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To accommodate the forecasted growth in LNG trade approximately 250 LNG carriers will be needed by 2010, according to UK based Drewry Shipping Consultants. What is more, at least 40-50 of those…

Many of the first double-hulled tankers built in the early 1990s are reaching the mid-point in their predicted service lifetimes. Consequently, the large coated areas in the ballast tanks will start to…

Few can have failed to observe how much more difficult it is to prevent rust problems from recurring once they have appeared on a steel surface. No matter how hard one tries…

At next year?s ITS Conference in Miami, bollard pull will be the subject of a paper to be presented by John Noble, deputy chairman of The Salvage Association. Here, he provides a…

In this the first issue of The Motor Ship in 2004 we feature the subjects of ?LNG Carriers?, ?Tugs and Towing?, ?Paints and Coatings? and our annual ?Top Ships ? feature which…

One of the more rewarding aspects of our work here at The Motor Ship is writing about ships, particularly those that incorporate innovative or unique features and state-of-the-art equipment. With hundreds of…

Designed by Macduff Ship Design in Scotland and built in Poland by the Northern Shipyard (Stocznia Polnocna) in Gdansk, the small but purposeful ferry Filla entered into service in June on the…

A somewhat neglected ship type is the dredger, which is a pity since they are very high-tech with state-of-the-art equipment. A good example is Filippo Brunelleschi which, together with a sister ship…

China's first-ever rail ferry service was launched in January 2003 with the introduction of Yue Hai Tie I Hao, which was purpose built to link the mainland railway terminal at Zhanjiang, in…

The stainless steel tanker Xanthia was built for Norwegian owner Anders Utkilens Rederi (AUR) by compatriot shipbuilder Aker Aukra and was the eleventh vessel to be delivered by this yard for the…