The quest for ballast - free ships
Article Abstract:
The various ballast water treatment systems used till date do not provide a complete solution to controlling non-indigenous aquatic species. Therefore specialists in motor industry now concentrate on developing ballast free ships. An analysis on designing a V-shaped based ballast free VLCC tanker hull, using a thorough flow system and the merit of Manomaran idea is presented.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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Same hull, increased capacity
Article Abstract:
The design specifications and capacity of the latest ship built by Flensburger, a German ship builder is detailed. The ship is up to the mark with respect to the design and capacity.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2005
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