NEWS AND VIEWS FROM SHIPPINGINSIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS – WEEK OF MARCH 13

Switching Between High and Low Sulfur Fuels

March 9, 2017 — In the latest edition of ExxonMobil Insights, technical liason manager John LaRese discusses best practices for changing between high and low sulphur fuels as vessels move in and out of Emission Control Areas. Continue Reading…

Waste heat recovery project aims to cut shipping emissions

March 10, 2017 — The U.K.’s Energy Technologies Institute is launching a £3.6 million (about $4.4 million) waste heat recovery project aimed at cutting emissions and fuel consumption in shipping. Continue Reading…

New MAN Diesel & Turbo two-stroke can burn VOCs

March 10, 2017 — Research following delivery of the world’s first ME-GIE ethane burning two-stroke engine has opened up prospects for multi-fuel combustion including the combustion of waste gas. Continue Reading…

ABS Grants AIP for LNG-fueled Design Concept

March 10, 2017 — ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for the Seatransporter-DF, a dual-fuel design concept developed by Algoship Designers Ltd. of Nassau, Bahamas. The design has the capability to accommodate multiple engine types as well as Type-C or membrane containment systems for liquefied natural gas (LNGLF) (LNG) fuel. Continue Reading…

Rolls-Royce announces further R&D for ship intelligence

March 8, 2017 — (LONDON) — Rolls-Royce on Wednesday announced the latest stage in its research and development plans to make remote and autonomous shipping a reality and reap the benefits of increasing digitalization in the marine industry. Continue Reading…

See you at CMA!

The SHIPPINGInsight team will be attending CMA this week, and we look forward to seeing our many friends in the shipping industry.  If you’d like to schedule a meeting with one of us, contact Frank Soccoli at +1.434.989.9041, fsoccoli@shippinginsight.com.