The Vripack Design Studio has been munching over this one for several years and in the recent year she has grown to be the Vripack vision of the Research Vessel Yacht 2.0 (RVY). Therefore her internal project name has long been Turmoil II. The main reason for this is her striking long forward part
Read moreThe development of a tug pushing and navigating a barge or a train (tow) of coupled barges has steadily gained greater acceptance within the maritime community. While such operation began along inland waterways, Crowley Maritime and Northern Transportation Company sail tug-barge combinations on the open ocean. Tugs used in such service now exceeds 16,000-Hp
Read moreDespite being Indian Ocean littoral neighbors separated by a mere 80 nautical miles of water, the defense relationship between India and Indonesia is still underdeveloped. Yet, both share mutual interests, having large Muslim populations, sharing common democratic values, and equally priding themselves as non-aligned countries. These factors should warrant closer cooperation in many areas
Read moreThe role of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the far most important regional hub for East-West ship transport offers a critical demonstration of both the scope and the need for sophistication of counter-piracy enforcement in the Gulfs of Aden and Oman. At least half of the global trading fleet of tankers passes UAE
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