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As the shipping and shipbuilding industry makes great strides in digitalization, there are more opportunities for classification to streamline and accelerate its approval processes where the use of 3D models instead of drawings has become a reality. To date, plan approvals for newbuild projects have been based on conventional 2D drawings. Since most designers use ...

The 139-metre-long vessel has faced a number of delays since arriving in New Zealand waters on March 5 to transport up to 4500 cattle to China. On March 6 the ship was forced south to shelter because of a Long Period Wave and returned to Taranaki waters on March 8. On March 9 it was meant to depart for China, but suffered engine troubles shortly after arriving. “The delay is unfortunate for the wide range of rural and port contractors who are on standby for the preparation and loading of the cattle with all due care,” Hayman said. As part of live export requirements, cattle need t...