ビデオシリーズ『専門家に聞く』の最新作、「超低硫黄燃料油の燃焼による影響」リリースのお知らせ
当クラブはオンライン・ビデオシリーズ『専門家に聞く』の最新作をリリースしました。今回は、Veritas Petroleum Services社より2人のゲストスピーカーをお迎えし、超低硫黄燃料油(VLSFO)の導入以来、増え続けるシリンダーライナーの損傷事案についてお話を伺いました。
The UK P&I Club has released the latest video in its online ‘Ask an Expert’ series, featuring speakers from Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) discussing the increasing prevalence of fuel combustion since the introduction of low sulphur fuel requirements.
Fuel combustion in an engine is a complex reaction, with unpredictability in composition of residual marine fuels making it even more difficult to forecast. Since the implementation of the MARPOL requirements and the transition to very low sulphur fuel oils (VLSFOs), the industry has seen an upsurge in incidents resulting in cylinder liner damages of large two-stroke engines.
Ansuman Ghosh, Director of Risk Assessment at UK P&I Club talks with Ian Crutchley and Paul Parkinson of VPS about the management of change to VLSFOs, their effects on machinery, including excessive liner wear and the importance of cylinder lubrication to maintenance of engines.
The ‘Ask an Expert’ video series provide specialist analysis and insight on a range of specific topics from leading figures in the marine sector. Informative and concise in their 30-minute format, the videos are designed to give the audience a broad understanding of an issue in an optimised timeframe.
Stuart Edmonston, Loss Prevention Director at UK P&I Club says: “The transition of the majority of the world’s fleet to low sulphur fuels was necessary, but like any industry-wide change of this scale it has come with teething problems. VLSFOs are here to stay, so it’s imperative that ship operators understand how they interact and react with their engines and component parts.
“This video resource gives valuable guidance and helps shipowners and crew to get to grips with factors that may lead to fuel combustion and long-term engine damage, such as fuel quality, density, compatibility and viscosity.”
The ‘Ask an Expert’ video on fuel combustion with Veritas Petroleum Services can be viewed here: https://www.ukpandi.com/news-and-resources/videos/ask-an-expert-liner-wear-while-using-vlsfo-fuels/
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Jon Atkins/ Alastair Doyle - Four Communications
UKP&I@fourcommunications.com / +44 (0) 20 3697 4200
Notes to Editors
The UK P&I Club is a leading provider of P&I insurance and other services to the international shipping community. Established in 1869 the UK P&I Club insures over 244 million tonnes of owned and chartered shipping through its international offices and claims network. ‘A (Negative)’ rated by Standard & Poor’s with free reserves of $559m, the UK P&I Club is renowned for its specialist skills and expertise which ensure ‘best in class’ underwriting, claims handling and loss prevention services.
The UK P&I Club is managed by Thomas Miller, an independent and international insurance, professional and investment services provider.
About Thomas Miller
Thomas Miller is an international provider of market leading insurance services.
Founded in 1885, Thomas Miller’s origins are in the provision of management services to mutual organisations, particularly in the international transport and professional indemnity sectors; where today they manage a large percentage of the foremost insurance mutuals. Increasingly Thomas Miller applies its knowledge and expertise to the development of specialist businesses.
Principal activities include:
Management services for transport and professional indemnity insurance mutuals
Managing general agency
Professional services including legal services, claims and captive management
