Operators shun bigger engines
Article Abstract:
The views of shipbuilding representatives expressed at the SMM exhibition, Hamburg, are discussed. The importance of engine size, transportation costs of containers, and innovations in marine engine design are explored.
Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
Germany, Exhibitions
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Article Abstract:
Developments in the use of diesel-electric propulsion in cruise ships, ferries and container ships are discussed. Innovations such as replacing a rudder with a pod or using a booster drive are examined.
Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
United States, Usage, Product information, Siemens AG, Marine engines, Diesel motor, Diesel engines, Ship propulsion, Marine propulsion systems
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Subjects list: Innovations, Shipbuilding industry, Shipbuilding
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