IMO 2020: A Review of the transition to VLSFOs

Many predictions were made in the run up to the imposition of the MARPOL 2020 sulphur cap, none of which was that the transition to Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) would be smooth sailing. In 2019, there were numerous discussions in the marine industry over how the transition to 0.5% fuels would pan out, with concerns about a wide variety of issues. Gard held a series of webinars in July 2020 to discussed the technical, compliance related, and legal challenges which owners, crew, and charterers faced when using very low sulphur fuel oil in the first six months of 2020. A number of important and pertinent questions were posed by the attendees during and after the webinars, touching upon technical, contractual, insurance and enforcement related areas. Read more: Gard

 

 

California Approves Regulation to Further Cut Emissions in Ports

With the support of Transport Canada, Albion Marine Solutions is working on the development of an innovative Advanced Air Emissions Abatement Technology for ocean-going vessels. Phase 1 of the multi-year project has been successfully completed. It involved a detailed survey of the existing environmental scenario at five of the largest ports in Canada. Albion’s dedicated environmental engineering team was also involved with interactive discussions with the port authorities. This adaptable technology solution intends to reduce the actual air emissions across Canadian ports. Albion is confident of improving the general air quality near ports much more than current standards by targeting capturing of near cent percentages of SOx, NOx, Particulate matter (PM2.5 & PM10) emitted from the vessels. Read how California is doing it at Safety 4 Sea 

 

Albion Marine Team Updates September

The world may have paused but our professionals continue to deliver! Hats off to our new build construction superintendents and retrofit managers currently engaged in Greece, Italy, Singapore. Thanks to them, Albion Marine (Vancouver) usually buzzing with people is quietly approaching the weekend. Couldn’t complain a bit with our site supervision services in huge demand. Contact Albion Marine Solutions for your site supervision needs.

 

Albion Marine Solutions – Industrial 3D Scan

Albion Marine Solutions provides 3D Laser Scanning, 3D modeling, design and drafting services to offshore, construction, maritime and oil and gas industries. Our designers use the latest 3D CAD Modeling software to prepare 3D Concept models and detailed fabrication drawings for ship conversions, and plant upgrades. Our team carries extensive research before conceptualizing the final job. This help us to offer accuracy while identifying the clients’ needs.

OCIMF COVID-19 Update

OCIMF has now included a remote vessel inspection option as a temporary tool within both the Ship Inspection Report Programme and the Offshore Vessel Inspection Database. Supporting guidance issued by OCIMF on the use of remote inspections for both inspection programmes advises that the remote vessel inspection option should be used as an additional option to enhance data collection where physical inspections are not possible due to COVID-19. Albion Marine Solutions provides Drone Survey Services. There are many advantages of using drones:

• Reducing risk

• Savings

• Increased safety through increased inspections.

• Better records.

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Albion Marine Solutions Ltd.

108-1525 Broadway Street Port Coquitlam,

BC, V3C 6P6

Canada

Email: info@albionmarine.com

Tel     : +1 604 529 8488

 

 

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