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New technology to listen for whale traffic aiming to prevent ship strikes
02.09.2019Scientists from the Benioff Ocean Initiative and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have created a a hydrophone (underwater microphone), in order to listen for whale traffic in the Santa Barbara Channel. With this technology, they aspire to prevent collisions between whales and boats.
learn more →Ships Recycling Market Struggles to Find its Footing
29.08.2019The ship recycling market is struggling to find its footing. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Clarkson Platou Hellas said that “No demand = No demand! For most of the week the market has remained in a subdued state with Buyers still reluctant to engage or place any offer to the table.
learn more →Green shipping is the new gold
26.08.2019A sea change is in the making as the global shipping industry strives to reduce its impact on the environment with innovative solutions like battery-operated vessels, wind-powered ships and carbon-neutral shipping.
learn more →Tapping into Digitalisation for Growth and Efficiency
23.08.2019The shipping industry is no stranger to challenges. Slow global demand, volatile trade patterns, pricing pressures and changing regulatory regimes have created a seismic shift in expectations – placing intense pressure on shipowners and operators to navigate today’s complex environment whilst keeping growth and profit margins afloat.
learn more →Logistics for the energy revolution: Why shipping has a vital role to play.
21.08.2019Renewable energy is necessary for a sustainable future – green partnerships between cargo owners and transportation providers will also help to make that future a reality.
learn more →Tanker Owners Could Have a New Market Soon
19.08.2019The market for ship tankers could soon welcome a new member in Guyana. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “there may be few new frontiers left in the oil market, with most regions having been tested, even if deemed to be uneconomical in the current oil era.
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