Contaminated Fuel from the US Gulf Region
Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis Services (FOBAS) has recently reported instances where tested fuel oil samples have revealed above average acid number, which suggests possible contamination by fatty acids. A copy of the FOBAS Service Update can be read here.
Members are reminded of the importance of fuel oil analysis and the potential impact that poor quality or contaminated fuel could have on the safety and environmental performance of your fleet.