Climate change is causing issues for the shipping industry. Sea surface temperatures and sea levels are rising, becoming a catalyst for major weather events. Tropical cyclones, which carry the potential to develop into hurricanes and typhoons, are becoming stronger while precipitation is intensifying. Rising sea levels are changing tidal circulation in shallow waters, leading to loading and unloading problems in ports, while the increased ocean energy is causing stronger waves and problems such as parametric rolling. All of this against the backdrop of ongoing efforts to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO_2 emissions.
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