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US Navy launches first biofuel-powered aircraft carriers
2016-01-21 11:38:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The US Navy on Wednesday launched its first carrier strike group powered partly by biofuel a mix made from beef fat, calling it a milestone toward easing the militarys reliance on foreign oil. The maritime branch touted the warships as the centrepiece of its Great Green Fleet part of a Navy-wide initiative that aims to draw 50% of its power from alternative energy in four years. For now, the mix fueling the ships is only 10% biofuels and 90% petroleum. The Navy originally aimed for a 50-50...
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US Navy deploys 'Great Green Fleet'
2016-01-21 10:53:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BusinessGreen: The US Navy has launched its first flotilla of biofuel-powered warships this week in the next stage of fleet-wide efforts to cut the organisation's reliance on oil. The so-called "Great Green Fleet" - which set sail on Wednesday - includes a carrier group of ships running on 90 per cent petroleum and 10 per cent biofuels. The use of alternative fuels is not just about reducing the organisation's carbon footprint, according to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus. He said the use of biofuels will allow...
US Navy fleet begins operating on alternative fuel
2016-01-21 01:00:00| Naval Technology
Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Stockdale (DDG 106), has become the first US Navy ship to run on an alternative fuel blend as part of its regular operations, following the launch of the Great Green Fleet.
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Danish Navy to deploy Solstice side-scan sonar for anti-mine operations
2016-01-21 01:00:00| Naval Technology
Maritime security company Sonardyne International has delivered imaging sonar technology to Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO), to support the navy's mine counter measure activities.
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UK Navy investigates allegations of bullying at Faslane submarine facility
2016-01-20 14:00:00| Naval Technology
The Royal Navy is investigating the allegations that Royal Marines, assigned to guard the British nuclear arsenal at Faslane, Scotland, are involved in bullying the fresh recruits as part of 'initiation ceremonies'.
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