Steve Bee highlights publication of a new Marine Biofuels Standard, Technical Reference, TR140:2025 Specification for Marine Biofuel, which was produced by experts including MPA and fuel...
Following an alert by CTI-Maritec , MPA says it has yet to receive reports of vessels experiencing operational problems related to fuel bunkered in Singapore.
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.
As the convenor of ISO/TC28/SC4/WG18, Monique Vermeire, announced the publication, which covers general requirements and specifications for methanol being used as a marine fuel.
‘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’...
Future of shipping’s fuel will involve multiple fuel pathways, as various segments will adopt different fuel pathways that suit their operational needs, says Group CEO Keld...
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...
