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With the hydrogen lead projects - its largest research initiative to date on the topic of energy transition, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is supporting Germany's entry into the hydrogen economy. thyssenkrupp is involved in all three hydrogen lead projects and is testing the industrial production, use and system integration of green hydrogen. Within four years up to 2025 thyssenkrupp will therefore be further expanding its technology leadership along the entire green chemicals value chain. This involves the series manufacturing of large-scale water electrolyzers (H2Giga), the production of synthetic fuels, green ammonia, green methanol and synthetic methane at sea (H2Mare), as well as hydrogen transport and conversion technologies such as ammonia cracking (TransHyDE). These flagship projects will bundle the expertise for hydrogen technologies in science, industry and civil society throughout Germany, thereby providing the initial spark for the development, conception and implementation of hydrogen solutions on an industrial scale.

"With its comprehensive technology portfolio for both completely green value chains and the recycling of emissions in closed-loop systems, thyssenkrupp can represent the entire value chain for green chemicals," explains Martina Merz, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of thyssenkrupp AG. "Bringing together this strength of our innovation-driven long-standing company with scientific research in the hydrogen flagship projects is the recipe for success for the implementation of the National Hydrogen Strategy and for keeping Germany's technology leadership competitive internationally."

Upscaling of water electrolysis to automated gigawatt series productionthyssenkrupp will be receiving almost 8.5 million euros in subsidies for the research and development of the large-scale production of alkaline water electrolysis (AWE). The aim on the one hand is to take advantage of scaling effects and thereby be able to reduce the manufacturing costs. On the other hand, an expansion of the existing supply chain of 1 gigawatt (GW) of electrolysis cells enables larger project volumes to be implemented, so that several gigawatt projects can be implemented at the same time each year.

Martina Merz emphasizes the need for this research initiative: "We have seen a significant shift in the project sizes towards several hundred megawatts to gigawatts in recent months, so that large-volume and automated series production is already in line with market demand today. For these orders of magnitude, simple upscaling is not feasible, but disruptive approaches have to be applied, which are being developed, tested and optimized in individual steps within the framework of this project." So, on the one hand, completely new stack and cell development work is being carried out in order to develop the next technology generation of alkaline electrolysis. Furthermore, we are striving to implement the supply chain optimization process required for industrial series production. Through the use of robotics and automation, both the manufacturing and assembly processes are being optimized.

The thyssenkrupp-led H2Giga project "INSTALL AWE" focuses on the industrialization of AWE, which is today the furthest developed market-ready technology and used above all for large-scale industrial applications. The modular and standardized 20 MW module from thyssenkrupp is also advantageous in terms of economic aspects and climate protection. In contrast to the compact construction of PEM electrolyzers, the single-element technology used for AWE enables selective maintenance work to be carried out on individual cells instead of having to replace the entire stack. This conserves resources and reduces the operating costs. Essential for this ramp-up to series production is the core relationship with the Joint Venture partner Industrie De Nora, a globally renowned specialist in electrochemistry and high-quality supplier for cell manufacturing and coatings. The fully integrated workflow between thyssenkrupp and De Nora, their proven set-up gigawatt supply chain for water electrolysis cells and global service workshops is the strong basis for this next development step. For this purpose, thyssenkrupp will be working together with its long-standing partners like De Nora and Hoedtke GmbH & Co. KG, as well as scientific partners, but will also be building on new collaborations. In the H2Giga innovation pool with institutions, universities and small specialized companies offering scientific and technical skills with respect to the subject of series production, investigations of broader research and development topics are being carried out which are also intended to further drive forward thyssenkrupp's own development.

Offshore ammonia for direct shipmentThe H2Mare flagship project is aimed at developing the production of hydrogen and downstream products such as synthetic fuels, methanol, ammonia and synthetic methane on the high seas. The power-to-X processes being worked on by thyssenkrupp comprise all three of the last-named products. The company will receive funding of 780,000 euros in the H2Mare "PtX-Wind" project for the development of the fundamentals up to the engineering stage.

As a specialist in chemical plant engineering and construction, thyssenkrupp can offer various integrated green value chains based on its water electrolysis technology. These include, for example, processes for the production of sustainable ammonia, methanol and synthetic natural gas (SNG). In addition, the company can contribute its extensive knowledge of process optimization, technology scale-up, modularization and experience from over 2500 projects. The holistic consideration of the selected plant and process concepts comprises all relevant research questions from material evaluations and operating modes to safety and environmental concepts.

