Owners bank on increased demand

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Costa Crociere SpA has launched a massive ship investment program to meet increased demand in the European cruise line market. Costa Crociere has converted two of its vessels to cater specifically to British passengers. In addition, it has contracted P and O Cruises Ltd to build a $317.5 million, 1,975 passenger cruise ship to bolster its existing fleet. The new ship will be able to cruise 24 knots even in bad weather. Also, it has provisions for water evaporation to meet passenger demands for potable water.

Deep sea passenger trans., ex. ferry, Equipment and supplies, Cruise lines, Costa Crociere S.p.A.

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Filling the gaps; keeping one step ahead ensures longevity in the equipment market

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MAN B og W Diesel AS is poised to capitalize on an expected increase in demand for sophisticated marine equipment. The Danish company has invested heavily on improving its product development and manufacturing operations to enhance its competitiveness. MAN B og W has developed several new marine engines that feature advanced diagnostic and self-monitoring systems. In addition, the company has relied heavily on outside consultants to ensure the quality and performance of its new products.

Internal combustion engines, not elsewhere classified, Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing, Marine Diesel Engines, Production management, Machinery industry, MAN B&W Diesel A/S

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Lessons learned from impartial hindsight

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Broadgate Ltd. successfully introduced its VER1000 voyage event recorder system in May 1992, which has since then being outfitted in 77 vessels. The company has now launched a smaller, upgraded version of the VER1000, which only has 12 hrs. of recording time compared to 24 hrs. for the original version. The new version, which is priced around $105, 000, is also capable of intefacing with hull stress monitoring systems.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Search and navigation equipment, Marine Electronics, Evaluation, Product introduction, Electronics industry, Voyage data recorders, Transportation data recorders, Broadgate Ltd.

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