2003 Articles

- Very Large Systems page: 27
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
Ackerman's study also assumed electric pod drive in his analyses, which also maximized the revenue space made available in the former engine room. What he did not discuss was the difficulty that conventional electric drive or even direct diesel drive faces at very high power — the larger ship
- The Lure of the Electric Drive page: 26
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
In the September 2002 issue of Maritime Reporter and Engineering News, a detailed discussion was featured on the advantages of future High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) machinery for propulsion of electric drive ships. Since then, development of HTS ship propulsion motors has moved ahead —
- The Chairman's Influence on Design page: 24
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
One of the most enduring business relationships has been reinforced by the Evergreen Group's decision to entrust construction of an extensive new series of post-Panamax containerships to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The project is distinguished not only by its scale, in calling for 10 S-class
- Thrane & Thrane Offers the Capsat Fleet33 page: 42
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
Thrane & Thrane now offers the TT- 3088A Capsat Fleet33, a product which the company dubs the smallest, lightest maritime Fleet terminal ever. The new terminal completes Thrane & Thrane's previous introductions of maritime highspeed terminals, the Capsat Fleet77 and the Capsat Fleet55. The C
- Univan Reports Steady Growth page: 20
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
The first half of 2003, under the watchful eye of Capt Vanderperre, Chairman of Univan has Univan Ship Management's fleet grow to in excess of 80 ships under full technical management. The growth has come from bulk carriers and two VLCCs (belonging to Fred Cheng/Shinyo International) and con
- HSV 2 Swift Delivered to U.S. Navy page: 17
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
The new Catamaran HSV 2 Swift was delivered to the U.S. Navy on August 13, 2003, during a celebration in Hobart, Australia. High ranking U.S. Military officers joined with invited guests to witness the handover of the 321.5-ft. (98-m) Wave Piercing Catamaran HSV 2 Swift, Incat Hull 061. Swif
- U.S. Sub Christened in "Home" Port page: 16
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
With a length of 377 ft. (114.9 m), a beam of 34 ft. (10.3 m) and a displacement of 7,800 tons, the Virginia, which is the first U.S. submarine designed to satisfy the requirements of regional and near-land missions in the post-Cold War era, was christened at Northrop Grumman Newport News on
- Wallace McGeorge Modified for Deep Dredging page: 11
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
Two Bollinger shipyards teamed to increase the dredging depth of the Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel Co. dustpan dredge, Wallace McGeorge, from 62- (18.8-) to 75 ft. (22.8 m), enabling it to dredge at higher river stages and dispatch sooner on a falling river. In the process, Bollinger Quick Repa
- IZAR Delivers LNG Inigo Tapias page: 10
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Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
IZAR Sestao Shipyard has delivered the LNG Inigo Tapias, which will be operated by the company F. Tapias for Repsol YPF-Gas Natural. After conclusion of tests, carried out by the shipyard in the Gas Natural facilities in Huelva and valued by the shipowner, the ship was delivered completely op
- New SWATH From ACMA page: 8
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on September 2003
Alan C. McClure Associates (ACMA) has completed the design development of a new SWATH (Small Waterplane Area, Twin Hull) vessel that will be completed with a variety of operations options. The proposed vessel will be 92 ft. (28 m) with a beam of 47 ft. (14.3 m) and displacement of 240 LT. It
- Strength Through Unity page: 55
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Classification societies face one major issue today. That is to define the scope of class and to ensure that the great reservoir of technical strength which class represents is put firmly behind a drive towards ever safer shipping. The challenge for all of us is to harness the strength of cla
- DNV's Five Points Fight Substandard Ships page: 55
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Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Dedicated "Flying Squads" with experienced surveyors is one element in a Five Point Plan launched by DNV to step up the efforts to remove substandard shipping. "DNV considers quality the single most important factor to improve safety and serious quality cases the biggest threat to the public
- Alstom Alspa Drive Fitted on Reasearch Vessel page: 51
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Alstom installed its latest generation ALSPA drives in a new research vessel, which is being built by Alstom Leroux Naval, in Lorient, France. The deep sea research vessel, Pourquoi Pas, owned by Ifremer, will be the first ship to be fitted with the new ALSPA MV7000 converters as part of a co
- Geislinger Delivers Record Sized Coupling page: 51
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Geislinger GmbH recently delivered its biggest torsional elastic coupling — a coupling with an outer diameter of 2.8- m and a weight of 36.3 tons. The coupling will be built into the drive line of a VLCC tanker, with an energy saving counter-rotating double propeller. More than 2,000 single p
- Bottom Line: It's Not Just A Paint Job page: 18
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
On the surface, the subject of paint seems simple. After all, it's just a paint job, right? For maritime applications, however, beauty is much more than skin deep. The coating of surfaces on ships is a complex combination of materials, chemicals and preparation to combat corrosion and maintai
- Confused Seas page: 14
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Navigating through U.S. Maritime Security Requirements The U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) imposes various maritime security requirements on operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Maritime security regulations promulgated by the U.S. Coast Gua
- Salvors Forge Their Way into the Future page: 42
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Maritime Reporter solicited the opinions of two of the leading marine salvage companies to discover trends and challenges facing marine operators in the near future. The 2003 National Maritime Salvage Conference, sponsored by American Salvage Association (ASA), will take place September 9-11,
- Rough Water "New RIB on the Block" page: 40
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Rosborough Boats of Halifax Nova Scotia recently introduced its line of 40 semi custom Heavy Duty Rigid Hull Inflatable boats. The Rough Water line was developed to meet the new and growing demand for Rigid Hull Inflatables with more personnel carrying capacity, workability space and operati
- RIB Report Northwind's Enforcer Provides Special Services page: 38
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
Sharp is the best way to describe Northwind Marine's recent 2 3 - ft. (7-m) and 30-ft. (9.1-m) additions to its Extreme Task Force Line of Aluminumhull Rigid Inflatable Boats. With a 25.5- degree transom dead rise and a 36- degree waterline entry point, the first of the new models to finish p
- Wartsila: A Fountain of Ideas page: 33
pablished in:
Maritime Reporter
on August 2003
A new concept for powering large passenger vessels, the combined diesel-electric and diesel-mechanical (CODED) system, is the latest outcome of a broader co-operation between leading lights in the Finnish maritime industries. CODED has been developed by Wartsila Corporation to address the needs