The biggest passenger ship, Carnival Dream ever built in Italy was launched in Monfalcone last week.
It will be flagship of Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet, the main operator in the global cruise ship sector. The 306-metre vessel carries 130,000 tonnes, has 2,559 cabins and can accommodate 4,631 passengers with 1369 crew. ‘Carnival Dream’ will undergo outfitting operations in the next months and will feature two water parks located on the open decks.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Sydney container port to be expanded
One of the largest port projects to be undertaken in Australia in the last 30 years will see major infrastructure expansions at Sydney's Port Botany designed to meet forecast trade increases.
The port facility handles in excess of 1.5m containers annually with international container volumes at Port Botany growing at close to 7 per cent per annum. The port's volume, estimated to be worth $US50m is expected to double in the next 20 years. The expansion project comprises a new container terminal to extend the current 6 container terminal berth facility with two stevedores servicing trade, by providing 1850 metres of extra berth length (5 berths) This will involve reclamation of over 150 acres of land, extensive dredging, dedicated road and rail access and community facilities. The project is located on the north-eastern edge of Botany Bay, approximately 12 km south of Sydney’s CBD. The site is situated between the existing container terminals at Brotherson Dock and the Parallel Runway at Sydney Airport. The container terminal extension will be accompanied by reclamation works aimed to create a tug and support vessel berth facility. In addition to the works associated with the provision of the new container terminal, Sydney Ports will undertake a comprehensive series of public amenity and foreshore enhancement projects adjacent to the new terminal development.
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The port facility handles in excess of 1.5m containers annually with international container volumes at Port Botany growing at close to 7 per cent per annum. The port's volume, estimated to be worth $US50m is expected to double in the next 20 years. The expansion project comprises a new container terminal to extend the current 6 container terminal berth facility with two stevedores servicing trade, by providing 1850 metres of extra berth length (5 berths) This will involve reclamation of over 150 acres of land, extensive dredging, dedicated road and rail access and community facilities. The project is located on the north-eastern edge of Botany Bay, approximately 12 km south of Sydney’s CBD. The site is situated between the existing container terminals at Brotherson Dock and the Parallel Runway at Sydney Airport. The container terminal extension will be accompanied by reclamation works aimed to create a tug and support vessel berth facility. In addition to the works associated with the provision of the new container terminal, Sydney Ports will undertake a comprehensive series of public amenity and foreshore enhancement projects adjacent to the new terminal development.
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Tsuneishi Holdings to specialize in bulk carriers
Hiroshima-based shipbuilding corporation Tsuneishi Holdings is planning to focus on bulk carriers in a bid to out-win its competitors.
Currently, the corporation has a hold over approximately 30 percent of the Panamax bulk carriers market, and made a profit of US$15 million in 2007. President of Tsuneishi Holdings, Katsushige Kambara, was quoted as saying: "Unlike major shipbuilders we do not have extra resources to build different types of carriers. It is best for us to focus on bulk carriers to take advantage of our strength." With factories already established in the Philippines and China, the corporation also plans to strengthen its human resource development capabilities overseas by employing more local engineers. Kambara says by in the face of current economic difficulties, employing non-Japanese nationals it will help Tsuneishi to cut labour costs by two thirds.
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Currently, the corporation has a hold over approximately 30 percent of the Panamax bulk carriers market, and made a profit of US$15 million in 2007. President of Tsuneishi Holdings, Katsushige Kambara, was quoted as saying: "Unlike major shipbuilders we do not have extra resources to build different types of carriers. It is best for us to focus on bulk carriers to take advantage of our strength." With factories already established in the Philippines and China, the corporation also plans to strengthen its human resource development capabilities overseas by employing more local engineers. Kambara says by in the face of current economic difficulties, employing non-Japanese nationals it will help Tsuneishi to cut labour costs by two thirds.
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Latest Corvette for UAE Navy
Production work has begun on the last of six Baynunah corvettes being built for the UAE Navy by Abu Dhabi Ship Building in the region’s largest-ever naval construction program.
The Commander of UAE Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Ahmed Al Sabab Al Tenaiji, activated a computerized plasma cutting machine at ADSB’s Musaffah complex to begin cutting the steel for the sixth and final 72m vessel. The Baynunah Class vessels are highly sophisticated multi-mission corvettes equipped with cutting-edge combat systems and have the capability to perform a wide range of military operations, including defense against both air and surface threats. The vessel has been designed by the French company Constructions Mecaniques De Normandie (CMN). The first of class vessel is now being outfitted at CMN’s. Cherbourg Yard under sub-contract from ADSB and the remaining five are under construction at ADSB. As well as starting the steel cutting for the sixth vessel, Admiral Al Tenaiji also performed the ceremonial keel laying of the fifth vessel.
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The Commander of UAE Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Ahmed Al Sabab Al Tenaiji, activated a computerized plasma cutting machine at ADSB’s Musaffah complex to begin cutting the steel for the sixth and final 72m vessel. The Baynunah Class vessels are highly sophisticated multi-mission corvettes equipped with cutting-edge combat systems and have the capability to perform a wide range of military operations, including defense against both air and surface threats. The vessel has been designed by the French company Constructions Mecaniques De Normandie (CMN). The first of class vessel is now being outfitted at CMN’s. Cherbourg Yard under sub-contract from ADSB and the remaining five are under construction at ADSB. As well as starting the steel cutting for the sixth vessel, Admiral Al Tenaiji also performed the ceremonial keel laying of the fifth vessel.
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Timken JV breaks ground on wind plant
Canton, Ohio: Timken XEMC (Hunan) Bearings Co., a joint venture of The Timken Company, has broken ground on a new wind energy plant to be constructed in China.
First announced in December 2007, the US$38 million facility will be located in Xiangtan in China's Hunan province to manufacture high-performance ultra-large bore bearings for the main shafts of large scale wind turbines. Bearings produced at the facility are destined solely for the China region and are expected to be available in 2010.Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (XEMC) is partner in the joint venture. Timken holds an 80-percent ownership stake in the venture with XEMC. According to Timken, its alloy steel expertise, power-transmission design and precision manufacturing capabilities combined with XEMC's leadership position in Chinese heavy equipment manufacturing are well-positioned for China's rapidly growing wind energy industry. The joint venture is expected eventually to employ more than 100 people.
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First announced in December 2007, the US$38 million facility will be located in Xiangtan in China's Hunan province to manufacture high-performance ultra-large bore bearings for the main shafts of large scale wind turbines. Bearings produced at the facility are destined solely for the China region and are expected to be available in 2010.Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (XEMC) is partner in the joint venture. Timken holds an 80-percent ownership stake in the venture with XEMC. According to Timken, its alloy steel expertise, power-transmission design and precision manufacturing capabilities combined with XEMC's leadership position in Chinese heavy equipment manufacturing are well-positioned for China's rapidly growing wind energy industry. The joint venture is expected eventually to employ more than 100 people.
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