All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1152
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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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More turbines for fast ferries
The turbines will drive twin Kamewa waterjets, giving the 86m ferry a maximum speed of 50 knots and a service speed of over 40 knots.
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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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Remote diagnostic system
There is also an annually renewable contract to analyse the data generated, log any trends, and act upon the results. Alstom will collect and analyse both internal data monitored by the control system, and external data such as vibration recordings and oil analysis.This method will allow predicative maintenance, where items ...
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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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Costa Riviera refurbished
Improvements were made in various passenger areas, including refurbishment of all public spaces and stateroom bathrooms on Amalfi, Portofino and Capri decks. The ship`s lobby was opened up vertically to create a new two deck atrium, and two `winter garden` areas, the beauty salon and duty free shops have been ...
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Maag makes turbine connections
The MPFF-15/27 mounts directly to a 2.9MW (4,000 bhp) Allied Signal TF40 gas turbine, and reduces the speed from 15,400 rev/min to 373 rev/min for driving a propeller. Weighing 4.4t turbines the unit has co-axial input/output shafts making it suitable for use where space is limited.
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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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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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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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Busy start to CascadeÕs year
Keystone`s 40,006 dwt tanker Fredericksburg was at the yard for 26 days in January/February for drydocking, machinery and piping repairs, and tank segregation work. OSG`s 92,017 dwt tanker Ohio entered the yard at the end of February for drydocking, general repairs and tank coating in four wing tanks, each of ...
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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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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 ...
