Propulsion & Fuel
Warner Petroleum Bringing Biodiesel to the Great Lakes
Environmentally Friendly Biodiesel Supports Sustainable Shipping As a major fuel supplier to the Great Lakes, Michigan-based Warner Petroleum is poised to have a major impact on sustainable maritime shipping by... Read More
Research Project Underway to Test Wind-Powered Vessel
As research continues in the quest for alternative energy options, wind propulsion is a possible alt-fuel, at least as power that can boost conventional propulsion in vessels, thereby reducing the... Read More
Longtime Great Lakes Fuel Supplier Poised To Meet Future Demands
In 1993, McAsphalt Industries acquired an idle ship fueling facility in Windsor, Ontario, and formed Sterling Fuels Limited. Initially, the new company focused on supplying marine fuels on the Canadian... Read More
New Biodiesel Era: CSL Completes the World’s Longest-Running Trials on Marine Engines
With sights on decarbonization and environmental stewardship, CSL recently completed trials using B100 biodiesel to power bulk carriers and self-unloading bulkers in the Great Lakes. Testing began in 2020 and... Read More
Decarbonizing for Success: Reduced Fuel Costs and Enhanced Efficiency Demonstrated Onboard Algoma Conveyor
The maritime industry’s growing focus on decarbonization faces unique logistical challenges based on its wide variety of fuel and technology needs. Furthermore, shipping has seen a simultaneous rise in operating... Read More