Reliability of the engine - ship fuel system interface
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Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) investigated into the circumstances of a potential engine room fire in ships, based on an incident reported by a pilot. The measures to be taken to reduce the number of engine room fire accidents are presented.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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Current issues and compromises
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Designers of roro ferries can either maximize lane meters or minimize risk of damage to the sideshell through contact with harbor walls. The compromise in ferry design and trades would result into compromising with cargo and commodities.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2003
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Bucking the trend
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UK shipbuilder Cammell Laird has announced a record profit of 8.1 million pounds sterling for the half year to Oct 31, 1999, up 72% from previous period. The company's strategy remains one of expansion of capacity and capability.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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