Lindblad Expeditions’ Becomes The First Self Cleaning Fleet!
Lindblad Expeditions completed a new self-cleaning solution trial onboard its vessel National Geographic Explorer, reports Ship Technology.
Benefits of the self-cleaning solution
The need for plastic detergent bottles eliminated
Reduced water use and sickness among...
Petrochemical Markets Limping To Recapture The Momentum: Podcast
Specialists give a global view on petrochemical markets that deals with the consequences of the recent oil price crash. It is mostly about the coronavirus pandemic, with particular focus on olefins, polymers and aromatics.
Did...
[Watch] Social Distancing Hacks That Could Restore Normalcy in Life!
People around the world are inventing their own gadgets and designs to adhere to social distancing. Could these social distancing hacks take off?
Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This may not...
Staying Clear of Loneliness in Times of Corona Social Distancing!
The coronavirus pandemic has reminded us that human connection can spread illness.
But human connection also promotes wellness.
Let’s take this opportunity to recognize the importance of relationships for our health and to...
Oil Company Delays Its LNG Tanker Charter Plans!
Saudi Aramco's shipping arm Bahri delays its LNG tanker charter plans, reports Money Control.
Plan put in hold
Saudi Aramco's shipping arm Bahri issued an expression of interest (EOI) last year to charter up to 12...
A Heap of Lessons To Learn from Maritime Accidents
Only a minority of serious marine accidents which are properly investigated in a forensic fashion.
In those days, when blame was regarded as more important than causation, it was always somebody’s fault –...
Ro-ro Cargo Ship Stuck Under Bridge!
A ro-ro cargo ship ran to the left bank of Volga river, Russia and stuck under Starir (Old) bridge, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Ro-ro cargo ship KOMPOZITOR RAKHMANINOV ran onto the left bank of river...
A GPS That Can Locate Ships Thousands of Miles Away
New research by Bjorn Bergman of the environmental non-profit SkyTruth has found ships in various parts of the world reporting locations thousands of miles away and circling at precisely 20 knots.
Bergman’s findings were first...
Crude Oil on a 10 Week High As Major Economies Reopens!
WTI and Brent climbed and was seen highest since March 10.
US, Japan, UK continue to ease lockdowns by taking down restrictions on trade and non-essential travel.
Price recovery could prompt US shale...
Fossil Fuel-Free Plasma Jet Thruster for Carbon Neutral Travel!
A prototype jet engine can propel itself without using any fossil fuels, potentially paving the way for carbon-neutral air travel.
The device compresses air and ionizes it with microwaves, generating plasma that thrusts...