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On entering the wheelhouse, the main conning position affords clear vision, with only the funnel casings obstructing some of the quarter view. The second and main winch control is between the exhaust stacks, while a third conning position is up top on the monkey island when working in close and personal with barges. The absence of a ship's wheel may be hard for old salts to get their head around. In its place, two toggle levers for port or starboard helm may be used independently, giving the master a high level of manoeuvrability at his fingertips. Up top is a Jabsco 24 volt DC searchlight plus a large air horn, while inside the wheelhouse the electronics and aids to navigation, supplied and installed by Steelcom Electronics, include a 6kW Furuno scanner linked to a 48-mile radar, a Furuno GPS, a Furuno 600 watt echo-sounder and an ICM 442 VHF marine radio for voice communications. ABOVE: Pushing a solid bow wave. It is interesting to note the eco- friendly stuff associated with refuelling and pump-outs. A central fill and discharge station is on the deck alongside the main towing winch. This is fully encased and sealed with a 350mm raised coaming with its own weatherproof lockable hatch. The station, which drains back to the dirty oil tank, contains the fuel oil central fill and discharge transfer, with dry break couplings and central venting. There is dirty oil discharging and venting, lube oil filling and a connection for the water blaster located in the engineroom, together with the required emergency stops. Head and shower This oil transfer safety system ensures that the risk of a major oil spill when refuelling or discharging from the ship is mitigated against in all but a catastrophic hose burst or shore connection malfunction, thereby giving the master some peace of mind, rather than the fear of a major environmental fine when there is a small spill at the fuelling station. Because of her intended use in the sub-tropical waters of Australia's northern and eastern coast, air-conditioning of the wheelhouse and accommodation areas was essential. The Ocean Breeze air-conditioning uses a chilled water system, with keel- cooled chiller units in the engineroom, along with stainless steel air handlers in the living areas and wheelhouse. Although she has a manning level of two, the PT Mary has accommodation for four to provide flexibility for coastal and long-haul tow work, where watch keeping becomes a key factor. The crew accommodation is below and for'ard. The heads and shower are very utilitarian. The head once again has what looks like a retrofitted sanitary system to meet the Australian Great Barrier Reef and coastal requirements for sewage treatment and disposal. The repositioned shower with its own stainless steel basin has been incorporated in the head compartment, leaving the similar space to port as a workshop with a small bench and engineers vice. One expects that this area will be fitted out with tools cupboards' and stowage space once she arrives in Brisbane. For'ard is the fo'c'sle crew accommodation incorporating the galley, cook top and oven, fridge/ freezer and microwave, TV/stereo for entertainment, a small dining area and four bunks. This space is of a size that can accommodate a crew of four comfortably, and is easy on a crew of two. Marine & Industrial Electrics Ltd DESIGN & PLANNING • System design • CAD draughting Specialists in quality electrical installation & service INSTALLATION SERVICE & • Classification society approval documentation • As fitted drawings and manuals MAINTENANCE • Local and offshore • Available on short notice • Short or long term contracts • DC supplies charging controls and monitoring • AC generation supervision and monitoring • Machinery alarm monitoring systems • Navigational aids and communications WE CONGRATULATE THEM ON COMPLETION OF THE TUG – P.T. MARY Phone 64 9 430 8061 • Fax 64 9 430 8062 • email mie@marineelectric.co.nz WE CONGRATULATE FULLERS ON COMPLETION OF THEIR NEW VESSEL FOR QUALITY SERVICE CONTACT MARINE & INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICS AT: Proudly Supporting Ship Constructors Since 1990 VIP.S 12 Professional Skipper September/October 2012 SUPPLY PROCUREMENT • Power generation and management controls • Alarm systems • Lighting systems • Class approval power and control cables The new workshop