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Archives for November 2011
10 Future Ships that Would Change the Face of the Shipping Industry
The growing concern over reducing carbon foot prints of sea going vessels is pushing the maritime industry to innovate and evolve like never before. We bring to you ten future green ships that would change the face of the shipping industry in the years to come.
What Is Sea Foam and How It Is Formed?
Sea foam is a natural phenomenon of the ocean which involves formation of white lathery substance which floats on the surface of water and gets accumulated at the sea shores. The formation of sea foam is seen in several parts of the world and continues to intrigue people even today.
What is Rollover Condition in Gas Carrier Ships?
Rollover is a phenomenon which takes place in ships carrying liquefied gaseous cargo in pressurized tanks. Rollover can lead to dangerous conditions if proper precaution is not taken. Find out more about Rollover and ways to prevent it inside the article
North Sea Giant – World’s Tallest Offshore Construction Vessel (OCV)
Owned and operated by the Norway based conglomerate North Sea Shipping, the North Sea Giant is an OCV (Offshore Construction Vessel). It is also regarded to be among the world’s tallest OCVs working at the sea.
The Port of Rotterdam – The Biggest Port of Europe
The port of Rotterdam – The world’s third biggest and Europe’s biggest port is located in the Netherlands and is third behind Asian giants, Shanghai and Singapore ports being first and second respectively.
INS Vikramaditya – The New Air Craft Carrier of Indian Navy
INS Vikramaditya is the new super-powerful Air Craft Carrier of the Indian Navy. The vessel will replace the present air craft carrier INS Viraat once it is launched in the year 2012. INS Vikramaditya is proposed to be the finest Air Craft Carrier of Indian Navy until Now.
UK’s Wave Hub to Alter Power Industry for Good
UK’s wave power generation device- Wave Hub- is set to give power industry a much needed boost. A 12 ton device, Wave Hub is fully capable of storing and transmitting kinetic energy produced in four wav- powered arrays that spread over an eight square kilometer area of North Sea.
Concept: Cuttlefish Shaped Oceanic Cleaning System
The Cuttlefish shaped oceanic cleaning system is a marine environment protection unit concept which uses ocean power and autonomous satellite units to collect ocean and manmade waste.