"It may be said that a favorable economic argument for using coal as a ship's fuel can be demonstrated today in a number of bulk-carrying trades. Realistic predictions of future price trends in energy supplies suggest that the argument is likely to become even stronger in the 10-15 years that lie ahead. In this regard, we should not overlook the active development work now being undertaken in the field of more highly efficient (coal-burning) steam-generating plants." The above quotation summarizes the concensus of opinion of the recent Second International Coal Fired Ships Conference held recently in New York City.
The conference was sponsored by Shipping World & Shipbuilder and Polytech International and organized by Conference Organisers International Limited. Twelve economic and technical papers, prepared by U.S. and foreign experts on shipping and machinery, were presented during the two-day conference.
Copies of the papers may be obtained from Polytech International, Cardigan House, 1 Cardigan Street, Luton LU1 1RP, England at a price of $63.