Philadelphia delivers first newbuilding
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Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard (KPSI) in the USA delivered its first newbuilding in the shape of a 2,600 teu boxship. The ship named ManukaiManukaiManukai, which is being built for Matson Navigation Company, San Francisco is the lead ship in a series of two CV 2600 Philadelphia Class containership
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2003
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The survival man
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The background, beliefs and business success of former soldier Rick Parish are discussed. The courses in safety and survival skills for seafarers run by his company throughout the world for the shipping, oil and gas industries are described.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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Controlling noise
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Research into noise and vibration control in ships is discussed. Acoustics research by the University of Western Australia aims to find ways of reducing noise levels in patrol craft and high speed vehicle/passenger ferries.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2000
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