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20 AUG 2024 The progress of a human being through life might be thought of as a mostly gradual succession of changes from the ovum to the grave. But if you wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and wonder when you suddenly grew so much older, you may …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …