Insist for Actual Flash Point Values from Supplier, Alerts Viswa Lab

Capt. John

Viswa Group in it’s recent technical update, alerts about identifying 4 fuels with low flashpoint (57, 57, 57 and 59 degC) from the Turkish ports. 

Fuels with low flashpoint

Over the last three weeks, Viswa Lab has identified 4 fuels with low flashpoint (57, 57, 57 and 59 degC)  from the Turkish ports of Ahirkapi, Aliaga and Istanbul. 

All 4 supplies were Low Sulfur distillate fuels (LSMGO). The off-spec fuels were supplied by 2 suppliers. 

Outside SOLAS requirements

This fuel falls outside the...

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