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Bodewes Binnenvaart B.V., Damen Shipyards Group?s inland waterway shipyard, and inland shipping company QaGroup are set to launch an entirely new inland shipping concept. The LNG concept operates alongside another innovation developed by Bodewes Binnenvaart, the air lubricated hull ?ACES?. Working in combination, these innovations lead to fuel savings and emissions cuts. The concept also involves appealing to oil companies and logistic operators keen to get their cargo off the roads and keen on having one partner; one contact to deal with. Although the LNG/ACES system can be  tted to any inland ship, at the moment the system has been designed around a 110 m long vessel. The new vessel has a bunker capacity of approximately 45 cubic meters LNG and it will be fully classi ed by Bureau Veritas. Equipped with four generator sets, these power all of the consumers via the comprehensive power management system; the power management system ensures ef cient energy generation, distribution and storage. For example, there is more power needed going upriver from Rotterdam to Basle than on the return, so the management system will automatically switch the generator sets on and off. Energy created can be stored when using less power or instead it can be used to heat or cool the cargo or for cooling water or heating accommodation. In addition, waste heat is used and becomes energy, so absolutely nothing is wasted. On top of this, there?s the 15% fuel reduction because of the ACES hull. Extensive trials have proven that fuel savings of around 25% can be realized on the EcoLiner. Damen EcoLiner?s LNG Concept for Inland ShippingTampa Yacht?s Tempest 50-FAC is a tactically sized, highly reliable, multi-mission, combatant craft capable of operating from land bases or maritime platforms. Well suited to provide Patrol and Surveillance and Interdiction in shallow coastal and riverine waters by day and night, it features very low draft, high maneuverability and speeds above 45 knots. The 50 FAC is ideally suited for conducting operations in marshy areas of estuaries and river deltas with shifting sand bars. Equally adept for deployments offshore, the 50 FAC is well suited for Force Protection, Coordinated and secure operations with vessels in company as well as units from cooperating international navies, Interception and boarding of High Speed Craft, Search and Rescue, Special Force Operations, including insertion/extraction of SOF into hostile/denied littoral/coastal areas, as well as seaward anti terrorist protection of coastal installations. The 50 FAC can accommodate a platoon team of 18-24 troops and is  tted with a bow ramp for the rapid disembarkation of troops to shore for pursuit of smugglers or other violators. In shore and littoral protection and offshore over the horizon operations the 50 FAC is a multi mission craft for coastal protection. Tampa Yacht Manufacturing is currently supplying at least one Asian government entity six (6) of the Tempest 50 Fast Attack Craft (FAC). The  rst units are in the water and scheduled to ship in January 2013. Speci cations include: Tampa Yacht Manufacturing?s Tempest 50? fast attack LOA (Max) 53? (16.15 m)WEIGHT (Lightship): 31,000 lbsSTD HP: 1600 hp (1193 kw) BEAM: 14? 8-1/2? (4.43 m)DRAFT: 2? 6? (0.76 m) FUEL CAPACITY: 600 Gal. (2271 L) DEADRISE: 16.4 degreesSTD ENGINE : T/S MAN R6-800PERSONS CAPACITY: 16 Dedicated Seats SPEED, FULL LOAD: 45.0 ktsRANGE, FULL LOAD: 450 nmBowthruster with joystick control Innovative Boats of 2012December 201232 MN