Tag: 2020 sulphur cap

IMO said that sulphur regulations should have a degree of flexibility, the European Commission removed this flexibility and jobs will be lost as a result

The UK P&I Club has issued a bulletin on technical problems and solutions of low-sulphur fuels. Typical technical problems experienced by shipowners when they are required to use low-sulphur fuels include issues with the supply and storage of low sulphur fuel, problems with machinery operation when using low-sulphur fuel, incompatibility between fuel types, and difficulties and delays when changing over from one fuel type to another. To avoid such problems, shipowners should consult their engine and boiler manufacturers for advice on operating with low-sulphur fuel and the need for any equipment and system modifications. Shipowners should also ensure that: all equipment including engines, purifiers, filters, fuel systems and sealing arrangements are correctly maintained fuel oil viscosity and temperature control equipment is accurate and fully operational system temperature and pressure alarms, fuel filter differential pressure transmitters and so on are accurate and operational. On each ship the fuel change-over procedure should be clearly defined and understood. Engineers need to be fully familiar with fuel systems and main engine starting systems and establish ‘failure to start' procedures. Starting air pressure should be monitored during manoeuvring operations and the deck department needs to appreciate the limitations of starting air availability. During standby, two ...

UK P&I Club bulletin The UK P&I Club has issued a bulletin on technical problems and solutions of low-sulphur fuels.Typical technical problems experienced by shipowners when they are required to use low-sulphur fuels include issues with the supply and storage of low sulphur fuel, problems with machinery operation when using low-sulphur fuel, incompatibility between fuel types, and difficulties and delays when changing over from one fuel type to another.To avoid such problems, shipowners should consult their engine and boiler manufacturers for advice on operating with low-sulphur fuel and the need for any equipment and system modifications.Shipowners should also ensure that:all equipment including engines, purifiers, filters, fuel systems and sealing arrangements are correctly maintainedfuel oil viscosity and temperature control equipment is accurate and fully operationalsystem temperature and pressure alarms, fuel filter differential pressure transmitters and so on are accurate and operational.On each ship the fuel change-over procedure should be clearly defined and understood. Engineers need to be fully familiar with fuel systems and main engine starting systems and establish failure to start' procedures.Starting air pressure should be monitored during manoeuvring operations and the deck department needs to appreciate the limitations of starting air availability.During standby, two (or more) generators should be ...

Research and Markets issued a report providing analysis on trade, infrastructure, competition, investments and new opportinities for Baltic Sea LNG Industry. Through SWOT analysis and benchmarking tools, the report evaluates pros and cons of operating and investing in each of the region LNG market. In addition, the research work provides forecasts of liquefaction capacity, regasification capacity, FLNG capacity, contracted/ available capacity, LNG trade details are provided for each country. Further, planned LNG projects in each of the 8 markets are provided in detail. Competitive structure of the regional liquefaction and Regasification LNG markets along with the business strategies being opted by leading players in current global tight supply conditions are analyzed. In addition, complete details of all operational and planned LNG terminals in the region are provided in the report. LNG profiles, oil and gas overviews, SWOT and financial analysis of five leading LNG companies in the region LNG market are analyzed in detail. Further, all recent news and developments, along with their impact on Baltic Sea LNG players are included. Highlights Leading Baltic Sea LNG Trends and Outlook statements to 2020 Drivers and Challenges of Investing in Baltic Sea LNG industry All existing and future Investment opportunities in Baltic ...

