Tag: VLSFO
OOCL and partners drive low-carbon shipping with biofuel
OOCL, in collaboration with partners such as IKEA and Kyocera, is advancing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry through the adoption of cleaner fuels. This partnership marks a significant step towards minimizing the environmental impact of global supply chains. The initiative’s first voyage, launched in early August, utilized a B24 biofuel blend…
Inside the shipping team-up that helped manage the shift to very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO)
We are heading into a more complex world for shipping, where operators worldwide are navigating an evolving landscape of regulations and technological advancements. As a result, collaboration is increasingly proving to be the key to innovation and developing solutions that can help shipping players meet the speed of the industry. It was a joint effort…
Sulphur Content is 0.51 and flash point is 59 degrees Celsius not fulfilling regulatory requirements, Can we claim from charterer/ supplier?
FAQ: Sulphur value is 0.51 and flash point is 59 degrees Celsius not fulfilling regulatory requirements, Can we claim from charterer/ supplier? Reproducibility in Testing VLSFO ( Residual fuel) : Sulphur Content and Flash Point (Reference: CIMAC WG7_2016_The Interpretation of Marine fuel analysis) Referencing the guidelines set forth by the CIMAC Working Group 7 (WG7),…
WinGD issues NOL for Chevron’s Taro Ultra Advanced 40 for both VLSFO and LNG general use
Chevron Marine Products’ Taro Ultra Advanced 40 oil has successfully passed NOL (No Objection Letter) requirements by engine manufacturer WinGD. This follows the earlier NOL award for Taro Ultra Advanced 40 from MAN Energy Solutions. This latest test validates the suitability of the oil for use in WinGD engines operating with liquid fuels containing sulphur…