The potential of biodiesel, a renewable fuel made from organic materials like vegetable and animal fats, to lessen the maritime industry’s carbon footprint is gaining attention. Biodiesel is non-toxic, biodegradable, and emits fewer greenhouse gases than traditional fossil fuels. These characteristics make biodiesel a valuable alternative for maritime shipping. Biodiesel as a Marine Fuel…
In the early hours of February 6, 2023, a devastating Mw 7.8 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria. The first, the strongest earthquake in Turkey since the Erzincan earthquake in 1939, is followed by a second tragedy. Nine hours later, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake took place. More than 45,000 lives were lost, and many more were…
An increasing number of seafarers are quitting their jobs because of their working conditions during Covid 19. If we look a the global workforce shortage and high turnover, we see that; Motivating and retaining seafarers are an important challenge among seafarers. The difficult working conditions during the pandemic increased the importance of this issue. The…