The significant increase in orders for alternative-fueled vessels in 2024, as highlighted by DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights platform, clearly demonstrates the maritime industry’s accelerating efforts to decarbonize. This surge in orders signifies a crucial step towards a more sustainable future for shipping, reports Baltic Exchange.
Primary FactorsContainer and car carrier sectors were the primary drivers of the surge in alternative fuel orders, accounting for 62% of the total. In 2024, a...
Taizhou Zhonghang Shipbuilding has officially named and delivered the “Fanzhou 8”, a groundbreaking vessel built for Jiangsu Fanzhou Shipping. The 55,000-ton deck vessel is now the world’s largest multi-purpose self-propelled deck vessel by deadweight capacity.
Key Specifications of Fanzhou 8https://mfame.guru/worlds-largest-multi-purpose-self-propelled-deck-vessel-fanzhou-8-delivered/
The Chinese company BYD has launched the world’s largest car carrier, reports CNEV POST.
BYD launches the world’s largest car carrierThe 219-meter-long transporter, called “Shenzhen”, set sail from the port of Yangzhou: the automotive giant named it in honor of the city where its...
https://mfame.guru/worlds-largest-car-carrier-undocked-in-china/
UK-based North Star completed a £5 million digital upgrade aimed at boosting operational efficiency, sustainability, and crew welfare. This upgrade includes...
https://mfame.guru/5m-digital-upgrade-boosts-north-star-operations/
According to a BBC report, people in England have found a new tourist attraction this pandemic, it is abandoned old ships.
The Ghost Ship ToursOne of the more unusual sights of the coronavirus pandemic has been that of cruise ships drifting around in the English Channel, apparently abandoned at sea. But why are they there? And how did they become a holiday attraction?
Paul Derham is welcoming passengers onboard when he picks up the phone. It’s business as usual for his small passenger ferry in...
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According to a Bloomberg report written by Stephanie Baker, the University of Oxford candidate, led by Sarah Gilbert, might be through human trials in September. AstraZeneca has lined up agreements to produce 2 billion doses.
This might be the potential COVID19 vaccine that we have been looking for. Research data from the phase 1 trials are scheduled to be declared today
https://mfame.guru/why-the-oxford-university-covid19-vaccine-ahead-of-others/
As the economy reopens and...
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According to a BBC report, the remains of a rare 19th Century dock built for Charles Darwin’s ship HMS Beagle has been recognised as a site of national importance.
“We are glad to see this site in a quiet corner of Essex given national protection,” said...
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As the COVID19 pandemic wreaked havoc in the cruise ship industry affecting 2 primary cruises of the carnival which got thousands infected with the virus, the rest of the cruises were either stranded or shut down their operation. But now times have reversed and in a welcoming twist of fate cruise ships are being used as standby floating hospitals for coronavirus treatment, reports PAUL THOMPSON of the DailyMail.
What is it?Two giant cruise ships are on standby to act as floating hospitals at...
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As the coronavirus pandemic fear gripples everyone, here are some vital questions to clear your doubts regarding COVID19. Originally, published in Times of India, the article answers some critical questions regarding the virus effect on our body.
Question: Are pregnant women safe? What precautions should they take?Answer : Someone who’s pregnant is at an increased risk of suffering from viral respiratory infections such as the flu and can impact their health severely. This is so because;...
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