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    Terminal/escort tug LAMNALCO SANA’A
    Terminal/escort tug LAMNALCO SANA’A
    LAMNALCO SANA’A is the high-performance ASD tug built to the RAstar design developed by Robert Allan Ltd., naval architects of Vancouver, B.C.
    MODEL TESTS
    MODEL TESTS
    The most comprehensive assessment of power requirements for a new ship is obtained by conducting experiments with a model hull and propeller in a towing tank.
    Governor, speed governor
    Governor, speed governor
    During normal operation, the engine speed is controlled by a governor which regulates the injected fuel quantity corresponding to the load. The governor shall prevent the engine from exceeding the rated speed by more than 15%.
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