Double hulls are not the panacea

Article Abstract:

Continuous improvement in quality and safety is very important for the maritime sector hence ships are designed by highly sophisticated computational tools and are built according to stringent industry production standards. This has led to ships built with less steel weight and have also reduced the shipbuilding costs to the lowest possible price together with evolution from single to double hull tankers reducing grab damages on side shell.

Product quality, Management dynamics, Management, Quality management, Design and construction, Company business management, Ships

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Getting the best from companies

Article Abstract:

A new integrated certification scheme offered by RINA, Best 4 is based on quality, environment, safety and social accountability and is measure of the business excellence of a company and its capacity to carry out sustainable tasks. The certification is applicable to all industries including marine and proves that the company comprises of all 4 basic elements.

Government regulation, Public affairs, Social aspects, Environmental aspects, Licensing, certification and accreditation

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Comms move closer to the one-stop-shop

Article Abstract:

The demand for telephony, data, e-mail and Internet communications in maritime industry has increased due to high volume of demands. This has resulted in downward pressure on prices leading to a number of companies offering a one-stop shop.

United Kingdom, Radiotelephone communications, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Marine Mobile Radio Services, Usage, Technology application, Communications technology, Telecommunications, Telecommunication, Marine radio

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