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Entries from November 2007

Hatch Cover Tape

November 19th, 2007 · 2 Comments

There are a couple of well-known brands names available on the market. One being better over the other in performance is hard to say. It can be a discussion that ends up being whatever you prefer on your ship. Looking at the pricing one versus the other I think that difference is too big to [...]

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Tags: Bulkers · General · General Shipping

Alternative Fuels

November 19th, 2007 · No Comments

What is Bio Diesel Bio Diesel is extracted fats and oils from non edible animal by-products. Whatever is not eaten by humans,from pigs,chicken,beef and fish are used for raw material. This methyl diester product is a Boi-Fuel that is a renewable resource. The product burns at 150deg.C. Compared to 50deg.C.for regular diesel. It is less [...]

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Tags: Bulkers · General · General Shipping · Offshore · Tankers

Port Security and Risk Management

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

I wrote about the Port Security a couple of years back and again a few days ago. The rest of the world is catching up as there has now been published a book on the subject. It has the title of Risk Management In Port Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Security. Haven’t red the book [...]

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