- BGV
BGV or Bateau à Grande Vitesse is a concept of high speed ship being developed in
France , capable of travelling up to 65 knots or 120 km/h. [cite web |url=http://www.viamare.com/news.php|title=ViaMare.com |accessdate=2007-02-10]Concept of BGV is based on the original idea of
Gilles Vaton , [] who modifiedtrimaran s to achieve reduced drag and stability at high speeds.The are being designed to carry both
passenger andfreight and plan to be in operation between France and UK in time for the2012 Summer Olympics inLondon . UK based Chikara Shipping Ltd had agreed to buy BGV's, launching of fast services on the Boulogne maritime hub system linkingNorway , the UK andSpain , but was forced to pull out of the deal in late 2007. The first sailings are scheduled for 2008. [cite web|url=http://www.worldcargonews.com/htm/n20061203.069563.htm|title=World Cargo News|accessdate=2007-02-10]External links
* [http://www.bgvinnovation.fr/bgvanglais/concept.htm BGV Innovation]
* [http://www.bgv-international.com/?lang=en BGV International]References
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