A common problem at Pearl Harbor, biofouling affects harbors around the world. It's the process by which barnacles, muscles, oysters, and tubeworms accumulate on the bottom of boats and other surfaces. Now researchers at the University of ...
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Currently, there are no full length boat tails operating on Canadian highways, but that could soon change. Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 223 (CMVSS 223) published a regulation change that will allow for more "boat tail" designs ...
Tags: Transportation, Boat Tails Trailing, Auto Parts, Truck
Activities as part of the campaign “Glass, Our Friend” are ongoing. In addition to regular activities (such as cooperation with schools, visits to our factory, sponsorships, websites on recycling, etc.), we have implemented two ...
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ATV, All Terrain Vehicles and UTV, Utility Vehicles are in demand, due to their flexibility and durability. These off-road vehicles are intended to be used over rough terrains and are known for aggressive tires and significant suspension. ...
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AMI Insurance, a subsidiary of global underwriter IAG, has implemented Exigen's policy administration, billing and claims technologies for motor vehicle lines of business, with an aim to boost its operational efficiency. The ...
The scent of diesel, rusting anchors and fish slurry hung in the humid air of the harbor. I was in Puntarenas on the western shore of Costa Rica, waiting to leave on a scuba-diving trip to Cocos Island – often called an "underwater ...
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Zamakona Yards Pasaia finishes the repairs done in dry dock on the ship Juan de la Cosa Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013 Last August, the Social Marine Institute awarded our shipyard in Pasaia the repair, maintenance and commissioning of the ship ...
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Kumera As announces major contract signed for innovative Hybrid Marine drive for green Anchor Handling Tug Tuesday, Nov 12, 2013 Ship yard Vard Brevik has awarded Norwegian marine drive specialist Kumera AS a significant contract to ...
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Monday, Nov 25, 2013 The largest oilfield in the USA south of Canada is said to be the East Texas Oilfield. (The largest oilfield in the USA is Prudho Bay in Alaska).Since I began my research on oil in 2003 my mental image of the East Texas ...
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Online store Tbdress has recently launched its sweater collection. These sweaters come in various colors, which seem to tell the customers that life is colorful and meaningful. The styles of these sweaters are also varied. The customers ...
Entries into the Los Angeles motor show’s 10th Annual Design Challenge have been revealed, showcasing visions based on this year’s theme of ‘Biomimicry and Mobility 2025 – Nature’s Answer to Human ...
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The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that the U.S. hardwood decorative plywood industry has not been materially injured by illegally priced hardwood plywood imports from China. The ITC determination, which came in a 5-0 ...
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Lumishore a maker of underwater LED lighting fixtures has announced the company significantly upgraded their highly acclaimed series of surface mounted underwater LED lighting fixtures. The SMX Underwater LED Lights are one of the most ...
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Christening of the multihull Arkema – Région Aquitaine by Charles Berling, as the Transat Jacques Vabre race gets underway Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 The boat was taken by its skipper Lalou Roucayrol and his crewmate Mayeul ...
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The people of China have a long held belief that they are descendents of the dragon, a tradition that is firmly embedded in their culture and one that is encountered across all aspects of Chinese society and in the minds of its people. ...
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