New ISO 8217 standards present a rare opportunity to do away with industry’s reliance on obsolete fuel specifications but noted that it will be no easy...
Seven samples from four different suppliers between 10 to 19 December representing HSD and Bio Distillate grade deliveries in Indonesia found with flashpoint as low as...
A laissez-faire attitude at the outset, however, can quickly translate into a very difficult contractual position for a charterer.
John Oosthoek and Ruben Hofsli of marine fuels testing company VPS explore the pivotal role of data-driven decision-making in decarbonising the shipping industry.
Georgia Maltezou of The Club and Darren Shelton of FuelTrust share on how maritime technology can help shipowners and charterers ensure bunker fuel quality and quantity.
FOBAS tested samples from UAE ports which have shown sulphur results above required limits; recent batch of off-spec samples is most likely a random occurrence.
VLSFO play an important role, comprising 55% of marine fuel samples; while no official ISO8217 specs exist, VLFSOs demand careful management due to unique properties.
‘Problem typically involved an increase from 0.1% to above 0.25% water content, which, although below the regulated threshold, still resulted in average losses of USD 14,910...
