With fuel oil properties fluctuating, it is causing quality and safety problems that will likely continue to be a challenge for the global shipping industry. One of the challenges is in formulating the new blend proportions and feedstocks in order to create fuel mixtures that comply with the IMO’s new 0.5 percent sulfur limit, says Olivier Baiwir, the managing director at Aderco, the fuel treatment technology specialists.
He added, “Clearly, whilst Covid-19 has not assisted the situation for bunker suppliers, fluctuating fuel issues such as poor stability and compatibility, higher pour point, fluctuating viscosities and fuel contamination can all lead to low shelf life of some VLSFO’s.”
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