Integrated Marine Systems recently showed its new smaller, quieter RSW units, at the Seattle 2010 Pacific Marine Expo in November.
Last year, IMS began shipping a new 6-ton RSW. This unit is for use on smaller vessels or to chill down fish before blast freezing. It measures 19"(w)x17"(h)x31"(l) and only uses 9 GPM of hydraulic flow.
Frank Davi, a Bristol Bay fisherman for 20 years, purchased an IMS 6-ton RSW for the 2010 season. “The unit captured my eye…it was affordable and provided plenty of refrigeration,” he said. This is a family business for Frank that goes back generations. His great-grandfather and great-uncles starting fishing in 1905 or even earlier. Fishing for Yardarm KnotFisheries out of Bristol Bay, they paid 96 cents/lb plus a 10 cent/lb bonus for a total of $1.06/lb this year. According to Frank, “It’s the money – coming home with money is the ultimate goal. I paid for the unit and made a profit in the first year.”
IMS introduced its third-generation 7.5-ton hydraulic system a the Expo. The unit has an easy-to-service drive system, and includes a 316 stainless steel circulation pump with an easy-access impeller. Due to the availability of new hydraulic pumps, this unit runs quieter than previous versions.
Filling out its self-contained RSW line, IMS also introduced a new compact 10-ton hydraulic unit. Only 24"(w)x22"(h)x51"(l), the 10-ton RSW features a lightweight aluminium compressor and includes a 2" stainless steel circulation pump and 1" condenser pump.
According to Kurt Ness from IMS, “Equipping fishing vessels with an RSW system is a win-win situation. Fishermen get paid more for their catch and consumers are provided with a higher quality product. Our systems are industry proven, affordable, and offer a great return on investment, often paying for themselves in only one season.”
IMS has also launched its new website at www.IMSpacific.com to provide easy access to information about the company and product line.
