OPEN-TOP SHIPS SAFE AND MORE EFFICIENT CLAIM OWNER AND BUILDER

While doubts have been raised about the safety of open-top containerships, the owner of a fleet of six open-top containerships and their German builder argue that not only are the ships safe, but that they offer considerable economic gains over conventional containerships.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Marine Engrs Rev, April 1996, p 32 [2 p, 2 fig]
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Containerization; Containerships; Economic factors
• Old TRIS Terms: Containerized cargo
• Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00732705
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 12 1997 12:00AM