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- Oct 15, 2021
- 5 min
Biofuel: a renewable, drop-in fuel for shipping?
80% of international trade is handled by merchant shipping, transporting goods worth approximately $7 trillion every year, according to...
- Oct 8, 2021
- 4 min
Knock Nevis: the largest ship ever built
Known by a few names over its 30 year lifespan, the Knock Nevis was the world’s largest self-propelled ship in history. Longer than many...
- Oct 1, 2021
- 6 min
How do Azimuth Thrusters work?
What is an azimuth thruster? Azimuth thrusters, also called azipods, are propellers mounted in a pod that provides thrust and steering by...
- Sep 24, 2021
- 7 min
Drones and UAVs: Offshore
When you think of drones, you might imagine a small quadcopter with a camera, flown for fun. These small aerial vehicles have grown into...
- Sep 17, 2021
- 5 min
What is it like to be the captain of a large ship?
Ship’s captains hold command and responsibility of a vessel. They are responsible for navigation, taking care of the crew, paperwork, and...
- Sep 10, 2021
- 6 min
The State of US Offshore Wind
The US Department of Energy’s goal is to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. According to energy.gov, these new wind...
- Sep 3, 2021
- 6 min
Nuclear reactors, ready for maritime?
Shipping emits about 3.5% of the world’s CO2, 9% of sulphur oxides, and 18-30% of nitrogen oxides. There’s a big push to decarbonize and...
- Aug 27, 2021
- 7 min
3 types of renewable offshore power generation
When we think of offshore wind power, the first image that pops up is probably wind turbines just off the shore, slowly spinning in the...
- Aug 20, 2021
- 5 min
Robots Offshore: Spot, ANYmal, and more
Over the last couple of years, offshore robotics has graduated from “it’s coming soon” to a reality. Legged, tracked, and even wheeled...
- Aug 13, 2021
- 7 min
How do cruise ships work?
Have you ever been on a cruise ship? It can be a very relaxing experience - a smooth ride, good food, drinks, and lots of activities....
- Aug 6, 2021
- 7 min
Is hydrogen the next fuel in shipping?
“This is the fourth energy revolution in shipping — from rowing our boats to sails to steam engine to diesel engine and we have to change...
- Jul 30, 2021
- 4 min
Heavy lift: the ships that ship huge ships
Let’s say you have a large vessel that needs to be transported, but not under its own power. I may be damaged or not yet seaworthy, what...
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
What is a FPSO?
FPSOs, or floating production storage and offloading facilities, help process and store oil and gas offshore. These vessels retrieve,...
- Jul 16, 2021
- 5 min
What is life like offshore?
Working offshore can involve a grueling schedule, cramped quarters, and being away from home for weeks or even months at a time. Working...
- Jul 9, 2021
- 4 min
What is the difference between DP1, DP2, and DP3 vessels?
“Dynamic positioning may be the most important shipboard navigation system since the compass.” - Professional Mariner, Journal of the...
- Jul 2, 2021
- 5 min
How does wind propulsion work on ships?
Decarbonization is sweeping the commercial shipping sector. Shipping has lagged behind in this area, but pressure is mounting to lower...
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
FLIP - the ship that goes vertical
What is FLIP? R/P FLIP is a unique vessel that can flip 90 degrees, staying vertical for weeks at a time to do ocean research. FLIP...
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
What is a shuttle tanker?
Shuttle tankers are specialized vessels that transport oil from offshore oil wells to refineries on shore. They were first used in the...
- Jun 11, 2021
- 4 min
What is the Falkirk Wheel? (video)
It’s Fun Fact Friday and today we’re going to take a look at a fantastic piece of technology, the Falkirk Wheel. It’s a huge, rotating...
- Jun 4, 2021
- 8 min
22 Types of dynamically positioned vessels
We’ve collected a list of all the types of dynamically positioned vessels we could find. Some of the categories overlap and some ships...
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