WE PUT HORSEPOWER TO WORK® FILTERS ALL CATEGORIES: Land-Based Marine Application Case Studies MAID OF THE MIST CATAMARAN FERRIES Twin Disc drives the first zero-emission, all-electric passenger vessels built in the U.S. Two Maid of the Mist ferries carry tourists around Niagara Falls using Veth Propulsion by Twin Disc, making a powerful sustainability statement. Niagara Falls, New York SYDNEY HARBOUR CATAMARAN FERRIES Running up to 14 hours a day in Sydney Harbour, Captain Cook Cruises Australia ferries rely on Twin Disc transmissions and controls for proven, precision performance. Sydney Harbour, Australia Products Used: MGX-5114SC MGX-5075IV EC300 SANMAR SHIPYARDS HARBOR TUG One of the world’s leading tugboat builders expanded its portfolio with vessels featuring Twin Disc transmissions and controls—gaining excellent maneuverability as well as single-source convenience. Istanbul, Turkey Products Used: MGX-5321DC EC300 ICE BREAKER FERRY When the Washington Island Ferry Line added a new ice breaker vessel, they chose a marine transmission from Twin Disc—which has powered the fleet for generations. Washington, Wisconsin Products Used: MG-540 EC300 ORTEQ ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES FRACTURING RIG The ORTEQ team found their solution in the Twin Disc TA90-8501 9-Speed Transmission, providing reliable power shift capability in the toughest conditions. Gainsville, Texas Products Used: TA90-8501 TRANSMISSION M/V ODYSSEY III CRUISE VESSEL Twin Disc transmission and controls power Potomac cruise vessel. Washington, DC Products Used: MGX-5170DC MG-5050A EC300 TITAN 62 SPORT FISHING YACHT Twin Disc transmission, controls drive custom sport fishing vessel. Ocean City, Maryland Products Used: MGX-5146A EC300 FLEMING 55 RETROFIT Longtime sailors Bill and Elaine Ebsary sought systems that would make their Fleming 55 motoryacht easy to handle without crew or deckhands, for comfortable travels up and down the coast of Australia. Sydney, Australia Products Used: MGX-5075A EC300 EC300JS CNPC WEST DRILLING FRACTURING RIG A top oil and gas producer sought increased reliability for its fracturing rigs, and found the answer in Twin Disc’s specialized transmission systems. Beijing, China Products Used: TA90-7601 TRANSMISSION GIPSY XXI PASSENGER EXCURSION VESSEL For its newest vessel, Les Bateaux Verts chose hydraulic thrusters and joystick positioning—and eventually incorporated products from every Twin Disc marine subsidiary. Saint-Tropez, France Products Used: EC300 EC300JS NAFFCO ARFF VEHICLE A leading producer of internationally certified fire safety solutions turned to specialized Twin Disc transmissions for airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles. Dubai, U.A.E. Products Used: TD61-1179 ARFF TRANSMISSION MORBARK 6600 WOOD HOG HORIZONTAL GRINDER The Twin Disc HP1200 PTO keeps Morbark Wood Hog hungry for work. Winn, Michigan Products Used: HP 1200 AMERICAN SONG AMERICAN CRUISE LINE RIVERBOAT American Song is designed to be the most technically superior, efficient and environmentally friendly ship in U.S. river cruising. Salisbury, Maryland Products Used: Veth Thrusters THE BLUENOSE II SCHOONER Two Twin Disc MGX-5075SC units and a two-station EC300 control system were part of the Bluenose II rebuild. Nova Scotia, Canada Products Used: MGX-5075SC EC300 ENHYDRA ELECTRIC PASSENGER EXCURSION VESSEL Hybrid excursion vessel powered with Twin Disc gears. San Francisco, California Products Used: MGX-5114SC EC300 UNIVERSAL WELL SERVICES FRACTURING RIG Twin Disc provides durable, long-lasting transmissions for hydraulic fracturing. Moyie Springs, Idaho Products Used: TA90-7601 TRANSMISSION TDEC-501 ROSENBAUER PANTHER ARFF VEHICLE Rosenbauer needed a customized engineering solution to meet performance requirements and changing emission standards for industrial trucks. Lyons, South Dakota Products Used: TDEC-501 FAST SUPPLY VESSEL “BARU GORGONA” Shipyard ETP Engenharia Ltda equipped this vessel with Twin Disc QuickShift transmissions, operating with EC300DP controls, and Rolla Propellers. FSIV 175′ – SEAS48 “BOURBON SHAMAL” Built in Southeast Asia and operating in the Congo, the vessel uses Twin Disc electronic controls to manage QuickShift transmissions driven by Cummins K50M engines. 