All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1151
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Japan makes comeback
Japan`s performance was a marked increase on the three orders secured in January and five in February, butstill leaves the annual total at 129 vessels (6.5 million gross against 263 (115 million gross) for the previous financial year.Figures from Lloyds` Register indicate that at the end of 1998, Korea`s orderbook ...
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Lub manufacturers face up to new challenges
The lub oil business is in transition. The market is ever more competitive, and more powerful engines are testing lub performance to the limit.Lub oil manufacturers agree they are operating in an increasingly competitive market. Most anticipate that consolidation and rationalisation within the oil majors as a whole - and ...
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Kvaerner cashes out
To restore profitability to the group Kvaerner has decided on draconian measures.Using a flat and unemotional tone Kjell Almskog, president and ceo of Kvaerner, has transformed Europe`s shipbuilding industry and underlined its inherent weaknesses. Although shipbuilding is the largest single sector within Kvaerner the group has decided to divest itself ...
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Bonanza Express: fast and flexible
A 96m dedicated ro-pax fast ferry, built by Australia`s Incat has entered service for Spain`s Lineas Fred Olsen SA.Discussions between Australian yard Incat and the Spanish ferry operator Lineas Fred Olsen have been ongoing for years, but it was not until the introduction of Incat`s 96m class of fast wavepiercing ...
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RCC selects turbines
Four 19.5MW Mermaid podded propulsion units will be fitted to the French-built vessels. Twin 19.5MW Azipod units will be used to propel the Meyer Werft vessel.Continuing engine problems aboard Enchantment of the Seas (The Motor Ship, February 1999) has forced Royal Caribbean to drydock the vessel earlier than expected to ...
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Reversable liferafts ordered
The liferafts are reversible and the system provides an enclosed, dry-shod evacuation path directly from the ship into the life raft.Fax: +44 1232 621765
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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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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 ...
