Fuels & Lubricants – Page 46
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NewsLPG retrofit order marks MAN engine launch
MAN Energy Solutions has launched its first two-stroke engine capable of burning liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) following Friday’s announcement that BW LPG will be the first to retrofit the new engine type.
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NewsBW orders first retrofits for LPG fuel
BW LPG has signed contracts for the delivery and retrofitting of four dual-fuel engines burning liquid petroleum gas (LPG), the first such conversions in the world.
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NewsShell trials sulphur compliant marine fuel
Shell has initiated testing for its new 0.50% very low sulphur marine fuel oil (VLSFO) in preparation for the IMO’s 2020 0.50% global sulphur cap.
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NewsMaersk plans ULSFO facility in Rotterdam
A.P. Moller Maersk and Royal Vopak have signed an agreement to create a 0.5% sulphur bunkering facility at the port to aid future compliance.
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NewsNew containerised engine optimisation system
Shipowners can save space, effort and costs with FuelSave’s new containerised version of its engine optimisation and emissions abatement system.
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NewsGas-fuelled ships partnership unveiled
Two-stroke engine developer WinGD, marine technology provider Wärtsilä and membrane containment company GTT have announced a partnership to optimise the integration of engines, fuel gas systems and storage on gas-fuelled ships.
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NewsData driven cylinder condition strategies
The Motorship will host its fifth ExxonMobil roundtable at SMM on 5 September. Ahead of that meeting Iain White, Global Field Engineering Manager, ExxonMobil discusses challenges facing ship operators’ post 2020.
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NewsFirst LNG ferry built in North America
Canadian operator Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) has completed final commissioning of its latest gas-fuelled ferry, the first such vessel to be built in the region
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NewsIndependently accredited mass flow metering
ExxonMobil is to supply marine fuel via an independently accredited mass flow metering system (MFMS) in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region to provide more bunkering transparency for its customers.
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NewsA practical solution to fuel contamination
Contaminated fuel found in the world’s largest ship refuelling hub, Singapore, in addition to the Americas, has resulted in engine failures and mechanical damage.
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NewsSmart tech rids need for external pre-cooling
Babcock International has secured six new contracts for its smart technology which rids the need for external pre-cooling during the LNG reliquefaction process.
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NewsLNG market predicted to grow by 11% in 2018
A comprehensive review of trends in the LNG shipping markets says that the sector is predicted to grow by 11% in 2018.
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NewsBlockchain use for fuel supply traceability
Blockchain technology looks set to increase transparency and traceability in the marine fuel supply chain to create better compliance and stronger governance.
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NewsBV issues new LNG FSU conversion guidelines
Bureau Veritas has issued new notation which tackles structure and safety aspects of the conversion of floating units to store and transport LNG and the conversion of existing gas carriers to FSRUs or FSUs.
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NewsPrincess LNG cruise ship build agreement
Fincantieri has signed an initial build agreement with Princess Cruises for the update of its fleet with two environmentally-friendly next-generation LNG cruise ships.
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NewsIs LNG a ‘US$22 billion distraction’?
A report downplaying the emissions benefits of LNG as marine fuel has been slammed by proponents of gas-fuelled shipping, writes Gavin Lipsith.
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NewsMAN approval for Chevron cylinder oils
Chevron Marine Lubricants has received approvals from MAN Energy Solutions for three of its Taro cylinder oils indicating the firm’s confidence in the products.
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NewsGasLog order marks dual-fuel century for WinGD
WinGD has reported the hundredth sale of its X-DF series of dual-fuel, two-stroke engines as part of an order for gas carrier owner GasLog.
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NewsFuretank takes first liquefied biogas bunkers
The ‘Fure Vinga’ has become the first vessel to take on liquefied biogas (LBG) bunkers, demonstrating the ability to deliver the fuel through existing LNG infrastructure in Gothenburg.
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NewsPartners embark on port LNG bunker design
ABS has signed a pioneering Joint Development Program (JDP) with probunkers to provide technical support as it embarks on designing a fleet of specialist LNG bunker vessels for key ports around the world.
