Fuels & Lubricants

Aderco, the fuel treatment technology supplier, is warning that the IMO low sulphur fuel cap introduced in January 2020 has not eradicated the potential threats from the five key issues that can…

Engine designer WinGD has released detailed cylinder oil guidance for its customers in a new cylinder lubrication guide, the company announced on 14 July.

A Shell study launched today is proposing a roadmap of solutions to help the industry meet the IMOs ambition to reduce carbon emissions. The study, which was jointly produced with Deloitte Netherlands…

Eurotank Service Group is extending its full spectrum of fuel system maintenance and installation services to the fleet fuelling sector with the launch of Europump Maintenance for commercial customers.

Early reports on the variable quality of very low-sulphur fuel oils confirm research highlighting the need for robust cylinder lubrication when using the new fuel blends.

Total Lubmarine has opened a new Diagomar Plus Laboratory in Chicago, extending the global reach of its technical support services.

Product tanker owner Eletson Corp has simplified its lubricant procurement processes by switching to an e-commerce purchasing solution.

Total Lubmarine received an approval from MAN Energy Solutions for its Talusia Universal cylinder oil on 19 May, indicating the firm’s confidence in the product.

MAN Energy Solutions cancelled NOLs for 15-25 BN cylinder oils and introduced a higher category of cylinder oils in a far-reaching service letter

The Lubrizol Corporation has become the first lubricant additive technology supplier to join the Getting to Zero Coalition, an international group which aims to develop commercially viable, zero-emissions deep-sea ships by 2030.

ExxonMobil is adding a new multi-fuel cylinder oil, Mobilgard™ 540 X, to its Mobilgard portfolio. The lubricant has been formulated for use with both 0.10% and 0.50% sulphur fuels and liquefied natural…

A fuel flexible injection system is allowing WinGD to explore various liquid alternative fuels, WinGD General Manager, Technology Development, Andreas Schmid explains

While attention has focused on the development of new more environmentally-friendly engine designs as the industry ramps up efforts to meet the IMOs 2050 decarbonisation targets, the diversifying marine fuel landscape will…

Rathesan Ravendran, Technology and Innovation Specialist at Hans Jensen Lubricators offers his perspective on the effects of the IMO 2020 fuel changeover.

After 100 days of VLSFO operation, LUKOIL Marine Lubricants is sharing recent experience on VLSFO operation with NAVIGO MCL Extra (40BN).

Muhammad Usman, LR’s FOBAS product manager assesses the impact of quality variance of VLSFO on machinery equipment and offers some recommendations going forward.

Chevron Marine has extended its digital solutions offering, launching a suite of digital tools. The solutions extend the scope of Chevron Marine’s digitization programme after the launch of its e-commerce platform OnePort…

Fleet operator SAL Heavy Lift has hired Inatech, a unit of Glencore, to ensure compliance with new low-sulphur emissions rules and optimise bunker strategies.

A new online platform has been developed to help ship operators source marine fuels and lubricants in ports across the world.

The switchover from HSFO to VSLFO fuel after 1 January 2020 has been well-managed and most difficulties have been minor and handled within the company, ship operators, ship owners and OEMs agree.…