Fuels & Lubricants

Portuguese company TecnoVeritas reports that it has developed a system that monitors energy use on board and its respective emissions, which the company says will result in environmentally-friendly ship operation.

Helena Athoussaki, CEO, Carbon Positive Services, believes that the EEDI and future measures offer opportunities for responsible ship operators.

Chris Daw, managing director of Kittiwake Procal, explains the importance of in-situ continuous emissions monitoring in ensuring regulatory compliance and improved operational performance.

According to Total Lubmarine, its Talusia Universal lube oil, specifically designed to meet the challenges posed by using fuels with varying sulphur content, has benefited one particular tanker company.

Austrian company Kral claims to offer the marine industry’s most precise positive displacement fuel consumption measurement (FCM) system, which allows fuel-saving modifications to be verified instantly.

UK engine consultancy Technomot says it is working on marine engine designs to achieve the IMO Tier 3 emissions standard with no after-treatment.

Martin Lucas, managing director, Kittiwake Developments, looks at the likely future difficulties facing users of marine bunker fuels

Katia Kardash, CEO, DK Group, shows how retrofits of eco-efficient technology can drive the shipping industry forward.

Jürgen Harperscheidt, of TGE Marine Gas Engineering suggests LNG as fuel provides the answer for marine emissions in the future.

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…