George Backwell

U.S. Navy plans to get at least half its fuel from alternative sources by 2020, & an algol/diesel blend has fuelled a destroyer test run with success.

Nov 21, 2011 - George Backwell

Battery-powered, all electric, 'Eco-friendly' passenger ferry with catamaran hull designed to ply rivers and estuaries in China.

Aug 23, 2011 - George Backwell

Oil spill from a leak in a benzene barge not reported to US Coastguard until too late, prompting a 14 February 2011 BIMCO warning to vessel owners & crews.

Feb 16, 2011 - George Backwell

GNSS - Global Navigation Satellite System - is being constantly developed to meet enormous worldwide consumer demand, but can it keep up?

Oct 10, 2010 - George Backwell

A German U Boat crew in WW1 bore witness to seeing a sea monster after sinking a merchant ship. Later the same U Boat was allegedly sunk by a flying truck.

Sep 14, 2010 - George Backwell

Thailand tourist information now available from call help-lines set up by Thailand's 'Tourist Authority of Thailand' in USA, UK, Australia, Sweden & Japan.

Aug 15, 2010 - George Backwell

Zheng He deserves a higher rating in the annals of 'The Age of Exploration'. Excavations on the coast of Kenya may highlight his Ming Dynasty achievements.

Aug 11, 2010 - George Backwell

GPS personal tracking enabled scientists to track leadership patterns of homing pigeons, and discover a hierarchical group dynamic prevails in the flock.

Jul 27, 2010 - George Backwell

Cruise passengers threatened by Norovirus, nowadays prevalent, need to be aware of this contagious virus and follow some simple tips for a healthy cruise.

Jul 19, 2010 - George Backwell

ECDIS - Electronic Chart & Display System - is gradually due to replace paper electronic charts entirely, Will this move lead to safer navigation?

Jul 15, 2010 - George Backwell