Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 63
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NewsBiofuels: A force for good
A new partnership between Goodfuels, Wärtsilä and Boskalis is testing the next generation of marine biofuels with a view to enhancing the performance of more demanding, lower quality fuels. Stevie Knight reports.
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ExxonMobil brings mass flow metering to Hong Kong
ExxonMobil has introduced the first independently accredited mass flow metering system (MFMS) in Hong Kong, following successful introduction of the system in Singapore.
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NewsFuel switching on Hapag-Lloyd containerships
Hapag-Lloyd has provided an insight into the fuel-switching procedure on its 8,750 teu containership ‘Kuala Lumpur Express’, which changes between HFO and MDO four times each tour.
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NewsSingapore blending plant production
Total’s new Asia Pacific blending plant in Singapore has produced its first batch of Total Lubmarine products.
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NewsExxonMobil launches additive enhanced system oil
A new system oil for two-stroke, crosshead marine diesel engines, Mobilgard 300 C, has been designed to improve protection of highly loaded parts and lengthen engine life.
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NewsCMT launches on-site cat fines test
CMT Technologies has released a test kit for on-site measurement of cat fines, the abrasive particles resulting from the refinery cracking process which can accelerate cylinder and piston wear.
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Castrol launches low-BN ECA lube
Castrol has announced the launch of a new cylinder oil, Cyltech ACT, which is specifically designed for vessels operating in Emissions (ECAs) Control Areas using low sulphur fuels.
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NewsHelgoland LNG ferry makes maiden voyage
One of the first ever newbuild LNG fuelled German seagoing vessels powered by a complete Wärtsilä LNG propulsion solution, has finally gone on its maiden voyage.
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GTT boosts Cochin LNG carrier prospects
Cochin Shipyard has become the first Indian company to receive a license to build GTT membrane content systems, a crucial step as Indian yards compete for LNG carrier contracts.
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UASC enlists Lukoil for newbuild vessels
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has signed a supply agreement with Dubai-based marine lubricant specialist Lukoil covering vessels from its newbuilding programme.
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NewsEvolving engine condition challenges
Engine designers MAN Diesel & Turbo and Winterthur Gas & Diesel discussed how new engine designs and tunings, as well as new fuels, are raising tribology challenges at an event hosted by Total Lubmarine in London in November.
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NewsNorth American LNG barge scheduled for 2016
Clean Marine Energy LLC (CME) has announced that North America’s first LNG bunker barge is scheduled to be launched in February 2016.
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NewsRecord LNG jobs for Sembcorp
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine, a global leader in LNG ship repair and life extension work, says it has rewritten the industry record for the highest number of LNG vessel repair and upgrade projects in a single year.
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NewsBestobell launches compact cryogenic valve
Parker Bestobell Marine, leading supplier of cryogenic valves for ships, has launched a new compact version of its innovative Float Isolation Valve (FLIV).
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NewsEcoslops starts recycled marine fuel production
Ecoslops has announced that its refinery in the Port of Sinès, Portugal, has commenced industrial production and delivered the first volume of marine fuel products.
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NewsDriving LNG innovation in North America
At the recent Gas Fuelled Ships conference organised by The Motorship, Peter Keller, executive vice president of Tote, outlined the company’s LNG ambitions. Here we present highlights from his paper.
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NewsEmulsion fuels target market acceptance
Driven by an increasing focus on costs and tightening emissions regulations, ship owners and fuel suppliers are accelerating the refinement and commercialisation of water-in-fuel emulsions. Dag Pike reports.
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MAN acquires Cryo Marine fuel interests
MAN Diesel & Turbo’s Swedish operation has acquired the marine fuel and bunkering business of Cryo AB, a Linde Engineering subsidiary that also makes cryogenic equipment for handling LNG.
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NewsABS declares Crowley-Aker tankers LNG ready
ABS has issued the first LNG-ready approval to a product tanker in accordance with its Guide for LNG Fuel Ready Vessels.
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NewsSecond Harvey LNG OSV begins operations
A second LNG-powered Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) named ‘Harvey Power’ has gone into operation in the Gulf of Mexico, US.
