26 DEC 2023 The shipping industry is turning its attention to green and blue alternatives in order to meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) targets for the use of zero or near-zero fuels by 2030, according to BIMCO. While sustainable biofuels can fulfill the IMO targets, competition from various sectors …
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25 DEC 2023 In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans and waterways, maritime workers face unique challenges that most land-based workers would never encounter. From weather conditions and treacherous seas to complicated machinery operations, maritime workers grapple with elements that require a specialized knowledge base. The crews that operate …
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24 DEC 2023 The adoption of wind-assisted propulsion is continuing to grow as more shippers and vessel owners seek to increase the efficiency and lower emissions from their ships. The latest plan will see the adoption of suction sails aboard a decade-old fruit juice carrier. Bound4Blue, a Spanish-based company developing …
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23 DEC 2023 Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim grabbed international headlines by announcing an immediate ban on all shipping related to Israel and specifically calling out Zim. It is the latest step from a country that is strongly pro-Palestinian and a government that refuses to recognize Israel. The statement announced …
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22 DEC 2023 Israeli-linked shipping firm Zodiac Maritime is working with Korean and British partners to investigate how nuclear-powered propulsion systems could be installed aboard merchant vessels. UK-headquartered, British-staffed, Israeli-owned Zodiac Maritime has a fleet of 130 ships and 20 more on order. It is looking to reduce its environmental …
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21 DEC 2023 The world’s first fully electric, battery-capable self-unloading bulk carrier will begin construction in 2024 for delivery in 2026. The unique vessel is part of an ongoing effort by Canada’s CSL Group, an operator of dry bulk carriers, as it works to modernize and reduce emissions from its …
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20 DEC 2023 If you’re the one in every ten adults who experiences incessant ringing in your ears, you already know how disruptive tinnitus can be. A new study led by researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear has uncovered evidence of this phantom noise being generated by hyperactive nerves the …
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19 DEC 2023 In 1986, a gigantic iceberg separated from the Fichner-Ronne ice shelf in West Antarctica. It was so big that it became grounded, stuck to the seafloor, and remained in position for 40 years. Finally, it has now been pushed off the seafloor and has begun drifting in …
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18 DEC 2023 In just two months, twins placed on an experimental vegan diet had lower insulin, decreased weight, and reduced levels of a protein associated with heart disease and stroke, new research shows. The findings provide yet more evidence to show that vegan diets aren’t just the best option for the …
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17 DEC 2023 Scaling up the availability of low and zero-emission fuels will be challenging. While the long term destination is clear, in the medium term the industry will need to confront the reality of scarce green resources, says COO of SEA-LNG, Steve Esau. The benefits of alternative maritime fuels …
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