With more stringent emission regulations and increasing fuel costs, the shipping industry is actively looking for viable alternative green ship technologies to help meet these growing demands. One idea is to better harness wind power to help power ships, reduce emissions and save fuel. Experts believe that fuel savings of up to 50% are achievable, …
As the Northern Hemisphere transitions into spring, the current weather pattern and icing situation in the North Atlantic provides some interesting routing considerations.
While the northern hemisphere moves into meteorological spring the South Atlantic switches from summer into autumn. February (late summer) in the South Atlantic is typically known for favourable voyage conditions. The pronounced gale track is usually further south of the main shipping lanes than during the austral winter. This provides advantageous opportunities for ship owners …
