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Jun 4, 2021 · The Titanic was one of three ships in the Olympic-class line. Of the three, two of them sank—the Titanic in 1912, and the HMHS Britannic in 1916, during World War I. Some historians believe these ships sank as a result of their faulty bulkhead design. Fast forward to today, and the Symphony of the Seas is now the world’s largest passenger ship.
Aug 28, 2024 · Shipping transports approximately 80% of world trade and accounts for around 3% of global emissions. The world can’t achieve carbon neutrality and tackle the climate crisis without removing these emissions, experts say. Air pollution from shipping is thought to cause around 60,000 premature deaths a year, especially around coastal and port areas.
Jul 14, 2020 · Danish electric ferry Ellen has successfully completed 10 months of sea trials. With an energy efficiency rating of 85%, the passenger ferry is capable of reducing CO2 emissions by up to 2,250 tonnes a year. The shipping industry currently emits 900 million tonnes of CO2 annually, and is aiming to reduce its emissions by half by 2050.
Originally built in 1973, the Logos Hope used to take tourists around the Faroe Islands. However, in 2004, the faith-based organization Gute Bücher für Alle bought the ship and converted it into a floating book fair. Since then, the ship has visited 480 ports in 150 countries, welcomed 49 million visitors, and sold more than 10 million books.
Apr 26, 2022 · The San Francisco Bay will soon have a new fossil fuel-free ferry floating in its waters, propelled completely by hydrogen fuel cells, and officials hope it heralds change on the high seas. Aptly named Sea Change, the 70-foot (21-meter), 75-passenger ferry will service multiple stops along San Francisco's waterfront.
Dec 14, 2022 · In 2021, overall passenger numbers in the region had reached 72% of 2019 levels, and they are projected to reach 96% by the end of 2022. In fact, the Americas as a whole has seen a quick recovery. Both North America and South America also reached above 50% of 2019 ridership in 2021, and are projected to reach 94% and 88% ridership in 2022 ...
Instead, ship owners and charterers should share relevant information transparently and collaborate to ensure that necessary crew changes can take place with the least impact possible in terms of cost and delays and high-quality health protocols should be implemented in line with the best practices developed by a group of leading charterers and described in the Neptune Declaration Best ...
Jun 22, 2022 · Mapping shipping lanes: Maritime traffic around the world. This map by Adam Syminton paints a macro picture of the world’s maritime traffic by highlighting marine traffic density around the world. It uses data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in partnership with The World Bank, as part of IMF’s World Seaborne Trade Monitoring System.
Nov 28, 2017 · EVERY SHIP AT SEA. We previously posted an interactive map of shipping routes that used 250 million data points to show how boats moved across the ocean. Today, in a similar vein, we highlight a website that tracks the world’s ships in real-time, providing a unique picture of what is happening at sea. Below is a screenshot from MarineTraffic ...
Jan 17, 2024 · Change is under way to decarbonize shipping, but the industry continues to face a wide range of challenges. Green ship technology is central to advancing decarbonization efforts, but demand for advanced vessels is insufficient. A newly-established shipping company powered by green ships will provide opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
