Bunkers which are compliant with ISO 8217, may in fact contain contaminants, which can result in significant operational difficulties, including engine damage.
GCMS chemical analysis is not part of the current ISO8217 standard, yet time and again, chemically contaminated fuels cause damage to vessels, said Steve Bee of...
There is a continuing lack of transparency in the way marine fuel is delivered and this has to change, said Kenneth Dam, TFG Marine Global Head...
FOBAS has seen a similar contamination case from Ulsan, Korea and a recent case with lower levels of the same contaminants of bunker fuel from Singapore.
MOL and NIES will conduct fuel quality analysis and research for the safe operation of machinery on vessels over a period of three years.
MPA has also asked Glencore to improve its internal procedures to ensure that prompt action is taken in future when it becomes aware of, or reasonably...
Several VLSFOs delivered in this region are still observed with presence of chemical contaminants, indicating elevated potassium content and acid number.
Maritec received feedback from two vessels that had used these fuels indicating issues such as excessive wear of fuel pump plungers, barrels, and fuel injectors.
Dongjiakou Maritime Safety Administration issued a fuel compliance warning, reminding Aframax ship operators or managers to only utilise compliant bunker fuel following these events.
Making sure crew members that handle bunker fuels have the right training is vital to reducing the risk of contamination, said Capt. Simon Hodgkinson, Head of...
