18th Century Shipwreck A Floating Gin Palace?
Russian scuba divers spot hundreds of glass bottles of gin and other spirits from an enigmatic 18th-century shipwreck discovered in the Baltic Sea two years ago, says an article published in Diver Net.
Artefacts from...
How Human Pathogens Survive & Infect Astronauts in Space
These bacteria are out of this world, human pathogens on the international space station, writes Rachel Sidebottom for Schaechter.
With the launch of Crew Dragon by SpaceX, space exploration is once again in the...
[Watch] The bleached Australian Reef and a Covid Challenge
Coral bleaching was detected in a usually healthy reef off Australia's north-western coast earlier this year.
But due to Covid lockdown rules, the discovery presented scientists with a challenge: how could they survey the reef...
CMI, CCS & RINA To Collaborate on New Bunker Fuels
China Merchants Industry enters in a technological partnership with Italian Classification Society RINA and China Classification Society (CCS) to develop new bunker fuels, reports Manifold Times.
About the agreement and the ceremony
Technical cooperation framework agreement
China...
Kawasaki Launches Next Generation LNG-fuelled Car Carrier
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha started construction of the next generation LNG-fuelled car carrier.
The vessel is estimated to be completed within the 2020 fiscal year.
The main engine is a dual-fuel diesel engine ME-GI...
How To Recycle Ships in A Safe and Sustainable Manner?
International Labour Organisation said shipbreaking is among the most dangerous jobs in the world.
It causes unacceptably high levels of fatalities, injuries, and work-related diseases.
Valuable materials such as steel, iron, aluminum, and...
RAMSSES Project Paves Way for Sustainable Ship Construction
Shipowners, operators, and builders are seeking solutions for improved sustainability.
It includes incorporating lighter weight for reducing fuel use.
EU-funded RAMSSES project fosters the deployment of innovative materials.
These innovative materials will be...
Top 5 Biggest Electric Ships With Battery Capacity
The electric ships and the world's top five projects by battery capacity, are detailed by Ilaria Grasso Macola, for the Ship Technology.
To operate properly, electric ships need big batteries that can last for...
Cargo Ship Fire During Maintenance Repairs
Fire erupts in a cargo ship during maintenance repairs at Taipei, writes Mikhail Voytenko for Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Fire erupted on board of cargo ship YINGARA, berthed at Taipei Taiwan, in the afternoon Aug 26.
Cause...
What Cruising Will Look Like in a Pandemic Hit World
MSC Cruises is one of the first major companies to test the waters with a big ship, and cruise industry experts see it as a crucial test.
The challenge now facing cruise operators...