NYK Line and Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) have announced plans to introduce a new shipbuilding contract to ensure propulsion performance in actual sea conditions.
Typically, shipbuilding contracts include ship speed with the confirmation of ship speed and horsepower relationship in calm sea conditions, following which mutual confirmation is carried out during the sea trials.
However, many commercial voyages often face stormy weather conditions.
Due to this, shipping companies must acquire...
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