There remains a good argument that the world’s oceans – and the ships that roam them – often get overlooked when it comes to advances in transportation technology. How will shipping change in the coming years, and what trends can we look to for guidance on the future of shipping?

THE FUTURE OF SHIPPING

Today’s infographic comes to us from Futurism, and it gives examples of ships already in production – or in the concept phase – that aim to make activity on the world’s oceans greener and more autonomous.

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Posted on - 2018-01-30

Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") says that small island sovereigns are relatively susceptible to the physical effects of climate change, which can be felt via shocks like storms and floods, as well as trends like higher global temperatures and rising sea levels. Based on an assessment of the proportion of low-lying land, size of landmass, scale of the economy and concentration in climate-related sectors, Moody's has identified 18 rated small islands as particularly susceptible to climate change.

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Posted on - 2018-01-30

Eight people from a missing Kiribati ferry have been rescued this evening and are onboard a fishing boat.

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Posted on - 2018-01-28