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Symbols of integrity by David Tinsley, technical editor

Through the increasing array of notations, optional nota-tions and descriptive notes devised by classification societies, the caliber of a vessel and addi- tional technical measures incorpo- rated by her owner can be more accurately gauged by the wider market.

Although society-specific abbre- viations sometimes smack of industry enciphering, a string of letters tells a story and, in a busi- ness environment in which quality is ever more the watchword, can denote a level of technical excel- lence as well as conformity to strict requirements.

The commercial merit of the still evolving system is that it not only reflects accreditation to prescribed standards, but also gives added

To the uninitiated,

ICM(BTs), CSA-1(25) and VCS-2B may seem to be further symbols of an arcane shipping world dimension to the description of more sophisticated vessels, and recognizes efforts to exceed stan- dards.

To the uninitiated, ICM(BTs),

CSA-K25) and VCS-2B may seem to be further symbols of an arcane shipping world. In fact, they denote some of the technical attrib- utes of a new type of Suezmax crude oil carrier taking shape in

South Korea, under contract to a

Swedish company convinced of the intertwining relationship between sound environmental practice and long-term business and asset value prospects.

Stockholm-based N&T

Argonaut's two double-hulled, 158,000-dwt tankers due out of the

Daewoo yard in July and

September 1999, represent an investment of more than $100 mil- lion in a highly advanced design type encapsulating added features to enhance service life and provide long-run environmental protection.

Besides the more standard labels of compliance with the rules of Det Norske Veritas, the prospec-

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