cat fines

Five years into IMO 2020, cat fines woes persist

As the fifth anniversary of the IMO 2020 sulfur cap approaches, fuel compatibility and viscosity problems continue to result in marine engine component damage and high cat fine, says testing and monitoring technology specialist CM Technologies GmbH.

“We expected fuel incompatibility problems and high levels of cat fines to diminish with the introduction of the IMO 2020 sulfur cap [MARPOL Annex VI] in January 2020. But despite new fuels and advanced engine technologies, problems persist. Cat...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/engines-fuel/five-years-into-imo-2020-cat-fines-woes-persist/

Shell Marine: Guidance on IMO 2020 transition

Shell Marine has published a new White Paper offering critical guidance on cylinder oils and engine care to transition successfully through the IMO sulphur cap from 1st January 2020. The ‘IMO 2020 Ready’ paper sets out the commercial, operational and technical challenges for operators before, during and after the regulatory deadline.

The publication gives in-depth guidance on the cylinder oils best suited to support owners whether they are shifting to lower sulphur fuels or sticking with >0.5%...

https://safety4sea.com/shell-marine-guidance-on-imo-2020-transition/

IUMI: Fuel quality a growing challenge in IMO conventions

Fuel quality and safety was high on the agenda during the 100th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) in early December. On the occasion, IUMI highlighted that biofuels are not properly catered for under the ISO standard 8217 and urged IMO to encourage ISO to embark on the urgent amendment of the ISO 8217 legislation to deal with biofuels and the 2020 sulphur cap.

MSC 100 agreed to include in its agenda for MSC 101 a new item on “Development of further measures to enhance the...

https://safety4sea.com/iumi-fuel-quality-a-growing-challenge-in-imo-conventions/