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Can ships swap mooring ropes for giant electromagnets?

Authors :
Keulemans, Maarten
Source :
New Scientist. 1/18/2003, Vol. 177 Issue 2378, p18. 3/4p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Reports on the testing of an experiment by the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, to use a series of electromagnets for mooring ships to the dockyard. Disadvantages of the traditional method of mooring; Illustration on how ships are moored through electromagnets; Alternative methods of mooring.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
177
Issue :
2378
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
8987227