Tag: fuel quality

Lloyd's Register (LR) and Metcore have introduced a certification service to ensure the reliability of fuel measurements using Mass Flow Meters (MFM). 

As the global marine fuel mix grows, becoming more varied and consequently more complex in terms of fuel management, there is a potential increasing risk to vessels, crew and the environment, from the possible impact of poor-quality fuels, argues Steve Bee, Group Commercial Director, VPS.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) continues to shed light on the evolving marine fuel landscape in its latest FOBAS Fuel Insight report, emphasizing the critical role that fuel quality and regulatory compliance play in the maritime industry.

The eagerly awaited ISO 8217:2024 standard has been published and is available for purchase on ISO's official website. Bill Stamatopoulos, Global Business Development Director at VeriFuel, highlights the advantages of this new edition and explains the substantial changes it brings to fuel grades and parameters.

On May 30rd, the ISO announced that the eagerly awaited ISO 8217:2024 is now published and can be purchased from their website. This marine fuel specification standard has undergone significant revision taking the industry needs into consideration as well as most recent industry experience and knowledge.

After consideration of the lack of regulatory framework within the bunker industry to control the supply of fuels intended for other purposes, IMO’s MSC committee at its 106th meeting proposed amendments that are expected to enter into effect on 01 January 2026.

VPS informs that two vessels had received contaminated fuel in Singapore, other than the twelve in Houston, raising the number to fourteen vessels in total. 

The UK P&I Club says they have been made aware of an issue with contaminated fuel in Houston, Texas, during the period of March-May 2023. VPS confirmed they found the presence of DCPD at high levels in VLSFO bunker fuel deliveries in the area.

According to International news, Brazilian energy producer Petrobras has launched Ultra Low Sulfur Marine Gas Oil (ULSMGO) in the Port of Santos, since 1st March. 

IBIA welcomes the mandatory bunker measuring systems in major ARA ports and calls for more ports to follow the same path.