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To minimise the gross tonnage, the enclosed area of the hull is being reduced (and with it the freeboard) while up to 73 per cent of containers are stacked on the deck.…

Instead of cabins, Cool One will have Z-zones. It will also have the largest gymnasium and indoor sports area at sea - including a climbing wall and go-kart track. Unitor `s new…

Following the settlement of the dispute, all litigation has been dropped and the US-based LISCR will take over as planned. International Registries will continue to administer the Marshall Islands registry. To assist…

All the shipyards to the north of Huaihe River, including Dalian Shipyard, Dalian New Shipyard and Xin Gang Shipyard, will now belong to China Shipbuilding Heavy Industries Group. Mr Pingtao Huang, a…

Mr Ito from the Japanese Ship Centre says that every major yard in Japan understands the financial and building capacity position of the industry and none are interested in Daewoo`s yard. Even…

. 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.…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

The machine features a three-nozzle head, marking facility, off-line programming and pre-programmed profiles. Steel ranging from 5-75mm thick can be cut, and plates can be cut and bevelled in one pass. The…

Weld planning in Tribon 4

Weld planning in Tribon 4

Weld planning in Tribon 4

Weld planning in Tribon 4

The cruise industry is unusual. Unlike the rest of the marine world it exhibits a rapid growth that looks set to continue. Nine ships in excess of 100,000g will soon be trading…

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…

Water and dust proof workstation