Analysis by Jonathan Leitch and Gordon McManus, research directors for the EMEARC refining and oil products team. New Year’s Day 2020 is firmly marked in the calendar as the refining and shipping industries prepare for change. The International Maritim…
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The Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service (PCMS) is Wärtsilä’s Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) solution for propulsion equipment. By carrying out measurements of critical parameters such as vibrations and oil condition, as well as operational param…
The global 0.50% sulphur cap will enter into force in 2020. Finally, this date is no longer in the far-off future but in less than 365 days. What four options are available for ship owners? The figures are impressive: According to the guidance paper Gl…
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“We are in an energy transition,” says Øyvind Endresen, Environmental Consultant, at DNV GL’s Environment Advisory section. “Global regulations on emissions to air as well as the rapid rise and faster cycling of new fuels and technologies are poised to…
Putting yourself ahead of the pack with the carbon-robust ship Read More »
On 4 February 2019 the European Commission (EC) tabled a proposal concerning the amendment of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (the “EU MRV Regulation”). The main…
Shipping and carbon: EU and IMO systems to align Read More »