Ban on heavy fuel oil in the Arctic

Since July 1, 2024, it has no longer been permissible for ships to sail on Heavy Fuel Oil in the Arctic.

The ban, adopted by the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) in June 2021, aims to protect the vulnerable Arctic waters from the risk of oil spills.

With the new ban, it will be illegal for ships to carry HFO as fuel in their tanks in the Arctic. However, the ban includes a transitional arrangement that allows ships with protected fuel tanks to use HFO until 2029.

This ban...

https://maritime-professionals.com/ban-on-heavy-fuel-oil-in-the-arctic/

Frugal Technologies’ AI revolutionizes fuel saving

With an artificial intelligence-based control system, Frugal Technologies has helped shipping companies such as Uni-Tankers, Christiania Shipping, and Royal Arctic Line reduce fuel consumption on their ships by up to 15%. Now, Frugal Technologies has released a major software upgrade, allowing shipowners and engineers to better evaluate equipment health and service lifetimes.

The Frugal Propulsion system provides ship owners and technicians with information on engine performance, emissions, and...

https://maritime-professionals.com/frugal-technologies-ai-revolutionizes-fuel-saving/

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