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Offshore Wind Power - 02/01/2012
Spanish shipyards and offshore wind energy
Magazine number: 194
Bearing in mind that the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) estimates average annual investment in offshore wind energy at approximately 19,000 million in the decade to 2020, offshore energy can be said to be the market niche of the future in marine engineering. That view is further reinforced by the fact that the European Commission forecasts and energy scenario that would see exponential growth in offshore wind energy to the year 2050.
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Marine Engines & Propulsion - 03/01/2012
Thermal Efficiency Systems (TES)
Magazine number: 194
MAN Diesel & Turbo has launched an updated product in its TES range of proven efficiency-enhancing solutions for 2-stroke engines in marine and stationary applications.
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CAD/CAM - 01/01/2012
ORV "Ramón Margalef": One of the world's quietest vessels complies with all environmental requirements
Magazine number: 193
The Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV) Ramón Margalef, built by Astilleros Armon for the Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO) has vibration levels throughout its structure of less than 0.7 mm/s-rms and noise levels compliant with IMO Resolution 468. The vessel is the result of perfect cooperation between shipowner and shipyard with respect to design features related to Dynamic and Acoustic behaviour.
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Fishing Vessels and Systems - 11/01/2011
"Intelligent Fishing Vessel" Project
Magazine number: 191
The objective of this Basque Maritime Forum project is the design and construction of an intelligent fishing vessel prototype to form part of the coastal fleet. The vessel will offer optimal safety standards and automation of elements related to navigation and fishing manoeuvres, and will be capable of fishing responsibly, competitively and efficiently.
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Maritime Traffic - 10/01/2011
Foreign Maritime Trade in 2010
Magazine number: 190
In 2010, Spanish foreign maritime trade saw the transportation of 254.5 million tonnes. This was just 4.6% up on the previous year, 2009, which had seen a decrease of 14.6% on 2008. Imports accounted for 74.7% of the goods in terms of tonnage, while exports accounted for just 25.3%. Imports increased by just 1.3%. Exports, in contrast, were up 16% to reach a historic high of 64.4 million tonnes. This is fully consistent with the weak internal demand and the greater dynamism of exporting companies observed in economic reports
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