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duct computerized analyses of po- tential vibrations then compare their predictions to the readings obtained during model testing.

According to Dr. Stefan Totolici, head of the Hydrodynamics Depart- ment, there is rarely more than a one- to two-percent variation be- tween actual readings and those calculated by designers.

Aerodynamic forces and mo- ments, speed and pressure distri- bution, and optimum placement of the funnel and air intake vents are all determined with the wind tun- nel tests. In addition to ships, all of the above-mentioned tests can be performed on stationary and float- ing marine platforms, and various marine equipment. Icepronav's in- volvement does not stop at design and testing. They can act as the owner's representative overseeing production at the Galati Shipyard or anywhere else in the world.

Doing Business In Romania

The language barrier is not as bad as it is perhaps perceived, and

English is used as a common lan- guage between foreign parties, regu- latory bodies and so forth, and all documentation language is per the shipowner's request.

If its on-site assistance as an owner's rep is not required, the

Institute, with the help of the

TRIBON program, can set up a project management, purchasing and scheduling map for the builder.

It will provide training for shipyard personnel in the use of TRIBON, and is a sales representative for

KCS.

Section cutaways or system drawings come complete with de- tailed product "shopping" lists.

TRIBON's project management fea- ture facilitates the ordering of ma- terials in keeping with construc- tion progress to ensure product availability while reducing over- stock and storage costs.

The system can provide auto- mated cutting tapes, and even ro- botic programming information.

In any engineering firm, wages are the largest factor in determin- ing fees. Wages in Romania are still comparatively low, as profes- sional engineers earn roughly ten percent of what a North American counterpart would. Design services are priced accordingly, making

Icepronav competitive in today's market.

For more information on Icepronav

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January, 1995

HHI To Build 11-Cyl. Engines

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in the fall completed shop testing the first of three 11-cylinder engines or- dered by its licensor, MAN B&W

Diesel A/S. The 11-cylinder engine develops 66,385 bhp and is for a 4,800-TEU container vessel under construction at HDW for American

President Line.

For more information on Hyundai

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Singmarine Wins $25M

Contract From Steamers

Singmarine Industries Ltd. (Singmarine) won a $25 million con- tract from Steamers Containerships

Holdings to build a feeder containership. The 8,000-dwt ship will be built by Singmarine's ship- building and shiprepair subsidiary,

Singmarine Dockyard & Engineer- ing Pte. Ltd. The ship will carry 600

Geosource, Ltd. 4100 One Shell Square New Orleans, LA 70139 (504) 566-7722 FAX (504) 566-7729 1-800-858-8444

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TEUs and will be completed by the second quarterof1996. Singmarine's current orderbook is about $ 105 mil- lion.

For Steamers, this ship will be the first newbuilding under its new initiative to invest in a fleet for trade in the charter market. In

April the company acquired a 1,020-

TEU ship with an existing charter and renamed it Kedah.

For more information on Singmarine

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Naval Architect and Marine Engi- neer, loan Stroe, heads the com- puter information department for

Icepronav.

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