Gravity's pull aids discharge

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The Hai Wang Xing, a bulk carried built by Bremer Vulkan Werft, features a revolutionary conveyor system for unloading cargo faster and safer. The system, which has a very high discharge capacity, is provided with hydraulically-operated gates that unloads cargo with the help of gravity. It is controlled remotely via a mimic diagram and is also provided with indicators to show the ship's list, hold conveyor capacity and total capacity.

Cargo Ships Construction NEC, Shipbuilding industry, Cargo ships, Bremer Vulkan AG

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Contract cements building commitment

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Singapore-based Pan United Corp. has delivered a second 16,000 dead weight ton cement carrier to Kedah Cement. Christened the Kedah Cement II, the new vessel has eight cargo holds which can be loaded at about 1,000 tonnes per hour using air slides and gravity. It is powered by two MaK 6M32 engines which have a total output of 5,279kW and are capable of a top speed of 13.5 knots.

Shipbuilding & Repair, Equipment and supplies, Pan-United Corp., Kedah Cement Sdn. Bhd.

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