Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 72
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NewsImproving ship operating efficiency
Quantifying true ship performance is a very complex, if not impossible task, says Dr Henry Chen, Boeing Associate Technology Fellow, currently Chief Naval Architect at Jeppesen Marine.
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NewsExhaust gas cleaning – solutions for sulphur oxide emission reduction
With tighter SOx regulations in ECAs coming into effect in 2015, shipowners and operators must decide within the next few months on how to reduce SOx emissions; Leonardo Sonzio, director retrofit, Wärtsilä Ship Power environmental solutions, explains that there are two main options, exhaust gas cleaning systems or switching to ...
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NewsBeating cold corrosion, the downside of fuel-efficient engines
Dr Steve Dye, business development and marketing manager, Parker Kittiwake explains why frequent condition monitoring is the most effective measure in combatting the recent cold corrosion phenomenon.
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First LNG tug for Asia
Rolls-Royce is to power Asia’s first LNG-powered tug, marking a “new era” for tug boat propulsion.
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NewsMarine lubricants’ transition from commodity to speciality
As OEMs place increasing emphasis on the role of cylinder lubricants in combating the costly issue of cold corrosion, lubricants are steadily being viewed as more than simply a commodity product, argues Serge Dal Farra, of Total Lubmarine.
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NewsFuel payers save more with advanced monitoring and optimisation solutions
With success or failure increasingly dependent upon it, key players in the maritime industry are working together to develop operational efficiency software with enhanced precision measuring capability: Esa Henttinen, vice president at NAPA for operations, reports on the sea trials of one such product: ClassNK-NAPA Green.
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NewsDriving sustainability: overcoming barriers for technology uptake
Finding finance can often prove an obstacle to efficiency-enhancing measures; Stephanie Draper, chair and co-founder, Sustainable Shipping Initiative, explains how innovative financing and transparency can inspire technological progression to drive operational efficiencies, reduce fuel costs and lower emissions.
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NewsQatargas LNG STS transfer
Qatargas-chartered LNG vessels carried out the ‘first’ ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations of LNG between two Q-Flex type ships.
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NewsLNG supply for TOTE ships announced
US companies Pivotal LNG and WesPac Midstream have announced their selection by shipping company TOTE to provide LNG supply facilities for TOTE''s two container ship newbuilds, currently being constructed by NASSCO.
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NewsTwo more small gas-fuelled ferries for Norway
Norwegian yard Fiskerstrand Verft is building two LNG-propelled ferries for a local operator, Boreal Transport Nord.
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News'First’ LNG short-sea dry cargo vessel
Dutch shipyard Ferus Smit is to build the ‘first’ two LNG-powered short-sea dry cargo vessels for Swedish shipping company, Erik Thun AB.
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NewsBio-oils, where are we now under the 2013 VGP?
Following the entry into force of the US EPA’s Vessel General Permit (VGP) on 19 December 2013, which mandated the use of so-called bio-oils, the industry has been forced to rethink its use of lubricants if operating in US waters; Patrick Lämmle, CEO of lubricant supplier Panolin International, explains the ...
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NewsHigher base number oils launched to address cold corrosion issues
In terms of cylinder lubricants, cold corrosion is an issue that is currently giving cause for concern among many ship operators whose fleet includes modern two-stroke powered vessels.
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NewsSingapore's bunker suppliers boost services
Singapore has indicated further tightening of its bunkering standards might be on the way, and, according to Wendy Laursen, major bunker suppliers OW Bunker and Dynamic Oil Trading are positive about the hub’s continued focus on quality.
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NewsLNG hybrid barge makes progress
Becker Marine Systems and AIDA Cruises are making progress with the “world’s first” LNG hybrid barge with the completion of its keel laying ceremony.
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NewsLNG tug goes into operation
The world’s first LNG powered escort tugboat, ''Borgøy'', built by Turkey’s Sanmar shipyard, has transferred to operation in Norway following successful sea trails.
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NewsGrowing momentum towards LNG
DNV GL says that momentum is building in the US around the use of LNG as a ship fuel as owners, ports and regulators further embrace its benefits.
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NewsNew LNG bunkering for Fjord Line
Fjord Line is to bunker its new LNG ferries while passengers are on board, once permission is granted by Norwegian authorities.
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NewsAre PAGs the perfect environmental hydraulic oils?
The US EPA has set out the criteria for what is required to classified and considered an approved Environmentally Acceptable Lubricant, or EAL, but not all hydraulic oil products on the market meet this specification, explains Jim Burton, Coast Lubricants of Canada.
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NewsMAN hosts final phase of EU LNG initiative
MAN Diesel & Turbo has marked the final phase of the EU-funded Helios project by hosting an industry conference at its PrimeServ Academy in Copenhagen.
