All Motorship articles in Web Issue – Page 1171
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Environmental support
A Norwegian owner has taken delivery of Strill Supplier, an improved version of the MT6000 platform supply vessel (PSV) built by YVC Ysselwerf, The Netherlands.Stavanger-based Simon Mokster Shipping, which is part way through a major upgrade of its fleet, selected the improved MT6000 because of its emphasis on reduced fuel ...
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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 ...
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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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Costa Riviera refurbished
Improvements were made in various passenger areas, including refurbishment of all public spaces and stateroom bathrooms on Amalfi, Portofino and Capri decks. The ship`s lobby was opened up vertically to create a new two deck atrium, and two `winter garden` areas, the beauty salon and duty free shops have been ...
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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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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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Selective Catalyatic Conversion
Clean cats pay dividends Initially NOx legislation was a minor irritant which could increase fuel consumption Š now it is set to have a greater impact on shipping economics. In many parts of the world there was dissatisfaction with IMO`s proposed 30 per cent cut in NOx emissions, from ...
