The global shipping industry is responsible for transporting over 80% of world trade by volume, but it also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In response to environmental concerns, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced various measures to reduce the carbon footprint of ships. Among the most critical are the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI).These indices form a key part of the IMO's strategy to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping and support the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Barry goes over the history of International response to global warming, how shipping contributes to it and what the IMO concluded in April 2025 was the way forward to combat it. Could the Marine Equivalent of carbon credits work internationally and be the silver bullet the indutry dreams of?

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A ship’s propeller is a marvel of marine engineering — a seemingly simple rotating device that plays a vital role in moving massive vessels across oceans. At its core, a ship's propeller converts rotational power from the ship’s engine into thrust, propelling the vessel forward or backward through water. A ship’s propeller works by spinning its blades to accelerate water in one direction, thereby pushing the ship in the opposite direction. Though it may appear simple, its function is governed by sophisticated physics and engineering.

Transverse thrust (also known as side thrust, asymmetric thrust and paddle wheel effect) is a phenomenon associated with the rotation of ship propellers, particularly noticeable when a ship is moving at low speeds or starting from rest. It primarily affects vessels with single-screw (single propeller) configurations.

Barry discusses the implications of transverse thrust and draws on his 25 years as a ships pilot to explain some of the ways transverse thrust is used to our advantage as well as some of the downsides of this interesting maritime phenomenon.

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In the world of global trade, few symbols capture the scale and efficiency of modern logistics like the containership. These vast floating warehouses are responsible for transporting 90% of the world’s goods, and over the past four decades, they have undergone a dramatic transformation in size and capacity. From the modest vessels of the 1980s to today’s ultra-large container ships (ULCS), the evolution of ship design has reshaped global supply chains, port infrastructure, and maritime economics.

Barry shares his experiences as a cadet in the 80's to a pilot today and the changes in size he has witnessed. Can they get any bigger.......?

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