Engine designer Winterthur Gas & Diesel (WinGD) has prioritised collaboration and transparency in its new cylinder lubrication guide, to ensure that selecting the right oil is easy and straightforward. The new documentation provides ship operators with consolidated, at-a-glance information highlighting the specific usage conditions for each and every approved cylinder oil. The guidance is the...
The global 0.5 per cent sulphur cap has been in operation for nearly three months. The effects of low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) and very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) on cylinder condition compared with conventional high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) are coming to light with preliminary field experiences showing issues associated with the changeover....
Chris-Marine has launched an advanced camera for cylinder liner condition monitoring to evaluate cylinder condition parameters and help reduce maintenance and repair times for vessels. The camera documents cylinder condition in 15 minutes, without the need to remove the cylinder cover or exhaust value housing. The images captured by the camera are used to evaluate...