Spoiling the ship for a ha'p'orth of tar

Article Abstract:

The findings of the inquiry into the loss of the bulk carrier 'Derbyshire' in 1980 are presented. The report highlights the failure of the forward hatch covers in heavy seas and recommends new formula to determine the required hatch cover strength.

Deep sea foreign trans. of freight, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Cargo Ships NEC, Safety and security measures, Investigations, Marine accidents, Cargo ships, Lloyds Register of Shipping, Liability for marine accidents

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Increased incidence of TBT pollution found

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Evidence of marine pollution by tributyltin (TBT) is examined. Scientists at the Netherlands Institute for Sea Research say that TBT in sediments may take decades to break down and that TBT contamination is prevalent in European seas.

Waste Management and Remediation Services, Toxic Substances Control, Research, Prevention, Cover Story, Environmental aspects, Poisons, Composition, Hazardous waste management industry, Pollution control, Toxins, Shipbuilding industry, Marine pollution, Tributyltin, Paint, Antifouling, Antifouling paints

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Owner takes diesel-electric option

Article Abstract:

Vast savings in running costs and energy consumption convinced ABB Marine to choose diesel-electric powered propulsion for its newly built chemical tanker, The Turchese.

Equipment and supplies, Fuel and fuel systems, Marine engineering, Chemical carriers (Tankers), Chemical tankers

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