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DNV plot safe operation
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 also generate a video animation showing the action of the vessel, along with the finite element analysis ...
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Daewoo yard sale in doubt Doubts
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 if they were, Mr Ito says the yards are not in the financial position to buy - ...
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CSSC split formalised
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 former vice president of CSSC, has been named as president of the group. Shipyards south ...
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Cruising net widens
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 Cruise Service comprises a specialist range of products held at 23 dedicated ports which are ...
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Cruise ship sinks
The 30,400g, 1963-built vessel was in the Malacca Strait and believed to be carrying 632 crew and 472 passengers when the incident happened. Passengers and crew abandoned ship using over 20 lifeboats and liferafts two hours after the fire broke out - all were picked up within ...
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Resizing reduces running costs
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 is 520 Vickers (against 250 Vickers for the original) and is harder than achieved by induction hardening, ...
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Container ship safety questioned
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. With high stacks of containers on the deck it may be not be possible to lash them ...
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Hyundai wins container ships
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 25 knots.
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Moller places in China
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.
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Improved purge bladders
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 Fusion Techniques. Fax: +44 1480 412841.
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CAD linked gas cutter for A&P
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 marking facility allows part numbers to be marked on the cut parts, and for positions to be ...
