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CLEAN LIVING There have been a number of green initiatives in recent months aimed at reducing emissions as well as reducing hazards when changing from one fuel to another
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derco, a leading fuel treatment technology specialist has launched an app for iOS and Android, designed to support both onboard officers and crew, as well as shore-based staff with regard to the often complex subject of fuel quality, increased hazards during fuel changeover procedures, fuel lubricity and incompatibility of fuels, as well as the presence of catalytic fines and contaminants. Olivier Baiwir, chief executive of Aderco, says: “We are super excited with our new app, which has been built entirely from inception to completion in just nine months, with the principal goals of offering ease of navigation, a fast download time and the ability for users to use the app offline, the latter being of particular importance for those serving at sea with potential connectivity challenges.” With the maritime industry today swiftly moving towards intelligent digitalisation solutions and, in order to optimise assets and procedures in a sustainable way, key features of the Aderco app include: » Fuel competences, fuel types and fuel compliance, including VSLFO, HFO, MGO and biofuel.
BULK TERMINALS
international | SPRING 2022
