Comments on: The Twin Marine Lifter – Heavy Lift Monster http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/ A Blog About Ships Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:36:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: John http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-15359 John Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:12:08 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-15359 Looks like this idea has already been tested... in 1934! http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/11/21/unusual-feat-raises-treasure-ship/ Looks like this idea has already been tested… in 1934!

http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/11/21/unusual-feat-raises-treasure-ship/

]]> By: Lex van Duijn http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-7306 Lex van Duijn Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:13:30 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-7306 Dear Sirs/Madam, I would like to be informed about the worldwide existing trainings and courses for crew working on board heavy lift - and semi-submersible vessels, specifically cargo related. This for deck as engine dept's. Thanks in advance, Lex van Duijn Owners Rep. Rolldock (Phils) Inc Dear Sirs/Madam,
I would like to be informed about the worldwide existing trainings and courses for crew working on board heavy lift – and semi-submersible vessels, specifically cargo related.
This for deck as engine dept’s.
Thanks in advance,
Lex van Duijn
Owners Rep.
Rolldock (Phils) Inc

]]> By: Lex van Duijn http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-13734 Lex van Duijn Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:13:30 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-13734 Dear Sirs/Madam,<br>I would like to be informed about the worldwide existing trainings and courses for crew working on board heavy lift - and semi-submersible vessels, specifically cargo related.<br>This for deck as engine dept's. <br>Thanks in advance,<br>Lex van Duijn<br>Owners Rep.<br>Rolldock (Phils) Inc Dear Sirs/Madam,
I would like to be informed about the worldwide existing trainings and courses for crew working on board heavy lift – and semi-submersible vessels, specifically cargo related.
This for deck as engine dept’s.
Thanks in advance,
Lex van Duijn
Owners Rep.
Rolldock (Phils) Inc

]]> By: Twin Marine Lifter - Tandem Heavy Lift « Cool Ship.org http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-7255 Twin Marine Lifter - Tandem Heavy Lift « Cool Ship.org Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:31:08 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-7255 [...] Once built . The Twin Marine Lifter will consist of 2 DP class 3 heavy transport vessels with a dwt capacity of 25.000 tonnes. They will have accommodations for 41, a helideck, and will be capable of submersion to -20 meters. When used as a heavy lift vessel the two ships will merge and the unit to be transported will be brought in to straddle the two units creating one monster heavy lift ship. - gCaptain Twin Marine Lifter [...] [...] Once built . The Twin Marine Lifter will consist of 2 DP class 3 heavy transport vessels with a dwt capacity of 25.000 tonnes. They will have accommodations for 41, a helideck, and will be capable of submersion to -20 meters. When used as a heavy lift vessel the two ships will merge and the unit to be transported will be brought in to straddle the two units creating one monster heavy lift ship. – gCaptain Twin Marine Lifter [...]

