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When shipbuilding joined science - a recipe for Britain’s industry success

Over a century has passed since Sir William Froude began testing model hulls in his makeshift laboratory at Torquay on England’s Devon coast.

By 1908 growth in the demand for ship and design research was such that England’s National Physical Laboratory had to start a separate Ship Division. This was made possible due to a £200,000 gift from Sir Alfred Yarrow and government subsidy. From this investment was born the Feltham Project, enabling dedicated scientists to design intricate ships and propulsion studies, growing Britain’s shipbuilding industry.

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On Deck at Houston

This 1964 article explains ExxonMobil’s Internal Marine Service Program, which was unique at the time of its launch. The service helped vessel owners with lubrication solutions while docked in port.

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  • Hamburg

    Hamburg 10th -11th May

    Propulsion and Emissions Conference
    ExxonMobil will be attending this year’s 39th Motorship Propulsion & Emissions Conference. Join our representatives during this key event for two days of networking, debates and information sharing.

  • Oslo

    Oslo 30th May – 2nd June

    Nor-Shipping
    Join ExxonMobil representatives at this key maritime event in May. We have a range of activities prepared at the event including a closed roundtable with industry experts, to discuss key issues affecting the Marine industry today.

  • Tokyo

    Tokyo 25th – 27th May

    Bari-Ship
    Join our team at the largest maritime event in West Japan, where we will be showcasing a host of expertise, including a special seminar titled ‘The change to marine fuels in 2020 and the impact on cylinder oils’ presented by Global Marketing Manager, ExxonMobil Marine Fuels and Lubricants - Iain White

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    Marine engine cold corrosion

    Learn about cold corrosion and how ExxonMobil marine lubricants can help protect your engine from cold corrosion and liner wear.

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    ExxonMobil marine quick reference chart

    View our quick reference chart to find high quality marine fuel oils or lubricants to support your business.