Residual Fuels

Asia’s VLSFO Market Compensates Its Weekly Losses

  • Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) edged higher on Friday.
  • It has clawed back most of the week’s losses amid weekly regional inventory declines.

Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) edged higher on Friday, clawing back most of the week’s losses amid weekly regional inventory declines, reports Reuters.

Asia’s Market

Soaring inventories and sluggish demand from both the bunkering and power generation sectors have hammered Asia’s residual fuel market complex has been hammered in...

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All You Need To Know About Biodiesel Fuel Oil Blends (VLSFOs)

Viswa Group in its latest technical updates has released a white paper on Biodiesel Fuel Oil blends (VLSFOs).

Here’s an abstract of the report.

Distribution of commodities 

The shipping industry allows for mass production and transportation of goods and cargo on a global and domestic scale via the distribution of these commodities using ocean-going vessels as a more fuel-efficient and cost-effective method when compared with other modes of distribution. 

Usage of residual fuel

The use of residual...

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IMO Ready?!Cleaning Fuel Tanks Laden With Residual Bunker Fuel from Years of Use

According to industry experts’ analysis, tougher global marine fuel specifications are likely to strain the smallest players onshore and at sea, as companies plan for major sulfur reductions beginning next year, reports Argus Media.

Cleaning Out Tanks

Both terminal and vessel operators must grapple with cleaning out tanks used to store marine fuel that international accords will bar from use beginning 1 January 2020. Timing those preparations to make the most profit while meeting regulatory...

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Low Flash Point Residual Fuels Found in Singapore

According to a media brief given by the Lloyd’s Register, FOBAS has tested a number of samples from Singapore last week which were ordered as ISO-F-RMG380 grades.

What’s the concern?
  • A number of these samples, when tested, revealed flash points below the 60°C SOLAS minimum limit.
  • The tested results ranged from 35 to 47 °C.
  • Any fuel with a flash point significantly lower than the SOLAS limit should be considered as an immediate safety concern.

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