Recently FOBAS tested several residual fuel samples from Singapore, that exceeded the 60 mg/kg limit, for Aluminium + Silicon (catfines) as stipulated in the ISO 8217:2010/12/17...
This includes chemical contamination issues in Istanbul which led to severe operational issues and some issues with high Total Sediment in ARA region ports and other...
Maritec-Naias tested forty samples representing VLSFO bunker fuel deliveries from various suppliers at Singapore ports, which indicated Al+Si concentrations ranging from 51 mg/Kg up to 120...
Steve Bee and Captain Rahul Choudhuri highlight a case study involving a vessel's crew and potentially others placed in great danger when the ship lost power...
Peter van den Boomgaard and Steve Bee demonstrate how thousands of dollars can be saved per vessel, per year, by utilising the skills of an independent...
Labtechnic and Energy Constructs lead two-day course focused on ISO 8217:2024, marine biofuels, and carbon intensity compliance.
Steve Bee of VPS highlights the different fuel management approaches required to avoid instability and de-stablization of marine fossil fuels and biofuels.
Stanley George highlights that engines operating on FAME-based bio bunker fuels are more susceptible to rapid oil viscosity degradation, where FAME does not evaporate easily, leading...
Steve Bee explores if the greater demand for marine gas oils/distillates would lead to poorer fuel quality following the recent implementation of the new Mediterranean ECA.
Gard has handled claims where the presence of phenolic compounds originating from CNSL in conventional fuels has resulted in operational problems or machinery damage for vessels.
