Bunker fuel testing

Phenols In Singapore Bunker Fuel Samples, Alerts Testing Firm

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...

https://mfame.guru/phenols-in-singapore-bunker-fuel-samples-alerts-testing-firm/

IMO Publishes Onboard Fuel Oil Sampling Guidelines

  • Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI have been adopted, introducing procedures facilitating PSC’s sampling from fuel oil tanks to verify the sulphur content.
  • The amendments will enter into force on 1 April 2022.

The 75th session of International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) has in November 2020 adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, introducing a method for fuel oil sampling from ships’ fuel oil tanks to verify the sulphur content, reports BIMCO.

The...

https://mfame.guru/imo-publishes-onboard-fuel-oil-sampling-guidelines/

Leading Marine Scientific Consultancy Enters Bunker Fuel Testing Market

According to a recent Manifold Times article, Brookes Bell has announced its entry into the bunker fuel testing market with a new high-end laboratory.

About the announcement

UK-based global technical and scientific consultancy Brookes Bell on Friday (31 July) announced plans to develop a high-end laboratory to deliver:

  • comprehensive metallurgy, 
  • bunker fuel testing, 
  • paint analysis and 
  • non-destructive testing facilities.
Comprehensive services 

According to a statement from the company, the new...

https://mfame.guru/leading-marine-scientific-consultancy-enters-bunker-fuel-testing-market/

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