Suleiman Tasks Central Inspection Authority to Investigate Causes of Fatmagul Sultan Malfunctions
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President Michel Suleiman tasked on Tuesday the Central Inspection Authority to investigate the causes of the malfunctions of the “Fatmagul Sultan” power-generating vessel.
He tasked the authority to uncover the circumstances that led to the malfunctions and determine the sides responsible for it.
Last week, nine out of 11 generators on the “Fatmagul Sultan” barge stopped functioning, leaving it working at 15 percent of its capacity, which is 27 megawatts.
According to As Safir newspaper, the vessel that began its work earlier in April suffered from several malfunctions caused by the long journey it took to sail to Lebanon.
It revealed that the ship never reached its capacity of production ever since it arrived to the country.
It expected that the vessel will completely stop functioning if the reason behind the malfunctioning was the fuel that was used.
In July 2012, Lebanon inked a $360 million three-year contract with Turkey's Karadeniz power company to lease electricity-generating vessels.
The two barges could generate 270 megawatts of electricity.
The second vessel is expected to arrive in June.
30 April 2013, 16:48
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thank you Mr. President and hopefully both that company and this sinister will assume their responsibility in this matter.
30 April 2013, 19:09
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there was a report out that the first batch that was tested, but the vessel that came in had different fuel which had additives that worked on the EDL plants, but not on this one. Supposedly, a new barge of proper fuel should be delivered within a couple of weeks.
30 April 2013, 20:58
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what's wrong with flamer griller? You had wisetamin this morning for breakfast? jajajaja
01 May 2013, 05:09
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This country is so corrupt that I no longer trust what anyone says. Everyone and everything can be bought by money or intimidated by violence.
We need new leaders, maybe expats who have learned honesty and integrity outside of Lebanon. The real question is whether the Lebanese people have the leaders they deserve...
