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MV Tønsberg
MV ''Tønsberg'' is a roll-on/roll-off ship owned by Wilh. Wilhelmsen. it is the largest RORO ship in the world. Specification *Dimensions: MV ''Tønsberg'' is length overall and wide, and has draught and of air draught. Gross tonnage is 76,500 gt. Capacity is 5% – 7% higher than Mark IV roro ships. *Decks: Six fixed decks and three hoistable ones (4B, 6 and 8, lifted by electric winches). The main deck can take loads 7.1 m high – more than other vessels – allowing very large loads. The total deck space is 50,335 m2 and cargo volume is 138,000 m³. Internal ramps are 8 metres wide; The weather deck (which can be used for outsize or unusual loads, such as wind turbine blades) also has a 4m wide ramp from below, to reduce the need for cranes. *Stern ramp: The stern ramp is wide and can take loads of 505 tonnes. *Design: Hull form has been improved, so compared to previous ships it will use 15 – 20% less fuel per unit of cargo. Stability has been improved, to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Bruges-Zeebrugge
The Port of Zeebrugge (also referred to as the Port of Bruges or Bruges Seaport) is a large container, bulk cargo, new vehicles and passenger ferry terminal port on the North Sea. The port is located in the municipality of Bruges, West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, handling over 50 million tonnes of cargo annually. The port of Zeebrugge is managed by the port authority MBZ (''Maatschappij van de Brugse Zeehaven'' - translated: 'Company of the Bruges Seaport'), an autonomous company regulated by public law, the city of Bruges being the main shareholder. History Zeebrugge is a multifaceted port that handles a wide range of trades: unit loads (trailers and containers), new cars, conventional general cargo, 'high & heavy' cargoes, dry and liquid bulk cargoes and natural gas. From a purely transit port Zeebrugge has gradually evolved into a centre for European distribution. The port has become a major European port since major development works were carried in the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
