Ultra-Low Sulphur Fuel Oil

The trials included numerous switchovers between ULSFO and higher sulphur fuels (LSFO 1%S, HSFO 3.5%S) and involved several engine types and tank/piping systems.

• Major benefits of Shell’s ULSFO n Shell’s ULSFO is designed to run in both Main and Auxiliary engines
• Viscosity at Main engine is higher than would beexpected with DMA
• Reduced risk of thermal shock during fuel switchover as Shell’s ULSFO can be heated
• Relative ease of fuel handling with no major increase in crew workload when working with Shell’s ULSFO
• Runs successfully in both segregated systems, and single settling/service tank environments
• Better lubricity when compared with DMA, reducing the need for additives
• Good ignition properties

Typical Properties Shell ULSFO Operational Guidelines

Typical Properties

	Shell's ULSFO Typicals
Density, kg/m3	790-910
Viscosity @ 50 °C, mm2 /s	10 – 60
CCAI	800
Sulphur, mass %	<0.1
Flash, °C	>60
Hydrogen sulphide, mg/kg	<2
Acid Number, mg KOH/g	<0.5
Total Sediment accelerated, mass %	0.01 - 0.05
Total Sediment potential , mass %	0.01 - 0.05
Carbon Residue, mass %	2
Pour Point, °C	18
Water, Volume %	0.05
Ash, mass %	0.01
Aluminium plus silicon, mg/kg	12 – 20
Vanadium, mg/kg	2
Sodium, mg/kg	10
Used Lubricating Oil	Free from ULO

DMA/MGO

Shell Trading Rotterdam has a long experience and strong track record in the production and supply of DMA in the North West Europe market. We produce both DMA890 and DMA860 as per ISO 8217:2010, and have the flexibility to produce tailor made specifications on demand. We can deliver FOB Rotterdam on barges and vessels, as well as CIF on barges or vessels into a large range of locations.

Key characteristics of our operations are:

• 1^st class loading installations
• Flexible and reactive operations
• Practically no waiting times on loading
• Security of supply with refinery backing
• Price risk management: pricing flexibility between EFP, Platts  and Trigger (down to 200mt)