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2025-10-05 -Land of the Free

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Posted by 3dc 2025-10-05 02:24|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1807 views ] Top
File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

1 Yea, the Jones act is mostly a failure for the USA.

Time to repeal the Jones Act!

Let the US merchant marines and their union compete with the rest of the world!

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2025-10-05 06:02|| 2025-10-05 06:02|| Front Page Top

2 Not one mention of material cost (steel) or grade, quality of materials and construction, or the impact of US government mandated 'green' measures.

Posted by Skidmark 2025-10-05 09:07|| 2025-10-05 09:07|| Front Page Top

3 Maritime News: Anemoi Completes Rotor Sail Installation Aboard U-Ming Vessel

Rotor ship

Posted by Skidmark 2025-10-05 09:37|| 2025-10-05 09:37|| Front Page Top

4 #2 How about Economies of scale?

Posted by Grom the Affective 2025-10-05 09:48|| 2025-10-05 09:48|| Front Page Top

5 When average costs start falling as output increases, then economies of scale occur.

Not gonna happen.
Every unit is a custom build just like heavy lift rockets or a fleet of aircraft.

Talking cans of beans, then EoS is applicable.

Posted by Skidmark 2025-10-05 10:34|| 2025-10-05 10:34|| Front Page Top

6 "In 1985, Jacques-Yves Cousteau introduced Alcyone, a revolutionary vessel designed to test and demonstrate the potential of turbosail technology. This pioneering propulsion system combined traditional sailing techniques with advanced aerodynamics, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact. As a result, Alcyone became a beacon of Cousteau’s vision for sustainable maritime exploration."

Posted by Woodrow 2025-10-05 19:58|| 2025-10-05 19:58|| Front Page Top

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