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26 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News the capability to meet future EPA and

IMO Tier II emissions standards.

Other C280 upgrades include: • High-performance aftercoolers (HPAC) deliver cooler combustion air for longer valve life An anti-polishing ring in the cylin- der liner prevents soot accumulation above the top piston ring land, which improves lube oil control and liner life For certain cyclical load applica- tions, bi-metallic cylinder liners are employed to meet the rigors of these applications and to maintain long com- ponent life. Early marine installations have been used to validate performance, with nearly 20,000 hours accumulated to date in applications such as line haul towing, harbor tugs, and tractor tugs.

Feedback indicates that the C280 has virtually eliminated transient smoke, reduced steady state smoke, and lowered fuel consumption by as much as 11 per- cent in a line haul towing application. "The C280 is a powerful and reliable marine workhorse, with electronic con- trols for improved performance. We're receiving very positive reports from the field," said Mike Mahn, Manager for

Marketing Support, Caterpillar Marine

Power Systems. "Also, our early instal- lation customers have consistently reported less vibration and noise, and with today's increased emphasis on crew comfort, they are very pleased about this."

The C280 is available with continuous and maximum continuous ratings from 1730 -5420 bkW (2320-7270 bhp) for propulsion applications, and prime power ratings from 1900-5420 bkW (2550-7270 bhp) for marine auxiliary and diesel electric drive applications.

Rated speeds of 900 or 1000 rpm may be selected for 6, 8, 12, and 16 cylinder configurations. Factory shipments are planned for mid-2005.

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Cat Offers Class-

Approved Gensets

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has reduced marine genset assembly bottle- necks and certification delays in the shipbuilding industry, providing vessel builders with fully certified and docu- mented units ready for installation, mov- ing the traditional process upstream to its in-house facilities. Gensets leave the factory with Marine Classification

Society (MCS) certification. To provide gensets featuring more consistent com- ponents, Caterpillar will be packaging all of its Cat and MaK gensets in house with MCS certification.

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Repair Service Extended

Wärtsilä Propulsion Netherlands (for- mer LIPS Propellers) has extended its worldwide metallurgical propeller repair service activities. Since the introduction of a Flying Squad Toolbox Container (FSTC), metallurgical propeller repairs engineers have all professional repair tools and equipment on site to perform major propeller repairs and guarantee quality repairs. This FSTC is a 20-ft. sea container fully equipped with water cooled MIG welding equipment, meas- uring equipment, straightening tools, grinding/cutting machines and a power converter. The FSTC is currently located in Greece and has already performed over 10 jobs since it's introduction in

March 2004.

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Improved Engine

Monitoring Available

A new maintenance management sys- tem, CoCoS Maintenance, from MAN

B&W Diesel, is designed to provide improved engine condition information and reduce operating costs. Among the key CoCoS Maintenance objective are effective planning of preventive and cor- rective maintenance work, performance of condition-based maintenance, the creation of reports detailing resource allocation and use, efficient stock con- trol and the correct processing of docu- mentation as required by the classifica- tion societies.

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Propulsion Update

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