VPS Inspection, Survey & Testing

Fuel Quality Testing (FQT)

Model ISO8217

Bunker fuel quality testing to ISO8217 at ISO17025-accredited VPS laboratories, normally completed within 24 hours, with additional pre- and post-burn tests.

Description

VPS Fuel Quality Testing determines bunker fuel quality against the ISO8217 marine fuel specification and checks compliance with IMO environmental regulations and SOLAS safety requirements. VPS tested the first bunker fuel sample in 1980 and every VPS laboratory, and every ISO8217 test, holds ISO17025 accreditation.

Representative samples are taken at the vessel's manifold using VPS sampling kits, with sample logistics handled through the Samplogic tool. Results are delivered in a colour-coded Enhanced FQT Report together with technical advice.

Key features

Testing to ISO8217 with ISO17025 accreditation
Full test suite normally completed within 24 hours
Additional tests including GCMS, fuel stability, asphaltenes, lubricity, distillate cold-flow properties, APS and chemical contamination screening
Proprietary pre-burn and post-burn tests beyond the base standard
Global network of laboratories supporting more than 200 ports

Applications

Protecting vessel engines, crew and the environment; verifying bunker compliance and supporting fuel claims for ship owners and operators.

Specifications

Standard	ISO8217
Accreditation	ISO17025
Turnaround	normally completed within 24 hours

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