Testing identified 90,000mt of delivered VLSFO bunkers containing compounds consistent with an Estonian Shale Oil derived stream.
Seven cases were reported to have found Alkylresorcinols in the range of 3000 – 17000 PPM and six cases reported to have found various Phenolic compounds...
Due to on-going escalations in the region, many flights in and out of the region have been cancelled and as a result, increased transit times for...
Delivered in a question and answer format that allows VPS and World Fuel to comment on issues raised by NorthStandard, substantial focus is given to fuel...
Based on VPS’ database of lubricant testing data, the reported status of lubricant oil shows that over two-thirds of all lubricant oils are at a caution...
Second half of 2025 was characterised by a significant concentration of repeated fuel quality failures across major ports including Singapore, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hong Kong and Port...
Proportion of out-of-spec ULSFO samples increased significantly in 2025 with approximately 90% of ULSFO deliveries originating from European ports, with around 60% sourced from Mediterranean ports.
Chapman will play an integral role in improving the operational efficiency and profitability of VPS’ shipping customers, through the delivery of VPS services in the Americas...
Steve Bee of VPS covers a detailed review of 2025 marine fuel quality including off-specifications, fuel contamination issues as well as methanol and ethanol.
Rather than relying solely on alternative marine fuels or engine retrofits, Uwe Krüger says China is becoming more proficient in measuring, monitoring, and reading the data...
