Oil and water do mix

Article Abstract:

Environmental and cost problems arising from the use of substandard bunker fuels by some shipbuilders led to SIT Germany's development of a fuel conditioning device called CD92. The device included a truncated conical rotor at the center that can be placed in different locations with an HFO system. When operated, huge amount of bunker fuels are utilized reducing sludges by more than 75%, consequently controlling hazardous emissions.

Engine electrical equipment, Other Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing, Electronic Fuel Injection, Management, Product information, Equipment and supplies, Internal combustion engine industry, Fuel, Fuels, Combustion, Fuel injection control systems, SIT

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Quick results

Article Abstract:

Mobil and Shell are using electronic systems to monitor oil conditions on board ships. Shell has an RLA Opica Windows-based system, using X400 email links to transmit data. Mobil has a DOS-based PFA Inter-Link system, According to Keith Forget, of the lubricant technical service of Shell, electronic monitoring of conditions can save thousands of pounds sterling for shipowners.

Services, Testing, Lubricating oils, Mobil Oil Corp., Shell Oil Co.

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On the front line

Article Abstract:

The work involved in the inspection of a ship by the Port State Control officer is described. The points system and the safety, navigation and communications inspections required in the UK are explained.

United Kingdom, Public Administration, Government, Practice, Inspection, Surveyors, Marine, Marine surveyors

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