The guideline aims to understand the issue of cold corrosion which has been a regular occurrence with operators of large two-stroke marine engines due to engine operation at low loads. It intends .. more
In the current absence of an officially accepted specification for marine fuel containing more than 0.1% v/v biodiesel, this CIMAC publication provides background information and guidance to petroleum fuel distributers, ship operators and on-board personnel on the best approach to handling and precautions that need to be taken in the use of marine diesel fuels that may end up containing up to 7.0% v/v biodiesel if and when received. This guide is based on the assumption that the distillate fuels are being stored in the ship’s designated distillate storage tanks, often termed as the MDO and or MGO tanks. The pressure on ships to carry more distillates to remain compliant to tighter environmental legislation, may result in ships switching their currently assigned low sulphur fuel oil tanks to storing distillate fuels, which may not be so suited to the more stringent housekeeping procedures addressed in this document.
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The CIMAC Working Group 7 Fuels has prepared and issued a guideline to provide answers to the questions that may arise with the publication of ISO 8217:2017, the latest specification of marine .. more
The CIMAC Working Group 7 Fuels has prepared and issued a guideline on filtration of residual fuels. Traditionally, filters have been considered a safeguard for marine engines, however, a more .. more
With the introduction of MARPOL Annex VI, the sulphur content of a particular fuel oil is now often the primary factor in assessing whether or not that fuel oil is acceptable for intended use. .. more
The purpose of this paper is to consider the various types of fuel, and combinations of fuels, that may be used by marine vessels through to 2025, and then to discuss the potential impacts that .. more
Crankcase explosion is caused due to the overheating of one of the cylinders in the main machinery space. The consequences of the explosion is severe and it affects the working of other engines. .. more
In the current absence of an officially accepted specification for marine fuel containing more than 0.1% v/v biodiesel, this CIMAC publication provides background information and guidance to .. more
This document has been prepared to advise the crew, users, vessel owners, charterers, crew, fuel and lubricant suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and classification societies about the fuel .. more
On 10 October 2008, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee at its 58th session, by Resolution MEPC.177(58), has adopted amendments to the Technical Code on Control of Emission of Nitrogen .. more
Current commercial residual fuel specifications cannot reliably predict the ignition and combustion characteristics of a fuel due to lack of a suitable test parameter. They cannot therefore protect .. more