19 AUG 2024 One of my grandmother’s favourite things to cook was cold pressed ox tongue, though it’s a tradition that I don’t really feel the need to continue. Have you ever seen one? Not only is it colossal, but requires a lot of faff in scrubbing, cooking and pressing, …
Read More »NOVATEK SET TO DOCK SECOND LNG UNIT AT SANCTIONED ARCTIC PLANT
18 AUG 2024 Russian gas producer Novatek PJSC seems to be pushing ahead with an expansion project at its Arctic LNG 2 plant despite Western energy sanctions. A small fleet of tug vessels towing a second production train has approached the site of the plant on Saturday, according to ship-tracking …
Read More »UKRAINE GRAIN TRADER SAYS TOO RISKY TO RELY ON BLACK SEA PORTS
17 AUG 2024 Ukraine’s crucial Black Sea grain ports are again shipping out hefty amounts, but one major trader plans to keep exporting large volumes via much more expensive river routes. Despite river cargoes barely turning a profit for Nibulon SA, its chief executive officer says it’s important to have a …
Read More »NAVAL ARCHITECTURE: THE DECARBONIZATION CHALLENGE
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. …
Read More »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 …
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