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      <title>THE NEW LARGE FAST FERRIES HAVE MADE NEW DEMANDS ON LINKSPAN DESIGN - CAN THEY BE MET?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Linkspans to be used with the new high speed ro/ro ferries are specific to this type of vessel only, with precise fits making them unusable by an other craft.  This paper describes a new linkspan design which is capable of handling high speed ro/ro ferries as well as the less unusual (from the point of view of load and discharge) high speed craft and conventional ro/ros.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A MULTI-PURPOSE LINKSPAN FOR USE WITH ALL TYPES OF RO-RO FERRIES INCLUDING WAVE PIERCING CATAMARANS AND HIGH SPEED SHIPS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The paper discusses the design and construction of the ro-ro interface (linkspan) for the Port of Dieppe on the north coast of France.  The integral tank linkspan was chosen for its many advantages.  It was the least attractive in weather conditions as the movement of both linkspan and ship had to be taken into account. The depth of its tank was such as to allow it to reach a maximum freeboard at low tide of 6.5 metres which was sufficient to accommodate the initial requirements the new Stena HSS.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 1996 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DESIGN OF TWO WAY LINKSPAN</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The two way linkspan fitted in Dalian ro/ro harbour is described. The linkspan allows two ro/ro ships to berth simultaneously.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 1996 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>LINKSPANS - THE KEY TO RO/RO EXPANSION</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The concept of floating ro/ro ramps or linkspans is not a new one, the original concept coming from the Second World War "Mulberry" piers which were instrumental in the allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.  These were easily transportable concrete barges connected to the shore by special lightweight "Bailey" bridges which could be demounted and then reconstructed elsewhere if necessary in only a matter of hours.  A whole harbour was constructed in a very short space of time, supplying the British and U.S. armies for quite a long period of time as the deep water European harbours were devastated.  The future expansion of the ro/ro concept depends very much on the provision of suitable ro/ro facilities by ports and terminal operators as well as the introduction of new shiptypes which are more economical than previous generations.  The development of portable, cheap and flexible linkspan concepts is an important step towards the goal of total ro/ro.  Some presently available shore to ship installations are briefly described.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>EXPERIENCES FROM THE DESIGN AND OPERATION OF THE WORLD'S FIRST OPEN-WATER LINKSPAN - 17 SHIPS PER DAY - NO SHORE STEVEDORING - RO-RO/FERRY USE</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[See also Abstract No. 89061269.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A QUAY ROLE FOR HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article describes an innovative 'link span' car loading system which uses a special servo control to synchronise the position and velocity of the two hydraulic actuators that provide motive power.  The system has been installed at the Port of Calais to handle the tourist traffic generated by the high-speed catamaran service from Dover.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DOUBLE-DECK LINKSPANS TO SUIT ALL RO/RO'S - INCLUDING BRITTANY FERRIES SUPERFERRIES AND THE NEW HIGH SPEED CATAMARANS</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article describes the design of linkspans which make it possible to accommodate all existing vessels which carry ramps in line with the centre line of the ship, not only passenger ferries, but all ro/ro vessels.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>LINKSPANS FOR STENA'S HSS FERRIES</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two patented semi-submerged linkspans will serve two HSS (High-speed Sea Service) ferries during their time in harbour.  This concept allows all the connections of the ferry to land, including mooring, to be made by the linkspan thus eliminating the need of conventional docking arrangements.  By means of the linkspan, 375 passenger cars and 50 trailer/buses can be loaded and unloaded during the time a ferry is in harbour which will be 30 minutes maximum.  The linkspan, forming a bridge between the ship and the dock, is designed so that one end is mounted hinged to the dockside while the other end rests on a shelf on the ship..]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>THE TRANSPORT OF RAILCARS AND WAGONS FROM SHORE-TO-SHIP AND INTERNALLY ON THE SHIP</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this presentation, the author describes some of the main railship types; discusses the location of the cargo access ramp for these ships as well as their cargo handling equipment; describes various kinds of train linkspans, and points out how a number of ship characteristics influence linkspan properties, and vice versa.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 1994 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHORESIDE RO-RO STRUCTURES</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This presentation on developments in shoreside ro/ro structures covers:  (1) problems encountered in attempting to standardize the geometry of ro/ro structures; (2) alternative structural arrangements for ramps, pontoons, and linkspans that take into account variations in water levels; (3) the need for operational flexibility of shore ramps in order to be able to service a wide range of vessels; (4) the trend toward the adoption of simpler structural configurations coupled with better systems of protective treatment; and (5) the introduction of an all-welded shore ramp with an orthotropic steel deck that is considered to constitute a radical improvement in structural efficiency.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 1994 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MAINTAINING THE DESIGN LINK</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The design of linkspans is of crucial importance to the success of ro/ro operations in ports. A number of interesting new design concepts that have been adopted are described, and illustrate continuing development work.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 1994 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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