20MAR2019 - NEWS - Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service releases alert for low flash point residual fuels at Singapore

On 14th March the Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) released an alert in which it warned all shipowners and operators regarding low flash point residual fuels at Singapore Specifically, after FOBAS tested several samples from Singapore, which were ordered as ISO-F-RMG380 grade, it concluded that the tested flash points were below the 60°C SOLAS minimum limit, with the results varying between 55 and 58 °C. For this reason, it said that that these fuels could cause safety concerns. In such cases, FOBAS first recommends to follow best practice safety guidelines, in order to limit the risk because of low flash point fuel. Moreover, ships must contact their flag State, insurance underwriters and classification society right after to receive more advice.

Published by Editor - www.Livebunkers.com at 20-Mar-2019 06:02:34 [UTC] , contact editor at editor@livebunkers.com