Marine Fuel Testing

Savant Labs provide comprehensive marine fuel testing services to address the challenges facing the marine industry.    In response to IMO 2020 regulations now in effect as of January 1, 2020, new lubricant additive solutions must be developed to match the new low sulfur fuel levels.  Savant Labs is positioned to assist with the necessary fuel testing to meet the specifications now in place for marine diesel engines and boilers.

In addition to IMO 2020, marine fuels must also comply with ISO 8217:2017. ISO 8217 sets limits on the marine fuel’s appearance, carbon residue, cloud point, density, flash point, pour point, viscosity, and other fuel properties. The requirements take into consideration the environment, safety, storage and handling, and combustion performance for each category of fuel. This specification for fuels can also be applied to fuels used in stationary diesel engines of the same or similar type as those used for marine purposes.