Fittings Accommodation Ladders Since 1887, shipyards and navies around the world have relied on Schoellhorn-Albrecht's high quality deck equipment. Count on experience and knowledge to answer all your mooring needs with Schoellhorn-Albrecht. Visit our web site for more information. 575-105 Rudder Road, St. Louis, MO 63026 Tel: 314-351 -3333 Fax: 314-351 -5780 www.schoellhorn-albrecht.com Circle 319 on Reader Service Card Circle 324 on Reader Service Card 109