Analysing data from 60 million metric tons of supply, Integr8 Fuels’ latest bi-annual report reveals several regional and parametric trends with regards to fuel quality and consistency, including;

• VLSFO obtained in ARA is approximately 14 times more likely to have Sulphur levels exceeding 0.50% than Singapore, although with careful buying we can avoid this risk.
• The epicentre for hidden losses associated with Density remains in one of Southeast Asia’s most popular ports.
• There are continued challenges of non-homogenous VLSFO blends in the industry.

The report provides an in-depth assessment of key trends across all commercial fuel grades and key ports, answering questions such as, how likely am I to be faced with an off-specification situation, what are the most problematic parameters, which ports pose the highest risk, and what steps should I take when faced with a claim?

Topics covered include:

• The supply landscape relating to availability and specifications
• Off-specification trends and problematic parameters
• Geographical variances and “hot spots”
• ISO 8217:2017 and the headwinds continuing to mute demand
• MARPOL & SOLAS compliance challenges
• The risk of non-homogenous VLSFO blends and the impact to the end user
• Hidden losses that are often not considered when purchasing
• Statistically, what quality time bar is suitable for the bunkering location?