University of Delaware undergraduate Elizabeth Roros said that working over the summer in Juneau had more than a few perks—perhaps none better than the fact that she had the opportunity to encounter incredible wildlife every day whales breaching outside the office of the Alaska Fisheries Science Center Roros said the ability to experience the nature and wildlife of Alaska was amazing.  “I was definitely in my element doing marine science and getting both field work and hatchery lab research as well as the opportunity to experience nature was incredible,” said Roros getting to know the people and their research life-changing experience and it’s something I will never forget.”  Roros, a marine science senior in UD’s School of Marine Science and Policy, spent her summer in Alaska thanks to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship provide successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance for two years of full-time study and a 10-week full-time paid internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.  While at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center Roros conducted research focused on developing tumble cage oyster aquaculture a method of oyster farming that is supposed to produce marketable Pacific oysters for the Alaska half shell market while reducing the labor associated with oyster farming.  oyster farms in Alaska employ what is known as floating bag aquaculture and a stacked tray method of oyster farming which can be a complex and labor-intensive process.  “I had the opportunity to work out on oyster farms using those methods a few times when we were also testing this new gear and you can just tell that the workers are constantly working on the farm,” said Roros and so we were out there to try to test this new tumble cage aquaculture to reduce labor for them but also try to create good marketable oysters.”  the researchers at the Alaska Science Fisheries Center worked with three local growers testing the different ways of growing oysters to ultimately conduct a side-by-side comparison of the different growing methods Roros said this latest tumble cage process involved her and her fellow researchers setting oyster cages in an intertidal area near the beach and because the cages move naturally with the tides “What that does is it naturally tumbles the oysters inside the cages,” said Roros “There's a part of the current process of oyster farming—such as floating bag and stack method farming—where part of that is they have to pull all of the bags out of the water and take all of the oysters and put them through what's called a mechanical tumbler which rounds the shell and sorts by size.”  Naturally tumbling the oysters in cages with the tides is supposed to round the shells to the point where that mechanical process isn't needed which is a big help when it comes to labor It also helps in terms of the marketability of the oyster one of the main things about the half shell market is the quality and appearance of the oyster “What they really want are oysters with nice rounded shells and a deep cup with heavy meat content The natural tumble cage culture also helps with what is known as biofouling the fouling of cages by organisms like muscles and barnacles When the cages are exposed to the air at low tide which helps prevent those organisms from settling on the cage “That’s also helps with labor because when they're using the floating bags and stacks they have to wipe off a lot of the biofouling or power wash the biofouling off,” said Roros “The main takeaway is that for tumble cage culture so it's supposed to naturally tumble the oysters round their shell and then also help to prevent full biofouling on the cages that is supposed to reduce some of the labor and grow great Roros said that in addition to her experience with oyster aquaculture in Alaska she was also able to participate in research involving a salmon hatchery at the Little Port Walter Research Station which was established in 1934 and is the oldest year-round biological field station in Alaska Roros said it was great to have experience working at a remote field station so we could only get there either through a boat ride or a seaplane It was fun to go on a seaplane and land on the water,” said Roros With a career in fisheries science as her goal Roros said being able to work with different salmon species was an incredible experience She did everything from genetics research to processing the salmon to help the researchers understand stock assessment survival rates “That was one of the highlights of my internship getting to work with salmon and experience what a remote field research lab feels like.”  Article by Michele Walfred and Katie Peikes See More Stories Contact us at ocm@udel.edu Contact us at 302-831-NEWS or visit the Media Relations website a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group has received additional orders for three methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off (RORO) cargo ships from Toyofuji Shipping Each vessel will be approximately 168 meters long with a gross tonnage of 15,750 and a capacity to carry around 2,300 passenger vehicles a windscreen at the bow and a vertical stem are used to reduce propulsion resistance while fuel efficiency is improved by employing MHI’s energy-saving system technology combining high-efficiency propellers and high-performance rudders with reduced resistance The main engine is  dual-fuel engine that can use both methanol and heavy fuel oil expected to reduce CO2 emissions per transport unit by more than 20% compared to ships currently operated by heavy fuel oil and owned by Toyofuji Shipping contributing to a reduced environmental impact This setup is expected to lower CO2 emissions per transport unit by over 20% compared to current Toyofuji Shipping vessels The use of green methanol in the future could further reduce emissions across the fuel’s lifecycle the increased vehicle loading capacity of these ships will improve scheduling flexibility allowing for more crew rest and contributing to better working conditions This order follows a previous methanol-fueled RORO vessel order in June 2024 These ships will be constructed at MHI’s Enoura Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture and are scheduled for completion starting in fiscal 2028 Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "ab0118457b5640921b7eaaecf1c5a592" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id" Japan’s Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has secured more methanol-powered roro orders from compatriot shipping companies The shipbuilding unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is set to build three ships for Toyofuji Shipping The new orders follow two similar newbuilds Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping booked last June for delivery in 2027 and claimed to be Japan’s first methanol-fuelled ships in this class The 168-m-long vessels will be fit to carry 2,300 passenger vehicles and achieve a maximum speed of 21 knots The ships will be deployed domestically and feature a high-performance dual-fuel engine that can use both methanol and heavy fuel oil with expected CO2 emissions reduction per transport unit by more than 20% compared to ships currently operated and owned by Toyofuji Shipping Don't have an account? a global leader in wind propulsion systems for ships and long-term partner Sea-Cargo have strengthened their partnership with a repeat order for two additional vessels The Norwegian shipowner will retrofit its two RoRo vessels Trans Hav and Trans Sol (ex-Misida and Misana) a proven technology for reducing emissions and improving fuel efficiency which operate mainly between Norway and continental Europe will each be equipped with three 24x4m Norsepower Rotor Sails and several other sustainable technological upgrades Through the implementation of all these measures these vessels are expected to cut fuel consumption up to 50 per cent This repeat order underscores the success of Norsepower’s partnership with Sea-Cargo a company recognised as a pioneer in leveraging wind-assisted propulsion to improve vessel efficiency The first vessel of Sea-Cargo to be fitted with NPRS has demonstrated average savings of 20–25 per cent over several years “Our experience with the SC Connector has demonstrated the substantial savings and environmental benefits Norsepower Rotor Sails can deliver These results made it an easy decision to extend the technology to MV Trans Hav and MV Trans Sol the rotor sails not only enhance performance but also help us remain ahead of compliance demands.” The decision to retrofit additional vessels with Norsepower Rotor Sails aligns with Sea-Cargo’s commitment to reducing emissions and complying with increasingly stringent EU regulations The Norsepower Rotor Sails’ effectiveness in harsh North Sea conditions makes them ideally suited for the trade route Ships monthly is published every month and has a cover price of £4.99 Finnish shipping company Finnlines revealed plans to launch a new service from Finland to England that will be operated with three hybrid roll-on The freight service is said to be part of the company’s strategy to improve service sustainability and route network It will link Finland with London Medway located in Sheerness with further connections available to Belgium The first arrival will take place on September 23 each of the three Finneco-class hybrid RoRo ships has a cargo capacity of 5,800 lane meters The