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Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, University of Montenegro , Podgorica , Montenegro
Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, University of Montenegro , Podgorica , Montenegro
Faculty of Maritime Studies Kotor, University of Montenegro , Podgorica , Montenegro
Ships that are using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels for propulsion are covered by The International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Lowflashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), which provides basic rules and regulations that must be followed during the construction and use of these propulsion systems. Taking into account that the largest numbers of ships use heavy fuel oil (HFO), which is extremely bad considering the harmful exhaust gases it produces, LNG as a propellant comes with a number of advantages, especially when it comes to the regulations prescribed by Annex VI of MARPOL Convention. An additional mitigating factor is the fact that LNG fuel is globally available and experiences greater expansion from year to year. Also, ships that would use the mentioned propellant would directly meet the necessary requirements and be able to sail in Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA Zones). The use of alternative fuels is an obligation and a process that will have to be implemented worldwide in the future. That is exactly why use of gases or other low-flashpoint fuels for propulsion is one of the most effective solutions that can be applied in the near future on a large number of vessels.
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