Case Study: Automated Container Terminal Operations at the Port of Hamburg The Port of Hamburg, located in Germany, is one of the largest and busiest ports in Europe, handling over 8 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containerized cargo annually. To improve efficiency and increase throughput, the port has implemented automated container terminal operations, a […]
Marine Renewable Energy Marine renewable energy refers to the energy that can be harnessed from the ocean’s waves, tides, currents, and temperature gradients. It has the potential to be a significant source of renewable energy, and can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. There are a number of technologies that are […]
NURS 6050 Legislation Comparison Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement. Week 3 information Required Readings Milstead, J. A., & Short, N. M. (2019). Health policy and politics: A nurse’s guide (6th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. • Chapter 3, “Government Response: Legislation” (pp. 37–56) • Chapter 10, “Overview: The Economics and Finance of Health Care” […]
The Impact of Climate Change on Maritime Transportation The effects of climate change are being felt around the world, and the maritime transportation industry is no exception. Rising sea levels, changing weather patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events are just some of the ways in which climate change is affecting maritime transportation. In […]
Marine Biotechnology Marine biotechnology is a field of biotechnology that involves the use of marine organisms and their products for various applications in fields such as medicine, agriculture, industry, and environmental remediation. The marine environment is a rich source of biodiversity and contains a vast array of unique and complex organisms that have developed specialized […]
The Importance of Marine Engineering in Ensuring Safe and Efficient Shipping Marine engineering is a crucial aspect of the shipping industry that plays a critical role in ensuring safe and efficient shipping operations. Marine engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the complex systems and machinery that power ships, including propulsion systems, electrical systems, […]
Sustainable Fishing Practices: The Path to Long-Term Viability Introduction Fishing is an important source of food and income for millions of people around the world. However, the unsustainable fishing practices employed by many in the industry have led to depleted fish populations, damaged marine ecosystems, and economic losses. In order to ensure the long-term viability […]
Assignment: legislation comparison grid and testimony/advocacy statement Legislation Comparison Grid Health-related Bill Name: The Affordable Insulin Project Act of 2023 Bill Number: H.R. 1234 Description: The bill was introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY-14] on January 3, 2023. The purpose of the bill is to establish a program that would provide insulin at no cost […]
Assignment: Legislation Grid and Testimony/Advocacy Statement As a nurse, how often have you thought to yourself, If I had anything to do about it, things would work a little differently? Increasingly, nurses are beginning to realize that they do, in fact, have a role and a voice. Many nurses encounter daily experiences that motivate them […]
Book Review: Animal Farm by George Orwell – A Dark Satire on the Corrupting Influence of Power Animal Farm by George Orwell is a classic piece of literature that is known for its sharp satire, its wit, and its uncompromising commentary on the nature of power and the corruption that it can bring. The book […]
