‘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...
VPS have issued 21 Bunker Alerts this year, which have highlighted witnessed quality issues with the three main fuel types of HSFO (6 alerts), VLSFO (9...
Fuel Insights app, powered by VPS PortStats, offers NorthStandard account holders with a view on fuel quality trends, based on data generated by VPS in key...
Joint circular extends the use of the MARPOL Delivered Sample to also be available for checking of the flash point requirement under SOLAS Chapter II-2/4.2.1.
CTI-Maritec says VLSFO samples from vessels that took up fuel/bunkered in Malta were found to contain high concentrations of chemical compounds that can potentially prove harmful...
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.
SAC-accredited testing capabilities, including Polymer Detection, Chlorinated Organic Compound Testing, and Acid Number Analysis, are designed to ensure marine fuels meet ISO 8217 standards.
Out of 22 samples representing both HSFO and VLSFO deliveries in ARA, CTI-Maritec found Aluminium and Silicon concentrations in two samples to be above 100 mg/Kg...
FOBAS has highlighted that CIMAC WG7 (Fuels) has released several documents including on diesel engines to support the adoption of ISO 8217:2024 marine fuel standard.
