Wartsila power for Sto-Ro freighters
Article Abstract:
The Polish shipbuilder Stocznia Szczecinska Nowa placed orders with Wartsila Corporation for four new 12,800 tdw multi-purpose Sto-Ro cargo vessels, which were contracted by the Dutch owner Spliethoff's Bevrachtingskantoor BV, which will enter Transfennica services that operates Ro-Ro services between Finalnd and Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. The main engines, Lips controllable-pitch propellers, Lips Efficiency Rudders and Wartsila 8L20 diesel generating sets that will be supplied by Wartsila are designed for high power and fuel economy.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Re-engining the Banasa stage two
Article Abstract:
The second phase of re-engining of the car and passenger ferry Banasa is discussed. In the second phase the existing engines will be removed and four new eight cylinder MAN B&W L27/38 engines will be installed to give a service speed of about 18 knots.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Active cargo damage
Article Abstract:
Active cargo physically affects the cargo-hold coating and directly influences the corrosion reaction on the underlying steel. The causes of coating failure and the types of coating failure produced by an active cargo are discussed.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 2004
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic: