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Glasgow Shipyard To Install Solar Panels On Ship Build Hall

BAE Systems in Govan, Glasgow shipyard, has presented a planning application to install solar panels on the huge Ship Block Outfit Hall (SBOH). While the firm has elected to limit the planning application from public view, the proposal description is visible. It states: “Proposed installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panels to building 9610 (SBOH Facility).” […]

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Chinese Manned Submersible Reaches ‘Fourth Pole Of The Earth’; Chief Designer Hails The Striver At 14th CPPCC.

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The Fendouzhe (Striver) is the first Chinese Manned Submersible that can operate at the bottom of the sea, said the chief designer of the submersible vessel. It has been hailed as a demonstration of China’s scientific and technological innovation. The chief designer, Ye Cong, is a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese

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Shelf Drilling hands out North Sea job to Norwegian firm

The new deal with Shelf Drilling will enable Soiltech to deliver treatment for contaminated water. On the Sleipner field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea with the Shelf Drilling Barsk jack-up rig. It will work for Equinor. The second quarter of 2024 is when we anticipate this assignment to begin. Jan Erik Tveteraas, Soiltech’s CEO, commented: “This will

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Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft: World’s Largest Liquid Engine Tested in California

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US-based Universal Hydrogen has performed a groundbreaking Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft at California’s Mojave Air and Space Port. They tested a 1-megawatt (MW) fuel cell using liquid hydrogen. Marking the most extensive trial of its kind globally. The test simulated a regional airline flight and lasted one hour and 40 minutes. Hydrogen fuel cells offer promise as

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Non-Alliance Liners Doubled Market Share In Asia-Europe Over The Past Year

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The market share of Non-Alliance transportation routes in Asia and Europe doubled within a year. New data from Alphaliner highlights a range of smaller brands filling the void left by global liner services that ceased serving the Russian market. Shipping companies such as New New Shipping, OVP Shipping, Safetrans, FESCO, Akkon and CStar have doubled

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Over 1,000 New Jobs To Be Created At Rosyth Shipyard

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Babcock International Group has announced the creation of more than 1,000 new jobs at its large-scale, modern manufacturing and shipbuilding facility in Rosyth Shipyard to support the delivery of world-class programs and the skills development of its workforce. The new job opportunities underpin Babcock’s commitment to developing the skills needed to support current and future

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‘Big bullies’: Maldives Turns Away from India as China Woos it with Aid

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A wave of anti-India sentiment has swept the country since Mohamed Muiz was elected president of the Maldives in September. This week, it became clear exactly where the New Delhi government’s loyalties lie. “On May 10, there will be no Indian troops in the country. They will not be in uniform or civilian clothes. Indian

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U.S. Navy Destroyer Comes Under Attack As Red Sea Crisis Puts Increased Strain On African Ports

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S&P Global said the Red Sea diversions highlight efficiency gaps at African ports as Houthi rebels continue to attack ships. The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Kearney has become the latest ship to be attacked by anti-ship ballistic missiles. And three expendable unmanned attack aircraft, also known as suicide drones, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported. A

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IMO and ILO Launch Joint Efforts to Combat Violence and Harassment in Maritime

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO). Have jointly released a series of recommendations to combat violence and harassment. Including sexual harassment, bullying, and sexual assault, in the maritime sector. This measure was discussed at a meeting of his ILO/IMO Tripartite Working Group (JTWG). Held at his IMO headquarters in London

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Video: Wave-amplifying Generator Bounces Twice As High As The Swells

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Sweden’s CorPower has reported “breakthrough” results from Atlantic Ocean testing of its full-scale floating Wave-amplifying generator. This cleverly times their motions to amplify shorter waves while protecting themselves against destructive storm conditions. In a mechanical sense, this is a standard-looking anchored buoy point absorber type system. Waves lift a floaty air-filled chassis up and down.

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Glasgow Shipyard To Install Solar Panels On Ship Build Hall

Chinese Manned Submersible Reaches ‘Fourth Pole Of The Earth’; Chief Designer Hails The Striver At 14th CPPCC.

Shelf Drilling hands out North Sea job to Norwegian firm

Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft: World’s Largest Liquid Engine Tested in California

Non-Alliance Liners Doubled Market Share In Asia-Europe Over The Past Year

Over 1,000 New Jobs To Be Created At Rosyth Shipyard

‘Big bullies’: Maldives Turns Away from India as China Woos it with Aid

U.S. Navy Destroyer Comes Under Attack As Red Sea Crisis Puts Increased Strain On African Ports

IMO and ILO Launch Joint Efforts to Combat Violence and Harassment in Maritime

Video: Wave-amplifying Generator Bounces Twice As High As The Swells

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