Fuels & Lubricants – Page 77
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NewsA tool for improved energy efficiency
Portuguese company TecnoVeritas reports that it has developed a system that monitors energy use on board and its respective emissions, which the company says will result in environmentally-friendly ship operation.
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NewsShipping’s efficiency opportunity
Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive Services, believes that the EEDI and future measures offer opportunities for responsible ship operators.
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NewsThrottling back across the bulk sectors
The exponential relationship between ship speed and power is the principal reason for container lines’ move to cut service speeds. But now, similar moves are afoot in bulk shipping where there are other factors to consider, writes Paul Bartlett.
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NewsOnline monitoring for transparency, compliance and performance
Chris Daw, managing director of Kittiwake Procal, explains the importance of in-situ continuous emissions monitoring in ensuring regulatory compliance and improved operational performance.
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NewsSingle lubricant to meet ECA challenges
According to Total Lubmarine, its Talusia Universal lube oil, specifically designed to meet the challenges posed by using fuels with varying sulphur content, has benefited one particular tanker company.
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NewsMeasuring consumption helps save fuel
Austrian company Kral claims to offer the marine industry’s most precise positive displacement fuel consumption measurement (FCM) system, which allows fuel-saving modifications to be verified instantly.
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NewsConsultancy confirms engine emissions strategy
UK engine consultancy Technomot says it is working on marine engine designs to achieve the IMO Tier 3 emissions standard with no after-treatment.
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NewsAn uncertain future for marine fuels
Martin Lucas, managing director, Kittiwake Developments, looks at the likely future difficulties facing users of marine bunker fuels
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NewsLNG fuel gas systems – clean ship propulsion
Jürgen Harperscheidt, of TGE Marine Gas Engineering suggests LNG as fuel provides the answer for marine emissions in the future.
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NewsRetrofitting offers access to golden opportunities
Katia Kardash, CEO, DK Group, shows how retrofits of eco-efficient technology can drive the shipping industry forward.
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Taking out the politics
John Aitken, Secretary General, Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading (SEAaT) considers the political moves behind the MARPOL regulations
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NewsHomogeniser system shows promise
Dutch-flagged vessel Sunergon is the first ship to be equipped with a fuel treatment system under a benefit sharing agreement from IPCO Power of The Netherlands.
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NewsFuture-proofing for fuel systems
Under scrutiny from regulatory, legislative and environmental bodies, as well as consumer groups, the pressure remains on the shipping industry to address the continuing challenge of delivering against fuel emission regulations. Martin Lucas, managing director, Kittiwake Developments, looks at the impact of this challenge on onboard fuel systems.
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Sulphur directive help from class
Lloyd’s Register''s FOBAS says that it can provides answers to shipowners’ key questions related to the ‘at berth’ requirements of EC Directive 2005/33/EC .
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NewsEGCSA wants no 'green wash' in 2010
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) says the industry must follow the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s leadership in sulphur reduction policies.
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NewsAlternative fuels drive eco-craft developments
There are strong moves to make progress in reducing global warming, also reducing harmful engine emissions on smaller vessels, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsSustainable shipping taskforce attracts prominent players
Wärtsilä is among several companies to have joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a programme initiated by Forum for the Future.
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NewsOnline database expands through seminars
Carbon War Room, a not-for-profit organisation targeting market-driven solutions to climate change, has launched a series of online and live seminars for shipping industry participants on its online service.
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‘Bleak picture’ for owners who fail to make post-2015 plans
Ship supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service has highlighted the need for the international shipping industry to evaluate new propulsion fuels, driven by new regulations and emission controlled areas, amongst which LNG may be a viable addition.
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Slow pace of regulation opens up opportunities
Maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consultancy Carbon Positive says the slow pace of GHG regulation in shipping opens up a great opportunity for forward-thinking, innovative members of the shipping community to develop pioneering market-based initiatives.
