Latest Fuels & Lubricants – Page 77
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NewsAn uncertain future for marine fuels
Martin Lucas, managing director, Kittiwake Developments, looks at the likely future difficulties facing users of marine bunker fuels
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NewsLNG fuel gas systems – clean ship propulsion
Jürgen Harperscheidt, of TGE Marine Gas Engineering suggests LNG as fuel provides the answer for marine emissions in the future.
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NewsRetrofitting offers access to golden opportunities
Katia Kardash, CEO, DK Group, shows how retrofits of eco-efficient technology can drive the shipping industry forward.
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Taking out the politics
John Aitken, Secretary General, Shipping Emissions Abatement and Trading (SEAaT) considers the political moves behind the MARPOL regulations
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NewsHomogeniser system shows promise
Dutch-flagged vessel Sunergon is the first ship to be equipped with a fuel treatment system under a benefit sharing agreement from IPCO Power of The Netherlands.
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NewsFuture-proofing for fuel systems
Under scrutiny from regulatory, legislative and environmental bodies, as well as consumer groups, the pressure remains on the shipping industry to address the continuing challenge of delivering against fuel emission regulations. Martin Lucas, managing director, Kittiwake Developments, looks at the impact of this challenge on onboard fuel systems.
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Sulphur directive help from class
Lloyd’s Register''s FOBAS says that it can provides answers to shipowners’ key questions related to the ‘at berth’ requirements of EC Directive 2005/33/EC .
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NewsEGCSA wants no 'green wash' in 2010
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) says the industry must follow the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s leadership in sulphur reduction policies.
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NewsAlternative fuels drive eco-craft developments
There are strong moves to make progress in reducing global warming, also reducing harmful engine emissions on smaller vessels, writes Dag Pike.
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NewsSustainable shipping taskforce attracts prominent players
Wärtsilä is among several companies to have joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a programme initiated by Forum for the Future.
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NewsOnline database expands through seminars
Carbon War Room, a not-for-profit organisation targeting market-driven solutions to climate change, has launched a series of online and live seminars for shipping industry participants on its online service.
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‘Bleak picture’ for owners who fail to make post-2015 plans
Ship supplier Wilhelmsen Ships Service has highlighted the need for the international shipping industry to evaluate new propulsion fuels, driven by new regulations and emission controlled areas, amongst which LNG may be a viable addition.
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Slow pace of regulation opens up opportunities
Maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consultancy Carbon Positive says the slow pace of GHG regulation in shipping opens up a great opportunity for forward-thinking, innovative members of the shipping community to develop pioneering market-based initiatives.
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NewsFuel management system developer defends patent
Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) of the USA has announced a successful defence of its US patent protection rights on its FuelTrax marine fuel management system.
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DNV study raises concerns about marine fuel specifications
A DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS) field study on hydrogen sulphide measurements in marine fuel has reiterated concerns about the reliability of the ISO 8217: 2010 maximum 2 mg/kg limit as a safety net for ship personnel.
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NewsInstrument analyses hydrogen suphide in marine fuel
In the light of DNV Petroleum Services’ recent study on hydrogen suphide levels in marine fuel, UK company SetaAnalytics has drawn attention to its new H2S Analyser instrument.
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Retrofits for environment and energy efficiency.
According to Swedish company ME Solutions (Mesab), ship owners will, in the near future, be facing the problem of finding know-how, resources and capacity for the retrofitting of environmental equipment, such as exhaust gas cleaning, ballast water cleaning and waste heat recovery systems.
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NewsCastrol partners with Maersk in lubrication training scheme
Castrol Marine has appointed Maersk Training as a global distributor of Castrol Academy, which the lubricant manufacturer describes as a module-based training course designed to help marine engineers develop a broad range of skills to move the industry forwards.
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NewsLNG ships aim to set standard for low emissions
With maritime regulations necessitating the move to more environmentally friendly operations and a greater focus on safety measures, Höegh LNG says that its SRVs are helping to set the standard for green shipping.
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NewsBunker supplier expands its operations
OW Bunker, a major supplier and trader of marine fuel, has announced an extension of its cargo trading activities with the establishment of OW Bunker Trading SA, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
