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June 2012www.marinelink.com 77Multi-Function NavigationSystem Approved The Marinestar Maneuvering System (Marinestar MS) designed by Fugro inNorway has been approved by the BSH marine test house in Germany as both a Speed and Distance Measuring Equip-ment (SDME) and Transmitting Heading Device (THD). This means that Marines- tar MS can be installed as an alternative to a doppler speed log in order to meetthe requirements of SOLAS for shipsover 50,000 gross tons to have the ability to measure speed over the ground in both the forward and athwartships direction. The system can equally act as an alterna- tive to one of the gyro compasses. In fact Marinestar is more accurate than mostgyro compasses and is therefore not onlya low maintenance gyro alternative but a more accurate source of heading infor- mation. Erma First Receives BWTSType Approval Erma First said that its Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) manufac- tured by Erma First ESK Engineering So-lutions S.A, has received Type Approval according to IMO resolutionMEPC.174(58) from the Greek Adminis- tration, granted May 11, 2012. ErmaFirst Ballast Water Treatment System uses a 200 micron self-cleaning pre-fil- ter, a 20 micron hydrocyclone technology exhibiting outstanding performance in very high sediment loads and advanced energy efficient electrolytic cells. It is lready installed on board ContainershipM/V Cosco Guangzhou, with running or- ders for Offshore and Mega Yacht Ves- sels, and in final negotiations for numerous Bulk Carriers and Tanker Ves- sels in Far East. New Yanmar Engine Yanmar America offers the 12AY series High-Speed Commercial Workboat diesel engine. The purpose-built 12AY is ideal for offshore support vessels, ferries, tugs, commercial fishing craft and other demanding applications.A key element of the improved per- formance and efficiency is a new stag- gered injection nozzle and patentedcombustion chamber design. They allow a very wide rpm range with low fuel con- sumption and emissions.The 40L, 12-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine is available in five power ratings across three models. The 12AYM-WST models produce 1,200 mhp(882 kW) @ 1,850 rpm and 1,400mhp(1,030 kW) @ 1,900 rpm. The 12AYM-WET versions have outputs of 1,550 mhp(1,140 kW) @ 1,840 rpm and1,659 mhp(1,220 kW) @ 1,900 rpm. The 12AYM-WGT produces 1,822 mhp(1,340 kW) @ 1,940 rpm.A new V cylinder block configuration offers improved rigidity compared to pre- vious models, with inspection ports pro-viding easy access to connecting rodassemblies. A mechanical engine gover- nor control and Yanmar's own fuel sys- tem components further enhancereliability. CS Unitec?s 9-in. Pneumatic Circular Saw CS Unitec?s new pneumatic circular saw is designed to dry cut steel plate up to 3/8? thick, as well as non-ferrousmetal, plastic, grating, composite andcorrugated materials. Portable and light- weight (19 lbs.), the Model 5 1115 0020metal cutting saw is ideal for foundries, petrochemical,nuclear, marine, demolition andfabrication in- dustries or otherapplicationswhere pneu-matic power is the norm. The 2 HP pneumaticmotor operates at 90 PSI using 60 CFMair volume and has a 1/2? Female NPT air connection. This 9? circular saw has an overall cutting depth of 3-1/4? at 90 and 2-1/8? at 45. www.csunitec.com OMEGA?s New General Purpose Solid State Relays G3NA SeriesOmega intro- duces its new se- ries of generalpurpose solidstate relayswhich are usedto control large resistanceheaters in con-junction with temperature controllers.This CE compliant solid state relay withLED operation indicator is capable ofmillions of hours of operation and has abuilt-in varistor to absorb external surges. The G3NA SSR is available for both AC and DC loads and control voltages, in current ratings up to 50 amps. Ideal forthe Chemical, Plastics and Food industry. E-mail: [email protected] Sonar WESMAR completed the installationof its high-definition, long-range sonar on the 164-foot arctic expedition ship M/V QUEST. Managed by International Ship- ping Partners, the QUEST joins a num- ber of vessels that have already installed WESMAR?s advanced technology searchlight sonar for navigational capa- bility and safety. WESMAR?s new sonar system, which is designed for cruiseships and excursion vessels such as M/V QUEST, offers unmatched navigational and security aid, in both shallow and open water. With the ability to scan a full 360 degrees around the vessel as well as profile the bottom underneath the ship, the WESMAR sonar offers unparalleled protection. Fast Find 220 PersonalLocator Beacon McMurdo extended its range of emergency dis- tress beacons with thelaunch of the new Fast Find 220 PLB (Personal LocatorBeacon). The Fast Find 220 satellite PLB is a ver- satile 406 MHz GPS emer- gency beacon with GPS as standard, enabling a typical positional ac-curacy of +/- 62m. The 220 also benefits from new contemporary styling, includ- ing retro reflective detailing for improved visibility in low light, a six year battery storage life and float pouch included.The beacon is also small in size weigh-ing just 5.4oz and measuring 1.34? x1.85? x 4.17?, and features a LED flashlight to assist with rescues at night or dur- ing limited visibility. Severn Trent De Nora offers the OMNIPURE Series 55 marine sewage treatment system, to provide effective elec- trolytic treatment of both black and gray water while providing a safe and sanitary method of handling solids. The OMNIPURE Series 55 system is the only marine sewage treatment system that oxidizes sewage through an elec- trolytic process as well as generates sodium hypochlorite for the disinfection of the sewage streams. The OMNIPURE Series 55 systems incorporate an advanced electrolytic process that imposes certain physical and chemical changes to the wastewater stream as it passes through the treatment system, resulting in wastewater effluent quality that is well below the new MEPC.159(55) requirements. The systems have received Bureau Veritas certification per IMO Reso- lution MEPC.159(55) and USCG Certificate of Approval to MEPC.159(55). OMNIPURE Series 55 Marine Sewage Treatment System MR June12 # 10 (74-80):MR Template 6/12/2012 10:26 AM Page 77