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Archives for July 2011
The Collapsible Cargoshell Shipping Container Concept Waits for ISO Certification
The eco-friendly collapsible cargoshell shipping containers are finally being tested for ISO certification. If accepted and adopted by Germanische Llyod, the green container can work wonders to reduce the carbon emissions from the shipping industry worldwide.
The Career of Boat Mechanic: A General Overview
Boat mechanic is a specialized career which requires adequate training and skills. Boat mechanical training schools provide necessary skills and training to make a boat mechanic ready for the market. Find out more about boat mechanics and boat mechanical jobs inside the article.
Cristobal Colon: The Largest, Hi-tech Ocean Dredger
Cristobal Colon is one of the largest and technologically advanced dredging ships in the world. With its great dredging capacity and design, this largest ship has been the talk of the town. Find out more about the dredger inside the article.
A Ship with Energy Harvesting System to Generate Power from Waves
A Ship that can generate power from waves? The Fraunhofer Centre for Manufacturing Innovation has designed a ship-mounted renewable energy harvesting system which would utilize wave power to generate electricity. Continue reading to know more.
Safety Drills on Ships : Hull Failure Scenario
Hull failure condition though not a very common thing in shipping should be tackled in an extremely smart and cautious way. In order to ensure this, hull failure scenarios are carried out on ships as a part of ship’s safety drills. We bring to you a free sample of hull faiture scenario.
Borealis: A Unique Heavy Lift Construction Vessel
Borealis is a heavy lift construction vessel (crane vessel), which was launched in March 2010 and is used since then for numerous construction activities at the high seas such as installation of platforms, moorings, decks, and removal of platforms.
The Green Marine Environmental Program: A General Overview
The marine industry, as a response to the increasing global focus on environmental issues and responsibilities, has established a bi-national, voluntary program named Green Marine that aims to improve participants’ environmental performance beyond regulatory compliance.
A Film on Seafarers’ Fatigue: Fatigue at Sea
Cardiff University Researcher, Paul Allen, has made a film on the dangers of seafarers’ fatigue, along with a fine researched report. The film makes a strong point on the lethal potential of the fatigue faced by seafarers at sea. Check out the movie inside.