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The shipping industry's transaction to the use of low sulphur fuels did not go smoothly
This is highlighted by a survey carried out by Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko
August 19, 2020
In particular, the survey carried out by the four associations focused on potential problems such as the increase in drainage of sewage sludge, the occlusion of pipes, the use of pre-heaters, separators and filters for fuel, the blocking of fuel pumps, the problems fuel oil ignition problems. The survey also focused on other issues incomplete combustion, the formation of waste and the increase in the wear of the cylinder rods, problems - highlighted Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko - can lead to a reduction or stop in propulsion.
"The survey - explained Christian B'kmark Schiolborg, Manager Marine Environment of Bimco - provides us valuable information on the breadth and nature of the problems met by industry in the transition to the use of combustible oil low sulfur content. The industry had extensive experience heavy fuel oil management and survey provides information about which parameters of the new types of fuel poses the biggest challenges for fuel management on board."
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In particular, the survey carried out by the four associations focused on potential problems such as the increase in drainage of sewage sludge, the occlusion of pipes, the use of pre-heaters, separators and filters for fuel, the blocking of fuel pumps, the problems fuel oil ignition problems. The survey also focused on other issues incomplete combustion, the formation of waste and the increase in the wear of the cylinder rods, problems - highlighted Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko - can lead to a reduction or stop in propulsion.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
