Subscribe to RSS feedNew life for lighter ships
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CRAIG EASON
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Oct 02, 2009 11:13 AM
Composite materials could cut fuel consumption, make ships greener and boost cargo capacity, reports CRAIG EASON
RESEARCHERS hope that composite materials such as glass fibre and foam can be used in the future to build ships’ superstructures, cargo hatches and cabins.
Two European projects are continuing work already begun which has assessed the safety criteria...
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