As offshore wind turbines supply significantly greater quantities and more regular power than their onshore counterparts, the direct generation of hydrogen and other power-to-X products holds great potential, since the CO2 and nitrogen required in addition to water can be extracted directly from the air on site. The production of green ammonia in particular can be decisive here, as its high energy density and simpler storage technology make ammonia the cheaper option in some applications compared to hydrogen, for example as a fuel for ships. In countries with a high potential for the production of hydrogen due to good supply of solar and wind power, for example Australia or Chile, green ammonia is superior to green hydrogen as an energy carrier that is destined for export. Since ammonia is transported by ship, transportation routes - and therefore costs - would be saved through direct offshore generation by coupling wind turbines with electrolyzers. Moreover, the offshore wind farm sizes make larger production volumes possible, which in turn reduces the selling prices and makes green ammonia more competitive as an energy carrier.

Research on hydrogen transport solutionsthyssenkrupp is also involved in the third flagship project TransHyDE and is considering the potential of the ammonia cracking process as an associated partner. Over long distances in particular, the transportation of ammonia as a hydrogen carrier is more profitable. After the transportation of green ammonia and its conversion back from liquid ammonia into its constituents hydrogen and nitrogen at locations where hydrogen is required, the hydrogen produced in this way can be put to direct use. Potential applications include, for example, its use in steelworks, as a green feed for chemical plants, or in fuel cells in order to be converted into electrical energy. With Uhde's extensive expertise in the field of ammonia synthesis, the research into the binding of green hydrogen in ammonia for transportation and its subsequent release demonstrates the innovative spirit and future viability of the established technology portfolio elements.

About the hydrogen lead projects:Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Over 240 partners from science and industry are working together in the hydrogen lead projects. This spring, the projects were launched on the basis of non-binding funding prospects. The funding will amount to around 740 million euros in total. More information is available at wasserstoff-leitprojekte.de.

About us:thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company, a Joint Venture with Industrie De Nora, has already successfully installed more than 600 projects and electrochemical plants worldwide with a total capacity of over 10 gigawatts. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, it offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale. thyssenkrupp Uhde has unique technology expertise and decades of global know-how in the field of chemical plant construction at its disposal - from planning and construction to a comprehensive service. Among other things, the portfolio comprises leading technologies for the production of basic chemicals, fertilizers and plastics, as well as complete value chains for green chemicals. In this way thyssenkrupp's business areas cover the entire value chain for green chemicals - from hydrogen, ammonia and methanol to synthetic natural gas - a major step towards a climate-neutral industry.

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The evacuation was carried out in the Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

The Navy, with the help of the Coast Guard, on Tuesday evacuated a Filipino sailor, who is suspected to have Covid, from a merchant vessel in the high seas off Kochi. The rescue operation was carried out after the representatives of the vessel sent out an SOS saying the sailor's oxygen levels were plunging and that he needed urgent medical evacuation.

Dramatic visuals showed the naval team, dressed in PPE suit and other protective gear, airlifting the sailor from MV Lyric Poet. The sailor too was in a PPE suit and was wearing a facemask as he balanced precariously on the carrier, which held by a suspension cable amid strong winds.

The evacuation was carried out in the navy's Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

The swift evacuation took place after 4 pm on Tuesday in bad weather conditions. "The pilots of the helicopter displaying tremendous skill and professionalism successfully completed the mission in adverse weather conditions and ensured safe evacuation of the patient," a Navy spokesperson said.

After being airlifted, the sailor, Chief Officer Michel John Abaygar, was taken to INS Garuda and later, to Naval Hospital in Kochi, INHS Sanjivini, the Navy said. The Philippines ship was going from Gibraltar in Europe to China's Machong.

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(Daily Dish) The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is hosting a new nighttime event on our outdoor plaza: Halloween on the High Seas!

This event will happen every Thursday Sunday evening through the month of October from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. They will be offering five different areas to explore!

First, lets talk about The Seaside Carnival with shops and games where youll be able to shop for treasures from vendors and also participate in exciting carnival games!

Then we can head on over to The Abyss where youll discover pirates and mermaids and also be able to work on your navigation skills as you make your journey through the hay maze. Dont forget to stop and pick up food and treats at the food trucks!

