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Using an abundant, if toxic, resource to power the maritime fleet. A mature future fuel already in use - but will it become dominant? LNG is currently the most popular lower carbon fuel, but with bio and e-LNG it could move beyond its current transition fuel status supported by extensive existing infrastructure. Numerous NGOs protested against the IMO earlier this year putting biofuels in its Global Fuel Standard, but the “fuel versus food” debate seems to have been solved by deriving fuels from waste. Technically the cleanest possible fuel source available to the maritime world and one that has the longest history, dating back to the 1950s. Why is it not in common, non-military use? Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More
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NewsAtlas Copco unveils new filters and carbon towers
Atlas Copco has introduced several new high-flow filters and activated carbon towers for the marine market. The products set a high standard in risk prevention, offering the highest possible standards in preventing dust and oil contamination within oil-injected air compressors and air treatment systems.
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NewsOil-free screw blowers aid efficient performance
Variable Speed Driven (VSD) oil-free rotary screw blowers are to play an integral role in an innovative air lubrication system designed to give larger vessels up to 8% in fuel savings.
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DF engine live on stage
MAN Diesel has put its new marine gas engine through its paces for the benefit of decision makers from the global market for LNG carriers. MAN Diesel?s new 51/60 DF engine is a dual-fuel power unit capable of running on boil-off gas from the tanks of LNG carriers or on ...
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Burundi cargo ship
Burundi, a landlocked central African state, which, naturally, is not normally associated with shipbuilding, has recently hosted the construction of a general cargo vessel with a 1,500t carrying capacity. The newbuilding, Teza, was built entirely in Burundi by the local ship owner Batralac and will operate on the country?s Lake ...
