High/off-spec Ash due to Calcium, ARA

In recent days FOBAS has tested a number of fuels that have a high tested Ash content, above the 0.100%m/m limit for an RMG380 grade. These fuels were bunkered in the second half of April from ports in the ARA (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam) region with tested Ash ranging from 0.102 to 0.127%m/m.

These fuels are all high sulphur residual fuels (>0.50% mass) with very similar properties and appear to be from the same source. One common factor in all is the high Calcium which is a main contributor to the off-spec Ash in each case.

Please find attached a bulletin which provides further information regarding this.

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