Innovation and invention
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ESAB was founded 100 years back by Oscar Kjellberg, and welding technology and cutting equipment have come a long way from what it had started out as, with advancements and developments in electronic components, computer technology and digital communications. An account of the starting of the company and its progress over the years has been given.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
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Plate measurements get priority attention
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Shipowners are required to submit steel thickness measurements six months before their ships undergo special surveys. In many cases, the requirement includes the thickness measurement of deck plating, shell plating and internal structure, with older ships being required to undergo more stringent measurements.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1995
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Throwing out the rubbish
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Issues concerning the events following the recommendation by a surveyor that a ship's class be modified or removed are discussed. Particular attention is given to legal aspects of class removing procedures and elements of quality control which put ships at risk of class removal.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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