Fuels & Lubricants

Gazprom Neft is to enter the marine lubricants business with the launch of the Gazpromneft Ocean brand, comprising a range of 15 lubrication oils for various fuel types used on all sorts…

In a new column, an expert from ExxonMobil answers questions on fuel and fuel condition. In the October issue, technical liaison manager John LaRese shares his expertise.

Hydrogen appears to be one of the most promising clean fuels with potential shipping application, but it also raises serious technical challenges. Catherine Austin examines recent progress towards an emerging marine fuel.

Shipowners could reduce fuel consumption by 1.5% with a onboard blending lubrication system.

The Clean Arctic Alliance has called on International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to support a Canadian proposal to mitigate the risks posed by using heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic waters.

A safety bulletin from the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) concerning a fatal explosion on the ‘Manhattan Bridge’ highlights the challenges of low-sulphur distillate fuel.

Shell Marine has launched a Marine Integrated Lubrication and Expert Solutions (MILES) programme to better manage its services.

Data analysis of more than 400,000 oil samples from ExxonMobil’s MobilGard Cylinder Condition Monitoring (CCM) programme has suggested that opportunities to manage damaging engine issues are being missed.

Shell Marine has released trunk piston oils Shell Argina and Shell Gadinia, intended to meet the demands of higher pressures and operating temperatures in modern mid-speed engines.