Bunker testing

Bunker Samples Can ‘Make or Break’ Off-spec Claim, Says Gard

An article in Gard explains the necessity of bunker sampling and recording the BDN numbers.

An owner wishing to use a manifold sample may discover that either no such samples were taken or that if they were taken the seal numbers were not mentioned on the Bunker Delivery Note, which allows their validity to be disputed.

The problem

Sampling

It is important to draw a distinction between a MARPOL sample and other samples, i.e. commercial samples. The sampling location of the MARPOL sample is...

https://mfame.guru/bunker-samples-can-make-or-break-off-spec-claim-says-gard/

New Blockchain Fuel Tracking Tool Makes Fuel Testing Lab Independent & Instant!

In a  major development, a blockchain and DNA-based fuel tracking solution BunkerTrace has launched commercially to offer increased transparency in the marine fuel supply chain, reports Ship Technology.

Managing Fuel Risks

BunkerTrace combines synthetic DNA tracers and blockchain to manage marine fuel risks by creating a transparent chain of custody.

Trial Succesful

The launch of the technology follows a successful trial in the Netherlands that was conducted in collaboration with maritime industry...

http://mfame.guru/new-blockchain-fuel-tracking-tool-makes-fuel-testing-lab-independent-instant/

Q&A: Viswa Nods for Additional Bunkers Testing

Ram Vis is chief executive and founder of international marine fuel specifications testing company Viswa Group. A report in Argus Media briefs the interview with Vis, wherein he discusses some of the challenges faced by shipowners.

The following is the interview, which has been edited for brevity and clarity.

Should shipowners run additional specification tests to the standard specifications test they already run? If so what are they and how long does it take to get the results? Should shipowners...

http://mfame.guru/qa-viswa-nods-for-additional-bunkers-testing/