]]> By: Telstar Logistics: Blogging on the High Seas with gCaptain http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-2471 Telstar Logistics: Blogging on the High Seas with gCaptain Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:43:20 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-2471 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] The Twin Marine Lifter - Heavy Lift Monster If a ship could be a real-life Transformer, it would probably look something like this:The Twin Marine Lifter will consist of 2 DP class 3 heavy transport vessels with a dwt capacity of 25.000 tonnes. They will have accommodations for 41, a helideck, and will be capable of submersion to -20 meters. 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Since 1975 she has been sitting idle, left to rust, but this year post 9/11 security concerns have led the U.S. Government to budget 4.5 million for her restoration and conversion. Her new mission? She will be brought back to her cold war glory and re-activated as a museum ship offering future Americans a glimpse into the atomic age.Shipping Logos - American President Lines Of course, it makes sense that the logos used to identify shipping companies have a history all their own, but did you know that...Because of the international nature of trade, transportation company logos are every bit as significant as national flags. Even as recently as 50 years ago, steamships were the lifeline for many remote parts of the world, and people relied heavily on the services offered by shipping companies like APL and its predecessors.The local population often turned out in force when a ship entered harbor. But first, through cupped hands, an open window, or perhaps a telescope, people looked for a familiar silhouette, the ship’s house flag, or the logo on its smokestack to determine which company it belonged to — and whether the ship carried the cargo and passengers for which they had been waiting.Edward Burtynsky - Shipbreaking Images Where do ships go to die?  And what does it look like when they do?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. [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] The Twin Marine Lifter – Heavy Lift Monster If a ship could be a real-life Transformer, it would probably look something like this:The Twin Marine Lifter will consist of 2 DP class 3 heavy transport vessels with a dwt capacity of 25.000 tonnes. They will have accommodations for 41, a helideck, and will be capable of submersion to -20 meters. When used as a heavy lift vessel the two ships will merge and the unit to be transported will be brought in to straddle the two units creating one monster heavy lift ship.The World’s First Nuclear Merchant Ship – N/S Savannah Did your know that the United States once dabbled in nuclear-powered transport ships for civilian use?  We didn’t either.  But it turns out that…Costing millions of dollars in 1969 America’s first and only Nuclear powered merchant ship was designed in hopes of finding peaceful uses for Nuclear energy. She was the pride of the fleet and designed with looks as powerful as her reactor. With a savings of over 29 million gallons of fuel oil during her short 5 year service life (1965-1970) she might have been a solution to present environmental and self-sufficiency problems. Her high maintenance cost however, led to her downfall. Since 1975 she has been sitting idle, left to rust, but this year post 9/11 security concerns have led the U.S. Government to budget 4.5 million for her restoration and conversion. Her new mission? She will be brought back to her cold war glory and re-activated as a museum ship offering future Americans a glimpse into the atomic age.Shipping Logos – American President Lines Of course, it makes sense that the logos used to identify shipping companies have a history all their own, but did you know that…Because of the international nature of trade, transportation company logos are every bit as significant as national flags. Even as recently as 50 years ago, steamships were the lifeline for many remote parts of the world, and people relied heavily on the services offered by shipping companies like APL and its predecessors.The local population often turned out in force when a ship entered harbor. But first, through cupped hands, an open window, or perhaps a telescope, people looked for a familiar silhouette, the ship’s house flag, or the logo on its smokestack to determine which company it belonged to — and whether the ship carried the cargo and passengers for which they had been waiting.Edward Burtynsky – Shipbreaking Images Where do ships go to die?  And what does it look like when they do?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. [...]

]]> By: :: Thema anzeigen - Heavy Lift Monster http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-2302 :: Thema anzeigen - Heavy Lift Monster Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:10:17 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-2302 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Hier ein Bericht den ich gefunden habe http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#more-157 [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] Hier ein Bericht den ich gefunden habe http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#more-157 [...]

]]> By: Peter A. Mello http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-2284 Peter A. Mello Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:53:34 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-2284 Looks like something from Second Life. Looks like something from Second Life.

]]> By: Peter A. Mello http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-12996 Peter A. Mello Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:53:34 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-12996 Looks like something from Second Life. Looks like something from Second Life.

]]> By: mike richard http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-191 mike richard Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:24:28 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-191 It does seem precarious but so does a DP semi stabbing into a wellhead 10,000 feet below them. the whole DP things seems unbelievable to me It does seem precarious but so does a DP semi stabbing into a wellhead 10,000 feet below them. the whole DP things seems unbelievable to me

]]> By: mike richard http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/comment-page-1/#comment-12995 mike richard Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:24:28 +0000 http://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/the-twin-marine-lifter-heavy-lift-monster/#comment-12995 It does seem precarious but so does a DP semi stabbing into a wellhead 10,000 feet below them. the whole DP things seems unbelievable to me It does seem precarious but so does a DP semi stabbing into a wellhead 10,000 feet below them. the whole DP things seems unbelievable to me

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