Marine Log - March 2009 - (Page 38) Technews L-3 RECEIVES ORDER FOR EARLY WARNING DETECTION SYSTEM L-3 Communications Klein Associates, Inc., Salem, N.H., received its fourth consecutive order for a HarborGuard Early Warning Detection System to be installed on an offshore construction vessel operating in coastal waters. The HarborGuard software provides a moving security zone. The HarborGuard is based on a layered approach, with multiple small target detection radars providing 360 degree coverage, in addition to long range infrared cameras that allow identification and assessment of potential threats. The Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) units are used to provide a clear and audible warning message to the person(s) threatning the safety of the vessel. The sensor information is then combined on an integrated operator console providing the necessary display, monitoring and automatic alarm functions of the system. ROLLS-ROYCE WINS ORDER TO SUPPLY MANEUVERABILITY SYSTEMS FOR KGJS Rolls-Royce won a $17.4 million order to supply fuel efficient maneuverability systems for four new cement carrying vessels. The order includes the Promas integrated propeller and rudder system, steering gear, tunnel thrusters and deck machinery. In addition, it will also supply switchboards, automation systems and an integrated bridge. Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Group (KGJS) was looking for a system solution —as oppose to purchasing seperate products— that would “deliver greater benefits in terms of quality, performance and environmental impact,” according to Geir Bjørkeli, Director of Systems Sales for Rolls-Royce. The Pro- www.L-3Com.com mas can increase propul- be operated by the KGJS sion efficiency by four to and are being built by the six percent. Vinashin Group’s Ben Kien The four 16,800 dwt ves- shipyard in Hai Phong sels are due for delivery in Vietnam. 2011 and 2012. The www.rolls-royce.com/marine vessels will A COATING OF INTERSLEEK 900 TAKES FASTCAT TO A GREATER LEVEL UK- based ferry company, Wightlink Ltd., has firmly adopted International Paint’s Intersleek 900. The 160 year-old ferry company decided to use International Paints’ Intersleek 900 on three of its vessels in 2007. The FastCat Ryde, Our Lady Pamela and FastCat Shanklin all had their vertical sides coated with Intersleek 900. The use of Intersleek 900 leads to a reduction in CO2 emissions, improved fuel consumption and a reduction in slipping requirements. The vessels have not been taken out of service since the coating was applied two years ago. Prior to using Intersleek 900, Wightlink was removing the vessels from service every couple of months for cleaning. According to Wightlink’s technical superintendent, Mark Parsons, “the FastCats now run at a reduced engine rev/min complemented by associated fuel savings.” SIEMENS PROVIDES PROPULSION TO TWO SUPPLY SHIPS The Spanish shipyard, Navantia S.A. has commissioned Siemens Marine Solutions for two new multi-functional supply ships with pod propulsion units and power supply equipment. The main propulsion systems consist of two pod propulsion units per ship, with an output of 11 mw. The pods will be fitted outside the ship’s hull—increasing the ship’s transport capacity and allowing a more flexible design of the engine room and stern. The ships will be used by the Austrailian Navy to improve the range of its amphibian development capabilities. www.internationalpaint.com 38 MARINE LOG MARCH 2009 www.siemens.com/marine www.marinelog.com http://www.rolls-royce.com/marine http://www.L-3Com.com http://www.siemens.com/marine http://www.internationalpaint.com http://www.marinelog.com
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