Tag: ISO 8217

This article by Steve Bee – VPS Group Marketing & Strategic Projects Director, looks to address current marine distillate quality and the test parameters which can be employed to assist in determining fuel quality and the relevant fuel management considerations.

CMA CGM has sued US marine fuels firm GCC Supply & Trading LLC over the alleged supply of contaminated VLSFO to its vessels.

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.

Britannia P&I Club highlights the importance of shipowners must conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of every bunker operation as part of their Safety Management System (SMS) before starting.

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.

CIMAC Fuels Working Group (WG7), in cooperation with ISO/TC 28/SC 4/WG6 (ISO 8217 committee) has published a paper to address questions that are expected to arise around the new  ISO 8217:2024 standard. 

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.

During the 2024 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, Bill Stamatopoulos, Global Business Development Director at VeriFuel, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the anticipated ISO 8217:2024 standard.