New ventures tap Asia-Pacific trade growth

Article Abstract:

A brief description of new ship repair ventures in 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region is presented. Investments in these ventures are intended to maximize the potentials from increased shipping activity in the Far East. The countries surveyed include Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Japan and Hong Kong. Among these countries, Singapore remains the leading repair center although investments in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and India are growing.

Investments, Pacific Area

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Rods and boxes

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Problems associated with stuffing box/piston rod interface remain to be one of the biggest challenges confronting shipbuilders. These problems, which are prevalent in long-stroke engines, may be addressed through upgrade and reconditioning options. Wartsila NSD, for instance, has developed a novel stuffing box design which allows the housing to be easily mounted and dismounted during the hauling process. The device has also been shown to minimize excessive oil loss.

Ship Building and Repairing, Shipbuilding & Repair, Innovations, Boating industry, Marine engineering, Marine equipment, Marine machinery

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Repairers must address pollution prevention

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Ship repair yards are urged to seriously tackle the pollution prevention issue to avoid being stiffly penalized. The case of a US West Coast repairer, which was imposed a fine of $9.3 million, is cited. A shipyard, according to average estimates, produces about 3.5 tonnes of suspended material annually, including 40 kg of copper, 10 kg of organic-tin and 150 kg of oil. Theefforts of the Dutch along this line are described.

Prevention, Environmental policy, Marine pollution

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