16 AUG 2024 The design is the easy part. What to design is the challenge. While much of the discussion about the future of shipping is centered on big concepts like increasing efficiency, alternate fuel sources and decarbonization, naval architects say there is no one solution to the emerging challenges. …
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MAERSK JOINS WITH LR AND CORE TO STUDY NUCLEAR-POWERED CONTAINER SHIPPING
15 AUG 2024 Maersk is joining in with a collaboration between Lloyd’s Register and CORE Power that could provide the long-term pathway for nuclear-powered commercial shipping. Using a feeder containership operating in a European port, the collaboration will determine the safety and regulatory considerations and necessary framework for nuclear-powered commercial …
Read More »RUSSIA’S BIGGER SHADOW FLEET HELPS BEAT OIL SANCTIONS
14 AUG 2024 Russia’s efforts to bolster its so-called shadow fleet of oil tankers in the first half of this year helped to offset the impact of Western sanctions, according to the KSE Institute. Some 74 new vessels started carrying Russian crude in the period, having not done so last …
Read More »ENVIRONMENTALISTS SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING “TOXIC CARGO” RETURNED TO EUROPE
13 AUG 2024 Officials in Asia are reporting that approximately 100 containers suspected of carrying toxic material will be refused and returned to the shipper in Europe for further treatment. The decision comes after an environmental NGO raised concerns and the boxes became like a “hot potato” being passed off …
Read More »GAO REPORTS ON THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS SHIPS AND REGULATORY CHALLENGES
12 AUG 2024 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new report examining the potential impact of autonomous ships on the maritime environment and the efforts of the Coast Guard to regulate them. Autonomous ships, which use advanced technologies to control speed, direction, and navigation, promise to revolutionize …
Read More »NEW RESEARCH GIVES CREWS INSIGHT INTO UNDERWATER NOISE IN REAL TIME
08 AUG 2024 German propulsion company Schottel has completed a research project for Transport Canada and BC Ferries to investigate solutions for underwater noise. Ship noise is a major issue in the Salish Sea because of its effects on the region’s endangered orca population. The project developed a real-time onboard …
Read More »A VITAL FLUID PROTECTS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT FAILS?
07 AUG 2024 Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products. Despite its importance, problems related to CSF often go …
Read More »MPOX: DISEASE EXPERT EXPLAINS WHY IT’S NOW A GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY
06 AUG 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread. This now triggers a coordinated international response to an extraordinary event and the mobilization of resources, …
Read More »IS KETO WORTH THE RISK? A NEW STUDY CASTS DOUBT ON ITS SAFETY.
05 AUG 2024 New research suggests the keto diet could put us at risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and irritable bowel disease, to name a few concerns. The study was small, but the results might make people think twice about whether a keto diet is worth the …
Read More »ONE DIET CHOICE WHILE PREGNANT MAY PROTECT YOUR CHILD’S HEART FOR LIFE
03 AUG 2024 The food consumed by a pregnant mother just got a little bit more important. According to a new study on pregnant mice, a diet rich in fiber improves the long-term heart health of developing offspring, significantly lowering their risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. It’s a …
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