2020 FUELS: THE END OF A 'FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY'?

摘要

Matt Wright of Argus Media Consulting Services points out problems still arise, citing the widespread bunker contamination that showed up last spring. However, he adds that flouting advice "will soon be far more likely" to result in ugly consequences. Both the long-awaited ISO/PAS 23263:2019 and the 64-page Joint Industry Guidance (by CIMAC, IBIA, IPIECA et al) point to new complexities. For example, both state crew should find out - preferably before purchase - the nature and type of the fuel alongside properties such as viscosity, density and cold flow, adjusting temperatures for storage and line feed as necessary.