‘Lubricity is not a major concern for marine fuels and is only applicable to ultra-low sulphur “bright & clear” distillate fuels,’ says Jeroen de Vos.
UKAS accreditation covers chemical and physical tests for petroleum and petroleum products (fuel oil), states Brookes Bell.
Final test showed material used in the ship had a sulphur content of 2.604%, five times the maximum permitted value for bunker fuel.
If fully adopted at MSC 106 in November, SOLAS amendments to prevent supply of marine fuels with a flashpoint of below 60°C are expected to be...
Singapore bunker fuel contamination reveals imbalance of recourse opportunities in bunker sale contracts between time charterers and other parties.
MGO fuels are more susceptible than HFO/VLSFO fuels to microbial contamination as well as bunker fuel containing FAME and other bio-products.
Exclusive to UZMAR, these new designs represent a new generation of lower emission tugs that the company’s clients are demanding to meet CO2 reduction targets.
IBIA suggested to a working group that existing delivered MARPOL sample, which is also recorded on the bunker delivery note, could be used to check for...
Glencore purchased fuel through Straits Pinnacle which contracted supply from Unicious Energy. Contaminated HSFO was loaded at Khor Fakkan port and shipped to a FSU in...
Affected ships with low flash point bunker fuel should contact classification society, flag state and insurance underwriters immediately, says FOBAS.
