Essays about: "Shipping release"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Shipping release.

  1. 1. The implications of heavy fuel oil ban in arctic waters for sustainable arctic shipping

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaper

    Author : Kaung Thu; [2023-01-23]
    Keywords : Arctic region; heavy fuel oil; shipping; Sustainable;

    Abstract : The increased temperature in the polar regions is one of the significant impacts of global warming and consequential climate change. In the Arctic, regional warming leads to the accelerated loss of sea ice caps, which has opened up new international shipping routes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Anti-lock braking system for bicycles

    University essay from KTH/Mekatronik

    Author : Kristian Jandric; Lucas Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Bicycle; ABS; Arduino; Stepper motor; Brakes; Mekatronik; Cykel; ABS; Arduino; Stegmotor; Broms;

    Abstract : An attempt was made to construct an ABS system that would both lock the wheel and release the brakes. The system would be mounted on a bicycle with v-brakes. It would then be tested if it could decrease the braking distance and if the system would respond fast enough. A literature study was made to learn what was needed for such a project. READ MORE

  4. 3. Problemet med marin påväxt och dess lösningar

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Wilson; Niklas Hansson; [2015]
    Keywords : Marine fouling; marine biofouling; novel solutions; biocide free; ideal solution; sustainability; bioinspired solutions; GAP analysis; SWOT analysis; overview; review; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : With a fuel consumption of up to 150 tons a day for a containership, fuel cost is the main expense for shippers. To decrease expenses, drag reduction is the most important topic to address. The biggest factor that influence the hydrodynamics of a vessel is marine fouling. A heavily fouled ship can consume an additional 40 % of fuel or more. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE FIGHT AGAINST MARITIME PIRACY : Possibilities of application of private security organizations off the coast of Somalia under national and international regulation

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Yuriy Burkov; Fredrik Wärff; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Ever since the fall of the Somali government in 1991, the country has been in the state of civil war and in some regions total lawlessness. The creation of different, smaller, autonomous regions has led to fragmentation of the country as a whole and some districts seem to in fact claim sovereignty over their respective territories. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Global Shipping Industry : A business analysis from 1970 - 2009 of the Profitability and Sustainability in the Shipping Industry

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Mattias Sjöqvist; Filip Sorocka; [2011]
    Keywords : Global Shipping industry; Norwegian shipping Industry; Profitability ratios; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to make a business analysis of the Global Shipping industry, using a sample of four shipping companies in Norway, in order to establish whether the profitability is prosperous and sustainable enough for future growth. Also which different factors have been affecting the profitability. READ MORE