Testing of VLSFO samples from vessels in Singapore and Rotterdam encountering operational problems indicated it was blended with CNSL from undeclared source materials or production processes.
‘The same historical quality concerns such as cat-fines and stability, sulphur and flash point remain, and isolated incidents of chemical contamination are still occurring,’ says FOBAS’...
Facility will support the growth of sustainable bunker fuel solutions - including green methanol, LNG, and traditional fuels - providing testing, inspection, and certification services.
VLSFO and HSFO samples tested by FOBAS were found to have exceeded the 0.50%v/v limit for water as stipulated in the ISO 8217:2024 specification.
'MARPOL delivered sample' size has increased from 400ml to 600ml and must now also be available for checking the flashpoint requirements under SOLAS Regulation II-2/4.2.1, says...
‘In my opinion, whether we like it or not, to me the ISO 8217 standards are the lowest common denominator,’ believes Captain Rahul Choudhuri, President Strategic...
Report reveals ‘persistent issues’ with marine fuels such as cat-fines, stability, sulphur content, and flash point continue to be challenging, and isolated incidents of chemical contamination...
