Month: October 1998

The Y2K date problem is not the only issue potentially affecting software applications. The Y2K problem is a term used to describe the potential failure of information technology systems before, on or…

An Indonesian/German joint venture has seen the delivery of the first in a series of five fast passenger ferries built to enhance Indonesia`s island transportation network. In 1995 the Indonesian state-owned line…

Despite orderbooks barely extending past mid-1999and the strong pound, the UK`s remaining commercial shipbuilders believe they can continue to compete. The strength of sterling is making competition between UK yardsand others in…

Knut Andresen, Technical Director for Brunvoll A/S explains the need for and the measures to reduce noise from tunnel thrusters. With increasing environmental pressures and restrictions on anchoring at some of the…

Revised lub oil formulations appear to have tackled problems of black paint. The problem of so-called black paint and sludge in medium-speed engines caused by fuel contamination of the lub oils seemed…

The ability to achieve a key target is helped by the launch of a new product at this year`s SMM exhibition. Alstom Turbochargers aims to achieve sales of 2,000 units by 2000…

SMM, Hamburg`s biennial gathering of shipbuilding industries, has grown again and many exhibitors will use the show to launch new products. Each day, The Motor Ship will publish a daily newletter/paper providing…

In its first launch since acquiring a number of suppliers Litton Marine Systems offers an improved version of a Decca radar Decca`s BridgeMaster radars have established their mark in the marine market…

The economic turmoil in Asia has weakened the markets for raw materials and has contributed to the downward pressure on shipping rates globally. :Despite the dramatic fall in the value of all…

Further efforts are being made to eliminate substandard shipping. The Committee for the Elimination of Substandard Ships (CESS) meeting in Pusan came up with a seven-point plan while the OECD is exploring…