Possible Fuel Contamination in Houston and US Gulf Area

In the last month, FOBAS has dealt with a number of problematic VLSFO RM fuels from the US Gulf region, specifically from Houston and New Orleans. During the use of these fuels vessels have reported varying degrees of problems with the fuel injection equipment, which in a couple of cases has resulted in total loss of power.

Please find attached a bulletin which provides further information in relation to this.

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