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Cruise Industry Besieged By Sulphur
David Dingle, boss of cruise company Carnival UK has come out fighting against new legislation he says could jeopardise the currently stable Cruise ship industry. The International Martime Organisation (IMO)'s new laws include the prohibition of fuels that emit more than 0.5% sulphur when burnt, and Dingle is fuming. Dingle denounced the new law as 'badly researched' and 'ill-thought out'.
The impositions currently only concern the Baltic and North Sea. But many lines currently sail these routes including Oceania cruises 2011. Because the imposition is a hand-me down from EU emissions targets, the Mediterranean is almost certain to become part of the effected zone by 2012. North American will likely follow its European peers. Aside from its international commitment, the fragile ecology of Alaska is one area that the Government is keen to protect. Public perception is against the cruise lines, because there is something of a gold rush on the beautiful scenary, even from small lines like Seabourn cruises.
The cruise industry sees widespread use of residual fuels containing far in excess of 0.5% Sulphur. David Dingle's fear is that by 2020 the industry could be forced onto Diesel. Not only is Diesel currently twice as expensive as these residual fuels, but industry wide adoption would only push prices higher, 'increas[ing] demand across the world by 20%'. You don't have to be an insider to understand that the oil market really doesn't need that. But with orders for new ship-builds halved, the cruise industry may well be in trouble.
The news is likely to cause much consternation in the cruise industry, which is burdening itself with growth in many new destinations. For Nile cruises 2011 is set to be another great year in the river cruising industry. But in the Nile and beyond, older ships, usually less fuel-efficient are frequently the life-blood of the fleet. Should the IMO's rules see effect internationally, the cost could be prohibitive. But then, the sun never stops shining on cruise destinations and the industry is a multi-million pound one. The future looks troubled, but it seems unlikely that it will be the end for an industry all about extravagance.
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Replacing acid in a large battery?
I have a large "cat" battery i use in a industrial diesel engine which was slowly losing it's charge. I dumped the old acid out and was wondering if any one has replaced that acid with new acid? I was told it may blow up by putting new acid in but can't see how that would happen if replaced safely.
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I would suggest buying a new battery, you never need to replace the acid. All you should ever do is top up the fluid level with distilled water.








































































































