And while the speed increases are only up to five knots, this has important implications and is a challenge for the ship designer. To ensure stability, safety and performance criteria are met ...
“Maritime transport is very polluting and yet ... The ecological benefit is exponential: a tanker that lowers its speed from 12 to 11 knots (22.2 to 20.4 km) reduces its fuel consumption by ...
The square knots, slip knots and hitch knot were samong the many things he learned in the first graduating class from Everett's new Maritime Institute. "We learned about things like engine ...