Balancing green issues with safety
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The issue of ballast discharge pollution and the release of potentially dangerous micro-organisms into the seas off costal regions is to be tackled by the introduction of new legislation and technological advances in ballast management systems.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Tanker designs strengthen safety and efficiency
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Economic performance and safety are being improved by new double-hulled VLCCs and smaller tankers with twin skeg designs. An example of this is Stena's V-Max tanker which combines optimum safety with good cargo economy.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Tanker designs strengthen safety and efficiency
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The 127 000 dwt Arco Endeavour has a double hull with independent engine rooms and twin screws. It is the first of a new generation of oil tankers to go into service with Polar Tankers Inc.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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