Author name: Ben Fisher

In the quest to make ships more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly, researchers have been tinkering with some pretty clever ideas. One such idea, air lubrication drag reduction (ALDR), has been given a fresh look by Salaheldin A. Mohamad, a researcher f

In the vast, ever-changing world of marine construction and infrastructure, understanding how materials behave under different conditions is crucial. A recent study, led by Xianhui Feng from the College of Civil Engineering and Resource Environment a

In the heart of Romania, a cutting-edge project is revolutionizing the way we think about vineyard management, and it’s got maritime professionals taking notice. Mihaela Hnatiuc, from the Electronics and Telecommunications Department at Constanta Mar

In the cutthroat world of construction, disputes are as common as seagulls on a dock. They’re a massive headache, causing delays, blowing out budgets, and turning stakeholders into sworn enemies. But what if there was a way to nip these problems in t

In the world of maritime construction and infrastructure, concrete is king. It’s the go-to material for everything from docks and piers to offshore platforms and even some ships. But concrete has a pesky habit of cracking, which can lead to big probl

In the ever-evolving world of maritime energy solutions, a groundbreaking study from Ningbo University is making waves. Weihao Guo, a researcher from the Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, has developed a novel method to optimize nitrogen purge

In the vast, interconnected web of global power systems, power transformers are the unsung heroes, quietly ensuring that electricity flows smoothly from generation to consumption. But what happens when these critical components start to falter? That’

In the race to decarbonize the global shipping industry, hydrogen-powered vessels are emerging as a front-runner, and a recent study published in the journal ‘Frontiers in Marine Science’ sheds light on the policy drivers, technological frontiers, an