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If shipowners want the cheapest fuel possible they have to accept that it may be of variable quality. Residual fuels are not going to get any better. The oil majors point out…

FastShip Inc looks a step nearer to realising its goals with the announcement that it has signed a letter of intent with the USA’s National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (Nassco) for the…

Spliethoff Bevrachtingskantoor`s new multi-purpose freighters will be fitted with Kelvin Hughes radar sets. The 10 ships will each feature a Nucleus2 6000 arpa split radar system with display; a Nucleus2 5000 True…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

. This updated edition contains a map showing where attacks occur most frequently - there were 467 incidents reported last year where violence to the crew was involved, and 643 in 1997.…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

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.

Weld planning in Tribon 4

Weld planning in Tribon 4

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…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

Weld planning in Tribon 4

The units weigh around 1.8t and can be supplied with gearing for CODOG operation suitable for direct drive to waterjets or propellers for fast ferry operations. Allison has initially set hot section…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

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…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

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…

After inputting the load conditions and speed into the system, it can calculate the degree of roll and pitch in any given combination of wind and wave strength and direction. It can…

The units incorporate the ECOM control system, a microprocessor-based module which controls all functions of the compressor. Contact: Ecoair UK. Fax: +44 1925 255919.

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…

The instrument has a measurement range between 1-200mm and is housed in a sealed IP65 case with an electro-luminescent backlit LCD which can be viewed in light conditions from bright sunlight to…