Hazardous zones vs hazardous areas, is it theory vs practical experience?
Some years back my boss, former chief engineer and surveyor, an engineer colleague and myself, were travelling to a meeting. My boss asked our colleague …
Is hydrogen truly the environmentally friendly option for fuel? (Part B)
From the previous post, I’ve started the investigation for using hydrogen as fuel, looking initially at its production methods. Next it is imperative to examine …
Is Hydrogen truly the environmentally friendly option for fuel?
Using hydrogen as fuel is an old concept, mostly aligned with the development of fuel cells. In the laboratories it has been proven since the …
Propeller is the primary driver, but can also be a major hurdle
Basic physics law, in order for an object to move, it needs to overcome its resistance. In the case a ship it is divided in …
Bow design beyond an aesthetic feature
The purpose of this blog is to identify ways to align building and operating a yacht with nature. I am investigating the links between the …
How can we limit environmental impact from composites? Part B
Having described the structure of the composites in my previous post, we can effectively investigate the environmental impact of the production of the laminates, which …