Recently, Bolidt started equipping a number of minesweepers of the Dutch Royal Navy with Ballast compound. In total, 26,000 kilos of Ballast compound is pumped into a vessel to increase its stability. The Ballast compound has a specific gravity of 7. In order to overcome navigation restrictions, another 10 vessels will have their turn in the period between 2003 and 2005. For more information, please click Navy

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