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/

First Maritime Focused Testing Service for All Ship Fluid & Materials

CTI Maritec Integration creates 1st maritime focused testing service, says an article published on their website.

About the acquisition

The fuel and oil testing services company Maritec Pte Ltd, acquired by leading certification company Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd. (“CTI”), is now fully integrated into the group’s marine division, leveraging CTI’s world-class R&D capabilities to create the world’s only purely maritime-focused independent testing services group.

The June 2020...

https://mfame.guru/first-maritime-focused-testing-service-for-all-ship-fluid-materials/

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