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Ask the Expert – Why Is Marine Fuel Testing Important? (Video)
There are a host of issues, which can arise in marine fuels, which are not covered by the current fuel specifications. It is why we believe on board fuel testing is an absolute operational necessity. Ask the Expert – Why Is Marine Fuel Testing Important? Why
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Managing Ballast Water discharge in compliance within the International Convention
Accession by Finland triggered ratification of The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (BWM 2004 Convention). It will enter into force on 8th September 2017, marking a landmark step towards halting
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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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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