American energy giant ExxonMobil announced that all of its marine fuels now meet the new ISO 8217:2017 specifications.
The newly published sixth edition of the specifications updates the 2012 version (ISO 8217:2012). A number of revisions have been made to address current industry trends, including:
- The introduction of supplementary cold flow data for distillate fuels
- The addition of a new class of distillates allowing for bio-fuel blends
- The inclusion of hydrocarbons from synthetic or renewable sources
In order to comply with the specifications, ExxonMobil said it now includes the cold filter plugging point and cloud point of distillate fuels on its bunker delivery notes. Stating cold flow properties in this way will help vessel operators better manage fuels on board.
“Meeting the new ISO 8217:2017 specifications allows us to support our customers’ fuel needs and aids in preventing safety issues as any material at a concentration that is harmful to personnel, jeopardizes the safety of the ship, or adversely affects the performance of the machinery, has been removed,” explained Iain White, global marketing manager, ExxonMobil Marine.
