October 15, 1981

Table of Contents

1. Submersible Drilling Barge 'The Mr. Ray' Christened At McDermott Yard

   Phoenix Seadrill Rig 3, The Mr. Ray, an all-new slotted-type submersible posted drilling barge built by McDermott Inc. at New Iberia, La., was christened at the yard. The article details the rig's machinery and Phoenix Management Corp.'s plans for additional rigs.

   p. 8

2. Moss Rosenberg Delivers First Of Three Chemical/Gas Carriers For Norwegian Owners

   Moss Rosenberg Verft delivered the 11,200-dwt gas and chemical carrier Igloo Finn to Partrederiet NEMO of Oslo, the first of three ships. The multipurpose carrier can transport up to eight different cargoes simultaneously in six stainless-steel tanks plus two coated wing tanks.

   p. 12

3. Diesel Power Review — SEMT-Pielstick

   SEMT-Pielstick has concentrated research on lower fuel consumption and poorer fuel quality, introducing the PC2-6 and PC4-2 and their derated economical versions, plus super-economical engine room designs achieving 120 grams per horsepower-hour.

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4. Diesel Power Review — Wichmann Diesel

   Wichmann, founded 1903 with a U.S. manufacturing facility in Kenner, La., produces two-stroke AXA and AXAG engines from 1,350 to 4,000 bhp, claiming very low fuel consumption, and is finalizing a V engine covering 1,800 to 4,800 bhp.

   p. 50

5. Diesel Power Review — Sulzer

   Sulzer's RL crosshead engine range is now complete, with fuel economy and fuel quality driving the design. A converted 4-cylinder RLA 90 reportedly broke the 130-gram fuel barrier, and the new ZA 40 medium-speed engine has been developed.

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6. Diesel Power Review: Research Continues For More Fuel Efficiency With Lower Grade Fuels

   Introduction to the annual Diesel Power Review, noting that soaring fuel costs and deteriorating marine fuel quality dominate engine design, and summarizing new licensing agreements between European and U.S. engine builders. Includes the Alco Power section describing the new Alco 270 engine.

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7. Diesel Power Review — Colt/Pielstick

   Fairbanks Morse Engine Division of Colt Industries reports on the PC2.5 and larger PC-4 Pielstick engine series, including specifications and recent applications such as the Navy LSD-41 and three Avondale-built Catugs.

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8. Diesel Power Review — Caterpillar

   Caterpillar introduced its entirely new 3500 Series of high-speed heavy-duty diesels in the 800 to 1,600 bhp range, ultimately comprising V8, V12 and V16 models, with the V12 (3512) the first produced.

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9. Diesel Power Review — M.A.N.

   M.A.N. describes its engine program of five four-stroke and five two-stroke designs, its emphasis on high firing pressure ratios for heavy fuel capability and low consumption, and the new 20/27 engine for smaller vessels and stationary plants.

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10. Diesel Power Review — Cummins

    Cummins reports on its K series marine diesels — the KTA-3076, KTA-2300 and KTA-1150 — and their applications in towboats, crew/supply boats and fishing fleets, with a summary of the company's marine diesel history.

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