Fuels & Lubricants – Page 51
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News2020 Vision: Monitoring for future fuels
In the first instalment of our new series looking at the 2020 sulphur cap, Larry Rumbol of Parker Kittiwake explains how cutting-edge monitoring can help ship operators address fuel concerns.
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NewsMaking headway into alternative fuels
LPGreen, a joint development project between four leaders in the maritime industry, has been working on a concept design for an LPG carrier capable of operating on LPG fuel.
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NewsAsk the expert: Scrape down silicon
Each month an expert from ExxonMobil answers questions on fuel and fuel condition. In this issue global marine engine builder manager Steve Walker shares his expertise.
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NewsGTT proposes ballast water-free gas carrier
A 30,000m3 gas carrier design that does not require ballast water has been approved in principle.
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NewsExoskeleton membrane fuel tank to ease LNG retrofits
LNG containment specialist GTT and ship design consultancy Technolog have developed an exoskeleton membrane fuel gas tank that can be retrofitted to 14,000-18,000 teu container vessels when they are being converted for LNG engines.
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NewsJapanese trio design LNG coal carrier
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Tohoku Electric Power Co and Namura Shipbuilding Co have jointly designed an LNG-fuelled coal carrier.
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NewsMAN clocks 100,000 hours of dual-fuel experience
MAN Diesel & Turbo has recorded 100,000 hours of cumulative operating experience on its dual-fuel two-strokes, taking more than 200 orders to date for the gas (ME-GI) and liquid gas (ME-LGI) injection engines.
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NewsShell lubricants for Cosco ULCCs
Shell Marine is to supply marine lubricants and technical services for seven out of Cosco Shipping’s 10 new ultra large container carriers (ULCCs), due to enter service in 2018-2019.
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NewsCMA CGM and Total strike LNG fuel deal
Total is to supply around 300,000 tonnes of LNG fuel a year for the nine 22,000 teu containerships ordered by CMA CGM.
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NewsGloryholder systems for LNG car carriers
Gloryholder Liquefied Gas Machinery will supply LNG fuel gas supply systems for two 7,500 ceu pure car/truck carriers.
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NewsThe gas giants: CMA CGM’s landmark LNG orders
The first order for LNG-fuelled ultra-large containership newbuilds came from CMA CGM as industry insiders prepared to attend The Motorship’s Gas Fuelled Ships event. Further revelations about the ground-breaking ships came throughout the conference, writes Gavin Lipsith.
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NewsUSA gets its first Wärtsilä LNG fuelling barge
Wärtsilä has been chosen to supply a broad scope of technology for a new barge which will supply LNG cruise ships on the US east coast.
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NewsExxonMobil compliant with ISO 8217:2017
All ExxonMobil’s marine fuels now meet the latest ISO 8217:2017 specifications to help vessel operators and onboard engineers remain compliant.
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NewsVPS invests in Rotterdam lubricant testing site
Veritas Petroleum Services has extended its lubricant oil condition monitoring (OCM) service with an investment in new technology at its Rotterdam laboratory.
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NewsFirst dual-fuel Wärtsilä 31 engines for Viking Line ferry
Technology group Wärtsilä will gain the first marine reference for the dual-fuel, LNG-burning version of its new Wärtsilä 31 medium-speed engines onboard the new ferry being built for Finnish operator Viking Line in China.
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NewsFlexibility and patience call at Gas Fuelled Ships
A diverse, multi-fuel scenario for shipping and the future fuel mix were discussed at the Gas Fuelled Ships conference.
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NewsNext generation lubricant oil analysis tool
ExxonMobil has launched what it calls a next generation oil analysis tool designed help generate cost savings and offer operators peace of mind.
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NewsGazprom Neft to launch marine lubricants range
Gazprom Neft is to enter the marine lubricants business with the launch of the Gazpromneft Ocean brand, comprising a range of 15 lubrication oils for various fuel types used on all sorts of vessels.
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NewsRepeat dual-fuel retrofits for Tote and Wessels
MAN Diesel & Turbo has secured multi-ship repeat retrofit business from containership operators in the US and Germany.
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Shell to supply first US LNG Carnival ships
Shell will supply Carnival Cruise Line with liquefied natural gas (LNG) for North America’s first fully LNG-powered cruise ships.
