The erection of a new research vessel! Even cooler than what you are thinking…
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By , on June 7th, 2013 Leave a comment   Vessels and Equipment   , , ,  

While ghost ships may still haunt the Bermuda Triangle, real research ships have a finite life. Fortunately, we can build more! This is just what Australia is doing, building their brand new global scale research vessel the R/V Investigator. And you can watch it’s construction in this timelapse by CSIRO. One entire year of building . . . → Read More: The erection of a new research vessel! Even cooler than what you are thinking…

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TGIF: Ship Launch FAIL Edition
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By , on November 27th, 2009 3 comments   Pictures and Movies, Vessels and Equipment   , , , ,  

Just to be fair to Sea Shepherd, ship launch FAIL’s can happen to anyone. Even megatonne cargo ships! Isn’t she just so chipper! Bonus mega ship launch FAIL compilation below the fold! . . . → Read More: TGIF: Ship Launch FAIL Edition

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The Future of Shipbuilding
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By , on October 16th, 2009 2 comments   Vessels and Equipment   , , , , , , , ,  

The new PSV 09 CD design, optimized for eco-drive in all weather conditions What you see above is future of ship building. STX Europe is the leading company in green shipbuilding. Their latest ships feature designs that with high sea performance through a variety of weather and conditions, low fuel consumption, and environmental friendly operations. . . . → Read More: The Future of Shipbuilding

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