CONTENTS MAY/JUNE 2007 SHIP AND BOAT INTERNATIONAL
International Journal of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
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Green craft technology
Ballast water treatment system launched Water taxis to run on hydrogen gas Norway goes it alone on ballast water standards
Composite construction Paste assists trimaran construction A study on the effect of slamming on sandwich panels
REGULAR FEATURES
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Editorial comment and news New deliveries Trade and equipment news
For more information on this vessel please see the Passenger Vessels feature that begins on page 42.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Norway
Sakhalin icebreakers delivered Fjellstrand diversifies into new areas Range of deliveries at yard New developments at Rolls-Royce New orders for innovative vessels New thruster series introduced New design innovation
LNG-fuelled vessels increase in popularity Improved hooks introduced
Medium-speed engines
Extensive range of new products launched Upgrade for engine and production processes Bearing wear detection Refit for multi-role service boat Engine programme expansion
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FEATURES Tugs and salvage
New tug class introduced to the market Two mooring tugs ordered Numerous series building in Turkey
Fishing
MOB safety system trialled on fishing vessel Purse seiners for China
Passenger vessels
Ferry completion ceremony held Aluminium catamaran delivery Development and legislation under review Ro-pax catamaran ferry ordered Pentland ferries orders from FBMA Marine
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