Latest News – Page 351
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NewsAn eye on auxiliary damage
A new report from insurance company The Swedish Club, placing the blame for most auxiliary engines on poor maintenance, gives an insight into why owners might look to swap gensets for batteries.
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NewsCould LNG kill the two-stroke?
Manufacturers have been hailing new four-stroke engines as ‘two-stroke killers’ for years, but a case study from Wärtsilä suggests that LNG as fuel could make four-stroke propulsion viable for some bigger ships.
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NewsScrubbers vs black carbon: More research needed
As Arctic campaigners urge the industry not to rely on scrubbers to tackle black carbon emissions, an update to an influential report has concluded that more research is needed on their efficacy.
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NewsEGCSA workshop will examine emissions requirements
The Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems Association (EGCSA) is to hold a two-day workshop for the to discuss the effect of new rules and regulations on emission requirements and fuel use.
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NewsBourbon action plan focuses on smarter shipping
French shipping company Bourbon has launched a smarter shipping action plan in order to stay competitive and keep up with new demands from customers.
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NewsSafeguarding methanol-fuelled engine cylinders
A white paper exploring the lubrication demands onboard seven methanol carriers has cast a light on cylinder condition challenges for dual-fuel, two-stroke engines.
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NewsEfficiency the watchword for short-sea trader
A UK practitioner in the general cargo short-sea trades has looked to the Dutch industrial maritime cluster for its latest stage of fleet development. David Tinsley reports.
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NewsPlanning tips for scrubber retrofits
With only a couple of years until the global cap on sulphur emissions is introduced, Wilhelmsen Ship Management’s offers some key considerations for owners planning to comply by installing scrubbers. By Sanjiv Rastogi, head of new building and technical services, Wilhelmsen Ship Management.
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NewsClassNK support for IMO fuel consumption reporting
ClassNK Consulting Service Co Ltd has launched a support service for setting up a Data Collection Plan in order to support the Fuel Consumption Reporting system IMO Data Collection System (DCS).
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NewsBiofouling breakthrough to harness UV-LED technology
AkzoNobel is to develop a fouling prevention technology using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LED) to eliminate fouling growth on underwater surfaces.
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NewsIMO and EBRD partner up for sustainable shipping
IMO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are partnering up to help promote sustainable shipping in the first such arrangement the body has had with a multilateral development bank.
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NewsElectrification: Driving the next wave of change
Electrical propulsion can help the marine industry to tackle the perennial challenges of emissions, maintenance costs and operational flexibility, writes Andy McKeran, general manager, GE’s Marine Solutions.
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NewsTurbocharger arrangement for part-load efficiency
A new turbocharging arrangement from ABB Turbocharging is set to offer greater flexibility and lower fuel consumption for vessels with two-stroke main propulsion operating at part loads.
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NewsLNG-battery propulsion for Nordlaks wellboat
Fish products conglomerate Nordlaks has ordered the first wellboat to feature propulsion fuelled by LNG and batteries.
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NewsSulphur cap guidance to speed through IMO
The IMO’s Pollution, Prevention and Response subcommittee has requested that guidelines for consistent implementation of the 2020 sulphur cap be accelerated through the legislative process.
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NewsIMO moves towards non-compliant fuel carriage ban
The majority of delegations to the IMO’s Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) subcommittee have supported a ban on carrying fuel that is not compliant with sulphur limits from 2020.
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NewsDNV GL launches Nauticus Hull version V20
DNV GL has launched Nauticus Hull version V20 to provide improved support for the new DNV GL rules and IACS requirements.
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NewsRenewable methanol fuel hindered by pricing
Lower investment and space requirements than LNG make methanol attractive, but the cost of bio-methanol is a barrier, according to a new Dutch study into the environmentally friendly fuel.
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NewsBunker industry prepares for radical change
A diverse fuel future, a potentially turbulent transition to the 2020 sulphur cap and the perennial question of business ethics are prime concerns for the ''voice of the global bunker supply chain, says Justin Murphy, CEO of the INternational Bunker Industry Association. He talks to Stevie Knight.
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NewsWinGD and Total in biorefinery waste project
A research project funded under the EU’s Horizon 2020 initiative is exploring how to make low-sulphur marine fuel from the by-products of biofuel refining.
