The ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam saw the most number of off-spec samples in the first half of August.
Singapore port saw the most off-spec cases where the majority of issues were related to pour point, says report.
Most off-spec cases were recorded at Singapore port, which saw the majority of issues related to pour point.
GCMS techniques show fuel samples all contained significant levels of chlorinated hydrocarbon compounds.
Fuels tested had values ranging between 79 to 110 mg/kg, above the 60 mg/kg limit under ISO 8217:2017.
The majority of off-spec cases at Fujairah port were related to sulphur issues, says recent industry report.
ISO-F-RMG380 grade which met table 2 of ISO 8217 causing issues such as damage to plungers and filters.
Majority of off specification marine fuel cases concerns viscosity of material at Belgium port, shows LR report.
Viscosity issues were the main cause of off-specs at Singapore, Koh Si Chang Transhipment Area, and Ust Luga port.
The number of cases was a 34% drop from the figure seen a month ago in the second half of March.
