Singapore Government Maritime Authority Just announce the Use of Wing in Ground Effect

[Ground Effect]

The Singapore Maritime Authority just announced the use of Wing in
Ground Effect craft in the small island of Singapore
and this is a good news for Wing in ground effect craft owner, as it
allows WIG to fly from Singapore to Indonesia and Malaysia and do
island hopping much easiler.

thanks
Francis

[Brubaker, Michael Y]

That's great news Francis. Thanks for keeping me informed.


Michael Y. Brubaker, M.S.
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Division of Community Health Services
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[ioannis]

Dear Francis,

Thank you for the news. Kindly fwd some news papper articles in order to
show them to my boss here.

Please also fwd registration documents of the boat-WIG

Best regards
Ioannis- john- Charos

306944 429702

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[edgar...@tecnologperu.com]

HI<

ME TOO!!

EDGAR

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[Gino Favaro]

Hi to all those who have been following the progress of WIG Craft, it is
certainly very interesting to be informed of any new developments and
Government approvals. I am very keen to receive information on the 20 seater
WIG version with Diesel Engines, anybody have any available?.
The more approvals we can have in the Asian region the more of these craft
can be used to cater for inter island movement of passengers and light
cargo.
Could we all receive a copy of the press release from the Singapore Gov on
the official use of WIG craft, covering the use of WIGS into Indonesia and
Malayasia. I am sure we all will be very appreciated to have a copy.

Seasons Greetings to All, and be safe , enjoy your families and let's look
forward to an excellent year in 2009 for WIG Craft success.

Gino Favaro
Dili, Timor-Leste

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[francis teo]

Straits Times 18 Nov 2008

Seaplane finally flies

Permit for tests granted after 5 years; firm hopes to make trips to Malaysia

By Liaw Wy-Cin

A SEAPLANE grounded for five years in Singapore is finally taking flight.

The eight-seater Wing in Ground Effect Craft, which rides on a cushion of air above land or sea, was finally granted a permit by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to conduct trials in the waters off Changi.

When it first arrived here in 2003, it had problems getting a permit to fly.

This Wing in Ground Effect craft, which is considered a ship by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), ran into some initial problems getting clearance from MPA.

The company is eyeing passenger and cargo travel from Singapore to popular destinations in Malaysia such as Tioman after safety of the craft has been established for a few years elsewhere.

This system is quite similar to that of a hovercraft. But a hovercraft has a machine installed to produce the air cushion, whereas a Wig craft relies on natural aerodynamics.

The IMO, which sets benchmark standards for maritime vessels, has only interim guidelines for Wig vehicles.

A spokesman for Lloyd's Register, an international body which certifies ships, told The Straits Times that Wigetworks' Airfish satisfied its safety regulations on its vessel and hull structures, machinery and safety during recent test flights.

Wig craft were developed mainly for military use by the Russians and Germans in the 1960s. In the 1980s, such craft were used mainly for recreational and civilian ferry purposes.

[edgar...@tecnologperu.com]

Hello,

We certainly would be interested in Purchasing a 20 seater WIG, NOW!!.


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