Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 64
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NewsDNV GL issues LNG quality measurement guidance
Class society DNV GL has issued what it believes is the first industry guidance on how to perform quality measurements and quantity metering of LNG fuel supply.
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NewsDual class for icebreaking gas carriers
Bureau Veritas and the Russian Register of Shipping will both class a series of Arctic-capable gas carriers under construction for Yamal LNG’s project in the Russian Arctic.
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LR approves GTT high-pressure bunkering ship
Lloyd’s Register has granted approval in principle to an LNG bunkering ship concept designed by GTT that operates with a high cargo vapour pressure, offering more flexible and faster bunkering.
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NewsExperts turn focus to cylinder condition
Getting the most out of your two-stroke engine has never been more important – or more challenging. On October 5 The Motorship and ExxonMobil Marine gathered industry experts to discuss the challenges of cylinder lubrication, shedding new light on this key area of engine maintenance.
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Reliable fuel management for ECAs
The complexities of managing the fuel switching process can be better managed by an automated system, writes Ralf Moeck, technical manager of Aquametro.
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NewsLNG propulsion experts in bulk carrier project
A joint development project to equip dry bulk carriers with LNG propulsion has been launched by Athens-based owner Arista Shipping, Deltamarin, GTT and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
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Cylinder lubrication under the spotlight
The Motorship hosted its second cylinder lubrication roundtable with ExxonMobil Marine last week, inviting industry experts to discuss the challenges posed by regulation on fuels and emissions as well as the latest engine designs.
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Chevron cylinder oil gets Winterthur approval
Chevron Marine Lubricants has received approval for its 100BN cylinder oil, Taro Special HT 100, to be used in Winterthur Gas and Diesel Ltd’s engine range.
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Sustainable biofuels for the future
A new European initiative is being launched with the aim of encouraging and promoting the use of biofuels as a sustainable, reliable, low-emissions alternative for the shipping industry.
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NewsNext chapter for Becker’s LNG barge
Becker Marine Systems'' LNG hybrid barge concept is making its way to Rotterdam, where it will be used to support cruise ships and help reduce emissions.
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SulNox enlists experts for emulsion assurance
Emulsion fuel technology provider SulNOx Fuel Fusions has partnered with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to provide verification, testing, technical support and consultancy services.
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NewsDNV GL approved Mark V technology
DNV GL has granted General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) for GTT''s new containment system, Mark V.
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NewsNine Chinese yards sign LNG agreement
China LNG has signed strategic cooperation agreements with nine shipyards in China covering the financing, manufacturing and retrofitting of LNG-fuelled vessels, as well as the construction of LNG and ‘clean diesel’ bunker stations in the country.
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NewsWärtsilä maintenance agreement for GasLog
Wärtsilä Corp has signed a multi-year maintenance agreement for seven LNG carriers owned by GasLog LNG Services.
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Repeat LNGC order for GTT
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), LNG membrane containment system and maritime transportation expert, has received a new order for a Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier (LNGC) to be built for the Greek shipowner, Chandris.
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NewsThe Motorship to host second ExxonMobil roundtable
Next month The Motorship will host a second ExxonMobil roundtable event, inviting high-level industry stakeholders to a discussion entitled ‘ECA compliance, cold corrosion and beyond: Tackling current and future issues in marine engine conditioning”.
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Costamare triples piston overhaul interval
Athens-based Costamare Shipping, with the help of ExxonMobil, has extended Cosco Yantian’s piston ring replacement period to more than 55,000 hours – a move that will help reduce costs and optimise vessel performance.
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The handover of Europe’s first ferry to operate primarily on LNG – the €30 million German-flagged ''Helgoland'' – is now due to take place in the second half of October, some five months later than expected, reports Germany correspondent Tom Todd.
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NewsINOXCVA tanks for Crowley LNG ships
Cryogenic engineering and transportation specialist INOXCVA has supplied LNG fuel tanks for the first stage of Crowley Maritime’s LNG-fuelled 2,400 teu con-ro vessel project.
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NewsHitachi Zosen adopts MHI gas supply system
Engine builder Hitachi Zosen is to fit its LNG-fuelled engines with a high-pressure gas supply system ordered from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).
