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[–] 141 points 2 years ago (12 children)

All US aircraft carriers are nuclear powered so no more burning fossil fuels. Environment = Saved 🌱

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  • [–] 24 points 2 years ago (7 children)

    I remember reading about nuclear powered shipping vessels being pitched a few years ago.

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  • [–] 58 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Given the state of a lot of ships, I wouldn't want these companies using nuclear power

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  • [–] 34 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Yeah, a lot of people don't understand how little oversight there actually is when it comes to the maintenance of cargo ships, and how hard it is to enforce the bare minimum.

    Most shipping companies are untrustworthy when it comes to anything that might impact their profit margins.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Well, they still have a ton of greased up machinery below deck and they still need to properly store and dispose of bilgewater, so not perfect by any measure, but still way better than any other type of shipping.

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  • [–] 59 points 2 years ago (15 children)

    I have an idea. I know it sounds far fetched, probably won't work but hear me out. What if they put large poles on ships and hung a big canvas from each of them? The wind could blow against these, generating free thrust and it can make the ships go faster. Wonder if anyone's ever tried that before.

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  • [–] 30 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    But what about the oil companies who make massive profits selling the worst, bottom of the barrel, shit-tier bunker oil to cargo ship operators because regulations don't exist on international waters? Won't someone think of the oil companies?

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Won’t someone think of the oil companies?

    I will, and my thoughts are below.

    spoilerFuck you Oil companies. Fuck you up the ass, with a spanner, sideways.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    I'm sure a ship that can do that will be able to carry at least 1 shipping container, maybe 2 if they're really light. Should be perfect.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago (5 children)

    Published Feb 19, 2023 12:37 PM by The Maritime Executive

    Sailing cargo ships are making a genuine comeback. Japanese bulk carrier MOL is operating a wind-assisted ship. American food giant Cargill is working with Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie to deploy WindWings on its routes. Swedish shipping company Wallenius is aiming for Oceanbird to cut emissions by up to 90%. The French start-up Zephyr & Borée has built the Canopée, which will transport parts of European Space Agency’s Ariane 6 rocket this year.

    https://maritime-executive.com/editorials/sailing-cargo-ships-are-making-a-genuine-comeback

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Sure, wind assisted, not driven. They're getting a bit of fuel savings from the sails rather than operating purely on wind.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 child)

    At 90% fuel savings, its the ICE engines doing the assisting. Think about it.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    That's their aim. I aim to own a fully electric solar powered yacht to live on in the Caribbeans. Doesn't mean I'll ever achieve it. Best realistic values I've seen were closer to 30% fuel reduction.

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  • [–] 25 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Hey just wanted to make sure everyone knows: there's a cargo ship behind the carrier. This is an illusion.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago

    If they're following environmental regulations on bilgewater then I'm actually pretty stoked about this.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago

    And they can still keep some vstol seagulls flying 🤌

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  • [+] 0 points 2 years ago (3 children)