Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 67
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NewsLNG projects gain momentum
Despite the lack of a global infrastructure and the huge fall in the cost of the alternative fuel oils, the number of projects for LNG-powered vessels, as well as bunkering and shore supply facilities, continues to grow, writes John Barnes.
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NewsTotal Lubmarine research focus
Total Lubmarine has opened new laboratory facilities at its main research centre in France, already one of the largest lubricant research centres in Europe.
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NewsGTT venture advances LNG membrane technology
GTT is joining forces with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries to advance its new Mark V technology.
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NewsCryo LNG fuel system for Tallink ferry
Meyer Turku shipyard has ordered a high-power LNG fuel tank and gas handling system from Cryo AB, to be installed on a next-generation high-speed ferry under construction for Tallink Grupp.
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NewsAlfa Laval and DSME work on LNG solutions
Alfa Laval is expanding its LNG offering with a patent license agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) for the use of DSME’s patents on high pressure fuel gas supply systems.
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NewsLNG valve contract for Bestobell
Bestobell Marine, a leading supplier of cryogenic globe and check valves for ships, has secured two new high profile LNG carrier contracts for its cryogenic globe and check valves.
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NewsLNG ferry heads to Canada
The first LNG ferry to be built in Italy by Fincantieri has left the company’s Naples shipyard for Canadian transport company, Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ), following successful sea trials.
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NewsABS updates LNG guidance
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has released the second edition of its guidance on LNG bunkering in North America.
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NewsWärtsilä unveils latest LNG carrier designs
Wärtsilä is expanding its offering with a new series of LNG carrier ship designs, part of the company''s strategic programme of ‘Taking Merchant Shipping into the Gas Age’.
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NewsCarisbrooke takes fuel switching approach
British short sea shipper, Carisbrooke Shipping, says its first three months of operating in the North Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) have run without a hitch, which it puts down to careful preparation.
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NewsClipper carriers converted to be more sulphur friendly
Spurred on by stricter sulphur regulations, Clipper has converted one HFO tank onboard six of its 30,000 dwt Trader-type bulk carriers to use greater volumes of low sulphur Marine Gas Oil (MGO) in order to achieve compliance.
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NewsMore new LNG ships go on stream
Two new cargo ships with LNG propulsion go into northern European service soon and both are being followed by sister ships, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsWSS warning over low-sulphur fuels
Careful management is needed to avoid significant harm to engines when using ECA-compliant low-sulphur fuels, according to a white paper published by Wilhelmsen Ships Service.
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NewsExxonMobil expands range of ECA fuels
ExxonMobil has launched ExxonMobil Premium Advanced Fuel Marine ECA 200 (AFME 200), expanding its range of specialist fuels for use within Emission Control Areas (ECA).
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NewsBecker barge to serve Hamburg LNG market
Becker Marine Systems’ hybrid-power LNG barge ‘Hummel’ is to serve Hamburg’s cruise ship market after completing technical trials successfully.
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NewsDamen EcoLiner efficiency
Damen Shipyards'' first LNG-powered inland shipping tanker has just completed comprehensive tank testing of the new design at research institute MARIN, confirming the vessel''s efficiency.
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NewsShell reduces emissions with LNG OSV
Shell is working to comply with new regulations in the Northern American Emission Control Area (ECA) with an LNG offshore supply vessels – the first of its kind in the Gulf of Mexico.
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NewsCommission reports on industry LNG concerns
The use of LNG as a fuel is supported by most industry stakeholders, but concerns still remain over its opportunities and risks, according to the European Commission’s preliminary results of an LNG study.
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Paraffin wax risk to operators
BIMCO says it has been advised by its members over the risk of paraffin wax forming in Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO) because of current low temperatures.
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SGMF releases LNG Bunkering guidelines
The first edition of ‘LNG Bunkering – Safety Guidelines’ has been released with the aim of providing the bunkering industry with best practices to ensure gas-fuelled ships are re-fuelled safely and reliably.
