What Are the Common Contaminants Found in Marine Fuel?

Using contaminated or off-specification fuels can adversely affect the environmental and operational performance and safety of marine vessels, increasing the risk of costly downtime.

Operational issues and downtime due to poor fuel quality result in significant financial losses for ship operators and associated stakeholders every year.

For instance, biofouling is a significant issue with marine diesel fuel as it increases the risk of microbial contamination. Similarly, water contamination is another problem in both heavy fuels and marine diesel fuels.

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