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Markey Electric

Mooring Winches

Markey Machinery introduced a new line of low-cost Electric Mooring Winch- es. Its new DESM-series of mooring winches is designed specifically for the next generation of coastal and ocean-class general-purpose barges, ATB's, and short- haul barges, and include features which simplify installation and long-term main- tenance. Two models are available within the DESM-series, including: • DESM-18 single-drum mooring winch with hp electric-motor with a drum-capacity of 400 ft. of 1.125-in. line and a 60,000 lb. brake-capacity. DESMG-18R single-drum mooring winch featuring a warping-head, drum- clutch, and band-brake, with 20 hp elec- tric-motor, available in both right-hand and left-hand configurations. This model also has a drum-capacity of 400 ft. of 1.125-in. line and a 60,000 lb. brake- capacity.

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SLM Offers M-2000

Capstans

Superior-Lidgerwood-Mundy now offers the M-2000 line of capstans for the commercial marine market. Enduring rig- orous testing in the field on the inland waterways and BAE System's Dry Dock in Norfolk, the M-2000 is designed for dockside, vessel mooring, and refinery applica- tions. With over 60 models avail- able, the combina- tion of pull, speed, robustness, and optional features can be chosen for the specific application. The M-2000 capstan is simple to install, with only four heavy duty hold down bolts, it can be bolted to the deck or even welded in place.

Designed with easy maintenance in mind, the reducer, head and motor can all be removed without removing the mounting brackets from the deck of the vessel or dock. The units feature easy inspection for general maintenance, and a heavy duty marine paint system comes standard.

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PFA-95 FiFi for SLICE

Lockeed Martin's two SLICE Vessels are equipped with IMSSCO's PFA-95 A-

FFF Portable Foam Applicators for rapid response fire fighting. The awards where made to IMSSCO Corporation by FMBA

Marine Inc. (Shipyard). Because these

SLICE Vessels are owner-operated by

Hoteleria y Servicios Petroleros SA (HSP) in conjunction with Consultoria y Servi- cios Petroleros SA (Mexico) and shall be on charter to PEMEX for commercial off- shore oil field use, additional strict atten- tion to SOLAS and FSS-Code compliance was performed by FBMA Keith Wright,

Project Engineer.

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Every Day. Every Night.

Now more than ever, your support of the

Coast Guard Foundation is vital to the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Please contribute today. www.cgfdn.org (860)535-0786

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