Tag: fuel quality

LR has published its FOBAS Fuel Insight report for the second half of 2024 highlighting a continued trend upwards in the use of biofuel.

2024 saw the continuing evolution and widening of available maritime fuel types and grades,as the global shipping industry continues to gather decarbonisation momentum to reduce itsemissions to meet current and future legislation targets, argues Steve Bee, VPS Group Commercial Director.

FOBAS tested several samples from UK ports, Belfast and Fishguard with TSP results exceeding the ISO8217 specification limit of 0.10% m/m.

Maritec explained the ISO 8217:2024 version that included test parameters to measure FAME content, energy content and oxidation stability.

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.