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Each and every year there are numerous sea vessels that experience both technical and mechanical problems with the root cause being fuel contamination. In many of these cases, the fuel didn’t have any dangerous levels of contamination as shown by the Marine fuel test by Conidia Bioscience.
Microbial contamination is able to grow within short time periods, so it is very important that marine fuel is tested on a regular and consistent basis to ensure no potential future problems.
One problem is the sulphur levels within the fuel, allowing microbial contaminants the ability to grow and flourish much easier, although this has not been established as a solid fact yet, still, the change in IMO regulations in 2020 are important changes for fuel owners as they will require manufacturers to use less sulphur in their products. If someone is an MGO user, these changes mean it’s vital to conduct a regular fuel management programme that includes testing for microbial contamination.
These contaminants are usually known as diesel bug, or diesel fungus, have the ability to cause detrimental damage to your fuel and engine if left untreated for so long, with fungus producing acids that can eat through your tank.
Diesel bug, also known as diesel fuel fungus, is often the Hormoconis resinae filamentous fungi that harm marine fuel along with bacteria and yeasts that can grow and fuel destruction. Virtually anywhere where fuel is contained, microorganisms are present, invading by air and water. They can feed on additive components or on hydrocarbons from fuel and are capable of multiplying at an unprecedented rate.
To find out more about how a marine fuel test could help you identify whether diesel bug is affecting your boat drastically, or to see other services offered by conidia bioscience please see the following link: https://conidia.com/
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