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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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The maritime industry emitted close to 1000 million tonnes of CO 2 in 2012, representing about 2.2% Depending on future development, this could rise to 15% by 2050, according to a 2016 study by the Danish Shipowner’s Association (DSA) and UCL Energy Institute. of global CO2 emissions. —Søren Toft, Chief Operating Officer at A.P.

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Detect Quakes With “Raspberry Shakes”

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Geophones are commonly used in the oil and gas industry for seismic surveying, where the seismic waves are artificially generated to probe the ground below. Actually, a whole community of (mostly) amateur seismologists had, using a Raspberry Pi–based device called a Raspberry Shake , developed in 2016 by a group in tectonically active Panama.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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The competition is for startups that have designed technologies for the consumer goods and retail industry. Wisy currently has 16 employees, who work in Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, and the United States. Chen is based in Panama City. Founded 2016. Wisy is piloting its AI platform with CCU.

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Mitsui OSK completes first hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace; 2 new LNG carriers

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MOL) has completed the hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace , designed to generate zero emissions while berthed, at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. The ships are slated for launching in 2016 and 2017. Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. MHI) Kobe shipyard. Emerald Ace. Click to enlarge. Conceptual diagram of system. Click to enlarge.

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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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Increasing numbers of national, sub-national, and local regions have disallowed the use of open-loop scrubbers, including Malaysia, China, Singapore, and the port of Fujairah; the Panama Canal also recently banned the use of open-loop scrubbers. —Pavlenko et al.

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MHI completes development of next-generation LNG carrier; apple-shaped tanks and hybrid propulsion

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Sayaringo STaGE. Click to enlarge. MHI) has completed development of the “Sayaringo STaGE,” a next-generation LNG (liquefied natural gas) carrier. The new structural configuration succeeds in efficiently increasing LNG carrying capacity. New Panamax maximum dimensions are 366m in LOA, 49m in width and 15.2m

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