Singapore: CTI-Maritec releases whitepaper on VLSFO bunker fuel
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Bunker fuel testing and marine surveying business Maritec Pte Ltd (CTI-Maritec) on Wednesday (4 September) released a whitepaper on the main challenges and optimal management of Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO).
CTI-Maritec said with the prevalent operational issues associated with VLSFO, understanding the causes and risks are crucial for ship operators and crew to avoid costly operational disruptions and permanent machinery damage.
“Due to the widely varied compositions of VLSFOs sold in the bunker fuel oil market, the physical and chemical properties and qualities vary greatly, thus exhibiting significantly different chemical behaviours, which can only be accurately determined through focused monitoring/testing,” according to the paper’s extract.
“This variability can affect engine performance.”
The firm shared key insights with in-house data evidence on the issues faced along with recommendations to shed light on the optimal testing and management of VLSFO.
“Furthermore, indications of the pitfalls of neglecting to closely monitor VLSFO are also indicated to provide a holistic understanding of the issues at hand,” it said.
Note: The full whitepaper by CTI-Maritec can be downloaded here.
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Published: 5 September, 2024
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