Safety2nd October 2026 VPS highlights hidden fuel risks in safety-critical emergency assets VPS examines how fuel selection, condition monitoring and lubricating oil analysis support SOLAS readiness for lifeboats and other safety-critical equipment. Read More
28th April 2026 Skuld: Bunker fuels from Southeast Asia contaminated with ‘unusual’ chemical compounds
15th April 2026 Integr8 report: Risk in marine fuel quality becoming increasingly localised at port, supplier levels
30th March 2026 VPS: Expert forecasts rise in off-spec marine fuel incidents due to Middle East conflict
11th September 2025 Integr8 report: US sanctions trigger surge in Singapore, ARA HSFO bunker fuel quality issues
19th August 2025 FOBAS: H1 2025 distinctly characterised by ‘significant’ regional bunker quality failures
24th July 2025 Bunkering, shipping companies unite in self-regulated initiative to solve ARA marine fuel issues
23rd July 2025 VPS tackles stability issues of various bunker fuels and advises precautionary measures
17th October 2024 SIBCON 2024: VPS, INTERTANKO, IBIA dive into traceability and transparency of bunker fuel
12th June 2024 Integr8 report: Two-thirds of residual bunker fuels still sold with pre-2017 ISO specs
28th March 2024 Baltimore bridge crash: Safety investigation to include contaminated bunker fuel as possible cause
13th March 2024 Singapore: Marine fuel quality testing agencies applaud move for mandatory enhanced bunker fuel tests
