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Friday, February 24, 2012
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Propeller Cavitation Analysis with Computational Fluid Dynamics

by Bart Stockdill, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., Mechanical Engineer Water will boil at room temperature if the pressure is low enough. In fact, the pressure has to be

February 24, 2012
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Friday, February 3, 2012
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1000 Year Hurricane? Doesn’t Look THAT Bad

The naval architects at Houston Offshore simulated the hydrodynamic response of a 1000 year hurricane on a moored paired-column semi submersible.

February 3, 2012
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Thursday, January 5, 2012
Part 3: Marine Engineering Technology for More Efficient Shipping
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Part 3: Marine Engineering Technology for More Efficient Shipping

In Part 3 of this series on shipping efficiency technology, we look at marine engineering and power systems technologies aimed at cutting operating costs,

January 5, 2012
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Part 1: How to Design a More Efficient Ship
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Part 1: How to Design a More Efficient Ship

Wärtsilä put together a presentation recently that evaluated a number of new technologies and design concepts aimed at cutting operating costs, while at the

January 4, 2012
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Part 2: How to Propel a More Efficient Ship

In Part 2 of this series on shipping efficiency technology, we look at new ship propulsion technologies and design concepts aimed at cutting operating costs,

January 4, 2012
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Friday, December 23, 2011
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Robert Allan-Designed Tugboat Delivered to Chinese Owners

The tug Yong Gang Tuo 29 has recently been delivered to her new owners, the Ningbo Port Group of China. This is the 7th Robert Allan Ltd. design in

December 23, 2011
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Iskes Towage & Salvage Damen tug Argus
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The Green Tug Project – Energy Efficient Design for Workboats

In November 2011 Iskes Towage & Salvage took its first Damen tug into operation: the ASD 2810 ‘Argus’. Pleased with its capabilities, Iskes

November 28, 2011
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Perini Navi Exuma
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Perini Navi’s Picchiotti Exuma, Handcrafted of Pure Awesomeness

The Picchiotti Exuma, the 3rd yacht of Perini’s Vitrivius-series is the temperate-climate version of her 55-meter ice-class sibling and was widely

November 3, 2011
Total Views: 123

Monday, October 31, 2011
A gCaptain Halloween – Navy Ships in Razzle Dazzle
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A gCaptain Halloween – Navy Ships in Razzle Dazzle

Some of you may remember a cartoon which appeared during World War I, a drawing showing an inquisitive stranger talking with the gateman at a railway crossing.

October 31, 2011
Total Views: 187

Saturday, October 29, 2011
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gCaptain’s Top 5 Most Freakish-Looking Megayachts

With the year’s largest boatshow underway the docks of Fort Lauderdale are packed with elegant yachts of all sizes. But docked among the sleek lines of

October 29, 2011
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Interesting Ship of the Week – The new ‘Ramform W’ class seismic vessel
Engineering News

Interesting Ship of the Week – The new ‘Ramform W’ class seismic vessel

This week’s interesting ship is the new “Ramform W” class seismic vessel, two of which were ordered by Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) earlier

September 7, 2011
Total Views: 206

Thursday, August 11, 2011
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Square riggers are back!!! A sail powered container ship for the 21st century

The age of sail may be getting a new beginning… and we couldn’t be more excited about the idea. Imagine being off Ambrose Light and witnessing a

August 11, 2011
Total Views: 116

Friday, August 5, 2011
Perini Navi Group Galileo G ice class yacht
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Dear Santa: I would like a Perini Navi so I can go explore the arctic… please.

The naval architects at Perini Navi have done a spectacular job with this new 55 meter Picchiotti Ice-Class Motor Yacht.  The raised forward bulwarks mean

August 5, 2011
Total Views: 57

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This Is Only A Test – Freefall Lifeboat Design and Testing

Aboard ship one always hopes they never need to take a sleigh ride into an unfriendly sea but ship happens. When it does you’re going to be very pleased

August 5, 2011
Total Views: 121

Thursday, August 4, 2011
Germanischer Lloyd ship's trim Eco Assistant
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Watch your trim! It may be costing you more than you think…

A screen shot of Germanischer Lloyd’s Eco-Assistant, a tool to help ship captains maximize the fuel and power efficiency of their vessels.  In times of

August 4, 2011
Total Views: 172

Monday, July 25, 2011
Lloyd's Register
Engineering News

Lloyd’s Register develops new risk management tool for vessels plying the high latitudes

New notation, ‘ShipRight FDA ICE’, introduces procedures which can help owners to manage their risks  Lloyd’s Register has given shipowners

July 25, 2011
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Monday, January 31, 2011
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Lloyd’s Register and Bestway Marine Engineering work on new, energy-efficient bulk carrier design

Over the past year or so, the IMO has come up with a calculation that gives a rough idea of the energy efficiency of a ship.  This number is

January 31, 2011
Total Views: 68

Friday, January 7, 2011
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Dream Tanker – Painted by Kids

What happens when you let a comedian and elementary students paint a ship? No, the answer isn’t the Norwiegan Gem, it’s the Dream Tanker. Pink

January 7, 2011
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
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Ships In Concrete – Best Maritime Inspired Architecture

gCaptain searches the web each week to bring you the world’s most interesting and inspiring ships, but you don’t need to be a naval architect to

November 30, 2010
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Friday, November 19, 2010
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Ship Photo of The Week – Polarcus’ SX134 Seismic Vessel

This week’s ship photo, well actually more like an illustration, depicts one of two of Polarcus’ new generation type SX134 seismic vessels that it

November 19, 2010
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