ships will ensure lower CO2 emissions per transported cargo unit while operating on the new route the vessels are equipped with many advanced technologies such as SIlverstream’s air lubrication Corvus’ high-powered battery bank and solar panels They were built in China as part of the company’s €500 million newbuilding program which also included two eco-friendly 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Japan’s Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is joining the emerging group of shipyards capable of building ocean-going methanol-fueled vessels While the alternative fuel is dominating new orders with 269 orders due for delivery over the next five years according to DNV only a few shipyards are building the vessels Mitsubishi Shipbuilding signed an order for Japan’s first methanol dual-fuel RoRo car carriers The two ships will be deployed on a Japanese coastal service and designed to address the emerging trends in shipping Toyofuji Shipping is ordering two ships as part of a promotional project jointly sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Land Toyofuji will own the first vessel and the second with be shared with Fukuju Ship Company Both vessels are due for delivery by the end of 2027 In addition to being the first dual-fuel methanol-fueled RoRos for Japan the vessels will incorporate other design elements to improve efficiency They will be equipped with Mitsubishi’s energy-saving technology system and energy saving propellers and high-performance rudders with reduced resistance They will have a high-efficiency dual-fuel main engine and the shape of the bow and vertical stem is designed to reduce propulsion resistance The ships will be larger than the conventional coastal car carriers The length will be increased by approximately five meters (more than 16 feet) and the tonnage will increase from 12,687 to 15,750 Loading capacity will expand by 15 percent or 300 vehicles to a total of 2,300 units This will permit the companies to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 20 percent per unit they expect an initial 10 percent reduction in CO2 emissions which can be further increased through the conversion to green methanol Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company and Kokuka Sangyo will supply the methanol bunkering from conventional vessels they will be able to call at conventional ports The size increase will also address the labor shortages being experienced in the shipping industry as well as the calls for work style reforms The increased loads will provide more schedule flexibility and rest time for crews Mitsubishi Shipbuilding reports it will expand on its experience with LNG to develop the new vessels The Enoura shipyard in Shimoseki City earlier this month launched the first LNG-fueled car carrier for Toyofuji Shipping the vessel is 49,500 tons with a capacity for 3,000 vehicles It will be operating the company’s Asia weekly service The World Heritage Centre is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to protect and preserve World Heritage partnerships for conservation Ensuring that World Heritage sites sustain their outstanding universal value is an increasingly challenging mission in today’s complex world where sites are vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled urban development Our Partners Donate Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information Røros Mining Town and the Circumference is linked to the copper mines established in the 17th century and exploited for 333 years until 1977 The site comprises the Town and its industrial-rural cultural landscapes; Femundshytta a smelter with its associated area; and the Winter Transport Route Completely rebuilt after its destruction by Swedish troops in 1679 Røros contains about 2000 wooden one- and two-storey houses and a smelting house Many of these buildings have preserved their blackened wooden façades coincident with the area of privileges (the Circumference) granted to the mining enterprise by the Danish-Norwegian Crown (1646) the property illustrates the establishment and flourishing of a lasting culture based on copper mining in a remote region with a harsh climate L'histoire de la ville de Røros est liée à l'exploitation des mines de cuivre découvertes au XVIIe siècle et exploitées pendant 333 ans le site comprend la ville et ses paysages culturels industrialo-ruraux une fonderie avec sa zone associée et la route de transport d'hiver Entièrement reconstruite après sa destruction par les troupes suédoises en 1679 elle possède environ 2000 maisons en bois à un ou deux étages et une fonderie Nombre d'entre elles ont conservé leurs façades en bois noirci qui donnent à la ville un aspect médiéval Entouré d'une zone tampon coïncidant avec la zone de privilèges (la Circonférence) accordés à l'entreprise minière par la couronne dano-norvégienne (1646) le bien illustre l'établissement d'une culture fondée sur l'extraction minière du cuivre dans une région isolée يرتبط تاريخ مدينة رورس بمناجم النحاس التي اُكتشفت في القرن السابع عشر وظلت قيد الاستغلال حتى عام 1977 وتشمل هذه المدينة، التي أُعيد بناؤها بالكامل بعد أن هدمتها القوات السويدية في عام 1679، نحو 80 منزلاً خشبياً وقد احتفظ عدد من هذه المنازل بواجهاتها الخشبية المسوّدة التي تضفي على المدينة طابعاً يخص القرون الوسطى وقد أُدرجت هذه المدينة في قائمة التراث العالمي في عام 1980 ويشمل الممتلك سلسلة من المواقع تضم المدينة ومناظرها الثقافية الصناعية والريفية المتمثلة في مسبك فيموندسيتا والمنطقة الملحقة به وطريق النقل الشتوي كما أن هذا الممتلك، الذي تحيط به منطقة عازلة توجد في منطقة الامتيازات (المحيط) التي منحها التاج الدانمركي النرويجي إلى مؤسسة صناعة المناجم (1646)، يُبين إنشاء ثقافة تستند إلى استخراج النحاس من المناجم في منطقة معزولة 勒罗斯城的历史与当地的铜矿紧密相连，这一发现于17世纪的铜矿，其开采利用一直持续到1977年。勒罗斯城在1679年被瑞典军队夷为平地后，得到了彻底的重建，迄今城中仍有约2000幢木结构的一家庭和两家庭建筑以及一座铸造厂。许多木屋仍然保持着黑色的建筑外墙，呈现出一派中世纪的城市风格。勒罗斯城于1980年被正式列入《世界遗产名录》。此次扩展的部分由包括勒罗斯城及其工农业文化景观；费门兹塔（Femundsytta）铸造厂及其相关区域，以及冬季运输道路等一系列遗址组成。勒罗斯周边的缓冲区与优惠区是丹麦-挪威王室向当地的矿产开发公司授予的（1646年）。这一遗产的价值在于体现了如何在气候严酷而偏远的地区，建立起一种以铜矿开采为基础的文化。 История города Рёрос связана с медными рудниками заложенными в семнадцатом веке и эксплуатировавшимися в течение 333 лет - вплоть до 1977 года Полностью восстановленный после разрушения шведскими войсками в 1679 году город насчитывает около 2000 одно- и двухэтажных деревянных домов и литейных мастерских Многие из них сохранили свои фасады из потемневшего от времени дерева Памятник был включен в Список всемирного наследия в 1980 году Теперь он расширяется за счет ряда участков а также - культурного ландшафта его промышленной и сельской местностей; Фемундситты – литейной мастерской и прилегающей к ней территории; зимней проезжей дороги охватывающей бывшую зону привилегий (Круг) дарованную предприятию датско-норвежским королевским двором (1646) Он иллюстрирует становление и расцвет культуры La historia de esta ciudad está estrechamente vinculada a la explotación de los yacimientos de cobre descubiertos en el siglo XVII y explotados hasta 1977 Totalmente reconstruida después de su destrucción por las tropas suecas en 1679 Muchas de ellas han conservado sus oscuras fachadas de troncos de madera embreados que dan a la ciudad un aspecto medieval El sitio se inscribió en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial en 1980 una serie de paisajes culturales de carácter industrial y rural su zona circundante y la ruta de transporte invernal Rodeado por un área tampón que coincide con los límites de la Circunferencia –zona de privilegio concedida a la explotación minera por la Corona de Dinamarca y Noruega en 1646– este sitio es ilustrativo del asentamiento de una cultura basada en la extracción de mineral de cobre en una región apartada de clima riguroso Brief synthesisRøros Mining Town and the Circumference consist of three sites within the Circumference the area of privileges awarded by the Danish-Norwegian King to Røros Copper Works in 1646 The town and the cultural landscapes cover a large continuous area which includes the landscape surrounding the mining town and the most important mining landscapes where agricultural practices and copper work operations were carried out Femundshytta is a largely relict landscape which includes the industrial cultural landscape with the remains of a smelter and the community that grew up around them The Winter Transport Route is made up of a sequence of lakes and creeks in an almost untouched landscape and interlinked with a cultural landscape that shows in an outstanding and almost complete manner how mining operations and the way of life had to be adapted to the requirements of the natural environment – the mountain plains the remote location without roads and with marginal growth conditions for forests and agriculture On this basis a unique culture developed that has partly disappeared but an outstanding testimony of the existence of which has been preserved Criterion (iii): From the time copper ore was found in the mountains at Røros in 1644 until the copper works went bankrupt in 1977 with German mining technology as a starting point a unique culture developed to extract the valuable copper in a remote and sparsely inhabited area but Røros Mining Town and the traces of mining and water management systems bear unique witness to the adaptation of technology to the requirements of the natural environment and the remoteness of the situation Criterion (iv): Røros townscape and its related industrial and rural landscapes with their interlinked industrial activity and domestic and agricultural