FOBAS Alerts on Off-spec Sediment Bunker Fuel from Singapore

FOBAS proceeded on testing a number of samples from Singapore, which were ordered as ISO-F-RMG380 grade.
Fuels with high sediments can result in excessive sludge deposition in tanks and throughout the handling and treatment/fuel injection systems.
In addition, when using this kind of fuels, it will most likely result to highly compromised combustion leading to engine and turbocharger damage.

Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) on Friday (12 February)...