WESMAR BOW THRUSTERS FOR NEW CIRCLE LINE FERRIES

摘要

New york-based circle line sightingseeing Yachts' three new ferries will feature heavy-duty bow thrusters from WESMAR, Woodinville, WA. Designed by Dejong & Lebet, the 6oo-passenger vessels are being built by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding and will be similar to previous ferries operated by Circle Line except they will have an additional deck to conform to new U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Each ferry will have a WESMAR 125 hp model V2-20 stainless steel dual prop counter rotating thruster. The ferries will travel at speeds up to 16 knots and will make trips that are 2 to 3 hours long. "Circle Line vessels dock on the Hudson side of New York Harbor, where they navigate heavy marine traffic and cross winds," says Peter Duclos, President of Gladding-Hearn. "The task of holding tight to load and unload 600 passengers is critical to safety and to comfort, so the WESMAR bow thrusters are an important part of the design," savs Duclos.