Smooth Swath ferries
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Two SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessels designed by BMT Nizel Gee and Associate and built in Holland for the Province of Zeeland entered service in April this year. The vessel design allows for a smooth ride on choppy water, setting new standards for quietness, safely and comfort and also reducing the risk of passenger seasickness or weather cancellations.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
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Germany builds eBlue AngelE standard research vessel
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The Baltic Sea Research Institute Warnemunde, has designed a new state-of the-art ice-breaking research vessel. Maria S Marian, which will be used to study marine ecosystems. The vessel is scheduled to enter into service in January 2005, and is powered by a diesel-electric power plant and shall meet with global emission standards.
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Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
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Sailing the seven seas with Dolphin pods
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The Seven Sea Voyager is the first vessel to be equipped with the Dolphin azimuthing podded propulsion system. This STN/WP product is more compact, simpler in concept and less expensive.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2003
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