BGV
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BGV or Bateaux à Grande Vitesse are concept high speed ships being developed in France, capable of travelling up to 65 knots or 120 km/h.[1]
Concept of BGV is based on the original idea of Gilles Vaton,[2] who modified trimarans to achieve reduced drag and stability at high speeds.
The are being designed to carry both passenger and freight and plan to be in operation between France and UK in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. UK based Chikara Shipping Ltd has agreed to buy BGV's, launching of fast services on the Boulogne maritime hub system linking Norway, the UK and Spain. The first sailings are scheduled for 2008.[3]
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[edit] References
- ^ ViaMare.com. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
- ^ History of BGV. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
- ^ World Cargo News. Retrieved on 2007-02-10.
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