2019/06/26
11 Things You Didn't Know about the Modern Maritime Industry
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Maritime is anything (person, place, or thing) that is connected to the sea.
- For example, deep-sea diving, yachting, and military activity can be a part of maritime.
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Shipping overseas drives the world's economy
- 90% of all goods are transported by ship. Globally we are reliant on imported and exported goods via ship.
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Container ships are powerful.
- Engines in these ships are 1,000 times more powerful than the average car.
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The Mediterranean Shipping Company has the largest container ships worldwide.
- The four sister ships (MSC Oscar, MSC Zoe, MSC Maya, MSC Sveva) can hold up to 19,224 TEU.
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Container ships have large capacities.
- The largest container ship can hold up to 745 million bananas.
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Shipping goods by sea is cost-efficient
- For example, one can of soda ships for a penny!
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Shipping goods by sea is better for the environment.
- CO2 emissions are much higher for air freight transport than that of ocean freight transport. Shipping by air creates a greater carbon fingerprint than cargo shipping by sea.
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Shipping by sea is very safe
- Shipping by sea was one of the first industries to incorporate safety standards. One of its largest advocates is the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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Maritime Expressions have influenced the English language
- “At close quarters," Learning the ropes," and, "high and dry" are just some of the expressions that come from maritime occupations.
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World Maritime Day
- World Maritime Day was established in 1978 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This year it will be celebrated on September 26, 2019.
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The Modern Maritime Industry would not be where it is today without advancements in technology.
- Electrical linear actuators and lifting columns make shipping by sea more efficient each day.
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