CARL FEDDERSEN

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Hamburg boats spearhead GTL fuel swap

Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is converting four of its workboats for gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel propulsion after tests with the technology on the workshop boat 'Carl Feddersen' proved positive and demonstrated “significant” emission reductions. The fuel tests were conducted by HPA, Shell and the independent test institutes SGS Nederland and the German engineering concern m+m schlott. They were part of an ongoing HPA management programme designed to replace ships and floating gear with improved, low-emission newbuildings and eco-friendly fuel systems. Karsten Schönewald, head of HPA fleet management, said “because of the positive test results we have decided to introduce GTL fuel immediately as a first step on four of our ships. ... That makes us pioneers in the use of GTL fuel in Hamburg”. http://www.maritimejournal.com/news101/vessel-build-and-maintenance/vessel-repair-and-maintenance/hamburg-boats-spearhead-gtl-fuel-swap