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Small bores show big potential
While the running cost of high-speed engines is higher than with medium- and low-speed, the power density is more favourable. This is especially true when generating, where the higher speed of the engine allows a lighter and cheaper alternator to be used. So for those wanting a lightweight or compact ...
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Selective Catalyatic Conversion
Clean cats pay dividends Initially NOx legislation was a minor irritant which could increase fuel consumption Š now it is set to have a greater impact on shipping economics. In many parts of the world there was dissatisfaction with IMO`s proposed 30 per cent cut in NOx emissions, from ...
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Environmental support
A Norwegian owner has taken delivery of Strill Supplier, an improved version of the MT6000 platform supply vessel (PSV) built by YVC Ysselwerf, The Netherlands.Stavanger-based Simon Mokster Shipping, which is part way through a major upgrade of its fleet, selected the improved MT6000 because of its emphasis on reduced fuel ...
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Bulkers hit black hole
From 1992 to 1997 the bulk carrier fleet grew at an annual rate of 4.8 per cent to reach 264 million dwt. That situation has now changed. If the health of world trade is dependent on the state of the bulk trades, then it is very unhealthy at the moment. ...
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The "virtual" double bottom
Stena argues that switching all single-hull VLCCs to hydrostatic balanced loading would improve environmental protection. It is decision time for the world`s VLCC fleet. Of over 500 ships sailing, or on order, 200 are pre-Marpol single-hulled vessels which will reach 25 years of age by 2003. If owners of all ...
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Better, faster, more integrated software
More powerful hardware has allowed CAD/CAM software to be developed to produce much larger, more complex ship designs. Computer hardware technology has advanced in giant strides since the original introduction of CAD/CAM software. The result is the availability of affordable hardware which has allowed software manufacturers to provide improved integrated ...
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Dawn of a new service
service between the UK port of Liverpool and Dublin, Eire was started in February by Merchant Ferries, a subsidiary of Cenargo International, London. According to Merchant Ferries` chairman Michael Hendry, the two £40 million ($60 million) ships have virtually doubled the size of the company`s Irish Sea operations. "In 1998, ...
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A high-speed gathering
Among the fast ferry builders exhibiting was Italy`s De Poli Shipyard. The Venetian yard, which is best known for the construction of conventional ferries and gas and chemical tankers, is preparing for its first foray into the fast ferry market with a 95m long monohull. Isola di Stromboli, which is ...
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Yards hit rocks
Russian owners failing to collect two reefer vessels has triggered the financial problems at Arhus Flydedok. The yard has four chemical tankers on the orderbook, and is currently negotiating with its bankers to try to overcome the problems.The Italian government has put Inma up for sale with a deadline of ...
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Surveys and certificates harmonised
To allow harmonisation, shipsÕ certificates can be renewed up to three months early and extensions of up to three months can also be granted. The maximum period of certification had been limited to five years for all cargo vessel certificates, and one year for Passenger Safety Certificates.
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New strategy for Intercargo
The association will seek to increase dialogue with owners, regulatory bodies, charterers, insurers, shipbuilders and financiers. Member panels on capesize, handysize and technical issues will also be set up along with an "opinion panel" to act as a sounding board for members.
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More casualties threaten pollution
The Union has welcomed Lord DonaldsonÕs comments that the recent £4 million ($6.4 million) fine imposed on the Milford Haven Port Authority following the Sea Empress spill was not in the public interest. He argued that the threat of such prosecution could deter a salvage team from intervening to prevent ...
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More bulkers at IHI
The bulk carriers will be built to IHIÕs popular capesize bulker design and will each feature a Sulzer diesel engine, type DU 6RTA72, developing 16,460kW (22,380 bhp).
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Project America deal finalised
The US-flagged ships, which will be built at a cost of just over $400 million each, will have a length of 256m and will be able to carry 1,900 passengers.
