THROTTLE BACK

摘要

Fuel savings was the overwhelming reason why slow steaming was introduced into bulk and container shipping fleets worldwide, according to a recent survey conducted by MAN Diesel & Turbo. The survey, Slow Steaming Practices in the Global Shipping Industry, was performed in late 2011 among over 200 representatives of global container and bulk shipping. MAN Diesel & Turbo says the purpose of the survey was to invest what approach to slow steaming was being taken by container, bulk and tanker operators. Additionally, MAN Diesel & Turbo wanted to find out what other practices or investments operators were taking in conjunction with slow steaming, such as retrofit, derating and upgrade measures.