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Entries Tagged as 'Bulkers'

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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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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Supply Companies

November 14th, 2007 · No Comments

To keep these big cargo ships going around the clock all year a solid back-up organization is needed. The owners or managers need a chain of suppliers lined up for the various requirements from the ship staff. A ship will need provisions for their crew, spare parts for their machinery and other operation consumables. At [...]

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