18.5 METER, HIGH-SPEED STEALTH ASSAULT & SPECIAL OPERATIONS CRAFT The UAE Coast Guard operates this vessel with a full contingent of Twin Disc products, including QuickShift marine transmissions with EC300 electronic controls, Arneson Surface Drives with MasterTrim and Rolla Propellers. HARDY COMMODORE 42′ This 42' vessel is equipped with MGX-5065A marine transmissions controlled by Twin Disc‘s Express Joystick System. MARITIMO 48 CRUISING MOTORYACHT Australian shipyard Maritimo uses QuickShift marine transmissions controlled by Twin Disc‘s Express Joystick System for easy, fingertip maneuverability. MARITIMO 50 AEGEAN FLYBRIDGE CAT C12 Twin Disc‘s Express Joystick System adds thruster control to the slow-speed capabilities and directional maneuverability of the QuickShift/EC300 system. MARITIMO 55 AEGEAN FLYBRIDGE Powered by Volvo D12 engines, the Maritimo 55 uses the Express Joystick System to manage Twin Disc MGX-5095A transmissions. MARITIMO 56 CRUISING MOTORYACHT The 56' yacht is powered by Volvo D13 engines driving through QuickShift marine transmissions, using the Express Joystick System. MARITIMO 60 SPORTS CABRIOLET CAT C12 Built by Maritimo in Australia, this vessel, powered by Caterpillar C12 engines driving through QuickShift marine transmissions, uses three Express Joystick Stations for precise maneuvering. MARITIMO 60 SPORTS CABRIOLET VOLVO D12 Three stations of Twin Disc‘s Express Joystick System add thruster control to the slow-speed capabilities and directional maneuverability of the QuickShift/EC300 system. MARITIMO 60 SPORTS CABRIOLET VOLVO D13 This 60' sports cabriolet is powered by Volvo D13 engines driving through QuickShift marine transmissions, using the Express Joystick System. MARITIMO 470 OFFSHORE CONVERTIBLE Australian shipyard Maritimo uses QuickShift marine transmissions controlled by two stations with Express Joystick System for easy, fingertip maneuverability and remarkable responsiveness. NEW OCEAN YACHTS 68 FLYBRIDGE New Ocean Yachts in China equipped this vessel with MGX-6599A marine transmissions and three stations with the Express Joystick System. RIVIERA 47 – TWIN DISC DEMO BOAT Twin Disc used this demo boat, built by Riviera in Australia, to demonstrate the capabilities of QuickShift marine transmissions, the Express Joystick System and Rolla Propellers. RIVIERA 75 ENCLOSED FLYBRIDGE CRUISER Equipped with QuickShift marine transmissions and three Express Joystick System stations, the Riviera gets instant access to full or incremental power in any direction. SAN LORENZO 88′ The Italian shipyard built this 88' vessel with QuickShift marine transmissions, the Express Joystick System and Rolla Propellers. SUNSEEKER 88 “HIGH ENERGY” Sunseeker in England built “High Energy” with QuickShift marine transmissions, controlled by the Express Joystick System. WALLY NAVETTA 24M Powered by Caterpillar engines working through MGX-5095SC marine transmissions, this Italian-built vessel is controlled by the Express Joystick System. FAST SUPPORT VESSEL – FLEX FIGHTER – FLEX-40SL Penguin Shipyard International Pte in Singapore equipped this crewboat with MGX-6690SC marine transmissions and Rolla Propellers. FAST SUPPLY AND INTERVENTION VESSEL “KAROL W” Fast Ships Ltd commissioned this FSIV with Twin Disc QuickShift marine transmissions. 45 TBP Z-TECH4500 “YT802 VALIANT” The U.S. Navy commissioned this harbor tug with Twin Disc Marine Control Drives. 60 TBP TRACTOR TUG “NEREU” Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Armon equipped this tug with Twin Disc Marine Control Drives to split main engine power to operate auxiliary equipment. 65 TBP Z-TECH 6500 TUG “CALOVEBORA” Operating in the Panama Canal, this tug uses Twin Disc Marine Control Drives for precise propulsion with full auxiliary power. 66 TBP ASD TUG “VB ADROIT” This French-built harbor tug uses Twin Disc Marine Control Drives. 69 TBP ASD TUG “OSAYAME” Damen Shipyard in Cape Town equipped this escort tug operating in Nigeria with Twin Disc Marine Control Drives. 70 TBP TRACTOR TUG “CERRO ITAMUT” The Panama Canal Authority operates this tug with the assistance of Twin Disc Marine Control Drives. 85 TBP “UNION WRESTLER” This URS seagoing and harbor tug was built with Twin Disc Marine Control Drives to bring full auxiliary power to its FiFi pumps. 55 TBP “AL FENCI” AND “AL DURRAH” These tugs running in Abu Dhabi ports use Twin Disc Marine Control Drives for safer and easier vessel control during slow-speed maneuvering and docking. HARBOUR/ESCORT ROTOR TUGS Cheoy Lee Shipyards in Hong Kong equips tugs with MCDs for increased FiFi capabilities. DOUBLE-ENDED FERRY “BUTE” The 450-passenger/60-car ferry operates in the U.K. with the help of Twin Disc Marine Control Drives. “SILVER ARROW 460” MERCEDES MOTOR YACHT Silver Arrows Marine in the U.K. built this Mercedes-Benz designed yacht using Twin Disc products from bow to stern. DAMEN STAN LAUNCH 804 This towing and mooring vessel is powered by Volvo D5 TA/1 engines driving through Twin Disc marine transmissions. DAMEN STAN LAUNCH 804 SPECIAL The “Montis 5” and “VB 2” towing and mooring vessels are equipped with Twin Disc marine transmissions. FIREFIGHTING PILOT BOAT Egypt Marine Police operate this patrol vessel with Twin Disc marine transmissions and SP111 clutches. PATROL BOAT Twin Disc marine transmissions help power this 14m fiber patrol vessel operated by the Egypt Marine Police. FAST RESCUE CRAFT “FRC903” Habbeké Shipyard in the Netherlands built this rescue craft with the Twin Disc MG-5050SC marine transmissions. 