16 JAN 2023 As the coronavirus pandemic has shown, it’s not just known viruses we’ve got to worry about: scientists and doctors also need to be looking out for new, emerging variants that can evade current treatments and catch us unawares. There are a number of ways we can source out new viruses that might …
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15 JAN 2023 Fuel efficiency is part of the business for shipping, but the pace and extent of change is challenging traditional thinking. Fuel efficiency has always been good for business. Owners and operators have been investing in improved vessel efficiency for years, but the need to decarbonize the fleet …
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14 JAN 2023 Last month, South Africa’s biggest navy base accepted a port call by a sanctioned Russian vessel, and the visit has drawn the attention of American officials. On December 7, the Russian ro-ro / freighter Lady R arrived at the South African Navy base in Simons Town, located just outside …
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13 JAN 2023 The European Union has decided to extend its Naval Force Operation Atalanta off the coast of Africa for two years despite the removal of the designation of a piracy high risk area for Somalia and the region of the Indian Ocean. The EU military maritime operation will …
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12 JAN 2023 China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) plans to install air lubrication systems on at least four newbuild LNG carriers, reducing hull resistance and saving fuel. Air lubrication technology has been an established option for more than a decade, but it has recently gained traction thanks to new fuel-efficiency …
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11 JAN 2023 Sometimes what’s good for your heart is also good for your brain. A recent study of US adults over 50 found that those who owned a pet for more than five years scored better on cognitive memory tests than those living without interspecies housemates. The findings from …
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