IT revolutionises hull maintenance

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Computer technology has revolutionized the maintenance of ship hulls by enabling shiprepair yards to ascertain the condition of a hull. Short- and long-term benefits can be derived from the use of ship maintenance software packages. The short-term benefit is that owners are given a better understanding of a hull's present condition while the long-term benefit is the software's crucial role in risk-based structural classification and maintenance. The programs can create a computer model of the ship with its characteristics such as steel grade and rule thickness.

Prepackaged software, Usage, Software, Computer aided design, Hulls (Naval architecture), Applications software, Shipyards

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A rising star in the west

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The A&P Group, a ship repair company, has increased turnover by about 300% in 1995. Once an ailing firm, A&P made a complete recovery after a new management team handled operations in 1993. Overhead expenses were reduced as additional senior staff were hired. It also adopted a more aggressive marketing stance in their international market. A&P expects a double turnover to 120 million pounds with expected profit of 7 million pounds.

Management, Shipbuilding industry, A and P Group

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Freeze-dried coating remover

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Issues are presented concerning the technique of freeze-drying as a means of successfully preparing the surfaces of ships for recoating with protective chemicals. A method developed by C Theodor Freese GmbH, Line Gas AG and Meyer Werfit is discussed.

Innovations, Joint ventures, Linde Gas AG, Surface preparation, G Theodor Freese GmbH, Meyer Werft

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