New future fuels in shipping are being developed all the time. They include bio and synthetic liquefied natural gas ( LNG ) as well as ammonia, methanol, hydrogen and biofuels. Ammonia . The main advantage of using ammonia fuel is that since it is a carbon-free molecule, burning it inside the internal combustion engine will not prod…

Working at sea as a ship mechanic is a very risky job.Simply put the maritime industry is extremely dangerous no matter what position you find yourself working. You will face many dangers during your maritime career. Extreme working conditions. The working conditions on the open sea can be exceptionally dangerous. The ocean itself i…

Employment of marine engineers and naval architects is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031 , about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 400 openings for marine engineers and naval architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to…

MAN Energy Solutions’ MAN 49/60DF engine has received its Type Approval after a five-day programme on the testbed in Augsburg, Germany . The Type Approval Test was witnessed by inspectors who signed the test protocol upon the successful completion of the schedule.The most recent addition to its four stroke engine portfolio, the du…

Artificial intelligence (Al) methods and machine learning (ML) models have demonstrated their ability to optimize, model, and automate critical water and wastewater treatment applications. In addition to providing computer assisted aid to complex issues surrounding water chemistry and physical and biological processes, artificial…

Ammonia , a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, is produced by bacteria in soil and through the decomposition of organic matter. A common sight across a variety of industries, ammonia as a fuel emits no CO2 when combusted and can be carbon free when it’s made using renewable energy. Though precautions must be taken when storing and h…

If you choose LNG as fuel with the goal of a greener profile, the PureCool system will help you make the most of your choice. As part of iCER technology for second-generation WinGD X-DF engines, the PureCool system further reduces emissions by eliminating up to 50% of the methane slip. This unburned fuel, although only a fraction…