Tag: ship engines

British giant manufacturer Rolls-Royce set out a plan to achieve net-zero emissions in aviation, shipping, and power generation by 2050 at the latest. The plan includes the development of new technologies, enabling an accelerated take-up of sustainable fuels and driving step-change improvements in efficiency.

In a recent publication examining the most regular causes of engine damage onboard, the Swedish Club describes a breakdown of diesel generators onboard a container ship. The incident highlighted inability of the engine crew to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on maintenance procedures.

A trio of Japanese engine manufacturers joined forces in order to develop hydrogen fueled marine engines for ocean-going and coastal vessels.

Lubrication oil-related failure is the most common cause of main engine damage and a major contributing factor to auxiliary engine breakdowns, a new publication by The Swedish Club reveals. 

Claiming the title of the most high-level shipwreck in history, Titanic is far more than a famous tragic story as it redefined the concept of maritime safety and led to the adoption of SOLAS Convention.

In its first Safety Digest for 2021, the UK MAIB describes a case of engine room fire onboard a ferry, which was contained on time thanks to the proper use of high-pressure water fire-fighting systems by the crew. 

Starting from 1st April 2021, operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL), as the US Coast Guard implements a law passed by Congress.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group recently informed that is strengthening efforts so as to develop a hydrogen engine based on its diesel and gas engines and make it available on the market.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to carry out projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines.

In its monthly Safety Scenario for October, the Swedish Club describes an incident of a ship’s engine failure due to contamination of the lubrication system. An investigation showed that the engine had been operated on a high thermal load for a long time and the turbocharger’s efficiency had been affected by fouling, while the lubrication oil had been contaminated for some time.