WIGs take-off
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Issues concerning wing in ground effect technology are discussed. The ground effect phenomenon allows a vessel to combine the speed of an aircraft with the economy of marine transport by lifting above the water surface when a certain speed is achieved.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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Surf for support
Article Abstract:
Issues concerning the Australian Maritime Union's Safer Ships Cleaner Seas Campaign are discussed. In particular methods for involving the general public in the campaign are examined.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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Austal tempts military
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Austal, the Australian high speed ferry builder has won a contract with the United States Marine Corp. The company is to supply a 101m Theatre Logistics vessel.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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