perspective. It has even systems. That’s why we better potential than green methanol or pulled in ABS right at the e-methanol, because e-methanol, you beginning, to make sure all need to add the carbon content and that aspects are covered.” is the biggest challenge. So de? nitely I think the scalability
concept. The design replaces a vessel’s stern tube with an irregular shaped chamber that allows a shorter, water-lubricat- ed propeller shaft to be inspected and maintained while the ves- sel is a? oat. Wärtsilä
REPAIR Photo Courtesy Marine and Industrial Transmissions ings to optimize load distribution. A large number of the incidents analyzed by Gard were attributed to ghost ? shing gear that enter the stern tube seal area causing seawater to contaminate the lubrication oil. A 2022 study by CSIRO scientists
about EAL fail- before the required repairs could be completed. ure, and company analysts voiced them in October 2023 when “Design fault” was a common category assigned to Gard they released an analysis of the last 10 years of claims. One claims, which could indicate shipyard errors unrelated to lu- of
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chain, that project pipeline, is going to exist, more evenly distributed, basically, with your risk pro? les, but you’re still competing. Chicken and egg, as always. which is what we all need.” Who’s going to start building these things? Well, who’s go- The ? rst wind farms were built in Europe more
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carbon neutral as possible, we are going to need to rely upon other marine programmes. The UK would then in return undertake research vessels. With the integration of autonomy into the MFP, expeditions on their behalf. In December 2022 NOC delivered international facilitation of shared assets is closer than
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striv- pulsion should easily help the industry and are expected to represent up to ing for 30%) and 2040 (by at least 70%, reach the 2040 target as ships begin to 17% of human CO² emissions by 2050 striving for 80%). reduce their reliance on heavy fuel oil. if no action is taken. Fortunately, the Wind assisted
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