News | EQUIPMENT Kort are supplying 12x KT300AZ azimuthing units
for Te Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) who were established in 1986 for the development and regulation of inland waterways for shipping and navigation. Kort have been in contact at the design stage
offering advice on the powering of the vessel in respect of performance in vessel propulsion. Kort steerable propeller propulsion unit the KT300AZ will be powered by Greaves Cotton Indian engine developing 275hp at 1800rpm, with a 3:1 Gearbox. It comprises of a water-cooled marine diesel engine driving a fixed-blade propeller through an overcentre clutch, torsional vibration coupling, cardan shaſts. Te system is based on established components,
proven to provide long life and reliability, with low maintenance requirements. Twelve units have now been delivered. Tis is an exciting order say Kort Propulsion Co Ltd and a step into the Indian market where extreme growth is expected to take place in the coming years.
Materials BSS adds to range
BSS Industrial has developed its range of carbon steel tube, fittings and flanges to further improve its offering and service to water, power and utilities markets. Whilst supplying carbon steel products to numerous
sectors, BSS is aiming this extensive range at the water industry and mechanical subcontractors who special- ise in the fabrication of steel pipework. Te range of products is also supported by next day delivery. Lee Tabbatt, brand sales director, said: “With the
opening of our distribution centre in Bulwell and the support of the NDC at Cross Point, we can now offer a wider selection of carbon steel tube and fittings on a next day delivery. Our Bulwell base also offers in-house machining which gives us the flexibility to machine to customer requirements, providing both a special- ist service and batch production in an efficient and economic timescale.”
Communication CA Clase presents
new Tracphone CA Clase has presented its KVH TracPhone FB150 to the commercial marine market. With a diameter of 10.5inch, the TracPhone FB150 is KVH’s most compact TracPhone system to date and has been specifically designed to provide vessels with a cost-effective FleetBroadband solution. The fully stabilised TracPhone FB150 provides IP data connections of up to 150kbps as well as
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simultaneous voice and SMS services via Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband network. Furthermore, the TracPhone FB150 uses the new Inmarsat I-4 satellite constellation, which ensures reliable and high-quality coverage to customers around the world. Standard airtime costs are priced at US$1.49
per minute for ship to shore calls and US$1.89 per minute for ship to mobile phone calls. Standard data download costs are priced at US$13.50 per MB. KVH offer a range of cost-effective airtime packages for customers with higher usage requirements.
Propulsion Perkins M300C
enters market UK-based Golden Arrow Marine has announced the launch of its Perkins M300C diesel engine. Te engine is a six-cylinder 6.6litre Perkins M300C
and is the most powerful engine in the Perkins range, offering 300hp (223kW) at 2400rpm. The engine is based on the Perkins 1100 series engine and is a common rail, electronic fuel injection, wastegated turbocharged and charged air-cooled unit that offers reduced levels of noise and vibration. Te M300C also meets environmental standards
of the European (EU 97/68/EC Stage III A) and American (EPA 40 CFR Part 94) emissions regula- tions, as well as International Maritime Organization (IMO Annex VI of MARPOL) and inland waterways environmental legislation.
Ancillary equipment Centa supplies
Griffon Centa Transmissions, the flexible coupling and shaft supplier, has supplied two special electric clutch assemblies to Griffon Hoverwork Limited. Tese have been fitted to Solent Express, Hovertrav-
el’s BHT130 passenger carrying Hovercraſt on the Ryde to Portsmouth route. Fitted in the shaſtline that controls the liſting
fans, these clutches are now saving approximately five minutes on each turn round, enabling Hovertravel, the operator of the craſt, to maintain its 30 minute schedule. Te fitting of the clutches means that this is no longer necessary and the passengers have less inconvenience on departing the craft. Te craſt can also depart quicker as the liſt fans are still running. Although still in a development phase, the clutches
are proving to be popular with both the crews and the passengers. Tese variants are a development of Centa’s clutch pack range. SBI
Ship & Boat International July/August 2010
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