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New ship hull modifications to slash fuel use

Researchers at MIT have demonstrated that wedge-shaped vortex generators attached to a ship’s hull can reduce drag by up to 7.5%, which reduces overall ship emissions and fuel expenses. The paper, “Net Drag Reduction in […]

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Enhancing navigability for tributaries

Inland waterway transportation has played a limited role in Europe so far, with a share of about 6%. Together with 15 partners, Fraunhofer researchers are seeking to change this with the EU project CRISTAL.This post […]