Gard Joins Companies Warning About Singapore HSFO Contamination
The firm's members are reporting operational problems after taking on HSFO in Singapore during the first quarter of this year.
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The firm's members are reporting operational problems after taking on HSFO in Singapore during the first quarter of this year.
Chlorinated hydrocarbons being found in Singapore HSFO appear to be causing engine failures.
FOBAS has recently tested a handful of HSFO bunker samples from fuel bunkered in Singapore between 15th February and 4th March that were found to be contaminated with chlorinated compounds.
Maritec Pte Ltd has tested several samples representing VLSFO deliveries in Singapore with flashpoint as low as 53°C for the period of 18th Mar 2022 to 22nd Mar 2022 from various suppliers.
Total Sediment Potential (TSP) results exceeding the ISO8217 specification limit of 0.10% m/m.