Marine Fuel Testing and Treatment

The Star marine fuel testing and treatment range provides a turnkey stewardship solution for users of marine diesel fuels and low sulphur alternatives. They have been developed specifically for shipping operators requiring an effective means to measure and manage fuel quality.

Marine fuel contamination and  the benefits of proactive fuel stewardship

Fuel contamination is a persistent problem for shipping operators and can be enhanced at every stage of fuel production, distribution, storage and in the fuel systems of end users.

Contaminants including microbiocidal growth, Hormoconis resinae (diesel bug), fungi, yeasts and water can all infiltrate fuel and potentially render the contaminated supply useless if left untreated.

Common symptoms associated with fuel contamination include:

• Clogged fuel filters / shorter fuel filter life
• Failing fuel pumps
• Partial / complete injector failure
• Abnormal / accelerated piston ring wear
• Fuel tank erosion
• Increased fuel consumption
• Loss of engine power
• Increased exhaust smoking
• Engine failure

A proactive fuel stewardship strategy enables operators to accurately monitor the composition and quality of diesel oil. On-board testing identifies any problems at the point of refuelling and at sea, allowing fuel supplies to be maintained and suppliers to be held to account.

Unnecessary downtime and damage to hardware can be minimised and potentially costly fines from regulatory non-conformities avoided.

Watch our video to find out more about our range of fuel treatment additives.