Ship&Offshore | Issue 04/2018
Alternative fuels white paper
The classification society DNV GL has issued a new white paper assessing a range of alternative fuels and technologies. The white paper “Alternative fuels and technologies for greener shipping” examines the price, availability, regulatory challenges and environmental benefits of alternative fuels and technologies, including LNG, LPG, hydrogen, fuel cells, and hybrid and battery technologies, and compares them with the use of conventional fuel with scrubbers and new low-sulphur alternatives. DNV GL said it intends to offer the shipping industry insights that will help them in their preparations for the upcoming global sulphur cap, which is due to come into effect on January 1st 2020....