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Introduction: In this update, we will be discussing the following points Simplifying  the lubrication process on-board the ships ...

The NOx(Nitrogen oxide) control requirements of Annex VI applies to installed marine diesel engine of over 130 kW output power other than those used solely for emergency purposes irrespective of the tonnage of the...

central electronic control system is the brain of the system which monitors and evaluate the general condition to keep the operating parameter within limits and keep the performance of the engine better.The intelligent engine provides flexibility in operation...

1. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 1.1. From 1 January 2020, the limit for Sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas (ECA) will be reduced from 3.5% to 0.50% m/m (mass...

Dual-fuel merchant ships are vessels equipped to run on two different types of fuel, typically a combination of traditional marine fuel (diesel or HFO) or cleaner alternatives such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) or...

Considerations regarding EEXI solutions for MAN B&W engines Regulation compliance and authority approval All marine propulsion engines on board ships in seagoing services must have a valid engine certificate. As ship propulsion is qualified as essential...

Inspection results: • Wear below 25% of the locking key width Operation can be continued, but the next inspection must be scheduled according to the actual running hours and the observed wear rate (mm/1000 running hours). •...

Decarbonization is one of the most pressing topics in the shipping industry today, and shipowners and operators worldwide are working hard to map out their plans and strategies for reducing CO2 emissions in the...

On December 1, 2022, a lifeboat from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas detached from its davits and fell aft-first into the water. Captain Francesco Suma explained that the ship’s number 12 lifeboat, on the...

Available design options for inlet valves, exhaust valves and seats: Operation on high-sulphur fuels: Standard material for inlet valves, exhaust valves and seats. Operation on low-sulphur fuels: Hard-faced inlet valves, exhaust valves and seats. For engines intended...