Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 73
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NewsMaersk looks to LNG
Media reports suggest Denmark-based AP Moeller Maersk is considering LNG as fuel and is in discussion with Gazprom, the only LNG exporter in Russia.
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NewsWashington Ferries concludes that LNG fuel is safe, clean and cost-effective
US ferry operator Washington State Ferries reports that it is a step closer to converting one class of vessels from diesel to LNG operation.
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NewsDNV GL class for Helgoland ferry
The new Fassmer built Helgoland ferry for AG EMS, will be constructed under the supervision of classification society DNV GL.
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NewsWärtsilä launches gas-fuelled two-stroke to the market
Wärtsilä has announced that it has successfully conducted full scale testing of its low-speed two-stroke dual-fuel engine running on LNG as fuel.
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NewsMARAD to invest US$1.4m in LNG projects
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a total of US$1.4m funding for two projects supporting the increased use of alternative fuels and technology in the maritime industry.
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NewsHighest power dual-fuel engines on order
MAN Diesel & Turbo has announced an order for two 7S90ME-GI two-stroke dual fuel engines, capable of running on LNG or HFO/MDO, and which the company says are the largest-ever dual fuel engines to be ordered, at a rating of 42,700kW each.
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NewsW20DF released to US market for EPA Tier 4
Wärtsilä has released its 20DF dual-fuel engine for sale in the US market, with full compliance with the strict United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions limits.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for first pure LNG-fuelled tugs
Two LNG-fuelled tug newbuildings were named at Sanmar Shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey, on 5 October.
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NewsNano-station for LNG refuelling in South America
Today (2 October) sees the entry into service of the Buquebus LNG-fuelled fast ferry ‘Francisco’.
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NewsFerry gas bunker agreement in Canada
Canadian gas distribution company Gaz Métro has announced that it is to supply three LNG-fuelled ferries that will be entering service in Québec from 2015.
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NewsGenerators for LNG PSVs
Norway’s Air Products has been chosen by Harvey Gulf International to supply membrane-type nitrogen gas generators for six newly ordered LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSVs).
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NewsIce LNG cargo comes under Bureau Veritas spotlight
Bureau Veritas says it has responded to demand for safe LNG transportation in the Arctic regions by developing new tools to assess cargo sloshing in ice conditions.
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NewsLack of knowledge leads to more cat fines claims
Excessive main engine wear caused by cat fines in the fuel oil are likely to lead to hull and machinery claims exceeding $1m this year, according to a leading marine surveyor.
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NewsDrydocks World and Shell to cooperate in Dubai LNG fuel supply
Drydocks World, based in Dubai, has announced the signature of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Shell and Dubai Maritime City.
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NewsLR supports Chinese LNG carrier newbuilds
Lloyd’s Register says it has signed a classification contract for six 174,000m³ LNG tankers to be built by Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China.
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NewsGFS footage online
If you missed the opportunity to attend the fourth Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference 2013, you can now view footage of the Chairman''s welcome address online.
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NewsLNG bunkering demonstration starts GFS second day
The second day of the Motorship gas fuelled ship conference began very early in the morning, as the ‘Viking Grace’ arrived in Stockholm after her overnight passage from Turku.
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Danes to produce marine bio fuel
Plans have been announced for a new refinery in Denmark to produce biomass fuels specifically for marine use.
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NewsOperational experience with gas fuelled ships
Three shipowners gave their differing operational experiences at the fourth Gas Fuelled Ships conference. First, Kari Granberg of Viking Line returned to the podium to talk specifically about the ''Viking Grace''.
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NewsLNG ships actually work
The first day of the fourth Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships conference concluded with tours of the ‘Viking Grace’ machinery rooms and the GE-sponsored conference dinner.
