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Japanese Group Trials Biodiesel in Construction Sector

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A Japanese group will test B30 biodiesel in construction machinery, as a step to blend more biofuels into conventional road fuels to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, reports Argus Media.

B30 biodiesel fuel testing

Japanese oil supplier Fuji Kosan will use B30 biodiesel for construction machinery, such as excavators and cranes, together with three other construction firms during the April 2023-March 2024 fiscal year. The B30 biodiesel...

https://mfame.guru/japanese-group-trials-biodiesel-in-construction-sector/

How To Be IMO 2020 Compliant Amid High Sulphur Warnings

  • Tested VLSFO manifold samples have recorded a sulphur content of between 0.51 to 0.53%m/m, exceeding the mandatory allowable 0.50%m/m.
  • Since the implementation of IMO 2020, there is confusion as to whether the ISO 4259 upper limit of 0.53%mm still applies or not.
  • Maritec emphasizes that in-use and onboard samples cannot exceed the maximum limit of 0.53% m/m. 
  • Routine full analysis on new bunker samples is also recommended.

Maritec recommends onboard bunker samples for compliance amid high...

https://mfame.guru/how-to-be-imo-2020-compliant-amid-high-sulphur-warnings/

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)...

https://mfame.guru/fobas-alerts-on-off-spec-sediment-bunker-fuel-from-singapore/

Viswa Group Highlights The Importance of Lubricant Testing for VLSFOs

  • Viswa Group has embarked on a project to test the demands of the newly evolving lubricants.
  • Companies are developing new cylinder oils with new additive packages.
  • These additive packages aim to take care of issues posed by the new fuels.
  • Viswa Group has observed that lab level tests for newly formulated lubricating oils are not enough.
  • Viswa thinks it essential to modify and improve the current bench tests in the lab.

According to an article published in the Manifold Times, International...

https://mfame.guru/viswa-group-highlights-the-importance-of-lubricant-testing-for-vlsfos/

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/

Excessive Liner Wear While Using the New VLSFO Fuels

In an earlier technical update, Viswa Lab has highlighted the issue of liner wear that occurs while using the new blends of VLSFO fuels. Now, they have taken it further and done another set of detailed testing which revealed the extent of it. Here we are putting up that report.

What is it?

Viswa Lab has so far received and tested over 20,000 number of VLSFO fuels. These fuels are from multiple sources, multiple blending procedures, and multiple global bunkering ports.

Out of tested VLSFOs, there...

http://mfame.guru/excessive-liner-wear-while-using-the-new-vlsfo-fuels/

Lloyd’s Register FOBAS receives GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award

SAFETY4SEA is pleased to announce that Lloyd’s Register FOBAS has received the 2020 GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award, sponsored by ERMA FIRST S.A., at a prestigious award ceremony which successfully concluded on March 3rd at Yacht Club of Greece in Athens, the evening ahead of the 2020 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum.

Lloyd’s Register FOBAS received the award for offering a high quality Fuel Testing service. During the last months, FOBAS raised the alarm when contaminated fuels were found in several...

https://safety4sea.com/lloyds-register-fobas-receives-green4sea-clean-shipping-award/

Onboard Compliant Fuel Testing Range Launched To Minimize FAME Risks

  • IMO 2020 marine fuel onboard testing and treatment range launched to provide fuel Conservancy solution to the shipping sector.
  • The range helps to ensure compliance with the IMO 0.5% sulphur cap and minimise the contamination risks with FAME based fuels in the supply chain.
  • The product range includes a portable XRF fuel sulphur content tester to confirm the sulphur mixture of fuel in the range of 0.1% – 5%. 
  • Chances of cross contamination is high even for  vessels fitted with exhaust scrubbers...

http://mfame.guru/onboard-compliant-fuel-testing-range-launched-to-minimize-fame-risks/

Guide provides steps to be taken to ensure fuel stability onboard

The newly-published “CIMAC Guideline: Marine fuel handling in connection to stability and compatibility” focuses on the upcoming 2020 sulphur cap and assists owners and provides a practical and working understanding of stability and compatibility of marine fuel oils.

The Guide provides additional information on rightly opting for complaint fuels, due to a wider variability of fuel formulations and characteristics. 

First of all, the constituents of a residual fuel however include asphaltenes,...

https://safety4sea.com/guide-provides-steps-to-be-taken-to-avoid-unstable-fuel-onboard/

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/

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