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.
Archives for November 2011
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.
Neptune Despina and Larissa Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV)
Neptune Despina and Larissa are one-of-their-kinds OSVs (Offshore Supply Vessels). Both the vessels are named for the planet Neptune’s moons – Despina and Larissa and belong to the famed Norway based Ulstein Conglomerate.
The Benchijigua Express – Is this the Largest Trimaran Ferry?
The Benchijigua Express is one of the largest trimaran passenger ferries in the world. It operates between Los Cristianos in Tenerife and La Palma and La Gomera in the Spanish Canary Islands.
INS Viraat – ‘Mother’ Air Craft Carrier Of Indian Navy
INS Viraat is an air craft carrier ship of the Indian Navy and at present operates as the sole air craft carrier vessel for the country. The naval ship was acquired from the British navy in the year 1986, and it began its operational duty in the year 1987.
A Capsizing Ship that Would Never Sink
“Love, love” is a unique working boat which is designed in such a way that it appears capsizing. However, this boat would not sink. The capsizing boat is an architectural marvel which turns even the grimmest act into an art.
Video: Effects of Rolling & Pitching Inside a Cruise Ship
Cruise liner Pacific Sun faced a terrible storm in August 1st, 2010 almost 400 miles north of New Zealand. The video shows consequences of intense rolling and pitching inside the cruise ship when the storm struck the cruise ship.
Video: Titanic is Back in 3D (Trailer)
One of the most beloved movies in the history of cinema, Titanic – the 1997 epic disaster movie is back again in 3D. The trailer of the 3D version of the movie was recently released. The movie has been directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron.
Video: US Navy’s Promising Solid Waste Disposal Technique
US Marines have developed a unique waste disposal system named Micro Auto Gasification System in order to tackle the problem of huge quantity of waste disposal at sea. Watch the video of the solid waste disposal technique of the US Navy inside the article.