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11th January 2015

Port & Shipping Review: State Papers Reveal Row over ISL Liquidation, Livestock Rise to UK, Car Carrier Aground, 200 Jobs to Expand Galway Port and More…

#Port&ShippingNews - Over the last fortnight, Jehan Ashmore has reported on the shipping scene, where State papers from 1984 reveal a row in Government over the liquidation of Irish Shipping Ltd.

In 2014, over 16,500 animals were exported to Britain, a rise of nearly 65% compared to last year according to Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney.

Hoegh Osaka, a car-transporter ran aground on a Solent sandbank, all 25 crew were brought to safety.

200 jobs would be created in expanding Galway Port, a preliminary hearing was told ahead of An Bord Pleanala oral hearing.

A new 25,000dwt tanker, Ardmore Cherokee, joins the fleet of Ardmore Shipping Corporation.

The world's largest container ship, CSCL Globe makes UK port debut loaded with 19,000 standard containers.

Is Ireland a model to follow when it comes to maritime strategy? … yes, according to Dr. Simon Mercieca of the University of Malta, who says his country needs to take lessons from the Irish experience, having attended a conference in University College Cork.

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About the TP52 Racing Yacht

The TP52 racing yacht is a remarkable example of cutting-edge technology in the world of competitive yachting. Measuring 52 feet (15.85 metres) in length, this vessel is constructed entirely from carbon fibre, making it an incredibly light and agile craft.

The TP52 features a 6.25-metre high rig, complete with a fractional asymmetrical spinnaker and a self-tacking jib. This design reduces the workload of the crew, allowing for more efficient manoeuvres and freeing up the crew to focus on the mainsheet upwind and on two-sail reaches.

The spinnaker rigging set-up, measuring 15.00 m2, presents a challenge to even the most experienced crews, requiring them to be fit and perfectly coordinated. Maneuvering the boat requires athleticism due to the vessel's lack of inherent stability and the high speed generated by the fully battened mainsail and jib.

The TP52's hull is constructed of fibreglass-reinforced polyester in a foam sandwich layout, resulting in a weight of just 74kg. The fully battened mainsail and jib are made from a transparent Mylar laminate with orange or red Dacron trimming, while the spinnaker is manufactured from ripstop Nylon.

The mast is made up of three parts, featuring an aluminium bottom and middle section, with a polyester-fibreglass composite tip to increase mast bend and decrease overall weight. The capsizing moment, which can be generated by a heavy mast tip, is also reduced through this design. The TP52's foils are constructed from either aluminium or fibreglass, depending on the specific requirements of the vessel.

Overall, the TP52 racing yacht is an exceptional example of the latest advancements in yacht design and technology. Its lightweight construction, advanced rigging, and high-speed capabilities make it a top contender in the world of competitive yachting, challenging even the most skilled and experienced crews.