Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 50
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NewsSmall-scale LNG carrier for Skangas
Dutch specialised tanker operator Anthony Veder is developing coastal and intra-regional LNG transport capacity by commissioning the 18,000m3-capacity ‘Coral EnergICE’, reports David Tinsley.
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NewsProject launched to test biodegradable lubricants
DNV GL has launched a joint development project in cooperation to test possible influence of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) on failures in stern tube bearings.
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NewsPlan to use LNG carriers for ethylene
New Jersey-based Agility Gas Technologies has received patents covering its innovative proposal for transporting liquefied high-value gases (HVG) on LNG carriers, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsMAN develops cylinder bypass for gas engines
MAN Diesel & Turbo''s new cylinder bypass function will enable ME-GI engines to run on LNG even when a cylinder misfires.
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NewsKey finance institution joins SEA/LNG coalition
Industry coalition SEA/LNG has seen its first finance institution join bringing a core financial perspective to the group.
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NewsGTT designs LNG tanks for three carriers
GTT will design the liquified natural gas (LNG) tanks of three new LNG carriers for a South Korean shipyard.
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NewsLNG confidence following market growth
An LNG supplier predicts continued growth after a big increase in the number of orders for LNG-fuelled ships last year.
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NewsBatteries and gas fuel for icebreaking cruiser
A new polar expedition cruise vessel will feature dual-fuel LNG-electric propulsion with ‘high capacity’ batteries.
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NewsLong after sulphur cap, scrubbers to gain ground
Around 30% of ships will revert to heavy fuel oil operations around ten years after the 2020 global sulphur cap, according to Olli Somerkallio, head of machinery at naval architect and engineering consultancy Foreship.
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NewsAssessing the lubricant demands of methanol fuel
Chevron Marine Lubricants has published a white paper exploring the implications of methanol fuel on the lubrication needs of two-stroke engines.
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NewsKorea develops LNG bulk carrier expertise
South Korea is targeting the construction of large, 180,000swt gas-fuelled bulk carriers as Hyundai Mipo Dockyard prepares to deliver the biggest gas-fuelled bulker to date to Ilshin Ferry Co.
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NewsLNG power barge approval
GE and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard have received ABS Approval in Principle for their jointly developed 100 MW LNG Power Supply Vessel design.
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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.
