Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 59
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NewsMAN lube blending unit in service tests
MAN Diesel & Turbo is service testing a new cylinder oil blending unit, designed to simplify the lubrication aspect of fuel switching, with containership owner Costamare.
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NewsExxonMobil expands Hong Kong mass flow metering
ExxonMobil has introduced its second independently accredited mass flow metering system (MFMS) in Hong Kong onboard the bunker vessel, ‘Anelly’.
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NewsMTU places pure gas marker
Rolls-Royce Power Systems is leveraging one of its most successful ranges, the MTU 4000 series, in a major debut in the gas-fuelled high-speed marine engine market. ''The Motorship'' speaks to Udo Sander, director of gas engine development, MTU about the landmark project.
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NewsSEA\LNG brings the business case
A new consortium of fourteen LNG pioneers is aiming to support the wider uptake of LNG, lending their commercial experience to ship owners, ports and regulators as they consider their own approaches to gas as marine fuel.
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NewsEmphasis on efficiency as tank technology evolves
Securing advances in LNG cargo containment system performance – notably in thermal efficiency and cargo vaporisation - is an enduring challenge for designers, writes David Tinsley.
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NewsCanada’s first dual-fuelled combo carrier launched
The first dual-fuelled ore-bulk-oil carrier for a Canadian owner has been launched at Besiktas shipyard in Turkey, for delivery to Groupe Desgagnés later this year.
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NewsSEA\LNG: Bringing the business case
From gas molecule owners to ship operators via containment specialists, class societies, ports and engine makers, the broad SEA\LNG initiative unveiled last week represents a roll call of LNG pioneers. Chairman Peter Keller, executive vice president of Tote Inc, spoke to The Motorship about the group’s plans.
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DNV GL advises EU on LNG uptake
DNV GL has released a report for the EU providing recommendations on how to address the wider adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.
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NewsWide industry coalition to promote LNG uptake
A group of fleet owners, classification societies, port facilities, and energy experts have joined forces under a new coalition aiming to break the barriers associated with uptake of LNG as marine fuel.
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NewsTekomar helps Hansa lower lube consumption
Hansa Shipping has reported significant savings in cylinder oil consumption since installing Tekomar’s Cylube system onboard six containerships earlier this year.
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NewsKeppel and Shell in Singapore LNG bunker venture
Keppel Corp and Shell have formed a joint venture to provide LNG bunkering services in Singapore, as the Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA) extends its green shipping incentive to LNG fuelled vessels.
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NewsBecker reports smooth start for LNG cold ironing
Hybrid Port Energy, a subsidiary company of Becker Marine Systems, has reported that the Hummel LNG Hybrid Barge at the Port of Hamburg has been working effectively.
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NewsMaersk Tankers orders lube oil blending system
Twelve vessels belonging to Maersk Tankers are to be equipped with ‘blend on board’ (BOB) cylinder oil systems from Maersk Fluid Technology under the first volume order for the SEA-Mate B1000 units.
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NewsWhen gas isn’t just gas
Two streams of gas engine research have recently collided – with results that should make LNG carrier owners and engine manufacturers sit up and take notice, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsRecycled plastic fuel in marine engine study
A novel fuel derived from residual mixed plastic waste, developed by UK company Recycling Technologies, is to be analysed by engine consultancy Ricardo for potential use in marine propulsion.
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NewsMajor marine growth for Group II oils
The marine sector is witnessing a major shift in engine lubrication as Group II oil products increase in popularity. John Smythe, global marine and large engine technical adviser at Infineum, discusses the impact on the industry.
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NewsHyundai Mipo LNG bunker vessel design approved
Lloyd’s Register has granted approval in principle for a 6,600m3 capacity LNG bunkering vessel designed by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) to the requirements of the Zeebrugge LNG terminal.
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NewsLukoil builds crankcase and cylinder oil offering
Lukoil Marine Lubricants has introduced a new cylinder oil and crankcase oil for two-stroke engines, featuring additive packages to enhance thermal and oxidation stability as well as protection from corrosion and wear.
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NewsSuccessful sea trial for Wärtsilä dual-fuel two-stroke
Terntank’s dual-fuelled chemical tanker ‘Ternsund’ passed its sea trials last month, representing the final step in bringing Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel two-stroke engine to market.
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NewsWinGD approves single cylinder oil solution from Total Lubmarine
Total Talusia Optima, a BN 100 cylinder oil that can be used with either residual or distillate fuels, has been approved for use across Winterthur Gas & Diesel’s (WinGD) two-stroke engine range.
