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April 2005 59 on two occasions since 2000, going through an extensive refit of her struc- ture and shell plating. Accommodations are planned to be refurbished as well as a full mechanical refit. Also the megay- acht Michaela Rose has undergone

Lloyd's inspection at the Lunenburg shipyard. Lunenburg Foundry's new indoor yacht refit facility has allowed the company to work year round provid- ing refit work and high quality paint applications. In addition to serving the yachting and megayacht markets,

Lunenburg Foundry maintains its tradi- tional ties with the commercial fishing and marine industries on the East Coast of Canada. LIFE's Marine Products are engineered and built to withstand the rigors of the North Atlantic. LIFE's wide line of products can be integrated into packages that are manufactured and may be installed at the plant. Custom work is a specialty at LIFE; engineers are avail- able at the plant to service your specific needs. LIFE employs a variety of expe- rienced craftsmen and tradesmen. Our present workforce includes the follow- ing skilled employees: Engineers and

Technicians; CWB Certified Welders,

Machinist, Pipefitters, Mechanics,

Riggers and Shipwrights.

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Nautican

Since established in 1972, NautiCAN has been helping vessels reach their highest levels of efficiency and perform- ance. Using an advanced airfoil section profile from aerodynamics and applying it to our propulsion systems and hydralift skegs is how the NautiCAN difference is achieved.

Thirty-six stainless steel airfoil sec- tions are welded together to create the perfect airfoil profile of the NautiCAN

Nozzle.

This profile is why NautiCAN

Nozzles have 17 times less resistance than conventional 19a nozzles, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and more delivered power.

To obtain unparalleled performance, the sectioned nozzle is combined with triple rudders, stators, and a skewed pro- peller in an Integrated Propulsion Unit.

The unit arrives fully assembled, com- plete with a steering gear, and ready for installation.

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Country Focus: Canada

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Robert Allan Ltd.

Celebrating 75 years of continuous business in 2005, Robert Allan Ltd is

Canada's oldest firm of Consulting

Naval Architects. From its offices in

Vancouver, RAL serves a truly inter- national Client base, providing design and engineering services for a wide array of specialized workboats. Best known for its widely recognized high- performance ship-assist and escort tug designs, the company is also actively designing large anchor-handling tugs, fireboats, ferries, barges, crewboats and fast patrol craft.

Currently RAL has more than 35 vessels under construction around the world, including award-winning Z-

Tech tugs, the RAmpage Class AHTS, and Odyssey Class Ro-Ro ferries.

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