accommodation within an urban environment illustrate in an outstanding manner how people adapted to the extreme circumstances in which they had to live and how they used the available indigenous resources to provide shelter and contribute to the national wealth of the country their buildings and installations evolved through the use of available indigenous materials to functionally satisfy the combined approach of mining and agrarian practices whilst at the same time accommodating the consequences of dealing with extreme climatic conditions Criterion (v): Røros Mining Town and the Circumference constitute a totality that is an outstanding example of traditional settlement and land-use The various activities that have been carried out in the area constitute a coherent and interdependent unit These activities have shaped a cultural landscape that provides a unique picture of how the mines and the mining town functioned as a complex and at times vulnerable system that verged on the limits of what was possible in an inhospitable environment with a harsh climate The nominated property contains all elements that convey the Outstanding Universal Value of the property and its most relevant features present a high or good level of integrity but almost no transformations or encroachment occurred after the closure of the copper works The authenticity of the property is expressed in almost all its aspects and features All the remains bear credible witness to the history and development of the site This is also reinforced by the rich archive documenting the copper company’s history The most important legislative instruments that help to protect and manage Røros Mining Town and the Circumference are the Cultural Heritage Act (1978) and the Planning and Building Act (1985) The management framework for Røros Mining Town and the Circumference is embodied in a Statement of Intent which has 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Read our policy webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the shipping industry Alternatively REGISTER for website access and sign up for email alerts Finish ship design consultancy Elomatic has entered into an agreement with European multimodal logistics provider CLdN to install its Elogrid tunnel thruster technology on two new RoRo vessels currently under construction The installations are scheduled for the first and second quarters of this year with Elomatic overseeing the process to ensure precision The Elogrid tunnel thruster grid is an energy-saving device designed to enhance side thrust improving manoeuvrability while delivering significant gains in performance and minimises noise and vibrations throughout the vessel These features not only enhance onboard comfort and extend equipment lifespan but also contribute to reducing the environmental impact of maritime operations Already subscribed? SIGN IN now Want to read more before deciding on a subscription It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and you’ll get to enjoy: Get more free content sign up today Ready to subscribe? Choose from one of our subscription packages for unlimited access Site powered by Webvision Cloud Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she was the daughter of the late Walter Henry Lynch and Catherine (Spina) Cantoral and wife of 50 years to James Roros Mary Magdalene & Markella Greek Orthodox Church in Darlington She loved spending time with her family and making trips to West Virginia and in her younger years she enjoyed gardening and reading Nicholas (Despina) Roros of Jarrettsville; daughter Catherine (Pete) Hennessy of White Hall; grandchildren Judith Andrews of West Virginia; and brother In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: https://www.copdfoundation.org/ McComas Celebration of Life Center (Jarrettsville) Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping have signed up for a roro each at Mitsubishi Shipbuilding with the newbuilds set to be the first methanol-powered roros built in Japan The ships will deliver by the end of fiscal 2027 The 169.9 m long dual fuel vessels will feature a windshield and will be deployed domestically.  No price has been revealed for the two ships.  Methanol continues to be the headline story in the alternative-fuelled newbuild segment with 70 new orders for methanol-fuelled vessels placed in the first five months of 2024 This accounts for 55% of all new orders for alternative fuelled vessels in 2024 BERG Propulsion has secured a contract to provide hybrid propulsion systems for three wind-assisted ro-ro vessels operated by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) designed by Deltamarin and constructed by China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding will transport Airbus A320 subassemblies from France to the United States starting in 2026 The design aims to halve fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2023 levels The ships will utilize six Flettner rotor-sails for wind assistance supplemented by dual fuel methanol engines for conventional propulsion with performance optimized by BERG’s integrated power management and propulsion systems The system allows independent or simultaneous operation of main engines and electric motors enabling efficient adaptation to operational needs the propulsion system features multiple modes to enhance efficiency including feathering propellers when wind power is utilized Crew continuously optimize efficiency using the flexibility available to the propulsion control unit rather than being limited by the predetermined relationships between engine load and specific fuel oil consumption Business Manager – Electrical System Integration "a0d0a6aba582b4abee924f6408533752" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id" Two of Stena Line’s fast RoRos operating between Southland and Northern Ireland have been selected for the company’s planned methanol conversion program. It was reported nearly a year ago that the company was working with Wartsila on the planned conversion of ferries following in the footsteps of its pioneering conversion project in 2015 Conversions to methanol-fueled propulsion are starting to gain momentum in the industry with Maersk and others planning overhauls of their containerships It also follows the introduction of the first large ocean-going containerships with dual-fuel methanol propulsion plants at the leading edge of a coming wave of introductions Stena completed the first-ever conversion to methanol in 2015 and continues to operate the only large vessel retrofitted for the emerging alternative fuel The Stena Germanica pioneered and also provided a critical experience that looks to educate the new efforts Lloyd’s Register which worked on the 2015 project and is taking over the classification for the two fast ferries highlights that 10 years ago there were no regulations and guidelines and even materials had not been developed for methanol operations “Leveraging our expertise and experience gained from the successful conversion of the Stena Germanica in 2015 we are poised to deliver another groundbreaking solution that will pave the way for greener and more efficient ferry operations,” says Paul Herbert Principal Technology Specialist for Lloyd’s Register Stena Superfast VII and Stena Superfast VIII built in 2001 by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) in Kiel Germany for Attica Group's subsidiary Superfast Ferries They operated for Superfast and later Tallink before moving under charter to Stena in 2011 and being acquired by Stena in 2017 Each vessel is 30,285 gross tons with an overall length of (203 meters) They have a capacity for 1,300 passengers and 660 cars and are distinguished by their operating speed of 23 knots They are powered by four Wärtsilä-Sulzer 12 ZAV40S generating 46000 kw The retrofit process will convert two out of the four main engines in each vessel to run on methanol alongside MGO (Marine Gas Oil) and supporting systems will also be adapted for methanol The report did not announce a timeline for the conversion or if a shipyard has been selected but it was previously said they planned the conversions for 2025 Lloyd’s Register highlights the motivation for the conversion program has changed since the project nearly a decade ago Then the focus was on the incoming regulations limiting sulfur (SOx) and nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions Current ship conversions Lloyd’s says are driven by decarbonization demand with operators aiming to use renewable methanol to reduce exposure under the European Union’s Emissions Trading System or comply with emissions intensity requirements under the forthcoming FuelEU Maritime regulation Stena last week reported that it planned large reconstructions for two of its cargo RoRos including the addition of an additional deck Those projects are being driven by improving the vessels’ CII (Carbon Intensity Index) ratings.  