It was sacred knowledge, closely linked to the religion, myths and customs of Micronesia. The strictest requirements were placed on those who were appointed Master Navigator in a religious ceremony. Mau Piailug was therefore initially hesitant to pass this knowledge on to members of the Polynesian culture. Eventually, however, he became convinced that it was … Read more
In repair for years Kyiv: Russia’s only aircraft carrier ‘in critical condition’ 1/23/2023 6:51 p.m The “Admiral Kuznetsov” is Russia’s only aircraft carrier. Moscow could have used this in the Ukraine war – but according to Kiev, its condition leaves a lot to be desired. The 305-meter colossus should set sail again in 2021 after … Read more
Damper for electric dreams Norwegian shipping company bans transport of electric cars 01/21/2023, 09:25 am Ironically, in the country that has promoted e-mobility like no other, e-cars are now being banned – by a shipping company. Havila prohibits transportation for security reasons. The reason for this is the sinking of the “Felicity Ace” with thousands … Read more
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinkannounced on Wednesday a new military aid package for Ukraine from 1,850 million dollars that for the first time includes the Patriot anti-aircraft defense system. (Also read: Zelensky travels to the US to meet with Biden and give a speech in Congress) The leader of US diplomacy made … Read more
French shipping giant CMA CGM SA, owned by billionaire Rodolphe Saade and his family, said that weak demand for freight transportation and gloomy economic prospects hurt the company’s earnings during the current quarter. The world’s third largest container line is getting more pessimistic than the company warned about 3 months ago when the family business … Read more
01.11.2022 20:48 hours – 00:50 minutes Lack of rain causes the river to dwindle Drying Mississippi River exposes steamship wreck In the 1990s, the excursion boat “Diamond Lady” sailed across the Mississippi. In 2021, the steamer, which was decommissioned in 1999, sank to the bottom of the lake in a winter storm. Due to the … Read more
Ocean freight rates continued to decline, and many shipping companies suspended sailings on a large scale and reduced their capacity. (Schematic diagram, AFP) [Financial Channel/Comprehensive Report]Ocean freight rates continued to decline. On October 14, the Shanghai Export Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) had dropped to 1814 points, down nearly 70% from the beginning of the year. … Read more
Oct 4, 2022 09:34 Some websites have announced that phone makers in China are developing new technologies that are able to fully fill the phone’s battery in less than 10 minutes. According to IXBT, “The Chinese electronic newspaper Mydrivers quoted a reliable source as saying that phone manufacturers in China are currently developing new technologies … Read more