59M L.O.A. FSIV “YUUM IIK” Built to transport technical personnel to offshore platforms, the FSIV uses Twin Disc electronic controls with dynamic positioning for precise manuevering. LANDING BARGES “FLY ZAMBY” AND “FLY NAVIGATOR” These barges, commissioned by Ok Tedi Development Foundation in Papua New Guinea, are equipped Twin Disc marine transmissions. SALMON FEED CARRIER “MV HAVILAH” Operating in the North Sea, this fishing support vessel is equipped with QuickShift marine transmissions with EC300 electronic controls. SAILING YACHT “P2104” Perini Navi equipped this yacht with QuickShift marine transmissions with EC300 electronic controls for precisions boat handling. SKIFF FOR SERIES OF TUNA SEINERS “Franche Terre,” “Manapany,” “Bernica,” “Dolomieu,” “Belouve,” “Belle Rive,” “Belle Isle” and “Morn Seselwa“ seiners are powered by Cummins engines driving through Twin Disc marine transmissions. 90′ INLAND TOWBOAT “LAWRENCE CAMPBELL” Florida Marine Transporters operate this inland towboat with Twin Disc marine transmissions. COASTAL SURVEY VESSEL “HUMBER GUARDIAN” Shipyard Mustang Marine in the U.K. equipped this coastal survey vessel with QuickShift marine transmissions and EC300 electronic controls. 16M HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY/CREW TRANSFER CATAMARAN “ORCA III” The Wildcat 53 is fitted with Twin Disc MGX-5135A marine transmissions and EC300 electronic controls allowing precise control of the vessel for close quarters and slow-speed maneuvering. OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY VESSEL “RIGEL” The Indonesian Navy operates this survey vessel using QuickShift marine transmissions and Rolla Propellers. RIVER CRUISE VESSEL “M/S LOIRE PRINCESSE” CroisiEurope Cruises operates this state-of-the-art paddle wheel ship, built with QuickShift marine transmissions, on the Loire River in France. HIGH SPEED CREWBOAT “SEACOR LYNX” Seacor Marine commissioned this vessel in March 2013, equipped with four QuickShift marine transmissions. OFFSHORE SERVICE VESSEL “SEACOR OLMECA” Master Boat Builders in Bayou La Batre, Alabama fitted this OSV with QuickShift marine transmissions with EC300DP controls for precision positioning. OFFSHORE WINDFARM CATAMARAN “SEA FOX” Navalu equipped "Sea Fox" for Enviroserve, U.K. from stem to stern with Twin Disc products, including QuickShift marine transmissions, Twin Disc electronic controls, Rolla Propellers and BCS products. U119 BY UFO BOATS This 13m yacht is equipped with a full contingent of Twin Disc marine products for superior performance. COUACH “PLASCOA 1300” PATROL BOAT Operated by the Indian Navy, this patrol boat is powered by MAN engines driving through Twin Disc QuickShift transmissions with EC300 electronic controls to Arneson Surface Drives with Rolla Propellers. COUACH “HORNET 1300” SUPERYACHT TENDER CN Couach shipyard in France built this yacht with Twin Disc QuickShift transmissions with EC300 electronic controls and Arneson Surface Drives with Rolla Propellers. PUSH BOAT “QUATTRO” Launched in May 2016, this vessel is powered by Caterpillar engines driving through four MGX-5170DC marine transmissions. 44 – FAST COASTAL INTERCEPTOR (13.2M) The Kuwaiti Coast Guard operates this 13.2m craft equipped with QuickShift marine transmissions with EC300 electronic controls, Arneson Surface Drives and Twin Disc trim tabs. “MARLIN 13” This vessel is fitted with Arneson Surface Drives with Rolla Propellers for superior propulsion. INLAND VESSEL “ARGONON” Operating in the Netherlands, this vessel is equipped with Twin Disc QuickShift marine transmissions. 66 TBP SEAGOING ASD TUG “UNION EMERALD” Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros Armon equipped this tug for URS with Twin Disc Marine Control Drives to split main engine power to operate auxiliary equipment. 261′ DP2 SUPPLY BOAT “HILDA LAB” Laborde Marine commissioned this boat from Easter Shipbuilding Group, equipped with Twin Disc Marine Control Drives for precise propulsion and agile maneuvering. SUPERYACHT – TARANSAY – FR029 Commissioned in 2015, Rossi Navi equipped this yacht with Rolla Propellers and BCS products. PILOT BOAT ORC136 “ARMERIA 014” Bernard Shipyards equipped this pilot boat with QuickShift marine transmissions with EC300 electronic controls and BCS trim tabs. 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