Japan’s largest shipowner, MOL, partnered with Tsuneishi Shipbuilding and Furukawa Electric to trial a laser system for rust and coating removal on a bulk carrier during dry dock, aiming to reduce environmental impact and improve occupational health by minimizing waste, dust, and noise. By replacing sandblasting with laser blasting, MOL plans to make this method more common and cost-effective, utilizing the system’s robot to save on labor costs.
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Philip Yeo to step down as CDL director at the end of July
Mr. Philip Yeo will retire from his position as a director of City Developments Limited (CDL) on July 31 after 16 years, with no unresolved differences noted in CDL's board. His retirement follows a recent boardroom dispute involving CDL's executive chairman and his son, which included accusations and a lawsuit that was later dropped, highlighting tensions within the company's leadership. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Philip Yeo is retiring from his job at...
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