Next, lets sail on over to The Deep, where you may discover something hidden! Once youve completed your journey through the Deep you may just find a lost treasure! While on your trip, youll have opportunities for rare photos and to check out some of the sea creatures.

While youre probably exhausted at this point, youll still want to head over to Klub Kelp! Klub Kelp is where you can dance the night away on the EECO stage. There is a magical dance party to experience under the sea.

Finally, make sure youre in costume so you can participate in the Costume Parade so you can show off your costume and join in on select trick-or-treating events that are being supported by visiting vendors and more!

This is a family-friendly event and great for kids of all ages and guests can also download the new aquarium app and use a NEW augmented reality feature to explore even more characters.

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ANI | Updated: Sep 29, 2021 13:55 IST

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): In a coordinated operation between the Indian navy and the Coast guard, a medical evacuation on the high seas was undertaken in Kochi on Tuesday, informed the Ministry of Defence.The coordinated operation was undertaken by headquarters Southern Naval Command (SNC), using Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), from Merchant Vessel MV Lyric Poet.SNC received input regarding a suspected COVID-19 positive case of a Phillipino male crew from Coast Guard Headquarters.

The Merchant Vessel's (MV) local agent intimated that the medical condition of the Chief Officer, Michel John Abaygar was severely deteriorating with depleting oxygen levels and required immediate medical evacuation.An ALH was immediately launched from INS Garuda to undertake the Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) from onboard the MV which was en route from Gibraltar to Machong. The pilots of the helicopter displaying tremendous skill and professionalism successfully completed the mission in adverse weather conditions and ensured safe evacuation of the patient.The patient was brought to INS Garuda and transferred to the Naval Hospital, INHSSanjivini, for further medical assistance adhering to all COVID-19 protocols. (ANI)

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Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) Former AIADMK Minister Ms R Indira Kumari and her husband,Babu, were convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment in a case pertaining to misappropriation of funds, while a retired IAS officer was awarded three year jail term in the case.

Bengaluru, Sep 29 (UNI) DK Shivakumar, who is in Delhi to recast the party's state unit, denied any factionalism in the party.

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) The police busted an IPL (Indian Premier League) betting racket being operated in the city on Wednesday.

Bengaluru, Sep 29 (UNI) Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday said no fee hike for the private engineering colleges in the state due to covid-19 situation.

Puducherry, Sep 29 (UNI) The filing of nominations for the first phase of Local Body election in the Union Territory, scheduled to commence here from Thursday, has been postponed after the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Puducherry State Election Commission (SEC) to extend the date of filing of nominations papers till October 4.

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The Wrekin Rowers meet Wellington Town Crier Liam McGrath. From left are Gary Richards, Stuart Shepherd and Stuart Richards

The Wrekin Rowers will be taking on the 'world's toughest race', the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, starting on December 12.

On Saturday the crew Stuart Shepherd and Martin Skehan, together with brothers Gary and Stuart Richards, were in Wellington to meet people and talk about the challenge ahead.

The crew are raising money for the Severn Hospice and the RNIB with a target of 100,000. So far they have raised 74,629.96.

Mr Shepherd said they had enjoyed the chance to get out and talk about the challenge with the public.

He said: "We have been supported fantastically by local businesses so it was a way of saying thank you to them and giving people a chance to take a look at the boat themselves."

He said there had been a positive reaction from those who stopped to talk although plenty said they were mad to take on the challenge.

Mr Shepherd said: "Most people thought we were crazy and once they got their heads around what we are doing I think they were pretty amazed that four guys are going to be rowing for pretty much 50 days across the Atlantic."

He added that it had been great to meet people and share their enthusiasm for the challenge and to outline the importance of raising money for the Severn Hospice.

He said: "I think it is really important for us being as we are all Shropshire people, that we can share this. We are doing it, although we want a challenge, we are doing it for the people of Shropshire to raise money for a charity that is so important for people across the county."

The team are now in the process of getting ready for the task ahead, practicing packing 900 meals into the boat, which will be shipped out to the start line during the third week of October.

To support the fundraising people can visit wrekin-rowers.com/donate or alternatively, texting the word atlantic to 70520 donates 10 to the cause.

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A new United Nations treaty aimed at protecting marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, or BBNJ, is currently being negotiated.

