To keep trade flowing, the US is now using aircraft carriers to move containers around the globe
All US aircraft carriers are nuclear powered so no more burning fossil fuels. Environment = Saved 🌱
Given the state of a lot of ships, I wouldn't want these companies using nuclear power
Yeah, a lot of people don't understand how little oversight there actually is when it comes to the maintenance of cargo ships, and how hard it is to enforce the bare minimum.
Most shipping companies are untrustworthy when it comes to anything that might impact their profit margins.
There’s a great YouTube channel that covers shipping disasters: Brick Immortar (https://redirect.invidious.io/watch?v=-BNDub3h2_I). Haven’t personally verified any of it though.
The problem is that most countries don’t have a port to accept a nuclear vessel and don’t want one in their country.
lol, there actually was a few, but that is back in ye old days. 1968 - Otto Hans. 1972 - Mutsu. 1988 - Sevmorput (only one still running - but planned decomission is apparently in 2024)
Well, they still have a ton of greased up machinery below deck and they still need to properly store and dispose of bilgewater, so not perfect by any measure, but still way better than any other type of shipping.
You must have me confused, I'm the star of Dick Pickens Does the Right Thing Rides the Bombshell to Hell.
12nm out to sea, everything is legal!
Just remember, dilution is the solution to pollution
I have an idea. I know it sounds far fetched, probably won't work but hear me out. What if they put large poles on ships and hung a big canvas from each of them? The wind could blow against these, generating free thrust and it can make the ships go faster. Wonder if anyone's ever tried that before.
But what about the oil companies who make massive profits selling the worst, bottom of the barrel, shit-tier bunker oil to cargo ship operators because regulations don't exist on international waters? Won't someone think of the oil companies?
Won’t someone think of the oil companies?
I will, and my thoughts are below.
::: spoiler spoiler Fuck you Oil companies. Fuck you up the ass, with a spanner, sideways. :::
👆 This guy is my favourite* British? person on Lemmy. Called their father a God damned 'melt' and shit, and that God damned name! Lol, yeah Wodge, fuck 'em with whatever the fuck a spanner is -- I'm with you!
I'm sure a ship that can do that will be able to carry at least 1 shipping container, maybe 2 if they're really light. Should be perfect.
Published Feb 19, 2023 12:37 PM by The Maritime Executive
Sailing cargo ships are making a genuine comeback. Japanese bulk carrier MOL is operating a wind-assisted ship. American food giant Cargill is working with Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie to deploy WindWings on its routes. Swedish shipping company Wallenius is aiming for Oceanbird to cut emissions by up to 90%. The French start-up Zephyr & Borée has built the Canopée, which will transport parts of European Space Agency’s Ariane 6 rocket this year.
https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/sailing-cargo-ships-are-making-a-genuine-comeback
Sure, wind assisted, not driven. They're getting a bit of fuel savings from the sails rather than operating purely on wind.
That's their aim. I aim to own a fully electric solar powered yacht to live on in the Caribbeans. Doesn't mean I'll ever achieve it. Best realistic values I've seen were closer to 30% fuel reduction.
There are actually a few cargo ships using Flettner Rotors. They can't completely power the ship - they require a bit of power themselves for the rotation - but they can noticeably offset fuel consumption.
Hey just wanted to make sure everyone knows: there's a cargo ship behind the carrier. This is an illusion.
If they're following environmental regulations on bilgewater then I'm actually pretty stoked about this.
