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Green Ship Technology Book
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Shipping is the primary means of transport worldwide. We, in Europe, rely on it for goods and travelling from one corner of our continent to the other. Today’s globalised world trade would not be able to function without ships, after all approxi- mately 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water.
Considering the staggering percentages of world trade vessels transport (80%), it is remarkable to note that shipping is already the most environmentally friendly mode of transport and that emissions emitted from ships are small (3%). Operational pollution has been reduced to a negligible amount. MARPOL 73/78 is the most important set of international rules dealing with the environment and the mitigation of ships pollution, it has dealt with certain issues. However, there have also been consider- able improvements in the efficiency of engines, ship hull designs, propulsion, leading to a decrease of emissions and increase of fuel efficiency.
The environmental footprint of shipping has been signifi- cantly improved through inputs from the marine equipment industry, which adopts a holistic approach when looking at the maritime sector. The equipment suppliers are a valued contributor and innovator within the maritime cluster.
The shipbuilding sector encompasses the shipyards and the marine equipment manufacturers including service and knowledge providers. The European marine equipment industry is the global leader in propulsion, cargo handling, communication, automation and environmental systems
Saylor - Personal Name
1st Edtion
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Green Ship Technology Book
Information Technology
English
2009
1-40
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