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Early warning system can prevent widespread fuel contamination
The Singapore fuel contamination incident that hit around 200 vessels in April 2022 could have been avoided if there was an early warning system to detect issues with the source and quality of the fuel.
Read MoreHuman kindness and racketeers’ wickedness intersect at fuel sheds
Beware of racketeers at fuel sheds, police warn. Recently at Bandaragama, two racketeers were arrested for selling 60 litres of diesel-mixed water for Rs. 24,000, claiming it was pure diesel.
Read MoreCardigan motorist claims Tesco petrol left him with garage bill - Tivyside Advertiser
A CARDIGAN motorist who claims his car engine was contaminated after he filled up at Tesco's petrol station has vowed not to be 'fobbed off'…
Read MoreUSCG Warns of Water Contamination in Fuel Systems
A towing vessel operating in a pushing-ahead configuration experienced a loss of all propulsion while operating on the Mississippi River.
Read MoreMotorists Sold Fuel Contaminated With Water
I went to the station where I bought fuel and upon leaving, my car showed warnings on the dashboard and could not start. I had driven about 300 metres from the garage. I noticed they had sold me contaminated fuel and went back to make a complaint.
Read MoreWater-contaminated fuel saw towboat lose all propulsion
the Coast Guard reports that a towing vessel operating in a pushing-ahead configuration experienced a loss of all propulsion while operating on the Mississippi River. The loss of propulsion occurred approximately three hours after getting underway and about 3.5 hours after receiving fuel from a shore-side facility.
Read More’Running rough’: Big problem for motorists in Victoria
Victorian motorists are being warned of a potentially destructive flaw in the state’s fuel supply that could cause major damage to a car’s engine.
Read MoreScientists discover a new fuel-eating bacterium below car tank lids
A study has found an unknown microbial species that can be easily sourced and has great potential to break down diesel or gasoline-contaminated environments
Read MoreUpdate drawing attention to the risks of microbial contamination and damage to ships tanks if left untreated, we would like to follow this up from a marine fuel perspective.
When talking about microbial contamination this can include bacteria, yeast and mold and different strains of each. Certain microbes are present in all environments in air and water and under the right conditions can quickly multiply.
Read MoreThe hazards and mitigation of diesel fuel contamination
Microbial contamination is virtually always present in some form in fuels
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