http://disqus.com/people/ce5f1508305c70017d37117edecddabe/enSun, 30 Mar 2008 02:16:37 -0000http://gcaptain.disqus.com/gcaptain_quiz_unusualnbspcargo/#comment-1349509This looks like a container for transporting used nuclear fuel, also called a mixed oxide (MOX) cask. Here is a link to <a href="http://world-nuclear.org" rel="nofollow">world-nuclear.org</a> that describes the shipment of these casks and the purpose built ships for transporting spend nuclear fuel; <a href="http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf39.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf39.html</a> .CharlieThu, 13 Mar 2008 17:54:16 -0000http://gcaptain.disqus.com/ballast_freenbspships/#comment-1349892I have heard of this in the past, but the unexpected 7.3% reduction in power from the original ballast, tank bulk carrier is new news and welcome benefit.<br><br>Also, this concept could have prevented relatively recent "Cougar Ace" heel instability and resulting death. Eliminating the machinery related to pumping, filtration, and/or chemical sterilization are certainly advantages, but eliminating the need to disturb your stability while underway will definitely appeals to my KISS principle.<br><br>I wonder how frequently other ships have had "incidents" while conducting a ballast exchange?CharlieSun, 30 Mar 2008 02:16:37 -0000