Cable boom busted
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Ulstein Verft is converting offshore vessel, Normand Clipper, which was delivered by the yard to Solstad in 2001.The two companies have entered into an agreement wherein Ulstein will convert Normand Clipper and deliver it to Solstad by May 2005. The conversion involves pipe-laying vessel with a large freight capacity.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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CODED powers up
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Combined Diesel-Electric and Diesel Mechanical (CODED) is a power plant with a hybrid propulsion system consisting of two electrical pods and one mechanical driven feathering propeller. Mika Laurilehto, Wartsila marine general manager, highlights the advantages of this hybrid system.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2003
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Improving tanks' corrosion resistance
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Issues are presented concerning the study which has been undertaken by the US Navy into the quality of the coatings used to protect the tanks on ships from corrosion of weld seams, edges and angles. The cost of tank maintenance is discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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