Composite Materials and Sustainable Ships
Researchers have found that there is real potential for ships to be constructed from composite materials rather than steel, but not just yet is real. The environmental benefits of this would be considerable.
Researchers have found that there is real potential for ships to be constructed from composite materials rather than steel, but not just yet is real. The environmental benefits of this would be considerable.
Although Brexit may disrupt trade flows, the UK will remain Ireland’s largest single trading partner and a key route to Europe. These UK ports are important for Irish trade flows to many destinations.
The growth in the size of megaships is driven by a number of efficiencies but there are also difficulties, such as the recent Suez Canal blockage, that may indicate a limit is nearby.
The Ever Given, with 18,300 containers on board, blocked the Suez Canal for a week before being dislodged. A maritime security expert identifies lessons.
Ships and cargo are getting smarter with more automation and better tracking reducing losses, damage and incidental costs.