Category: Sustainability
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The Green Energy Transition in Maritime Trade: A Path to Net-Zero by 2050
The maritime industry plays a key role in global commerce, transporting approximately 90% of the world’s goods. However, it is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, accounting for about 3% of global emissions. With rising concerns about climate change and the need for sustainable practices, the transition to green energy in maritime…
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Decarbonization in Maritime Shipping: Controlling Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Energy Efficiency
As the world contends with rising global temperatures, the focus on decarbonization—or reducing carbon dioxide emissions—has intensified across sectors, including maritime shipping. This industry, a cornerstone of global trade, is also a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in maritime shipping is critical not only for the environment…
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Marine Plastic Pollution | Definition, Sources, Effects, & Solutions
Introduction The development of plastic in the 20th century was nothing short of a revolution. It was cheap, lightweight, durable, and easy to manufacture. Plastic technology’s evolution has enabled it to infiltrate every field of life, from chairs to space shuttle parts. However, plastics have a problem. Synthetic plastics, in particular, decompose at an alarmingly…
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Greenhouse gas emissions and shipping measures to reduce them
Introduction Climate change is a grim reality today. Due to the rise in global temperatures, we are seeing effects such as hotter temperatures, increased drought, severe storms, loss of species, and health risks. As a result, there is a global shift among all industries to operate more responsibly. Maritime transportation has been at the forefront…
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Wind propulsion systems will power ships and cut emissions
Introduction The maritime industry is also evolving to fight climate change and global warming. One way of doing this has been to research and implement renewable energy sources to propel and power ships. Wind propulsion systems are an option among several others to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and associated emissions. While this technology has…
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Zero Carbon Emission Ships – Achievable or a Pipe Dream?
Introduction 90% of world trade occurs through the sea. Compared to other modes of transport, shipping is 80% cheaper and produces relatively less carbon emissions. But the sheer scale at which shipping operates makes it a contender for carbon emissions reductions as any optimizations can have massive effects. In addition to ships, optimizations are possible…
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The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes
The CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) explained in 6 minutes – Nautilus Shipping Introduction The International Maritime Organisation is a United Nations agency that adopts and develops regulations to ensure that international shipping is safe, secure and pollution-free. One of its goals is to ensure that international shipping takes active measures to meet the United Nations…
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How to clean up oil spills – 14 unique methods
How to clean up oil spills – 14 unique methods What is an oil spill? An oil spill is a form of marine pollution that occurs when any type of oil spills into an open body of water. The oil floats on the water surface as a discrete mass. As it contains many toxic compounds,…