Røros Mining Town and the Circumference is a clear case of a cultural landscape sustained by traditional socio-economic systems In 2009 there were 21 active farms within the property and a number of redundant farms were still contributing to the preservation of the site’s cultural landscape the agriculture found inside the property was considered to be more and more marginal – traditional summer grazing farms were falling into disuse and permanent closure was affecting the most marginal areas due to different domestic and international agricultural policies This development was seen as having major consequences for the Røros Mining Town and the Circumference cultural landscape as well as an important cause of depopulation A combination of national and local policies together with the efforts of very proactive and united local stakeholders and civic community worked to promote traditional small farming and locally made products with an shared innovative vision and strategy that included tourism as a key component marketing and distribution of their products – were key challenges The strong and historically well-established cooperation spirit of local society and producers made the creation of cooperatives possible These allowed farmers to leave distribution and marketing efforts to their cooperative representatives Positive government policies and innovation support helped to finance projects and promote and distribute where the cooperatives failed 900 supermarkets run by 215 cooperatives in Norway) or tourism companies such as Rica Hotels (80 hotels between Norway and Sweden) were supportive of small local food producers distributing and serving regional and organic products Locally made food has become a badge of honour It created a successful niche food industry Local food gastronomy has become a key part of the Røros tourism experience a cooperative of over 20 active local food producers It helps small-scale farmers to market their products offering clients a wide and integrated portfolio of high-quality regional food products Local Food Safaris in the Røros region promoted by Destination Røros DMO and publicized in the official Røros Tourism Guide 2014 offers guided tours of the region’s small farms several times per month during summer months Tourists can buy tickets online and through the tourist information office The case of Røros is an example of key stakeholders understanding the fragile link between traditional economic systems and their historical landscape It shows how effective it can be when the local community takes advantage of established networks to achieve renewed objectives as well as the importance of appropriate policies by mixing a region’s unique traditional raw materials and identity with innovation it is possible to create new high-quality products and tourism experiences that support traditional it shows the potential of developing outstanding and inclusive tourism products using the local assets and unique features that already exist enjoy traveling a little off the beaten track; far enough that I experience the unique but not so far that I end up eating berries in a hollowed-out bus Despite the lack of natural light — and artificial light for that matter given our cabin was an hour from anything substantial — you could tell the clouds hung heavily but I kept the sense of foreboding to myself I needn't have bothered; the five hour drive through rural Norway from central eastern Oppland to Røros near the border of Sweden was going to be primarily through a blizzard (Filmed by the passenger as we made our way through one of the few "towns" en route.) Away from major cities and their occasional long highways but neither had enough data to give any sort of word on the state of back roads all roads with regular use sees constant gritting and plowing by local volunteers but a lot of the roads we were driving were a little too "path less traveled." After an hour through landscapes with more mountains than houses I hit an area where snow had avalanched onto the road and drive nearly an hour back on myself to try a different route The journey continued in a similar theme for its duration Due to its many authentic buildings and culture dating back as far as 1644 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1980 and when blanketed in a thick layer of icing you could be forgiven for thinking you're in the wilderness at times you couldn't be certain you were even in the right place Liz and I changed in to thermals and ski clothing and stepped out into the cold greeted in contrastingly warm way by Karianne I'm going to break the chronological order of this article to discuss our host for this day with all that I learned about her as it's central to our experience and the authenticity of everything we did so as not to put the cart before the reindeer I need to explain the indigenous people of this area and their relationship with reindeer: the Sami people Photochrom Print Collection - Library of Congress Catalog: http://lccn.loc.gov/2001700768 The Sami people are one of the oldest Nordic cultures with around half the estimated 80,000 of them living in Northern Norway They have their own language similar to Finnish and Hungarian it is spoken by less than half of the people the Sami people were once forced to speak Norwegian and reject their religion which has played a part in the dwindling numbers are intrinsically linked with the farming of reindeer but in a way which boasts a respect for both the animal and nature as a whole that I fear is no longer associated with the word "farming." The ways in which they treat the reindeer I will return to draped in a tradition Sami cloak and bright orange fur head wear gently introduced us to the rules for the day with the reindeer and one thing become apparent and put me at ease: this lady loves these reindeer she had an enormous level of pride for the Sami people and their ways ensuring that everything we did was as traditional possible Karianne's care and entrenched traditions prompted a quiet sigh of relief from me I am an animal lover and a part of me feared any mistreatment of these glorious creatures An animal rights purist could still claim these reindeer aren't living as they would choose but you may be shocked to learn that they are free for the majority of the year the reindeer only "work" on the farm during the winter months and the rest of the year they are left to their own devices as part of the herd in the wild with all the freedom and risks that affords and not — as I first suspected — an albino dwarf cow with sticks duct taped to his head Karianne has to find out whether the animals she has loved and worked with have survived the litany of predators: eagles the males during rutting season can cause mortal injury to one another some of Karianne's reindeer have been coming back to the farm every winter for over a decade the way they react to Karianne warms the cockles of one's heart Having been introduced to the three who would be our travel companions for the day Liz and I were shown to our respective sleigh ready to be transported through the woods to a camp spot You may not the vehicles are lined with reindeer pelts I would never ordinarily go near real animal fur but the Sami people waste no part of a reindeer The animal is fundamental to their survival and with our driver and belongings securely fastened (albeit with my camera exposed to the elements testing both its weather-sealing and its aptitude for battery-draining temperatures) With the light snowfall lending itself to the legitimacy of the experience (admittedly robbed somewhat by the aforementioned camera) I caught myself not taking pictures at all It was a singular moment to be savored and appreciated it wasn't long before I wanted to capture the singular moment I heaved myself out of my ride and into a small camp in the woods Karianne immediately started a fire — a welcome sight — and I got a little closer to the reindeer My Nan used to say "it's so cold I can feel it in my bones." I always thought such a sensation was creative hyperbole until I was sat on a bale of hay in rural Norway It become swiftly apparent why the Sami people used reindeer skins so readily; until recent history Karianne continued to educate Liz and I on those Sami people and their history Central to the Sami's philosophy on life was a respect — and more poignantly Mother Earth was deemed the source of all life and other gods of nature controlled individual phenomenon such as the sun and thunder it's hard to tell how prevalent they are today) archaic albeit charming if that isn't too patronizing to observe Animals and landscapers were all considered living entities with souls and they would aid in mankind's struggles if prayed to and sacrificed to Shamans and priests would use supernatural powers to communicate these desires using drums was the idea that if you are to take something from the earth or nature a thought process that would be invaluable if universal today Karianne had been presented with ceremonial Sami items one such prized possession being a traditional knife oaky coffee and tethered the docile beasts back to their respective sleighs they respectfully return to work at the gentle guidance of Karianne Karianne brought us in to the enclosure where the off-duty reindeer roamed and grazed an eclectic bunch with varying personalities and temperaments readily available to have their faces stroked by strangers veterans of war who stood their distance (and their ground) and it was not in exchange for a discount or any freebies It is one of my most cherished days I have opted to photograph and I would recommend it to all photographers The otherworldly view on the drive back southwest As we were getting ready to venture back from the camp to the farm by sleigh Karianne noticed I was somewhere between cold and catatonic After deeming the aforementioned orange Sami hat to be "too hot," she fetched it for me to wear though Karianne looked far better in it than I did it repels both the cold and any potential suitors Robert K Baggs is