Alliance to construct new aircraft carriers
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The Ministry of Defence, Thales UK and BAE Systems make up the tripartite alliance that will build new aircraft carriers. The two new carriers are valued at $4.3 billion and they belong to a future carrier program for the Royal Navy.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2003
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'Healy' really cuts it
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Issues are presented concerning the specifications of the ice-breaker 'Healy' which is commissioned by the US Coast Guard. The vessel is compared with a similar ship named the 'Botnica'. Its electric propulsion system is discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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Cable layers - new versus conversion
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Issues are presented concerning the advantages and disadvantages of either building a new cable-laying ship or converting an existing one for cable-laying capabilities. The choices made by two companies are discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2001
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