New props achieve promised performance

Article Abstract:

Rolls-Royce designed new props for Festival Cruises' cruise ship the Mistral, which was experience high levels and vibration, and had less speed than it should. The company retrofitted the ship with Kamewa propellers, improving performance.

United Kingdom, United States, Facilities & equipment, Passenger Ships, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Water Transportation of Passengers, Ship building and repairing, Marine Propellers, Equipment and supplies, Cruise lines, Passenger vessels, Boating industry, Ships, Rolls-Royce PLC, Festival Cruises, Properties

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A new future for azimuthing thrusters

Article Abstract:

Azimuth thrusters are gaining ground on azimuthing electric podded thrusters in the marine industry. The article includes discussion of azimuth thrusters.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, World, Forecasts and trends, Technology application, Market trend/market analysis, Ship propulsion, Marine propulsion systems, Mechanical properties

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Customising a successful design

Article Abstract:

Izar has completed the 185m long, 6,300 dwt ropax Murillo, and will deliver the ship to customer Transmediterranea in Feb or Mar of 2002.

Spain, Izar, Transmediterranea

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