a professional portrait and commercial photographer Robert has a First-Class degree in Philosophy and a Master's by Research In 2015 Robert's work on plagiarism in photography was published as part of several universities' photography degree syllabuses Nice to read about the Sami people and reindeer on Fstopper :) Funny thing I just published on my website an article on spring reindeer calving season Norwegian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proceeding with a shipbuilding order for a new generation of vessels that they are calling “The Shaper Class,” for its ability to lead the future of the industry at a time of high demand The new vessels will be not only among the largest in the industry but they will also adopt alternative fuels as part of the company's efforts to deliver an end-to-end net-zero emissions solution by 2027 The order is for four 9,350 CEU vessels with an option for up to eight additional vessels The company told investors they can exercise the options in two batches of four vessels each The ships are to be built by China’s Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) The first vessels will start being delivered from the second half of 2026 the new vessels are more streamlined for efficiency They will be built with a dual-fuel propulsion plant that will be methanol-capable on delivery and ammonia-ready The company noted to investors that the ability to install ammonia propulsion at a later stage “provides for optionality when it comes to a choice of future green fuel types.” “The process of developing our new design started over 1.5 years ago and the newbuidlings team have been working in close collaboration with the designer and internal and external stakeholders during this period to ensure the vessel design meets safety requirements and is well suitable for our future short term and long-term operational needs,” said Lars Ekren Senior Manager – Newbuildings and Conversions The company highlights that the vessels are designed to support its trading patterns They said the new design will have a high degree of flexibility allowing for a variety of cargo compositions The decision to proceed with the newbuilding order comes as the industry is experiencing strong demand Wallenius Wilhelmsen is the largest RoRo vessel operator down from 131 as they redelivered some ships and noted that charter rates remain very high The company has no short-term charters currently That helped them to report overall revenues that were up four percent quarter-to-quarter and nine percent year-over-year to approximately $1.3 billion overall and $987 million specifically for ship services transporting vehicles EBITDA was up more than 50 percent year-over-year the company said there are currently 760 vessels with a capacity of over 1,000 units and a total capacity in the sector of just over four million units they said 16 new vessels have been ordered with the total orderbook for the sector at 154 vessels which represents 29 percent of current capacity Two new vessels were delivered into the sector in the second quarter while none went to scrap and six more are due for delivery before the end of 2023 Driving the strong orderbook is strong growth in demand They cited data from S&P saying auto volumes were up more than 11 percent in major markets Chinese exports were driving the market with 45 percent year-over-year growth Exports were also strong from Europe and Japan while South Korea is showing steady growth and only North American exports were more muted Key drivers for the industry are the volumes exported to North America and Europe one of Europe’s largest ferry companies announced plans for an ambitious reconstruction of two of its cargo RoRos to improve efficiency and meet future regulatory requirements The program is remarkable considering the ships have just marked more than 20 years in service and illustrates the challenges facing ship owners The International Maritime Organization placed into effect as of 2024 its CII (Carbon Intensity Indicator) an operational efficiency measure applicable to vessels over 5,000 GT CII becomes increasingly more stringent each year to 2026 to drive further improvements While the industry is advocating for reforms to the process starting this year they will calculate the rating based on the prior year’s operations CII is based on the total annual CO2 emissions divided by the vessel’s capacity and multiplied by the total distance traveled in the year Stena RoRo signed a conversion contract with China Merchants Jinling (Weihai) Shipyard for the reconstruction of the Stena Forerunner and Stena Foreteller The sister ships are 12,300 dwt each and registered in the Netherlands each currently has 3,000 lane meters for cargo as well as space for 12 passengers Stena Foreteller has operated between Belfast and Liverpool while Stena Forerunner is operating between Rotterdam and Harwich No price was reported for the contract which calls for the installation of an additional cargo deck The cargo capacity will increase by 30 percent with the conversions to be completed during 2025 Rendering showing the added deck (bottom) as part of the extensive reconstruction to improve the CII rating (Stena Line) “The conversion of the Stena Forerunner and Stena Foreteller fits with our ambition to reduce our CO2 emissions,” said Niclas Mårtensson we feel the need to ensure both a sustainable business and a more sustainable environment.” The line notes that this is the second phase of enhancements to the vessels A farming cooperative system conserves the agricultural landscape around the historic town of Røros and promotes sustainable tourism The Røros Mining Town was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1980 under criteria (iii), (iv) and (v). In 2010 the site was extended to comprise Røros Mining Town and the Circumference the agricultural landscapes surrounding the town; the mining areas nearby the town; Femundshytta; a smelter with its associated area; and the Winter Transport Route Completely rebuilt after its destruction by Swedish troops in 1678 and 1679 Røros contains approximately 1,500 wooden one- and two-storey houses and a smelting house No State of Conservation report was presented to the Committee between 1994 and 2021. The 1994 State of Conservation Report called for a better integration of the cultural heritage dimension in the planning process and local decision-making; to strengthen the division of responsibilities between central and local governments and private owners; and for systematic monitoring as a part of the day-to-day management of the sites with regular inspections and a coherent maintenance strategy The World Heritage property Røros Mining Town and the Circumference in Norway is an example of the strong relationship between the city and its surrounding landscape sustained by traditional socio-economic systems Diminished agricultural areas within the property compelled local stakeholders to develop traditional small-scale farming and inclusive tourism products using existing local assets The well-established spirit of cooperation among local communities has enabled the creation of cooperatives which have allowed farmers to assign distribution and marketing efforts to their cooperative representatives The cooperatives, known as ‘Rørosmat’ comprise 26 producers representing small and medium-sized enterprises all of which have fulfilled strict criteria for membership approximately 10% of local employment was directly related to cultural tourism Factoring in indirect tourism value chains and heritage restoration work local gastronomy has become integral to the Røros tourism experience It has created a successful niche food industry in local regional and national markets and has strengthened the Røros brand Source: Culture for the 2030 Agenda Contribution towards the implementation of the 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape The project is a proposal to preserve the traditional practices that shape the landscape around the historic city and in the Circumference The project aims to contribute to the implementation of the Historic Urban Landscape approach by: Civic engagement tools Knowledge and Planning tools Contribution towards Sustainable Development If fully implemented in accordance with the described plans the initiative could contribute towards Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals full and productive employment and decent work for all Reduce inequality within and among countries Make cities and human settlements inclusive Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Note: the described potential impacts of the projects are only indicative and based on submitted and available information UNESCO does not endorse the specific initiatives nor ratifies their positive impact Note: The cases shared in this platform address heritage protection practices in World Heritage sites and beyond Items being showcased in this website do not entail any type of recognition or inclusion in the World Heritage list or any of its thematic programmes The practices shared are not assessed in any way by the World Heritage Centre or presented here as model practices nor do they represent complete solutions to heritage management problems The views expressed by experts and site managers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the World Heritage Centre The practices and views shared here are included as a way to provide insights and expand the dialogue on heritage conservation with a view to further urban heritage management practice in general European aerospace giant Airbus has selected French maritime firm Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) to renew its fleet of chartered vessels with three low-emission roll-on /roll-off vessels supported by wind-assisted propulsion and operate these new vessels that are scheduled to enter into service in 2026 The ships will transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States The new fleet is expected to reduce average annual transatlantic CO2 emissions from 68,000 to 33,000 tonnes by 2030 The investment is part of Airbus’ strategy to reduce its overall industrial emissions by up to 63% by the end of the decade – compared to 2015 as baseline year – in line with the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement “The renewal of our marine fleet is a major step forward in reducing our environmental impact,” said Nicolas Chrétien Head of Sustainability & Environment at Airbus.  “The latest generation of vessels proposed by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs are more fuel efficient than their predecessors using cutting-edge technologies like wind-assisted propulsion This demonstrates our determination to lead the way in decarbonizing our sector by innovating not just in aviation but across all our industrial operations.” “We are very pleased to have been selected by Airbus to develop this state-of-the-art and low-emission fleet and to continue our longstanding partnership,” said Edouard Louis-Dreyfus reflects our ambition regarding the decarbonization of the shipping industry We are proud to support our customers in their energy transition going even beyond their expectations by offering innovative solutions and sustainably driving change.” the chartered vessels that transport Airbus’ aircraft subassemblies across the Atlantic between Saint-Nazaire and its single-aisle aircraft final assembly line in Mobile The new vessels will be powered by a combination of six Flettner rotors – large rotating cylinders that generate lift thanks to the wind propelling the ship forward – and two dual-fuel engines running on maritime diesel oil and e-methanol the shipowner said that routing software will be used to optimize the vessels’ journey across the Atlantic maximizing wind propulsion and avoiding drag caused by adverse ocean conditions LDA has already teamed with bound4blue to install wind propulsion tech on one of its vessels The fleet renewal also supports Airbus ambition to increase A320 family production rate to 75 aircraft per month by 2026 Each new transatlantic vessel will have the capacity to transport around seventy 40-foot containers and six single-aisle aircraft sub-assembly sets – wings horizontal and vertical tail planes – compared to three to four sets with current cargo ships German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply four dual-fuel engines for two hybrid The ships were ordered in February 2022 by Luxembourg-based shipping group CLdN from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) Both 234-meter vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025 The two newbuilds will have a hybrid propulsion system with each featuring two ME-GI engines (2 × 11 MW) along with MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) emissions system Both RoRo vessels will also be supplied with 2 × 6 MW electric propulsion motors that will enable the ships to maintain a service speed of 16 – 17 knots in full-electric mode each RoRo will have 2 × 678 kWh batteries and while the vessels will still have emissions during in/out port manoeuvering shore connection is provided and will offer zero emissions in port while the vessels’ respective shafts will come equipped with a clutch ready to deliver a PTH of 6 MW Compared to CLdN’s largest vessels currently in service the new ships – the largest investment in the company’s history – will further reduce carbon intensity by 40% while being NOx Tier III-compliant “By investing in technologically advanced ships and terminals we enable our customers to improve their carbon footprint and support them at the same time in making their supply chains more efficient and robust… Picking ME-GI engines for these vessels was a natural choice as they have become the industry standard for LNG-fuelled low-speed prime movers due to their low methane-slip and high fuel-efficiency,” Gary Walker “ME-GI engines offer the industry’s lowest CO2 and methane-slip emissions for LNG-fuelled vessels The engines’ green credentials also boost CLdN’s current status as among the greenest RoRo operators in the world while pushing its ambition to further reduce its own carbon footprint,” Thomas S MAN Energy Solutions has also developed a ME-LGI (liquid gas injection) dual-fuel engine that expands the company’s dual-fuel portfolio enabling the use of sustainable fuels such as green methanol the company won an order to supply “the world’s first dual-fuel engine to run on methanol within the container segment” The order was placed for a 2,100-TEU container vessel ordered by Danish shipping giant Maersk The engine supplier has also announced the impending arrival of an ammonia-fuelled variant from 2024 onwards Follow Offshore Energy’s Green Marine on social media: WorkBoat+ Membership – Free to Join You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time Diversified Communications | 121 Free Street NEWS: Long-Delayed USCG Polar Icebreaker Moves Into Full Production has been awarded a multiyear $638 million contract for vessel acquisition management (VAM) by the Maritime Administration (Marad) Stena RoRo is included in Crowley’s project team together with Serco and LCE (Life Cycle Engineering) The Ready Reserve Fleet currently consists of 41 vessels of which 33 are bluewater RoRos A key objective in the VAM program is a reduction of the overall age of the fleet and increase of ship reliability Stena RoRo will provide expertise related to market intelligence in the vessel selection process Stena RoRo will also act as broker within the VAM program and support Crowley and Marad with the conclusion of contracts for identified candidate vessels fulfilling the operational requirements set by Marad “We look forward to work with Crowley and Mared and to provide our market knowledge including our extensive worldwide network in the RoRo segment,” Ambjörn Fröjd our operational experience and engineering capabilities will enhance cooperation with the stakeholders involved in the project and add further value.” “The VAM project represent another milestone in the long-standing cooperation between Crowley and Stena RoRo dating back to the early '80s,” said Per Westling “In Stena RoRo we have a partner with commercial operational as well as technical excellence within the relevant commercial markets worldwide complementing Crowley’s deep knowledge of the U.S Marad requirements,” said Mike Golonka government ship management with Crowley Solutions Become a WorkBoat+ Member French maritime firm Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has inked a construction contract with Chinese CSSC Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group for three low-emission roll-on /roll-off vessels supported by wind-assisted propulsion The construction of the vessels has been commissioned by Airbus as part of its fleet renewal efforts Under the announcement made in October 2023 which are scheduled to enter into service in 2026 at the time the duo did not disclose the name of the potential builder of the ships The new fleet is projected to lower average annual transatlantic CO2 emissions from 68,000 to 33,000 tonnes by 2030 This initiative forms a key component of Airbus’ strategic plan to achieve a significant reduction of up to 63% in its overall industrial emissions by the conclusion of the decade This target is benchmarked against the baseline year of 2015 and aligns with the 1.5°C trajectory outlined in the Paris Agreement The upcoming ships will be propelled by six Flettner rotors paired with two dual-fuel engines operating on maritime diesel oil and e-methanol routing software will help boost the efficiency of the vessels’ transatlantic journeys This technology aims to optimize the route leveraging wind propulsion to the fullest extent and avoiding drag caused by adverse ocean conditions These vessels are set to carry aircraft subassemblies between manufacturing facilities located in Europe and the United States The shipbuilder said that the latest contract comes on the back of a solid partnership between Wuchang Shipbuilding and LDA Company the shipbuilder has so far built and delivered 11 13000 dwt deck transport ships to LDA Company and they are operating efficiently The ongoing construction of six more 13000 dwt deck transport ships is progressing as planned Finland-based marine engineering company Deltamarin has struck a deal with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co Ltd (WSIG) to design three roll-on/roll-off vessels for Airbus aircraft subassembly transportation The construction of the vessels has been commissioned by Airbus as part of its fleet renewal efforts The three RoRos will be propelled by six Flettner rotors paired with two dual-fuel engines operating on maritime diesel oil and e-methanol The new fleet is set out to cut C02 emissions by 50% compared to 2023 levels by the year 2030 Deltamarin has previously collaborated with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs on the concept design of the