November 25, 2016

Diesel-electric propulsion system

This system involves generators producing electricity that drives an electric motor unit that turns the propeller shaft or other propulsion device such as azipods (see below). The system that drives most multi-directional tugs uses a modification of this system whereby the electric propulsion system drives the so-called “paddle-wheels” that create […]
November 25, 2016

Nuclear Power in Ships

Although it was tried in the American freighter Savannah and in the German ship Otto Hahn, nuclear power is not used by merchant ships as it is too expensive to install, the nuclear scientists that would be needed to operate the nuclear reactor on board are very scarce and very […]
November 25, 2016

Recent developments in marine propulsion

SkySails wind propulsion system   Engine, hull and propeller design More efficient engines are key to effective propulsion and therefore to fuel saving that ultimately saves money and promotes anti-pollution measures. The shape of a ship’s hull is important in determining how well she passes through the water in terms […]
November 25, 2016

Graphic displays of information and text from a variety of sources

Sources of Information To help them to identify trends and potentially successful services or potentially weak areas of operation, shipping companies and organisations need to keep up to date with information that relates to shipping. Although some of this might not be direct shipping information, it will be of interest […]
October 28, 2016

Test Yourself

  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Containerships 2100 2006 2114 2101 2156 2964 3118 3109 Bulk Carriers 204   232   241   221    248 1109 2115 2332 Tankers (VLCC)   367   393   379   381    369   387   392   369 […]