Fuels & Lubricants

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

In March 2010, Germanischer Lloyd held a forum in Hamburg with the topic ‘Gas as ship fuel’. The forum addressed all aspects related to LNG as an alternative ship fuel.

11th May 2010

Clean alternative to heavy fuel

11th May 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Couple Systems of Germany reports successful sea trials, observed by GL, of its scrubber system.

23rd February 2010

Successful marine trial for dry scrubber

23rd February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

According to seals manufacturer PPE, the higher acidity of biofuels, compared with traditional oil-based fuels, will increase the risk of leaks in equipment used to store and handle the fuels.

21st February 2010

Storage risks from acidity of biofuels

21st February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Polarcus, a leading marine geophysical company, has announced that it is using Castrol Marine’s range of environmentally-responsible lubricants.

17th February 2010

Survey fleet selects green lubricants

17th February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Accreditation for Hamworthy Krystallon scrubbers on the list of emerging technologies has followed the US EPA’s decision to accept exhaust gas cleaning systems as a viable means of reducing emissions.

16th February 2010

Seawater scrubber qualifies as EPA ‘emerging technology’ to reduce particulate matter

16th February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that it has developed a fuel additive that it claims reduces CO2 and boosts efficiency.

15th February 2010

Additive claimed to reduce carbon emissions

15th February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

CIMAC, the International Council for Combustion Engines, held its latest CIMAC Circle forums at the Marintec event in China.

14th February 2010

Industry exchanges views on the impact of fuels and emissions on life cycle costs

14th February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Ecospec claims significant progress in combating green house gas emissions via a strategic partnership with Korean company STX.

12th February 2010

CSNOx to the fore at COP15

12th February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

The IMO Secretary General recently gave his opinions on the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP15).

11th February 2010

Mixed feelings from IMO on COP15

11th February 2010

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

FUELS & LUBRICANTS

Marine fuel supplies for the Haiti disaster have been assured by US contractor Multi Service, working with the US Defense Energy Support Center (DESC).

22nd January 2010

Fuel supply system helps with earthquake relief

22nd January 2010