A series of off-spec issues regarding cat fines and low flash point hit the republic in April.
Government clamping down illegal oil trade and the vessels involved may have crew arrested.
Vessels bunkering in region are advised to take note of stability of residual marine fuel.
Recent off-spec and debunkering cases have caught the eye of Singapore’s MPA, says local source.
Panama Maritime Authority registered total sales figure of 440,890 mt in March 2018.
Average sulphur content of residual fuel oils increased from 2.58% in 2016 to 2.60% in 2017.
Niche and major volume sectors outside LNG carrier segment supporting current growth of LNG-fuelled fleet.
Testing suggests the presence of certain fatty acids which should not be present in marine fuels.
IBIA seeking industry feedback on document for suppliers for assuring quality of bunkers delivered to ships.
‘The entire bunker fuels demand of over 5 million b/d would effectively cease to exist [in the long term].’
