IME(I) Mumbai Branch Hosts Seminar on Minimizing Environmental Impact of Maritime Transport Through Fuel Additives

The Institution of Marine Engineers (India) Mumbai branch successfully hosted a highly informative technical seminar on a very critical topic, "The Role of Additives: To Minimize the Environmental Impact of Transporting Goods by Sea."

The event, held at The Kohinoor Continental Hotel, brought together industry experts, maritime professionals, and environmental advocates to discuss innovative solutions for reducing the ecological footprint of marine transport.

The seminar commenced with an insightful introduction by Mr. Shobhit Kapoor, who underscored the growing relevance of fuel additives in addressing recent challenges faced by fuel pumps, filtration systems, and purifiers. He highlighted that fuel stability and compatibility are pivotal factors contributing to these issues. Setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of the subject, Mr. Kapoor introduced the evening's distinguished speaker, Ms. Ritu Chaudhri, Director of Enmarol Petroleum India Private Limited.

Ms. Ritu Chaudhri, an MBA graduate from the University of Connecticut, USA, and a seasoned expert in the marine fuel, brought a wealth of knowledge to the seminar. Having founded Enmarol Petroleum India Pvt. Ltd. in 1996, Ms. Chaudhri has been at the forefront of importing heavy fuel and white kerosene through Nhava Sheva Port, in 2002 ventured into fuel additives, distributing marine fuel additives in collaboration with Innospec Limited (UK). Her extensive experience and exceptional speaking skills made her the ideal candidate to address the seminar's theme.