Port Metro Vancouver honors 13 shipping and 3 cruise lines with a Blue Circle Award for 2013. The Blue Circle Award recognizes and rewards vessel operators for their environmental choices, by honouring actions that reduce air emissions and celebrating environmental stewardship. As part of Port Metro Vancouver's EcoAction Program, shipping lines can benefit from a discount of up to 47% on harbour dues by choosing a variety of eligible fuels, technology options and environmental management practices. "At Port Metro Vancouver we are committed to balancing growing demand for trade with the need to protect our environment and maintain the quality of life of our neighbours," said Robin Silvester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver. "The Blue Circle Awards allow us to honour shipping lines for their environmental stewardship and commitment to cleaner air. I congratulate the 2013 award recipients."   2013 Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award recipients: APL (Canada) COSCO Canada Inc. CMA CGM (Canada) Inc. Disney Cruise Line Eukor Car Carriers Inc. Grieg Star Shipping (Canada) Ltd. Hapag-Lloyd AG Holland America Line Hyundai Merchant Marine "K" Line Maersk Line Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. Mediterranean Shipping Company (Canada) Inc. Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. Princess Cruises Westwood ...

A sustainable biofuel made from Norwegian forest wood waste could help transform the shipping industry and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions Alternative sustainable fuels are urgently needed in the marine transport sector due to stringent upcoming regulations demanding reduced sulphur and carbon content in diesels and oils from January 2015. Aston University scientists are involved in the ReShip project, which will use low quality wood waste, chippings and unmerchantable wood left in forests after logging has occurred to produce new biofuels. Via the process of fast pyrolysis, where material is heated in the absence of oxygen, the wood will be converted into crude pyrolysis oil. Compared to petroleum-based oil, however, crude pyrolysis oil cannot be used for direct use in diesel engines as it is too unstable. To counter this, the Aston team, led by Professor Tony Bridgwater, will look to stabilise freshly produced pyrolysis biofuel through mild, rapid, low temperature catalytic hydrogen treatment. In cooperation with the Paper and Fibre Research Institute in Norway they will also seek to blend the bio-oil with conventional diesel and surfactant to form a multi-component fuel. The most promising fuels will then be engine tested to assess their quality and use for potential marine transport. Professor ...

A sustainable biofuel made from Norwegian forest wood waste could help transform the shipping industry and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions

The eighth DFDS ship is in dock in order to be fitted with a scrubber system: one that can clean a ship's exhaust gases of sulphur. This investment is really needed in order to prepare ourselves for the new and stricter EU sulphur rules that take effect from January 2015. Ship no. 8 is BRITANNIA SEAWAYS, one of DFDS Ro-Ro freight ships that serves routes on the North Sea. BRITANNIA SEAWAYS is currently at the Remontowa shipyard in Poland where the scrubber is being installed.   Fitting a scrubber is spectacularly simple The large casing with built-in scrubber is being prepared on the quay. Afterwards it is lifted intact onto the ship and placed between the ship's two funnels. The two funnels are then connected to the scrubber. This is followed, by the difficult and lengthy task of connecting and completing the scrubber installation. The large casing with in-built scrubber is prepared on the quay (Image Credit: DFDS) Afterwards it is transported to the ship (Image Credit: DFDS) The scrubber system is definitely not a one-size-fits-all solution and the kind of scrubber that is to be installed really depends on the type of ship. Kasper Moos, DFDS Head of Technical Organisation, explains: "The method ...

Alfa Laval has announced an order to supply Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems to Finnlines Plc. The order is booked in the Marine & Offshore Systems segment and delivery is scheduled for 2014. Due to a confidentiality agreement Alfa Laval is unable to disclose the value of the order. The order includes four Alfa Laval PureSOX exhaust gas cleaning systems; it is hybrid prepared open-loop systems for four vessels to be retrofitted during end of 2014 / beginning of 2015. "This order for our scrubber technology confirms that it is an attractive and proven solution for the reduction of sulphur oxides, be it for retrofits or for installation aboard new vessels," says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. IMO's convention for the reduction of sulphur oxides (SOX) will affect all vessels, both new and existing. The convention demands that sulphur emission levels in certain Emission Control Areas (ECAs) shall be cut to 0.1 percent from the year 2015 and that the global emission level must not exceed 0.5 percent from the year 2020. To reach these levels ship owners can either use more expensive low-sulphur fuel or, on vessels where it is suitable, continue ...

Alfa Laval has announced an order to supply Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems to Finnlines Plc. The order is booked in the Marine & Offshore Systems segment and delivery is scheduled for 2014