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www.marinelink.com 71Home Study For MarinersProfessional mari-ners learn in a vari-ety of ways, times and places. They have to. After spend- ing months at sea, that homeport time can be hard to Þ ll up with training. So-rensen offers home study programs with various options to prepare deck ofÞ cers and engi- neers. The 500/1600 Master/Mate Inland or Near Coastal program prepares mariners to earn their Master or Mate license on vessels not exceeding 500 or 1600 gross registered tons and operating within inland or near coastal waters. Students also receive one week of exam preparation at the Chesapeake Marine Training Institute campus. www.chesapeakemarineinst.com Anti Corrosion Technology Clamp ACT Clamps from STAUFF protect against crevice corro-sion in salt water. Designed for use with stainless steel tube and pipe, ACT clamps can be used for both underwa-ter and top-side applications. Crevice corrosion is a prob-lem when seawater is trapped in gaps between conventional clamps and the pipe or tube. ACT Clamps utilize anti- corrosion elastomer strips to Þ rmly hold the tube while eliminating gaps seawater can penetrate. The clamp body provides UV stabil- ity and is resistant against seawater, rain and oil. STAUFF ACT clamps have been extensively Þ eld-tested in the Dutch North Sea. www.stauffusa.com New Engine and Steering SolutionRaymarine has launched a new ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Inter- face. The ECI-100 bridges the gap between engine instrumentation, drive-by-wire propulsion systems, and Raymarine network navigation systems. The ECI-100 collects and con-nects engine information to give simple and immediate access to engine per- formance data, fuel consumption and alarms via customizable information screens on multifunction displays (MFDs). The ECI-100 is compatible with Volvo Penta, Yamaha Marine Command Link Plus, Caterpillar and Yanmar Marine engines and is a full-function autopilot interface for Volvo Penta IPS and Yamaha Helm Master propulsion systems. www.raymarine.com ExxonMobil Environmentally Acceptable LubricantsExxonMobil Marine Limited, an afÞ liate of Exxon Mobil Cor- poration, introduced Mobil SHC Aware, a new comprehensive series of synthetic, environmentally ac-ceptable lubricants. Mobil SHC Aware synthetic lubricants are formu- lated to help marine operators enhance vessel re-liability, minimize maintenance costs and reduce potential environmental impact. Developed through extensive laboratory and in-service testing, theMo-bil SHC Awarerange includes Mobil SHC Aware H hydraulic ß uids, Mobil SHC Aware ST stern tube lubricants; Mobil SHC Aware Grease EP 2 multi- purpose grease and Mobil SHC Aware Gear range of gear oils.www.exxonmobil.com MTNW Debuts LCI-90i-IS Measurement Technology NW (MTNW) Launched its LCI-90i-IS Rugged Programmable Controller (RPC) has been awarded the globally recognized Underwriters Laborato-ries (UL) certiÞ cation. UL quality approval allows customers to use the industry leading RPC in haz-ardous applications without additional testing or approvals. MTNW offers versions of its ß agship display for winch, pump, crane, tank and torque ap-plications. The LCI-90i-IS is a programmable con- troller that combines signal-processing capabilities with rugged reliability for new projects and retroÞts of existing equipment, the manufacturer said. Sensor data, parameters, alarms, controls, and graphs are displayed on a bright electroluminescent display for unmatched readability in all light conditions. www.mtnw-usa.com Rolls-Royce Gas Turbine for Combat ShipRolls-Royce won a contract to design the gas turbine system for the U.K. Royal Navy?s future Type 26 Glob- al Combat Ship, which will, subject to contract, fea-ture the marine gas turbine Rolls-Royce MT30. Rolls-Royce will work with prime contractor BAE Systems and Tognum, Rolls-Royce?s collaboration with Daim- ler, to design the propulsion system. This system will combine the Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbine with four of Tognum?s MTU high-speed diesel generator sets. The MT30 is derived from Rolls-Royce aero engine technology. It produces 36-40 MW. www.rolls-royce.com Victaulic Unveils Press-To-Connect Pipe-Joining System Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, introduces Vic-Press, an IACS-approved ß ame-free press system for joining small-diameter stainless steel pipe. With Type Approval certi Þ cation from IACS member agency Germanischer Lloyd, Vic-Press offers a quick, simple, safe and reliable means of joining off-the-shelf Type 316 ASTM A-312 Schedule 10S stainless steel pipe in new-vessel construction, retroÞ t and repair operations. The system is type approved for class III piping systems.According to Victaulic, the joints are quick and simple to complete with the Vic-Press system: Pipe is cut to length and deburred, marked for visual veriÞ cation of full insertion, then inserted into a coupling or Þ tting. Reliability is built into the system with several unique features. An internal pipe stop within the couplings and Þ ttings helps correctly position the pipe to ensure positive joining, while the seal pocket helps protect the gasket during assembly. Vic-Press gaskets are pre-lubricated to simplify the assembly process; no additional lubrication is required for installation. Once installed, pat-ent-pending press detection technology enables the installer to identify unpressed joints as the system is Þ lled and tested. The approved Vic-Press product range includes couplings, tees, elbows, reducers, end caps and adapters in sizes rang- ing from 0.5-2 inches (15-50 millimeters). Vic-Press couplings and Þ ttings are pressure-rated up to a maximum of 232 psi (16 bar/1,600 kPa). They are Þ re resistant and recommended for use with ß uids at temperatures up to 208 degrees Fahrenheit (98 degrees Celsius) for the standard HNBR gasket seal, and up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius) for the EPDM gasket seal. www.victaulic.com MR #10 (66-73).indd 71MR #10 (66-73).indd 7110/3/2013 2:30:07 PM10/3/2013 2:30:07 PM