Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 46
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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.
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News‘Major risks remain’ as sulphur cap nears
The introduction of the IMO’s global sulphur cap still poses a big risk to shipping and the global economy as 2020 nears, say the authors of the supplemental marine fuel availability study.
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News‘Next generation’ LNG bunker vessel for Singapore
Total and Pavilion Energy are to share a long-term charter of an LNG bunker vessel as part of their agreement to develop the LNG bunker supply chain in Singapore.
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NewsFirst shipbroking companies join SEA\LNG
Exeno Yamamizu Corporation (Yamamizu) & Fearnleys AS have become the first shipbroking companies to join multi-sector industry coalition SEA\LNG''s membership coalition.
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NewsHurtigruten hybrids to hit emissions targets
Six vessels to be converted to LNG-battery propulsion are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 35% compared to vessels currently plying Hurtigruten’s Norwegian coastal route.
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NewsDSME enhances LNG reliquefaction technology
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has delivered the first systems allowing complete reliquefaction of LNG cargo boil-off for use in gas carriers’ dual-fuel engines.
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NewsVan Oord trials membrane scrubber technology
Dutch dredging and offshore operator Van Oord has signed a pilot agreement with membrane scrubber manufacturer Ionada to test its technology on hopper dredger ‘Lelystad’.
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NewsTotal Lubmarine wins high BN and blending approvals
MAN Diesel & Turbo has approved Total Lubmarine’s new BN140 cylinder oil Talusia HR 140 for use with its engines, at the same time approving the oil and Talusia LS 25 for use in MAN’s onboard lubricant blending system.
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NewsFuel booster guarantees 10% cost saving
The maker of a system that injects a methanol and water emulsion into oil-burning engines is offering a contractual guarantee that it will cut total fuel costs by 10%.
