General News 13-18 – Page 666
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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.
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Bad bunkers damage engines
Poor ignition quality leads to excessive ignition delay causing fouling of valves, pistons, and turbo-chargers, resulting in a steady deterioration of performance during a voyage. There is also a very real risk of violent combustion that could rip the engine apart, says the Club.While there is no widely accepted method ...
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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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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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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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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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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 ...
