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3 Vessels Suffer "Severe Fuel Problems" After Bunkering in Fujairah: Report
Three vessels have suffered "severe fuel problems" after bunkering in Fujairah, according to a report published by Viswa Lab's MFAME.
The vessels, which were not named, were said to have all suffered severe fuel pump damage in both their diesel generators and main engines.
It was, however, indicated that the bunkers in question were within ISO8217 specification.
"Though most fuels meet ISO specifications, that alone does not mean that the fuel is fit for use," the report said.
The news follows a report by Ship & Bunker Tuesday that data from fuel testing agency Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) shows there has been a significant drop in cat fines in Fujairah's bunkers, along with an overall improvement in bunker quality at the port, that coincides with the post sanctions return of Iranian fuel oil to the local market.
