Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 69
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IACS holds busy December meeting
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) discussed new initiatives and held a number of reviews at its December Council meeting in London.
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NewsUSMRC and ClassNK collaborate on LNG R&D
The United States Maritime Resource Center (USMRC) and ClassNK are joining forces to carry out joint R&D on LNG – the first time such a partnership will work together on specialised training and research in North America.
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ABS publishes LNG-ready guide
ABS has released a guide to help the maritime industry plan newbuilds for future conversions to LNG fuel.
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NewsCryogenic pump test centre inaugurated in France
Cryostar, which specialises in cryogenic pumps and associated equipment used in LNG tanker cargo handling and LNG fuel gas systems, has recently opened a new test centre at its headquarters in Hésingue, France.
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Lubes for EPA Tier 4 four-strokes
ExxonMobil has introduced a new zinc-free lubricant intended for use with the latest medium speed and high speed marine engines, including those that comply with the US EPA Tier 4 emissions requirements.
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NewsDNV GL helps owners become ‘Gas Ready’
DNV GL has developed a new ‘Gas Ready’ notation for shipowners who are looking at LNG as a possible future fuel, and are preparing their vessel for a potential conversion after delivery of a new build.
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NewsMHI develops ‘next generation’ LNG carrier
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) has completed development of the ‘Sayaringo STaGE’, its new next-generation LNG carrier.
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NewsLNG and the cost effective slice and splice
Meeting the challenge of the big squeeze that’s about to put the cost of operating in ECAs through the roof means, as Alexandros Chiotopoulos of DNV GL explains to Stevie Knight, “thinking outside the box... or hull”.
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NewsLNG fuel tank location agreement
Interferry has hailed the agreement made at last week’s IMO Maritime Safety Committee meeting on rules for locating fuel tanks on LNG powered ships as what is needed to safeguard further development of the LNG fuel option.
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NewsRSC fluids meet US EPA requirements
US-based RSC Bio Solutions’ EnviroLogic environmentally acceptable lubricants (EAL) and SAFECARE cleaners have been certified as small vessel general permit (SVGP) compliant.
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NewsLNG gas carriers make the cut
Two new LNG-powered vessels recently named on Teesside, UK, are set to significantly cut the environmental impact of chemical transport.
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NewsWärtsilä DF engines for Russian LNG carriers
Wärtsilä is to supply 54 of its dual-fuel engines for 172,600m³ icebreaking LNG carriers being built by South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME).
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NewsScrubbing technology; proven, market ready and evolving to meet operators’ needs
Sigurd Jenssen, director EGC of Wärtsilä Environmental Solutions, looks at the current state of the exhaust gas cleaning systems market and its application to ships required to comply with very low sulphur emissions regulations.
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NewsLNG bunkering and compatibility
David J Edwards, of Trelleborg Marine Systems UK. SeaTechnik Product Area discusses the importance of compatibility of global LNG bunkering, small scale distribution compatibility, and whether this rates higher or lower than regional LNG bunkering compatibility or project specific bunkering applications.
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NewsElectrostatic charging risk for bio-oils
Marco van Boven, marketing manager for Parker Hydraulic Filter Division Europe warns that use of bio-oils can increase the likelihood of filter problems.
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NewsNew standard set for LNG containment systems
TI Group, subsidiary of Wilhelmsen Technical Solutions (WTS) has reached a major milestone, completing the gas trial for the first LNG carrier built to a Boil Off Rate (BOR) of 0.08% per day.
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NewsLNG bunker fuel network agreement
LNG America and Buffalo Marine Service Inc are joining forces to design an LNG bunker fuel network for the US Gulf Coast region.
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NewsPlans for first pure LNG barge unveiled
Tenders are being invited from EU shipyards for the construction of what is believed to be the world’s first pure LNG-driven port and inland barge, reports Tom Todd.
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NewsHamburg’s hybrid barge
The Port of Hamburg has finally got its environmentally friendly alternative for supplying power to cruise ships at berth – Becker Marine System’s floating LNG hybrid barge.
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NewsDual-fuel two-stroke engine order for LNG carriers
MAN Diesel & Turbo has reported a contract for four MAN B&W 5G70ME-GI engines to power two LNG carriers, ordered by Norway’s BW Group from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.
