[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As of April 2016, Shell Marine Products (SMP) has analysed over 50,000 cylinder drain oils samples via its Shell Rapid Lubricants Analysis (RLA) service. Shell RLA is an oil condition monitoring service that helps Shell [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Under IMO’s MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 13 on oxides of nitrogen, Tier III limits apply in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) for engines in ships with keels laid on or after 1 January 2016. Within less [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A recent JRC report finds that fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol are the most promising alternatives to drive decarbonisation of the shipping sector and ultimately contribute to the fight against climate change. [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for surveyors has been developed by the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) to help the industry manage new regulations, standardize best practice and build trust in the market, [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory requirements for the electronic exchange of information on cargo, crew and passengers. The “single window” concept is designed to enable all the information required by public authorities [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Panama Canal expansion, due to be inaugurated on 26 June, will make US propane exports to markets in Asia simpler, cheaper and more transparent, the US Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) said [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With new regulations aiming to drastically reduce NOx emission levels for diesel engines, the need to control a vessel’s environmental impact has never been more important. Eric Hyder, strategic account manager at Finning UK and [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AMSA has issued Marine Notice to provide guidance on ECDIS for ships calling at Australian ports. The phased carriage requirement of Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) is underway and is scheduled to be [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ABS has published two documents to help industry with condition monitoring. The new ABS Guidance Notes on Condition Monitoring Techniques helps owners choose appropriate monitoring techniques, and the ABS Guide for Surveys Based on Machinery [...]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The U.S. Coast Guard has expanded Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements to include additional commercial vessels. The change, which applies to U.S.- and foreign-flagged vessels that are 300 gross tons or less, went into effect [...]
