All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1149
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Resizing reduces running costs
To overcome the problems, DMI offers a service to build up worn rods using a chrome alloy spray. In addition to bringing the rod back to its original size, the surface hardness is 520 Vickers (against 250 Vickers for the original) and is harder than achieved by induction hardening, ...
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Container ship safety questioned
To minimise the gross tonnage, the enclosed area of the hull is being reduced (and with it the freeboard) while up to 73 per cent of containers are stacked on the deck. With high stacks of containers on the deck it may be not be possible to lash them ...
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Hyundai wins container ships
The value of the order has been estimated at $320 million. Propulsion of the ships will be by Hyundai-Sulzer 12RTA96C engines rated at 66,000kW (89,640 bhp) to give a service speed of 25 knots.
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Moller places in China
Although the price has not been disclosed, it has been reported as being aroundf $40 million for the two ships. Delivery of these is expected in 2001.
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Improved purge bladders
The shorter distance between the two bladders and their reduced length allows a faster purging time, less argon usage and reduced waiting time before welding can begin, says the company. Contact: Huntingdon Fusion Techniques. Fax: +44 1480 412841.
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CAD linked gas cutter for A&P
The machine features a three-nozzle head, marking facility, off-line programming and pre-programmed profiles. Steel ranging from 5-75mm thick can be cut, and plates can be cut and bevelled in one pass. The marking facility allows part numbers to be marked on the cut parts, and for positions to be ...
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Total losses increase in 1998
Highlighted in the report is the increase in the number of people lost, which jumped from less than 100 in 1997 to 359 last year. The loss of Princess of the Orient in the Philippines accounted for 150 of the casualties. Bulk carrier losses almost doubled to ...
