UK yard delivers largest Tricat

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FBM Marine of the UK has delivered the 'Sea Speed 1,' an elongated version of the company's TriCat 45, to Agapitos Lines. The Greek operator intends to deploy the fast ferry, the biggest ever made by FBM, on a route between the eastern Cyclades islands and Piraeus once an operating license becomes available from the government. 'Sea Speed 1,' which has a superstructure made of a hybrid composite of fiber reinforced plastic and aluminum alloy, can accomodate as many as 450 passengers.

Boat Building, Inland Water Passenger Transportation, Boat building and repairing, Ferries, Ferry Services, Catamarans, United Kingdom, Greece, Equipment and supplies, Contracts, Shipping industry, Shipbuilding industry, FBM Marine, Agapitos Lines

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An intelligent tanker

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Cargo operators who are looking for a superior ship design may find the features of the Mariella Amoretti chemical tanker very appealing. Designed specifically for loading IMO type 2 and 3 chemicals, the tanker is capable of handling cargoes with maximum specific gravity of 1.50 t/m. The vessel is further equipped with a three-way automation system, which is linked with the ship's administration system through local area network connection.

Deep sea foreign trans. of freight, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Cargo Ships NEC, Design and construction, Transportation, Chemicals, Ships, Cargo ships, Chemical carriers (Tankers), Chemical tankers, Chemical transportation

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