LR warns ISO-compliant fuels are increasingly causing operational problems
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has warned that routine fuel quality checks may no longer be enough to identify emerging risks, as some bunker fuels pass standard ISO 8217 testing while concealing stability, compatibility and performance issues.
In its latest Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) Fuel Quality Report, covering the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), LR highlights that off-specification fuels remain a persistent concern for the maritime industry.
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