Phenols In Singapore Bunker Fuel Samples, Alerts Testing Firm

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Maritec Pte Ltd (Maritec) said it has tested and has evidence of Phenols appearing in several Singapore VLSFO samples in Jan/Feb 2021, says an article published in Ship & Bunker.

Two consecutive instances recorded

Maritec reports it has recorded two consecutive instances of the same barge/supplier product testing at 385 and 111ppm.

What is the risk?

“At these high concentrations there is an increased risk of the fuel losing its stability and breaking down leading to deposits in fuel system filters...

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