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Eight Bunker Fuel Samples Tested in Indonesia Show Low Flashpoints: Maritec-Naias
Eight bunker fuel samples tested after being supplied in Indonesia recorded flashpoints below the 60°C minimum required under SOLAS, according to fuel testing agency Maritec-Naias.
The fuel samples, tested between July 21 and August 4, were LSMDO and B40 marine biofuel, it said in an emailed notification on Wednesday.
All eight samples came from the same supplier, with the lowest flashpoint recorded at 39.5°C.
Maritec-Naias said the results indicated the fuels did not comply with the SOLAS and ISO 8217 flashpoint requirement.
SOLAS generally requires fuel carried in a ship's tanks to have a flashpoint of at least 60°C, while MARPOL Annex VI requires bunker delivery notes to state the actual flashpoint or confirm it is at least 70°C.
From January 2026, SOLAS amendments also require suppliers to provide a signed declaration before bunkering confirming that fuel meets the applicable flashpoint standard.
"When ordering fuels from Indonesia it is advised to insist on getting the actual flash point values from the supplier," Maritec-Naias said.
For vessels carrying low-flashpoint fuel, it recommended maintaining tank-vent flame screens, preventing ignition sources near vents, and notifying the supplier and P&I club.
Vessels at sea may also seek a flag-state dispensation until their next port.
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