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PROPELLER WITH SLEEVE
Precautions are necessary to prevent the propeller jumping at release. A development of the keyless method involves a cast iron sleeve which is bonded into the propeller boss with a special form of Araldite...
CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON FIRST SHORT-SEA, AMMONIA-FUELED CONTAINERSHIP
Nearly two years after the project was unveiled, construction started today in China for what is likely to become the world’s first ammonia-fueled containership. The project, which is being led by CMB.TECH, as part...
AUSTRALIA BACKS PROPOSED LNG TERMINAL TO STAVE OFF VICTORIA’S GAS SUPPLY CRUNCH
Australian energy infrastructure player Viva Energy has received federal environmental approval for its proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project in Geelong, Australia.
Viva Energy’s proposed gas terminal in Geelong received formal backing under the...
CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE FOR CARGO STOWAGE AND SECURING (CSS CODE)
Background
The
accelerations acting on a ship in a seaway result from a combination of
longitudinal, vertical and predominantly transverse motions. The forces generated by these accelerations
leading to the majority of securing problems. The danger arising from...
SOME BASIC DEFINITIONS
Lightening holes
Large apertures cut in floor plates, side
girders, and tank bracket plates.In double bottom vessels they provide an
access to the different cells for inspection and upkeep, besides taking
weight off the structure, which is their principal object.In...
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