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How is a cabin is built in this day of containerization and commodization? Remotely of course. Eurodam News, Holland America’s blog showcasing the shipyard activities around their latest new build project, brings us photos of the stateroom installation.
Of potential interest to readers of this blog the method shown here is very similar to how accommodation […]

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Edward Burtynsky makes a wish: that his images — stunning landscapes that document humanity’s impact on the world — help persuade millions to join a global conversation on sustainability. A Canadian by birth Burtynsky’s most famous photographs are sweeping views of scarred or altered landscapes of foreign countries. He was invited to China to photograph […]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cOgD9tupa8

Part 2 of the video HERE.

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Shipping Times brings us the story of the Fairfield Titan:
When constructed in 1911 it was the biggest crane in the world. Over the years it has lifted machinery and sections of some of the world’s […]

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In some offbeat news a 200 ton diesel-electric engine slid off a truck in downtown San Diego this morning while being transported to NASSCO’s shipyard. Thankfully no one was severely injured in the accident. The San Diego Union Tribune tells us:

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The Emma Maersk is a true Modern Marvel. The world largest container ship, longest ship currently in service and is propelled by the largest diesel engine ever manufactured. By mid-year 2006 the construction project was going well when on June 9th the accommodation block was devastated by fire.
Shipping Gazette
The Emma Mærsk was about six–seven weeks […]

 

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