An Introduction to Marine Lubricants has been written by industry expert Nigel Draffin to shed light on marine lubricants and greases, a sector of the maritime industry that may be well understood by petroleum engineers and other specialists but for many remains highly complex and poorly-understood.

This book is intended to provide a guide and reference for those who, whilst not specialists in the technical aspects of marine fuels, need to understand the terminology and the reporting used in fuel analysis as part of their work.

An Analysis of the Technical and Environmental Issues

This book is intended as a guide to the operational aspects of bunkering for people who are not specialists in delivering marine fuels but need to understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of getting fuel onto ships.

This book covers every aspect of bunkering, from its history and early development right through to the latest environmental legislation, newest delivery procedures and quality specifications, and - importantly - health and safety considerations.

Marine fuels are a major expense of most shipping operations and a thorough knowledge of fuel oil handling is fundamental to efficient ship operations.