Cargill Reveals the Name of the World's Largest Kite-Powered Vessel
GENEVA, Switzerland - Cargill has signed an agreement with Greek ship owner/manager Anbros Maritime S.A. (Anbros) to install the world's largest kite on its Aghia Marina dry bulk cargo vessel. The Aghia Marina typically transports cargoes of agricultural and industrial raw materials. The 170 metre long carrier, built in 1994, has a service speed of up to 14 knots and can carry about 28,500 tonnes...
Read More »ABB Wins $24 Million Marine Order to Power Deep Sea Exploration Vessels
Efficient propulsion and electrical systems for ships that locate hydrocarbon deposits beneath the sea floor Zurich, Switzerland - ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, recently won a $24 million order to supply electrical power and propulsion systems for two next generation 'Ramform' vessels, capable of three-dimensional (3D) seismic data acquisition for sea bottom resource...
Read More »Caterpillar to Package 3500 Series Engines in Brazil to Support Petroleum and Marine Customers
PEORIA, Ill. -- With demand for Cat-® power solutions continuing to increase in Brazil, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is pleased to announce a new operation for packaging generator sets and diesel electric propulsion systems in support of marine and petroleum customers in Brazil. Operations to package 3500C series engines will begin in the third quarter of 2011 at the Caterpillar facility in...
Read More »Marine Propulsion System targets planing applications.
Coupled to 13 L marine diesel engine, IPS1050 Inboard Propulsion System generates equivalent of 1050 hp, suitable for workboats, passenger ferries, and patrol boats up to 30 m and 40 knots. System is available as double, triple, or quad engine installation with forward facing and counter-rotating propellers. Acceleration and shifting are done with twin, single lever controls. Joystick provides...
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Laser Cutting vs. Plasma Cutting
This eBook discusses the differences between laser cutting and plasma cutting, two common thermal cutting methods.
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DoorKing's 1601 Lane Barrier Provides a Higher Level of Traffic Control for Less
DoorKing is proud to introduce an easy add-on to its 1601 Barrier Gate Operator: The 1601 Traffic Lane Barrier. The barrier gate provides greater traffic control while eliminating the need for bollards or crash beams. Check out this video to learn more.
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