IMO: Transition to low-sulfur fuels “extremely smooth”
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reports that the reduction in the upper limit of the sulfur content of ships’ fuel oil to 0.5% (from 3.5%) that went into effect January 1, 2020,
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Crowley fuels ship assist tug with low carbon biofuel
Crowley Shipping and Shell Trading (US) Company (“STUSCO”) recently began using a low carbon biofuel to power the Crowley tugboat Veteran, a ship assist and escort tug serving the Bay of San
Volkswagen switches two car carriers to biofuels
Underscoring the efforts being made by leading corporations to reduce their carbon footprints, Volkswagen Group Logistics is to use certified fuel from vegetable residues for certain new car shipments via marine routes.
Alfa Laval steam solution supports low-sulfur fuel use in Seaspan containerships
Seaspan Ship Management has turned to Alfa Laval to help it resolve steam balance and redundancy issues encountered with low-sulfur fuels. The comprehensive solution—an integrated steam boiler plant comprising oil-fired steam production,
Lindsay-Blee in Colombia marine fuels partnership
Independent marine fuel company Lindsay‐Blee reports that it is has entered into an exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with Master Fuel SAS of Cartagena, Colombia. Effective immediately, under the agreement Lindsay‐Blee will
Are some VLSFO blends “Frankenstein” fuels?
Do some fuels very low sulfur fuel oils (VLSFO) produced to comply with IMO 2020 contain a high level of black carbon? The Clean Arctic Alliance believes that they do and is
IMO calls transition to 2020 sulfur cap “relatively smooth”
The International Maritime Organization says that information from various sources has indicated there has been a relatively smooth transition to the 0.50% global limit on sulfur in marine fuels that came effective
CMS offers solution for low-sulfur fuel engine starting problems
CSSC Marine Service Co (CMS), the equipment service subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), is offering a retrofit solution for engine starting problems that may occur with less viscous low-sulfur fuels.
Joint Industry Guidance issued on supply and use of 0.50% sulfur marine fuel
As the deadline for implementation of the IMO 2020 sulfur cap nears, a number of shipping, refining, fuel supply and standards organizations, including CIMAC (International Council on Combustion Engines) have worked together
ExxonMobil confirms availability of Mobilgard 540 cylinder oil for use with 0.50% sulfur fuels
ExxonMobil says that its new 40BN cylinder oil, Mobilgard 540, will be available from September 2, 2019. The lubricant has been specifically formulated for use with 0.50% sulfur fuels that comply with