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Preventing wax formations in marine diesel fuels
While distillate fuels will comfortably keep you within the latest sulphur emission limits all year round, when winter approaches and temperatures drop they can pose more problems than they actually solve. Susceptible to wax formation, blocked oil filters
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Fuel Treatment: Efficiency gains more than just hot air
Systematic fuel treatment can unlock significant operational and financial gains - nowhere during the life cycle of fuel is this more evident than at its end, in the exhaust gas boiler. Lubricity, biocide and stabilizer treatment products have rightly become
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Precautions against hand and arm vibrations syndrome (HAVS) for welders
Hand and arm vibrations syndrome (HAVS) is a disabling disease and is a recognized occupational injury commonly experienced by welders. As of today, there are limited medical treatments to HAVS, however it can be prevented by taking precautions to protect
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Suez canal rebates guide: Navigating the rebate system
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) has implemented a rebate system as an incentive to attract more ships to use the Suez Canal instead of alternative routes. Knowing how to navigate your way through the rebate system's processes is important to understand as it
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Managing fuel quality issues and meeting regulatory requirements
For shipowners and operators, maintaining fuel quality at a time of tightening regulation requires a clear understanding of the challenges It’s a hard but inescapable fact that the quality of marine fuel used across the world’s shipping fleet has been deteriorating
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Proper cargo hold cleaning procedures mean good risk management
What is the most important part of a bulk carrier? The bridge perhaps or maybe the engine room? In truth, it is cargo holds that are the key to the ship’s profitability. The design of modern dry bulk carriers is centred around their holds and has evolved to
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R-22 – The Final Countdown
For Europe, R-22 is a refrigerant of the past as it was phased out across the EU back in 2010, due to its Ozone Depletion Potential. However, the rest of the world is still using R-22, despite the fact that it will be completely phased out by the Montreal
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Prepare for a low GWP future
New F-gas regulation was introduced in the EU - January 2015. All vessels today have requirements for refrigeration on-board. The following paper states how, and what will be restricted. The Council of the European Union has passed the revised F-gas regulation
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Protecting and promoting seafarer health in the maritime eco-system
Seafaring has always been considered a dangerous occupation. The crews of merchant ships are exposed to extremes of weather, operational hazards and dangerous cargoes to say nothing of the risks from serious casualties. But while the focus of loss prevention
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Electric Arc Welding Onboard: Essential Safety Checks and Precautions
It is crucial that welding equipment and gases are handled in a safe and secure way - safety in operation must always be a priority. Take note of these safety checks and precautions that crew should adhere to before and during electric arc welding onboard