vessels and now continues with the basic and detail design for the Wuchang shipyard “Deltamarin has significant experience in China demonstrated by various successful projects completed in Chinese shipyards These achievements reflect strong cooperation between the parties involved which is notably evident in the projects carried out for LDA a client with whom we have maintained a longstanding and strong partnership over the years,” the company said Each new transatlantic vessel will have the capacity to transport around seventy 40-foot containers and six single-aisle aircraft subassembly sets a substantial increase from current cargo ships and operated by LDA and are expected to commence operations in 2026 Deltamarin signed a design contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co. Ltd for the design and engineering of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s next-generation Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs) The contract includes the complete basic and detailed design work for four confirmed units of 9,350 CEU class methanol dual-fuel PCTCs ordered by Wallenius Wilhemsen Deltamarin has executed the outline and contract design of the new vessels The vessels will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co. and the first vessel will be delivered in the second half of 2026 The ships will be ammonia-ready allowing for their conversion to ammonia at a later stage Marshals arrested a man Thursday in Missouri who was wanted in connection with a January sexual assault in northern York County according to a news releaseCarroll Township Police secured an arrest warrant for Jesse Zacariah Roros The warrant charges Roros with statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors after he allegedly had sex with a 14-year-old girl on Jan READ: U.S. Marshals catch sexual assault suspect in York Roros was still on parole for a 2007 conviction of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole issued a warrant charging Roros with parole violations.Police could not find Roros in central Pennsylvania Marshals Fugitive Task Force to track him down The task force learned Roros fled the area in early January according to the release.Marshals converged on a home in Newburg until he can be extradited to Pennsylvania READ: Alleged driver in double fatal arrested by U.S. Marshals“The U.S Marshals Service recognizes the importance of close cooperation with state and local police officers especially when investigating offenders who use jurisdictional boundaries to avoid the justice system," U.S "It is my sincere hope that the community finds some measure of comfort knowing the alleged offender will face justice.” The task force is comprised of 20 state and local police agencies including the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole the York County District Attorney’s Office and the York County Sheriff’s Office all of which participated in the investigation Contact reporter Ted Czech at 717-771-2033 China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has signed a deal with China Merchants Industry for the construction of two methanol-powered dual-fuel Roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ships The company said that the contract for the two firm 9,3000 CEU RoRo vessels includes options for additional four ships of the same size CMES will be paying around $192 million for the two vessels ($96 million per ship) and should the company proceed with the exercising options for four additional ships the price is expected to reach $384 million The methanol-powered RoRo pair is planned for delivery in the first half of 2026 with the rest set to follow by the end of 2026 The company said that the transaction still needs to be approved by the company’s shareholders before taking effect Both companies are under the control of China Merchants Group The order is being placed on the back of growing demand for vessels in the car transport sector which is experiencing a significant expansion of its automobile exports CMES sees the move as a step in the right direction to build up its car-carrying capacity and bolster its profitability while investing in sustainability at the same time and helping domestic shipyards reinforce their expertise in building vessels powered by alternative fuels such as methanol The construction plans were announced at the end of last year with a letter of intent between CMES and China Merchants Industry Holdings the PCTCs will form part of the world’s largest car carrier fleet available on the market and would be integrated with advanced technological solutions they would be able to adapt to various long-distance routes between Europe It is planned for the ships’ main and auxiliary engines to be able to run on methanol the ships are planned to be fitted with energy-saving equipment such as shaft generators as well as shore power connections A design of Grimaldi’s new roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels has been unveiled by Danish marine consultancy Knud E Under a contract signed with China’s Nanjing Jinling Shipyard Hansen has developed the basic design of a number of large RoRo vessels in cooperation with Italian shipping group Grimaldi The RoRo’s are known as the ‘Grimaldi Green 5th Generation’ (GG5G) “The collaboration (…) enabled us to develop a new generation of vessels that represent real advancement in terms of sustainability and efficiency by using various new technologies,” Finn Wollesen the first of which is expected to be delivered in 2020 will feature a length of 238 meters and a beam of 34 meters The 64,000-ton ships will be able to transport over 7,800 lane meters of rolling units thus guaranteeing zero emissions whilst at berth These batteries will be recharged during navigation through shaft generators adding the so-called peak shaving system and with the aid of 600 m2 of solar panels Earlier this year, Grimaldi ordered six RoRo vessels from Jinling form part of the company’s fleet expansion plan three ships from the batch will be operated by Grimaldi Lines in the Mediterranean while the remaining three ships will be purchased by Finnlines French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has been tapped by Airbus the world’s biggest planemaker to renew its fleet of chartered roro vessels reflects our ambition regarding the decarbonisation of the shipping industry,” said Edouard Louis-Dreyfus The ships transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the US The newbuilds will be powered by a combination of six Flettner rotors – large and two dual-fuel engines running on diesel oil and e-methanol Routing software will also optimise the vessels’ journey across the Atlantic maximising wind propulsion and avoiding drag caused by adverse ocean conditions Each new transatlantic vessel will have the capacity to transport around 70 feu and six single-aisle aircraft sub assembly sets – wings will be gradually renewed and is expected to reduce average annual transatlantic CO2 emissions from 68,000 to 33,000 tonnes by 2030 This is expected to contribute to Airbus’ commitment to reduce its overall industrial emissions by up to 63% by the end of the decade – compared to 2015 level “The renewal of our marine fleet is a major step forward in reducing our environmental impact,” said Nicolas Chrétien head of sustainability and environment at Airbus This demonstrates our determination to lead the way in decarbonising our sector by innovating not just in aviation A Mechanicsburg man wanted for an alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl in Monaghan Township this year was arrested in Missouri late last week formerly of the 1000 block of East Powderhorn Road Marshals Task Force on March 9 in Phelps County Carroll Township Police filed charges against Roros Police say Roros had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl Jan Roros was on parole for a 2007 conviction of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse out of Perry County Attempts to find Roros in Pennsylvania were unsuccessful Marshals Fugitive Task Force began pursuing leads in Arkansas but he ultimately provided his actual name He was detained in Phelps County and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania he will be charged with statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors — Reach Christopher Dornblaser at cdornblaser@yorkdispatch.com or on Twitter at @YDDornblaser French family-owned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has selected China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding to build three roro vessels which will serve Airbus the world’s biggest planemaker as part of its renewed chartered fleet The newbuilds will be powered by a combination of six Flettner rotors – large each new transatlantic vessel will have the capacity to transport around 70 feu and six single-aisle aircraft sub assembly sets – wings horizontal and vertical tail planes – compared to three to four sets with current cargo ships which is expected to enter into service in 2026 French car manufacturer Renault is to get 80-90% reduction in CO2 emissions transporting its vehicles on newly commissioned sail roros when they start to deliver in 2021 which is developing industrial-scale wind-powered freight services has selected Neopolia from the Loire region of France to build two sail roros with the first one due for delivery two years from now The first line will connect Saint-Nazaire on France’s west coast to the American east