Atlas Lab offers comprehensive marine fuel quality testing and analysis services in Mumbai, as well as across India. Marine fuel quality testing is essential to ensure that fuels such as VLSFO, IFO, and MGO are safe, reliable, and compliant with ISO 8217 and Marpol Annex VI regulations. With shipping being the backbone of global trade, the importance of accurate marine fuel quality testing cannot be overstated, as it directly affects vessel performance, safety, and cost efficiency.

Bunker fuel is widely used in the marine industry, but it often faces quality challenges. Common issues detected through marine fuel quality testing include water contamination, catalytic fines (cat fines), sediments, high sulfur levels, and chemical residues such as DCPD, styrene, and indene. If left unchecked, these contaminants can damage fuel pumps, injectors, piston rings, turbochargers, and exhaust valves. Regular marine fuel quality testing ensures that such risks are identified early, preventing costly engine breakdowns, voyage delays, and disputes over off-spec fuel.

The main advantage of marine fuel quality testing is to verify the authenticity and compliance of bunker fuel before use. It checks for harmful impurities, evaluates fuel stability, and confirms that the fuel meets ISO and IMO specifications. Some of the key parameters assessed during marine fuel testing include water content (Karl Fischer / ISO 3733), sulfur content (ASTM D4294 / D5453), cat fines (ISO 10478), density, viscosity, flash point, and total sediment existent/potential (TSE/TSP).

Atlas Lab carries out all marine fuel testing as per international standards such as ISO 8217 and Marpol Annex VI. Our NABL-accredited and ISO 17025-certified laboratory, with decades of combined expertise, ensures that every marine fuel test is performed with precision and accuracy. We also work closely with client specifications, offering tailored testing services to meet unique operational requirements.

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