Test and treat your fuels for IMO 2020

How do you mitigate risks of non-compliance?

1. Understand your bunker tanks

   Understand your bunker tanks

   2019 Now

   Problem

   Sludge and sediments form over time and settle at the side and bottom of your vessel bunker tanks. If these impurities are not removed, there are huge risks associated when mixing in new IMO 2020 compliant fuel. You will face fuel compatibility issues, damage to the engine and machinery and other operational risks. 

   Solution:

   4-6 months of treatment programme to clean the bunker tanks

2. Prepare your bunker tanks

   Prepare your bunker tanks

   2019 Q3

   Problem:

   Before the changeover to new fuels, you would need reliable fuel treatment solution that stabilises and prevents sludge formation in your bunker tanks.

   Once the sludge and sediment deposits are reduced to a minimum, your bunker tanks are ready to house the new fuel.

    

   Solution:

   FuelPower conditioner to clean the bunker tank before fuel changeover

3. Test and Treat your bunker fuels

   Test and Treat your bunker fuels

   2019 Q4 and beyond

   Problem:

   The changeover to new fuels will bring about different challenges. We take the complexity out of compliance for you. Routine fuel testing and treating can mitigate the risks that come with your choice of fuel.

   Solution:

   Our Test and Treat programme is tailored according to the following fuel options:
   1. Heavy Oil and Blends
   2. Distillate or Diesel Oil

4. Don't Forget The Filters

   Don't Forget The Filters

   Problem:

   Changing over to new fuels leads to more catalytic fines in low sulphur fuel, which means more frequent cleaning for filters, strainers and other parts becomes a necessity. This increased manual work for the crew can lead to unexpected costs that come with damage to components from rough handling.

   Solution:

   The combination of Unitor™ Ultrasonic cleaner and USC chemical makes for a simple one-time investment that removes recurring costs.