New fuels contain a surprising amount of impurities and water
The new 0.5-percent fuels have more sediments and contains more water than expected. The problems could continue for another six months, several testing companies tell ShippingWatch.
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The new 0.5 percent sulfur fuels have brought several surprises.
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