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Iding ;rman shipbuilding mar- be summed up quite sim- gh-tech, high-quality and ue. Forced by lower cost tors in the Far East to 1 the production of "sim- ships, Germany's ship- s have generally concen- in the design, development oduction of vessels such as x containerships, passenger 5, chemical tankers and vessels. enau Shipyard in Kiel — lg more than 75 years of ience — is a good example of man yard which has adjusted che changing times, finding a terous niche. Lindenau itly delivered its latest in a line of modern, efficient and igical double hull tankers, iella Amoretti, to Italian er Marichem Europe S.r.l. The building was built under the chful eye of RINA, and is a new ign jointly developed by the jping company and the yard, j dimensions of the ship are as ows: ngth, o.a 433 ft. (132 m) ;ngth,b.p 416 ft. (127 m) readth, molded 78.7 ft. (24 m) epth to main deck 40.5 ft. (12.35 m) (raft, design 27.5 ft. (9 m) m at design draft 15,750

GT 10,91

Cargo tanks 16

Cargo tank capacity 18,650 cu. m.

Slop tanks 2

Slop tank capacity 350 cu. m.

Speed 15.4 knots (trail) 14.4 knots (service)

The ship offers an integrated cargo, ballast and engine monitor- ing and control computer system with remote control and indication on color monitors in the wheel- house as well as in the engine and the cargo control room. All cargo pumps are built of stainless steel and have variable speed control, and simultaneous operation of all 16 cargo pumps is possible. The cargo tanks are all coated with

Sigma Phenguard epoxy, and all cargo pipes and fittings in the cargo tanks are of stainless steel.

The vessel is powered to its 14.4 knot service speed by a MaK 8M 552 C diesel engine, offering approximately 6,000 kW at 500 rpm. Power is transferred to the variable pitch NiAlBr four-blade propeller via a reduction gear with combined PTO/PTI and multi disk clutch couplings.

Meanwhile, a visit to the amaz- ing Meyer Werft shipyard in

Papenburg is a unique experience.

Meyer Werft has served the mar- itime industry since 1795, produc- ing approximately 700 ships since that time. Its covered building dock bursts from the Germany countryside in a most dominating fashion, but the heart and soul of the yard's success is housed in the intricate organization found inside. The yard has built a con- siderable reputation for building high-quality cruise ships for the world's major lines, and its latest delivery seems to be a strong con- tinuation of this billing. Superstar

Leo left the covered building dock of Meyer Werft on July 11, and the 75,000 gt vessel was towed out to the fitting-out quay for final com- pletion. Delivery of the vessel to

Asian-based Star Cruise is sched- uled for this month.

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