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Neptune – Bunker Info tab updates

A regular update of the bunker quality data has been uploaded to Neptune. The update covers six months, from May to October 2022.

Let’s zoom in on VLSFO quality which is being supplied in Antwerp.

In the current period, VLSFO bunkers delivered in Antwerp have failed to comply with the Sulphur content limit in 5.6% of cases. 3.9% of samples have shown Sulphur content between 0.50% m/m and 0.53% m/m, while 1.7% of test results exceeded 0.53%m/m – the level above which a buyer can claim that the specification has not been met.

4.9% of samples collected in Antwerp have been found off-spec on various ISO 8217:2017 technical parameters. For example, cat fines exceeded the standard limit in 2.1% of samples, a maximum figure being 252 mg/kg (!). 1.1% samples failed on Pour Point being above 30°C, while 6.9% of samples have been marginally on-spec falling in the 25-30°C range.

Neptune bunker quality statistics is powered by Veritas Petroleum Services.
Source: West of England

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