South Korea is planning a fuel conversion for all 140 state-owned vessels by 2030 as part of activities to strength domestic and international environmental regulations and reduce fine dust produced by ships and ports, said the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on Monday (28 October).
It will be implementing a 'customised eco-friendly ship conversion' plan for each ship based on type, size and operational characteristics.
LNG propulsion will be used on vessels with total tonnage of 200 tonnes or more, while ships less than 200 tonnes will be converted to use electric propulsion or hybrid technologies for propulsion.
Air pollutant reduction devices, such as diesel particulate filters, will be installed on vessels approaching the end of their service life by 2030.
“The 2030 Eco-friendly Public Service Transition Plan will not only serve as a medium for developing and distributing eco-friendly vessels, but will also contribute to reducing fine dust, greenhouse gases and air pollutants (sulphur oxides, etc.),” said Kim Min-jong Director of Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Photo credit: Busan Port Authority
Published: 29 October, 2019
Other partners in the agreement are Italian Classification Society RINA and China Classification Society; focus will be on hydrogen and ammonia as marine fuel.
Biofuel in question is the MR1-100 bio-fuel oil, produced from used cooking oil and supplied by GoodFuels in Rotterdam, says the company.
The naming of the project is significant as Castor is the second-brightest star in the Gemini constellation, but actually consists of six stars which appear as one, it said.
Three cruise vessels will receive shore power connectors, totalling 11 vessels fitted with upgrade.
NOx emissions from biofuel might be higher than fossil diesel oils and the industry has limited knowledge on handling biofuels as part of their fuel supply, it said.
‘A number of projects involve converting vessels so they may run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), as well as installing corresponding infrastructure in ports,’ said the EU.
‘We intend to expand our product portfolio to include VLSFO bunker deliveries at a later stage; after investments into the MGO bunkering segment have been complete,’ Director tells Manifold Times.
Fast Energy Sdn Bhd is currently exploring collaboration with a major Malaysian bunker supply firm operating at Port Klang; the operation will be supported by CCK Petroleum upon finalisation.
Veritas Petroleum Services records numerous contaminants such as plastic, fibres, black gum, paraffins, fatty acids, and other component found in the off-spec RMK 700 marine fuel.
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All bunker vessels that have received the necessary clearance for out of port bunkering operations may do so at the stated Tompok Utara coordinates only or risk penalty, according to the MMEA.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and MPA is working closely with other agencies to monitor the situation, both globally and in Singapore, the port authority tells Manifold Times.