While there are multiple treatises that commit countries to protecting areas in their own jurisdiction (200 miles/322km from shore), nothing governs the high seas or international waters.

This has lead to a situation where international waters are often like the wild west, with nations plundering the ocean across the board, most famously in September 2020 when a 300-vessel-strong Chinese fishing fleet logged 73,000 hours fishing in waters just outside the Galapagos.

During this time, the fleet pillaged international waters of squid, tuna, and billfish all species that support various other parts of ecosystems.

The first protected area in international waters, the Nazca Ridge, was recently proposed by Chile. The area is a biodiversity hotspot, although sadly, being in international waters, it is impossible to protect without international cooperation.

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The shipping industry in China has faced extreme congestion levels of late, the effect of which came to a head in May with authorities in Guangdong cancelling flights, locking down the city and suspending trade in order to rein in a COVID-19 spike in the region.

Likewise, the Meishan terminal in Ningbo port (worlds third-busiest container port and the busiest in the world in terms of cargo tonnage) was also shut in August, after a COVID Delta variant outbreak. As a result, further exacerbation of the crisis across supply chains after the previous closure in the South of China surely affected nearby ports as well as those further afield.

Therefore, as constraints on the global supply chain are unlikely to go away soon, perhaps it is important to outline exactly how legal liability is governed regarding the carriage of goods by sea in China.

China has not ratified or acceded to the Hague Rules (minimum standards upon commercial carriers of goods by sea), the Hague-Visby Rules (which apply to Bills of Lading) or the Hamburg Rules (which apply to any contract of carriage by sea against payment of freight). However, several provisions of the Hague-Visby Rules regarding carriers responsibilities, exemptions and limitation of liability, and those of the Hamburg Rules, are adopted into the Chinese Maritime Code, which governs contracts of carriage in the Peoples Republic of China.

Under the Maritime Code, the responsibilities of the carrier concerning goods which have been placed within a container start from the time the goods are taken over at the port of loading and end when the goods have been delivered at the port of discharge.

In relation as to whether a carrier, considering the congestion at numerous ports, as well as the aforementioned port shutdowns, may deviate from their originally predestinated route, according to Article 49 of the Maritime Code, unless the carriers have some justified reasons for saving or attempting to save life or property at sea or any other reasonable deviation which is in keeping with the appropriate standard of care for the goods carried, the goods shall be transported to the discharge port on the agreed or customary or geographically direct route.

Therefore, in instances in which carriers during the current port congestion crisis are required to deviate from their route, such may be considered reasonable under the Chinese Maritime Code, as long as the carrier ensures a proper level of care the goods.

No doubt at the forefront in the minds of many parties shipping goods, Article 50 of the Maritime Code strictly defines delay in terms of carriage contracts as when the goods have not been delivered at the designated port of discharge within the time expressly agreed upon.

However, although the carrier would be liable for economic losses caused by the delay in delivery of the goods (liability for the carrier is limited to that of the amount equivalent to the freight payable for the delayed goods), unless such economic losses had occurred from causes for which the carrier is liable, there will be no liability placed on the carrier for the delay in delivery.

Instances regarding delay in delivery of the goods relevant to the current port congestion crisis include an act of government or other competent authorities, quarantine restrictions or any other cause not the fault of the carrier, e.g. a congested port. However, it is worth bearing in mind, that in such circumstances, the carrier bears the bear the burden of proof in showcasing that the carrier was not at fault for the delay.

The Chinese Maritime Code sets out various parameters regarding the delay of the delivery of goods and deviations from routes which are issues facing parties transporting goods by sea. The current port congestion crisis amidst a global pandemic has produced a unique and unprecedented scenario regarding global trade and it is therefore imperative that parties adhere to their obligations to the best of their abilities at such a difficult time.

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Sea of Thieves Season Four is due to arrive next week, Rare has confirmed, delivering the next major update for its multiplayer pirate odyssey, the details of which are rather thin on the ground at present.

If you head on over to the official Sea of Thieves Twitter account, you can attempt to make sense of some of the hints that Rare has been dropping, one of which implies that Gems might be getting the chop. The Trading Companies thank you for your efforts, but their interest in Gems has diminished... one tweet teases alongside a map.

