Asian airbag launching

Vessels in China weighing more than 50,000 tonnes have been successfully launched using this technique

In many parts of Asia, Rubber Airbag Ship Launching is the most used method for launching a vessel. ‘Maritime Journal’ spoke to Kevin Ang from www.shiplaunching.org to find out more information on this emerging technology that''s yet to have its big splash in European shipbuilding.

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