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VLOC Stellar Banner Ship sinking Ship was a Marshallese very large ore carrier (VLOC) managed by the South Korean company Polaris Shipping. Constructed in 2016, she suffered significant damage in a grounding incident in 2020 and was scuttled. At the time, she was the largest ship ever scuttled.
WindWings are large, rigid, and automated wing-like structures installed on ships to harness wind power and reduce fuel consumption. They work by creating a pressure difference as wind flows over the curved surface, generating thrust to propel the ship. This technology, developed by BAR Technologies, is designed to significantly improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions in the shipping industry.
The process of launching a brand new ship
Cruise Ship Carnival Fantasy beaching 🧐
On 5 December 2012, at around 19:15 local time, the Baltic Ace, en route from Zeebrugge to Kotka with a cargo of 1,417 cars (mainly Mitsubishi from Japanese and Thai factories), collided with the Cypriot container ship Corvus J 65 nautical miles off the province of Zealand. The ship was holed and quickly sank. The container ship Corvus J remained afloat and took on board survivors from the sunken ship. Helicopters, coast guard boats and two patrol ships of the Royal Netherlands Navy took part in the rescue operation. 13 crew members were rescued, five bodies were found and six were missing.
Have you ever seen the launch of the Offshore Oil Rig Jacket platform? 🧐
Bouy tender ⛓️
The process of birth of a new vessel 😳
Cleaning the ship's hull manually. Did you find it disgusting?
Installation of the western buoy
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Here is the largest marine engine
Powering some of the largest ocean-going container ships in the world, the Finnish Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C is a magnificent piece of engineering. Consisting of a two-stroke turbo running on heavy fuel oil, it can be configured to operate on six to fourteen cylinders.
The RTA-96-C is the largest reciprocating engine in the world and is capable of producing 108,920 bhp. Its engine runs at 22 to 102 rpm and has a crankshaft weighing 300 tons. Consuming more than 39 barrels of oil per hour, it costs $34/minute to run!
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B&W, short for Burmeister & Wain, was established in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1843. Initially focused on shipbuilding and general engineering, the company quickly expanded into the production of marine engines. In 1898, B&W secured the Danish manufacturing rights for the diesel engine from Rudolf Diesel. This marked a significant milestone, leading to the production of their first diesel engine in 1904 and the world's first ocean-going diesel-powered ship, the MS Selandia, in 1912.
Throughout the 20th century, B&W continued to innovate in marine engine technology, including the development of the first two-stroke diesel engine in 1930. By 1952, they had introduced their first turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine. The company became known for producing reliable and powerful engines that were widely adopted in the shipping industry.
In 1980, MAN Diesel, a German company, acquired B&W, leading to the formation of MAN B&W Diesel. This acquisition allowed the combined entity to dominate the marine engine market. By 2000, MAN B&W Diesel engines held over 70% market share in the two-stroke engine segment.
In recent decades, the company has continued to innovate, focusing on electronic control and fuel efficiency. The introduction of the ME series in 2002, with electronically controlled fuel injection, exemplified their commitment to advancing marine propulsion technology. Today, MAN B&W remains a leader in the production of marine engines, continuing to shape the future of maritime engineering.
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