New underwater locations to explore and a new Plunder Pass are likely, as well as a bunch of fresh booty to be plundered. Season Four will be the first major update for Sea of Thieves since its Pirates of the Caribbean A Pirates Life' update in June, and you can take a wee glimpse at what's in store in the trailer below.

Sea of Thieves Season Four will be setting sail on 23rd September for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Landlubbers.

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Pop: Put the kettle on, mom;coconut cake.Snaidsaw a late-night movie and some PacificIslanders were gathering coconuts as a part of the plot, and he convinced Eb to bake a coconut cake. Our good fortune. Let's indulge.

I have the fall 2021 edition of the "Nature Conservancy" magazine, and Eb suggested that we discuss the article:Wild Harvestby Nancy Averett about protecting the oceans.

I think that most people just take the oceans for granted. Fishermen, of course, and ocean vessels work the oceans. Unfortunately, too much pollution is dumped into the oceans such as plastics and refuse. The time is long overdue to protect them.

Less than one-tenth of the oceans are protected from mining, over-fishingand pollution. Healthy oceans are a positive for the planet. Healthy oceans will expand the fish populations, supplying more food for the world.

Jennifer McGowan, a spatial planning technical coordinator for Nature Conservancy, joined an international team of 25 researchers calling for a globally coordinated effort last March to safeguard more of the oceans.

The high seas are a little bit like the wild west,McGowan said.The presence of commercially valuable resources,like tuna or rare minerals,put different areas at risk. Over-fishing, greenhouse gases, and pollution threaten important ecosystems.

Mom: The researchers noted that only 7%of the oceans is protected by a marine protected area of some kind, and only 2.7%are consideredhighly protectedno-take zones.

Some 2,600 feet deep in the Atlantic Ocean alongside a massive submerged mountain liesLost City,hundreds of chalky white spires and mounds formed when extremely hot water oozed out of the seafloor and solidified. These towering hydro-thermal vents,one is 200 feet tall,spew hot water into the dark ocean which supports tiny invertebrates, worms, fleas and bigger fauna such as crabs, fish and eels.

The future of this unusual ecosystem, and many other biologically marine areas is uncertain. Lost city is located south of the Azores in the high seas beyond any country's jurisdiction. It has no legal protection, and scientists fear it could be damaged by deep sea mining.

In the North Pacific Ocean, halfway between the Hawaiian Islands and Samoa, Kingman Reef supports about 130 species of stony corals and an array of marine life such as green sea turtles and giant clams.

Millennium Atoll, a remote coral atoll in the southern line islands in the South Pacific, has one of the most well-preserved coral reefs in the world.

As numerous countries pledged to protect at least 30%of their land and water, the researchers concluded that it was possible to safeguard biodiversity and carbon stored in ocean sediment without putting seafood at risk. The study was among the first to estimate the carbon loss from bottom trawling, the practice of dragging large, weighted nets across the ocean floor to catch fish. They estimated that the practice may be releasing as much carbon dioxide annually as global aviation does!

The researchers crunched data to find places where it's possible to safeguard biodiversity and carbon stored in ocean sediment without putting seafood at risk.

Pop:Underwater mountainranges found in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and Peru's Nazca Ridge, whose highly protected waters provide feeding grounds for sharks and whales, were considered of safeguarding ocean biodiversity, keep carbon stored in the seafloor and increase fish catch by 8 million metric tons annually with increasing ocean protection up to 30 percent. The increase in fish catch is calledspillover effectby scientists, in which the density of fish in a protected area grows so large that it causes fish to spill over into adjacent areas.

Increasing calls for greater marine protection must be matched with local input and resources to properly manage the areas.Governments are signing on to these really ambitious commitments over the next decade, and there's still a reality that less than 5%of our (already) protected ocean space is effectively managed,saidLizzie McLeod, TNC's global reef systems lead.

A new initiative is Blue Nature Alliance, a consortium of funding groups that includes the Pew Charitable Trusts.

We think Blue Nature Alliance can contribute about 5%to the overall goal of protecting 30%of ocean, said Angelo O'Connor Villagomez,senior officer of marine protection. Half of our effort will go toward creating new areas and half to improving the management of existing areas.

TNC has established the Blue Bonds Conservation program to help buy back an island nation's debt and then restructure it to make payments easier. The restructuring frees up some money that TNC requires be put to protecting their marine waters.

The more protected areas, the more opportunity for spillover to help better feed the worldwith its increasing population.

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