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Navigating Marine Fuels: Understanding ISO 8217 Standards for Cleaner, Efficient Shipping

Delfino Engine Dept.
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Navigating Marine Fuels: Understanding ISO 8217 Standards for Cleaner, Efficient Shipping

Delfino Engine Dept.
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Optimize efficiency and cut emissions with modern ship propulsion. Standardized fuel parameters ensure proper quality for each system. Marine fuel specs help onboard engineers monitor and optimize treatment, preventing machinery breakdowns and failures.

This course provides comprehensive knowledge of standardized specifications for both distillate and residual fuel oils used in the maritime industry. Understanding each parameter is essential for preventing and diagnosing mechanical issues, while ensuring compliance with regulations across various operational scenarios and propulsion system configurations.

The physical and chemical properties of fuels are critical for optimizing treatment processes, which vary depending on usage and storage conditions, such as in winter or summer. However, not all challenges are addressed by fuel standards.

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Engineering Engine Machinery and Systems Environment and Sustainability Regulations and Policies

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Delfino Engine Dept.

Delfino Engine Dept. delivers over 12 years of high-level expertise in managing engineering operations across diverse vessel types, including petroleum tankers, bulk carriers, cruise ships, and harbor tugs. The department’s extensive experience covers conducting Class and Flag Surveys for ISTHMUS BUREAU OF SHIPPING and the Panama Maritime Authority.

The training programs developed by Delfino Engine Dept. focus on maritime engineering, compliance, certification, safety, and human resources. Through cooperation with a range of industry professionals—engineers, safety officers, and regulatory experts—the department ensures comprehensive course offerings that address the varied competence requirements across the maritime industry.

These programs aim to support the career development and operational performance of maritime professionals, regardless of their license level, rank, or background, and are tailored to meet the demands of a fast-evolving digital and regulatory landscape.

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  3. Language: English
  4. Length: 1 hour and 33 minutes
  5. Intended for: Engine Officers on board, technical departments of the shipping companies, ship's agents and fuel suppliers.
  6. Reference: Based on ISO 8217:2024, this course also refers to standards such as ISO 8216 Parts 1 and 99, and ISO/PAS 23263:2019, which address marine fuel specifications and considerations regarding alternative fuels. In alignment with regulatory requirements, SOLAS Chapter II-2 and MARPOL Annex VI enforce mandatory safety and environmental controls, further elaborated by MSC.102/6 and MEPC.320(74) resolutions. Additionally, guidance from non-profit associations like CIMAC (including guidelines CIMAC 01-2019 and CIMAC 03-2022) provides practical advice to ensure operational safety and prevent failures.
  7. Last Updated: February 21, 2025

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