The Paraná Delta is a fascinating ecological zone, located where the Paraná River meets the River Plate in Argentina. While most deltas empty into oceans, the Paraná Delta flows directly into the River Plate, a freshwater estuary, creating a unique ecosystem with a mix of freshwater and wetland habitats. As such, the Delta is a […]
130m-long vessel to be fitted with a 40MWh battery energy storage system that will power a series of electric propulsion system and waterjets In a significant change to earlier plans, Australian shipyard Incat Tasmania has announced that the 130m lightweight inland ro-pax ordered by Uruguayan operator Buquebús, first announced in 2019 and already under construction, […]
Ship & Boat International eNews: September/October 2021
While the pandemic has disrupted and postponed multiple industry events and schedules over the past 18 months, the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association stayed on track in organising its 8th Annual International Student Design Competition for a Safe, Affordable Ferry.