Photo Gallery: The BelugaST delivers satellite for rocket launch

The beluga is an odd-looking whale found in the cold waters of the Arctic Circle. An aircraft that mimics the whale’s bulging forward attracts a lot of attention. It could become a more frequent visitor to North America after recently receiving operating authority from the Federal Aviation Administration.

European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has commercialized the BelugaST super transporter it developed for internal shipping needs, creating a subsidiary dedicated to supporting third parties...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/photo-gallery-the-belugast-delivers-satellite-for-rocket-launch

IFAW statement on slowing down ships ignores industry efforts

Pictured: a mother and calf sperm whale off the coast of Mauritius. Photo credit: Gabriel Barathieu via Wikipedia CC BY SA 2.0

Shipping Australia sent the following text to The DCN in response to an article about the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s call for regulation of vessel speeds.

The ocean shipping industry is keen to operate in a sustainable manner with a minimal burden on communities and eco-systems.

Shipping Australia notes comments made by the IFAW: “Blue speeds: socioeconomic...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/ifaw-statement-on-slowing-down-ships-ignores-industry-efforts/

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