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Martech Enterprises Ltd.
Martech is an engineering consulting company incorporated in British Columbia, Canada. The company provides highly specialized professional engineering services to the marine and offshore industries assisting during execution of complex projects.
    Canada
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MCU-Coatings
MCU-Coatings is a global leading manufacturer of moisture cured urethane marine, protective and industrial coatings. MCU-Coatings have proven to outperform 2 component epoxy coating and polyurethane paint in many ways.
    Belgium
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WSK Development Pte Ltd
"WSK" - Manufacturer cum supply of HVAC equipments, Exhaust Fans, Blowers, Explosion Proof Airconditioning, Marine Cowling, Fire Damper, Fan Blade, Explosion Proof Motor suitable for Industrial, Marine, Petrolumn, Chemical Lab, Oil & Gas, Offshore
    Singapore
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Royal Institution of Naval Architects
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, repair and operation of ships, boats and marine structures worldwide.
    United Kingdom

New SWATH Ferry

      3/1/2004


Improved Corrosion Protection in Crude Oil Tanks
Reducing Port State Control Detentions
Twin Propeller

New SWATH Ferry


The first of two Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) vessels, designed by BMT Nigel Gee and Associates (UK) and built in Holland by the Damen Shipyards has successfully completed sea trials. Due to its small waterplane area and submerged torpedo-like hulls, the vessel is able to minimise the affect of surface wave motions to reduce the risk of passenger seasickness or weather cancellations. The vessels will travel at speeds of up to 16.5 knots on a 4-mile route between Breskens and Vlissingen in Holland.

Constructed out of high tensile steel and aluminium, the ferries are designed to last for a 30-year lifespan. The propulsion system is based on two MTU 12V 4000 diesel engines, driving a Bakker Sliedrecht electric propulsion system comprising generators and electric propulsion motorsturning two fixed pitch propellers. The motion damping system consists of four active stabilising fins positioned fore and aft on each of the floaters controlled by a motion sensing system. The fins are positioned inboard on the floaters, reducing the likelihood of damage when coming alongside the jetty.

New SWATH Ferry


 

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