To top 2. What is needed for Total Fuel Management (TFM)?
• Experience not only in purchase of bunkers but in all marine machinery which use fuels and knowledge of bunker fuel analysis • A dedicated lab which can carry out not only ISO 8217 specified tests, but other tests to determine true worth of fuel. • Detailed information about engine condition, ship speed, fuel consumption, information gathered during overhaul, etc. • All sources of bunker supplies including Internet, physical suppliers, offers through brokers, major oil companies, etc. • Dedicated, experienced staff that will study the pedigree of the fuel, the true worth of the fuel, the best sources and prices for fuel and the behavior of the fuel during use and the effect of fuel on engine performance and engine condition.