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ABS, Arcsilea exploring IMO’s decarbonization measures
A consortium led by U.S. classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and U.K.’s consultancy provider Arcsilea has won a tender from the European Commission to carry out a technical study…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/abs-arcsilea-exploring-imos-decarbonization-measures/
Study: Pollutant emissions in ports more than doubled during pandemic
The pollutant emissions from the shipping sector increased significantly in major international seaports during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore…
Single Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Can Reduce Transmission
- Those given a first dose of vaccination were between 38% and 49% less likely to pass the virus on than unvaccinated people.
- Vaccination can reduce the risk of a person developing symptomatic infection up to 60% – 65%.
- Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines were highly effective in preventing 10,400 deaths in patients over-60s by the end of March.
A single dose of a coronavirus vaccine can reduce household transmission of the virus by up to half, a study shows, reports BBC.
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U.S. Treasury revenue from offshore wind could reach $1.7 billion by 2022, study shows
The U.S. has an opportunity to accelerate offshore wind energy growth and benefit from 28 new gigawatts of clean energy and $1.7 billion in U.S. Treasury revenue by 2022, a new study released today from research group Wood Mackenzie finds.
Findings from this study confirm additional lease areas are needed to meet demand, reduce energy costs, increase competition, and ultimately generate thousands of jobs and billions in investment. Additionally, the findings offer guidance to decision-makers...
Methanol Institute joins China’s study of methanol as marine fuel
The Methanol Institute (MI) has joined a study led by the China Waterborne Transportation Research Institute (CWTRI), the think tank of the Chinese Ministry of Transport, which will consider the…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/methanol-institute-joins-chinas-study-of-methanol-as-marine-fuel/
NSW empty container park study – further work is needed
Shipping Australia notes the release of the NSW Empty Container Supply Chain Study.
One goal of the NSW Freight and Ports Plan 2018-2023, according to Transport for New South Wales is to improve the flow of empty containers into and out of Port Botany.
It is a worthy goal.
Unfortunately, although we understand that many, or all, of the empty container parks were contacted, only two empty...
https://shippingaustralia.com.au/nsw-empty-container-park-study-further-work-is-needed/
Study Reports Reduced Infection Rate If Passengers Allowed To Disembark Cruise Ship
- A new study has been released that analyses the coronavirus infection onboard Diamond Princess.
- A number of cases could have been drastically reduced if they were allowed to disembark.
- The study followed mathematical modeling to predict the outcome.
- A team led by Prof. Joacim Rocklöv of Umeå University published the findings of the study.
- Early evacuation of all passengers on a cruise ship is recommended as soon as an outbreak of COVID-19 is confirmed.
According to an article published in the...
Students show little interest in maritime industry, study shows
Despite the recent growth and attention on the marine industry in Nova Scotia, a new Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) examination, the Student Intentions and Perceptions Study, found that only 12% of grade 6-12 English, French, and Mi’kmaq Kina’matneway students in Nova Scotia are interested in career opportunities in the marine industry.
Led by Dr. Sherry Scully, director of Learning & Organizational Development at COVE, the voluntary study measures students’ attitudes and...
Investing in inland waterways infrastructure worthwhile, USDA study says
The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for releasing a significant new study that quantifies the cost-savings and competitive advantages that would accrue from investing in long-delayed improvements to inland waterways locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River system.
The study, “Importance of Inland Waterways to U.S. Agriculture”, addresses the connection between the inland waterways...