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Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Meyer builds another Disney cruise ship

Gepostet von | 26 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

It is an important signal for Papenburg as a shipbuilding location: the Japanese Oriental Land Company (OLC) has commissioned Meyer Werft to build a cruise ship modelled on the "Disney Wish". The shipbuilding contract was signed in Tokyo on 9 July. Travelling fun with Mickey and Co. OLC is the operator of Disney theme parks and hotels, such as Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Ambassador Hotel. Now the company wants to enter the cruise business and has reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company (WDC) to bring the magic of Disney cruises to the Japanese market for the first time. On board are premises...

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Netherlands: Innovative and pragmatic

Netherlands: Innovative and pragmatic

Gepostet von | 23 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The Dutch Ministry of Defence wants to strengthen and protect its own defence industry and is working together with the Ministry of Economic Affairs on a corresponding law consisting of three parts: + A sectoral investment test to prevent mergers, takeovers and investments in suppliers from becoming a risk for the deployment of the armed forces. + A declaration of suitability for Dutch companies bidding for contracts abroad: among other things, companies are scrutinised for undesirable interference by other countries in their management structure. Access marineforum digital+ Already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your...

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mtu supplies Polish navy

mtu supplies Polish navy

Gepostet von | 19 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The propulsion engines and generator sets for the power supply of the three new Miecznik multipurpose frigates for the Polish Navy are currently being built at the Rolls-Royce Power Systems Division in Friedrichshafen. Four 20-cylinder mtu Series 8000 engines with 8,200 kW each and four 12-cylinder mtu Series 4000 gensets with 1650 kW mechanical power each will be installed on each ship. The CODAD (combined diesel and diesel) propulsion system consists of two engines per shaft/propeller and can be used flexibly in different combinations - from single engine operation for slow patrols to high-speed operation at over 20 knots (37 km/h) with all four engines. With a cruising speed of...

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New water reservoir planned for the Panama Canal

New water reservoir planned for the Panama Canal

Gepostet von | 18 Jul 2024 | , , , | 0

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is planning to build a new additional water reservoir to ensure the maximum passage of 36 ships per day even during periods of drought. The Indio River Reservoir project would become part of the existing artificial lakes and feed Lake Gatun, as well as providing a little more safety and a higher level of reliability for the route and the drinking water supply for the population. A law passed in 2006 previously prohibited the construction of additional water reservoirs outside of the country's own water catchment area. The Supreme Court of Panama has now authorised the construction of the new reservoir in order to increase water availability. To ensure that the project in the catchment area of the...

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Onshore or offshore - wood can be used anywhere

Onshore or offshore - wood can be used anywhere

Gepostet von | 16 Jul 2024 | , | 0

Wind turbine blades made of wood offer a sustainable option, the Hessian start-up (2021) Voodin Blade Technology is convinced and has installed the world's first prototype installation of its wind turbine blades made of 100% biodegradable wood, which are over 19 metres long, at an existing wind turbine in Breuna, north-west of Kassel. After two years of thorough laboratory testing, the Voodin team is confident that the material will withstand even the harshest onshore conditions. They also see no reason why their rotor blades could not be used offshore. The company said that the use of laminated veneer lumber is more sustainable and durable than the commonly used glass fibre reinforced plastics (GRP), which become brittle after years of use.

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