a diesel engine can serve two purposes, which can be combined. First, it allows to propel the ship when there is no wind or when sails cannot be used, for example when leaving or entering a harbour. Second, combined with a generator, a diesel engine...
People could fly to more destinations in a fraction of the time it took on an ocean liner, so shipping companies changed their business model to focus on tourism instead of passenger transportation. In 1900, the American-Hamburg Company built the first ship specifically designed for cruises. The...
If you want to make your own ship in a bottle, you’re going to need a bottle, of course. Goodwin jokes that one of the best parts of the process can be the emptying of a bottle. He especially likes whiskey bottles because they tend to provide ample room for the masts. With (empty...
People could fly to more destinations in a fraction of the time it took on an ocean liner, so shipping companies changed their business model to focus on tourism instead of passenger transportation. In 1900, the American-Hamburg Company built the first ship specifically designed for cruises. The...
When a large ship sinks it will probably tilt, making it difficult to make your way to the deck. Hold handrails and go slowly to avoid slipping. Also keep an eye out for objects that could be sliding around. The last thing you want is to be near evacuation and get plowed by a grand...
“If we’ve got five and a half thousand years of experience, isn’t this just a no-brainer?” says Gavin Allwright, secretary-general of the International Windship Association. Older cargo boats with new sails can use propulsive energy from the wind for up to 30% of their power, while...
The bast provides fibers, also called hemp, that are woven to create canvas, which has been used to make ship sails for centuries. The hurd provides pulp to make paper, oil to make paints and varnishes, and seed for food. Marijuana plants produce a high-protein, high-carbohydrate seed ...
Look at the rear deck of the tiny ship and place the wheel on the pedestal. Turn it a few degrees clockwise and a compartment will appear at the bottom of the ship. Flick the switch to make the sails appear and make another wheel appear on the deck of the ship. Tu...
Although the model is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, the final, full-size lightcraft will probably be built out of silicon carbide. This laser lightcraft could also use mirrors, located in the craft, to project some of the beamed energy ahead of the ship. The heat from the laser beam ...
As well as this, the higher cost and lower energy density of alternative fuels completely disrupts the industry’s existing business model. As such, there is a need for a more immediate solution that can begin to cut into that 45% emission reduction requirement. This is where S...