Deeper dumper
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The 21, 858 dwt heavy cargo vessel Seahorse has been converted into a dumping vessel by joint venture company Scheldepoort of The Netherlands. The concept was based on the stone dumping vessel Tideway: Rollingstone which was converted in 1994. The capacity of the Seahorse was increased to 18,000t of stone and the vessel was equipped with a special heave compensated ROV. Its features also include a Class II DP system and four retractable thrusters.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1998
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A spate of large cruise ship refits
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Lloyd Werft was chosen by Birka Line of Finland for a $24 million refit to its ship Birka Princess. The renewal, which starts in Jan 2000, will include improvement of capacity and services. Capacity will increase by 12.5% and a third restaurant and bar will be built that will require a remodelling of the fore part of the ship. Moreover, a Marioff Hi-fog sprinkler system is being installed in public and machinery spaces.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1998
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