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04 Nov 2015

Emissions Control Takes Center Stage for Workboat Engines

Today’s workboat operators must navigate increasingly stringent IMO and EPA environmental and emissions regulations in and around ports and rivers. As the drama unfolds, selective catalytic reduction or SCR is emerging as a viable vehicle to do just that. At the same time, fears about space constraints for smaller vessels and the hassle of carrying and handing urea for these systems are rapidly evaporating, as well. Two different firms – both familiar names in propulsion markets – have embraced SCR as the way forward. Both, Tenneco and Volvo Penta, rely on deep roots in these markets and significant experience in the effort to reduce emissions from engines.

06 Dec 2012

Two US Firms Collaborate on SCR Design

Tenneco and Cormetech sign agreement to design marine engine ultra-large diameter selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts. The MARPOL Annex VI and EPA Tier IV regulations require an 80% reduction in NOx emissions, thus driving the need for engines to include aftertreatment strategies such as SCR. Tenneco’s SCR solution, incorporating the Cormetech catalyst, will be designed to help the marine industry comply with the new emission regulations. “Tenneco is an established leader in designing and developing diesel aftertreatment solutions, supplying commercial vehicle and engine manufacturers globally,” said Tim Jackson, Tenneco chief technology officer. “For more than 20 years, Cormetech has provided reliable state-of-the-art SCR catalyst for the reduction of NOx emissions.

27 Mar 2002

Dubai Drydock Accident Kills at Least 20

At least 20 people were killed and 150 injured after a floodgate collapsed at Dubai Drydocks. According to reports, two panels on a gate collapsed as they were being worked on. The collapse caused a flood combined with large boulders used to anchor the ships, are believed to be the cause a number of deaths. On Wednesday morning, about 500 people were working at the Dubai Drydocks at the time of the accident around 10 a.m. (1 a.m. ET) on Wednesday. Five ships were in the docking area, which maintains large ships in the Persian Gulf. Officials at the state-owned Dubai Drydocks told Reuters news agency that the casualty figures might rise as divers began rescue operations after the incident, which took place at 9:30 a.m.