coast and Saint-Pierre & Miquelon with Renault committing to use the service commented yesterday: “We are convinced that sailing propulsion is a new sector of excellence for French shipbuilding with strong development potential.” On the back of two fires in a short amount of time on a pair of its ships Italy’s Grimaldi Group has called for more stringent controls and regulations for cars being transported and for dangerous goods shipped in containers “Following the umpteenth case of a fire that broke out on vehicles transported by cargo vessels the Grimaldi Group launches an appeal to introduce more stringent controls and regulations on cargo sea transport not only for rolling units but also for containers,” the Naples-based group said in a statement the Grimaldi Group requests that there be more controls on car batteries which often cause short-circuits on board vessels it calls for the total prohibition of the presence of personal effects in second-hand vehicles the International Maritime Organization is urged to make mandatory the certification by a classification society of the correct stuffing of containers carrying dangerous goods.” Last month class society ABS and representatives from the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) formed a joint industry project to develop best practices for carriage of dangerous goods whose aim is to increase safety in the supply chain reduce the number of cargo incidents onboard ships and highlight the risks caused by certain cargoes and/or packing failures CINS’s membership comprises over 80% of the world’s container slot capacity The number of severe fires onboard boxships caused by the incorrect carriage of dangerous goods has spiked in recent years with the Maersk Honam and Yantian Express being two high profile examples of a worrying growing trend for liner shipping Insurer TT Club is pushing for greater scrutiny of dangerous goods carriage onboard boxships warning that there is now a major containership fire at sea on average every 60 days TT Club’s records indicate that across the intermodal spectrum as a whole 66% of incidents related to cargo damage can be attributed to poor practice in the overall packing process; that is not just in securing but also in cargo identification The calculated cost of these claims in the marine aviation and transport insurance sector is in excess of $500m a year has calculated that of the 60m packed containers moved each year Information from published government inspections – which are invariably biased towards declared dangerous goods loads – suggests that 20% of these are poorly packed or incorrectly identified This translates into 1.3m potentially unstable dangerous goods containers travelling around the world each year Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s newly ordered Shaper Class roros demonstrate the company’s commitment to combat climate change All new investments will contribute to Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s net-zero agenda the company has signed a letter of intent for delivery of four 9,350 CEU MeOH-capable and NH3-ready vessels along with individual options for an additional eight vessels the vessels will be delivered from mid-2026 by Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Wallenius Wilhelmsen envisages three waves of change followed by MeOH and then NH3 after its probable scaling which is expected to happen about 10 years from now charming town on the mountain plain in central Norway picturesque old wooden buildings and its place on UNESCO’s World Heritage list But it is the atmosphere that make Røros a cultural gem Few places in Norway are more beautiful than Røros in winter the historic city is transformed into a popular party Mining in Røros Copper Works began in 1644 and winter transportation routes started two years later granted by a Royal Charter from the King in Copenhagen with horse-drawn sledges pulled over ice-covered rivers was one of the busiest transportation routes between Sweden and Røros used from November until spring in early May The traffic was ended when railways and cars took over from horses Last year about 80 horse-drawn cargoes travelled the 194 km from Särna in Sweden to join the opening ceremony of the Rørosmartnan in late February The town of Røros is built almost entirely of wood a smelting house and Bergstadens Ziir (Røros Church) Røros Church (Bergstaden Ziir) was built in 1784 and is regarded as one of the most important churches in Norway Røros Copper Works paid for the building of the stone church and the symbol of the Copper Works was put on all sides of the tower wall During the 1600 and 1700s much of the work was carried out by hand tools and human muscles The first 100 years the ore was extracted by heating the rock with wood fires a shortage of wood led to the use of explosives chisels and long crowbars where used to make holes which were filled with gunpowder and sealed off with clay or wooden plugs dynamite and compressed-air power tools made the operations easier carbon and sulphurous gases and a lack of fresh air were major challenges to health and environment throughout the hundreds of years of mining most of the copper from Røros was used to cover roofs on churches in Copenhagen and to produce weapons have proved that between 80% and 90% of the metal was shipped from Trondheim to Amsterdam there was a nearly constant stream of Norwegian ships sailing between the cities although in winter the Trondheimsfjord was ice-covered For those of us who have lived by the fjord for decades and never seen any ice in the mid and outer fjord areas The coldest period in the Nordic countries was around 1740 crops failed and people were starving and suffering a timber canals runs through the city centre The Storwatz mine is 12 km north-east of Røros Town Here traces of copper were first discovered by a local reindeer hunter Amsterdam was a major port and trade centre the copper from Røros had to be refined before it could be used in various products Knowledge of refining copper was restricted and most of the copper from Røros was transported from Amsterdam to Stolberg where much of the ore was processed into brass plates and wires The annual Rørosmartnan festival in late February attracts between 70,000 and 80,000 visitors each year During the Winter Festival people dressed up in historical costumes are everywhere to be seen The town and the surrounding cultural landscape show us how mining operations transportation and way of life was adapted to the tough natural environment the climate is harsh and winters are very cold; in fact Røros is one of the world’s coldest towns; the lowest temperature recorded there was -50.4°C The landscape surrounding Røros has been completely altered by the mining activities Not only do the enormous waste heaps in and around the town provide evidence of the extensive underground activities but in addition the entire forest over a large area around the town was removed as the production ovens and the need to heat local houses consumed the local timber resources Growing conditions for forest and agriculture here up on the mountain plain is marginal which means that much of the landscape has been left as a desert after the wood was taken out you will discover that the mining landscape around the town has left its mark on nature as virtually no changes or encroachment has occurred since the closure of the copper works As well as cutting down the surrounding forest timber canals and roads were built near the town The mines are located outside of the town centre At both the Nyberget (1650) and Olavsgruva (1936) mines it is possible to take a guided tour downwards and inwards through the mountain In Olavsgruva mine there is the massive chamber known as Bergmanns Hall which can be used for concerts and other occasions In Røros Town the 1888 reconstruction of the old furnace serves as the Røros Museum’s main building where you can learn about the technology behind the historic mining activities at Røros Long distance visitors from Sweden and central Norway travel for days by horse and sleigh to join the winter festival horse- and sleigh-riding are popular activities Rørosmartnan is primarily a trading market but it embraces lots of cultural events throughout the week a great atmosphere in the restaurant areas fun and riding by horse and sled: just pick and choose No wonder that visitors travel for days with horse and sleigh from near and distant counties to join in You can lodge in downtown courtyard houses or in one of the hotels But note that beds are limited and rooms are sold out a long time in advance travelling by train from the city of Trondheim As announced everywhere: “You are warmly welcomed to an experience that will give you the feeling of stepping into another time” Henk KombrinkHenk.Kombrink@geoexpro.com+44 77 8899 2374 Sales DirectorIngvild Ryggen CarstensSales Enquiries+47 974 69 090 A 36-year-old Mechanicsburg man is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile at a home in Monaghan Township is facing charges of statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors Those charges stem from an incident on Jan "Roros had sexual contact with a juvenile" in the home who declined to say whether the victim was a female or male There was communication over the Internet between Roros and the victim Carroll Township Police are being assisted by Pennsylvania State Parole and Probation as well as the U.S He is described as 6-feet tall and 220 pounds