UK yards to get technical audit
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The technical competencies of UK shipyards are to be assessed by consultants First Marine International for the Shipbuilders & Shiprepairers Association. The audit aims to promote UK shipbuilding expertise to worldwide markets.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Benefits brought on the wind
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The development of ships powered by wind is being researched by Danish engineering consultants Pelmetic Knud E. Hansen, with a computer-generated model being published as part of their research work.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Improved hull equals fuel savings
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The advantages of modified hull designs in saving fuel are detailed. An appropriate combination of this hull forms has proved to save 10 to 18 % fuel. Its applicability depends on the ship types.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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