Category Archives: Engines

Dali Crash: For the lack of a nail (bad label on cable)

Posted on 24 November 2025 by E.M.Smith

Why did the Dali crash into the Scott Key bridge? An improperly installed label on a wire… and overall cheap / sloppy / complicated design, build, quality control, and perhaps operations & maintenance. Continue reading →

Posted in Boats & Fishing, Energy, Engines, Tech Bits | 2 Comments

“Porta Boat” – may be the Fishing Boat I want?

Posted on 2 October 2025 by E.M.Smith

A small fishing boat that folds up? Is that a good idea? Continue reading →

Posted in Boats & Fishing, Emergency Preparation and Risks, Engines | 17 Comments

China’s Shenzhou 20 Launch on L.M.2 Rocket to Tiangong Space Station

Posted on 9 September 2025 by E.M.Smith

Video of China launching the Shenzhou 20 crew to the Tiangong Space Station on a Long March 2 (TWO!) rocket. With my commentary and references to Long March 3 through 10… Continue reading →

Posted in Engines, History, News Related, Vehicles | 7 Comments

And Then They Came For The Ships – China / IMO Global Carbon Tax

Posted on 7 September 2025 by E.M.Smith

The IMO International Maritime Organization wants a Global Carbon Tax on shipping, for their slush fund… Continue reading →

Posted in Economics - Trading - and Money, Energy, Engines, Global Warming General, News Related, Political Current Events, Vehicles, World Economics | 8 Comments