The changing face of Naval Architecture

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Naval architecture is the profession wherein engineers apply their knowledge to conceive, design, test, build and operate ships. Over the years there has been little change, but now with the advent of computers and high speed processors and easily available software to analyze data, the art of designing is getting lost and now vessel designs are made within constricts of regulation with the help of high-tech design tools.

Author: Dyck, Paul Van
Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Usage, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Ships, Engineering software, Naval architecture

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GE powers new inland waters chemical tanker

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The supply of GE V8 propulsion engine by General Electric Transportation System for an inland vessel in Europe is discussed. The engine will power a new chemical tanker underconstruction in Netherlands.

Author: Dyck, Paul Van
Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
Product development, Netherlands, Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing, Railroad equipment, Rail & Transit Cars NEC & Parts, Railroad equipment industry, Ship propulsion, Marine propulsion systems, GE Transportation Systems

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Trimaran - the shape of fast ferries to come?

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Description of design, development and construction of the new Auto Express 127 trimaran, named Benchijigua Express, developed by Austral ships, an West Australian shipbuilder is presented.

Author: Dyck, Paul Van
Publisher: Reed Business Information Ltd.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
Product introduction, New Products/Services, Western Australia, Ferries

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