Page 45: of Maritime Reporter Magazine (May 2004)

Propulsion Technology

ZF Helps to Harness Spirit of Ontario's Power

ZF Marine gears are on board the

Spirit of Ontario, helping to harness the power of what is reported to be the most powerful fast ferry in the U.S. ZF

Marine supplied four ZF 53000-1 NRH non-reversing, horizontal offset trans- missions to mount behind MTU 20V 8000 M70 engines rated at 8,200kW.

ZF 53000-1 NRH transmissions are designed to be lightweight, while offering a high power density for top performance.

The hardened and ground gear teeth •

Last year Austal was awarded a con- tract to build 12 new patrol boats for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). It is anticipated that these 56-meter vessels will each be fitted with two MTU 16V

Series 4000 diesel engines, continuing a long association between MTU and the RAN. "Vessels providing transport, coastal patrol and other military and law enforcement missions perform varied and demanding tasks. We are respect- ed by the World's navies for providing advanced high-power technology, ranging from basic twin-engine plants to high complex and complete systems including diesels and gas turbines," said Bentgen. "The U.S. Marine Corps have been using a large Austal catamaran as a troop and equipment transporter for nearly three years with great success and we have also designed a revolu- tionary trimaran platform for the

General Dynamics bid for the Navy's

Littoral Combat Ship project," said

Pemberton. "We are also currently building 22 naval patrol boats at Austal

Ships in Australia."

For more information from Austal

Circle 9 on Reader Service Card

For more information from MTU

Circle 10 on Reader Service Card and carefully configured hydraulic sys- tems ensure reliability, safety, and com- fort during operation.

Each of the four gearboxes on the

Spirit of Ontario feature ZF Antiflex

Mounting Systems.

The design of ZF's Antiflex Mounting

System absorbs and reduces stresses on the main housing when the vessel's hull deflects in rough waters. ZF PTO's were also required for this application to con- trol the steering of the vessel's waterjet propulsion system.

Circle 8 on Reader Service Card

Dependable Long

Lasting Power

Bp

With 15,000 engines in service worldwide, producing more than 1000 engines annually, GE is one of the largest medium speed engine manufacturers in the world today.

From the foundation of design, GE

Diesel Engines have been developed to meet the rigorous demands of customer applications.

GE Diesels are among the most fuel efficient in their class, with low life cycle costs and the latest emissions technology, to meet current and future regulations.

From the most powerful tugs to the most reliable ferry service, GE

Diesels are the choice for proven dependable power.

GE MARINE &

STATIONARY POWER 1600 - 4500 hp

ABS Certified imagination at work

GE Marine & Stationary Power (866)656-8786 (814)875-5034

Circle 204 on Reader Service Card

May 2004 57