FOBAS released a bulletin highlighting on ships receiving bunker fuels containing an ‘unestablished’ blend component which could potentially result in engine fuel pump and injector related...
Dr. Sunil Kumar highlights how environmentally friendly biodiesel bunker blends can be negatively impacted by cold weather environments and how VPS testing methods could help ship...
Representatives from Maritec, VPS, Intertek, FOBAS and Eurofins Mechem offer Manifold Times their perspective on the development.
Seminar, to be held on 28 March at the 30th floor of Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, will primarily focus on navigating the challenges and opportunities...
Taking into account recommendations from IEG, formed following a contaminated bunker fuel delivery incident in 2022, and industry feedback, enhanced testing measures will be implemented upstream.
Wolf Rehder, VPS Area Manager Germany, focuses on the critical importance of maintaining high bunker fuel quality standards for emergency equipment onboard vessels, which is often...
MPA has enhanced testing parameters, which will be mandatory from 1 June, intended to be carried out at upstream supply chain for bunker fuels that will...
Findings in VPS’ review include 58% of its 2023 Bunker Alerts were for VLSFO fuels, followed by 24% for MGO fuels and 14% for HSFO; most...
Energy content has a direct impact on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions, and is therefore an important parameter for ship operators to consider in preparation...
Seven samples from four different suppliers between 10 to 19 December representing HSD and Bio Distillate grade deliveries in Indonesia found with flashpoint as low as...
