New Fuel Insights platform reduces bunker quality risk
(Posted on 12/09/24)
NorthStandard has launched ‘Fuel Insights’ - an exclusive real-time marine fuel intelligence service for members in partnership with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS).
Powered by VPS, the Fuel Insights digital platform offers real-time fuel procurement knowledge based on exclusive live data from the leading provider of fuel quality testing and inspection services in the marine industry.
Bunkering and operations departments can use this range of data to improve decision-making, by including off-specs and calorific value to the rationale, whilst technical managers can use the data to anticipate fuel quality risks to avoid bad bunkers. Platform users can make more informed choices on the best fuel to meet their operational requirements, including fuel with the lowest environmental footprint.
Fuel Insights will be offered free of charge to NorthStandard members as part of its Get SET! digital portfolio of pioneering technologies to improve safety and reduce operating costs.
“This is a unique collaboration in marine insurance,” said Colin Gillespie, Global Head of Loss Prevention, NorthStandard. “It offers NorthStandard members easy access to global fuel statistics, as well as the tools to trade with confidence by managing risk and reducing claims in one of the most challenging areas of ship management.”
John Oosthoek, VP Operations Digital & Decarbonisation, VPS, added that, “The launch of the Fuel Insights platform is the culmination of a growing partnership between NorthStandard and VPS over the past few years. By utilising reliable fuel quality data owners and operators can anticipate and mitigate the risks associated with fuel quality, such as cat fines, cold-flow, and stability.
“Every single test parameter in the Fuel Insights platform is there for a reason,” Oosthoek continued. “This includes the usual ISO 8217 parameters, but also additional proprietary quality parameters from VPS, such as an indicator of chemical contamination and specific cold-flow parameters for new fuels. The platform also provides insights beyond off-specs, by highlighting cautionary cases that may require additional treatment or operational advice. With the advent of various types and blends of biofuels in the marine industry, VPS is committed to enriching this platform with relevant and actionable insights now and in the future.
“Testing remains essential for verifying quality, but accumulated data helps owners make informed fuel procurement decisions,” said Steve Bee, Group Commercial & New Business Development Director, VPS. “The services we provide ensure engines or fuel delivery systems do not suffer damage, crews stay healthy and safe, and ships meet expectations on the environment. For NorthStandard, Fuel Insights, powered by VPS will help ensure members and shipowners know what to look out for and subsequently enhance their ability to plan preventive maintenance.”
prevention apps have all been developed to remove barriers between the user and enhance the availability of real time information for data-driven decision making.”
Latest News
Smart Ship Hub expects breakthrough year for digitalisation in 2026
(Posted on 23/12/25)Leading vessel performance platform Smart Ship Hub says the industry should expect a breakthrough year... Read more
Accelerating zero-carbon shipping in the Nordics
(Posted on 18/12/25)The Nordic countries are taking an important step towards decarbonising maritime transport with the... Read more
Steelpaint appoints ADD Marine to drive growth in Greece and Cyprus
(Posted on 18/12/25)Germany’s Steelpaint has appointed ADD Marine as its representative for Greece and Cyprus, strengthening... Read more
Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made rail car built by Gemco in Karratha
(Posted on 09/12/25)Rio Tinto’s first Pilbara-made iron ore rail car has rolled off the production line in Karratha... Read more
Electric Liebherr portal crane strengthens Baria Serece, Vietnam
(Posted on 04/12/25)Precision meets progress at Phu My Port, Vietnam. The LPS 550 has been deployed to handle bulk commodities... Read more
bound4blue targets Asian growth with new production capabilities
(Posted on 02/12/25)bound4blue, a global leader in wind propulsion systems, has expanded its industrial footprint in Asia... Read more
DNV: Methanol as marine fuel at high readiness level
(Posted on 02/12/25)As the industry explores multiple decarbonisation pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical... Read more
Repeat Aasen bulk carrier order emphasises Wärtsilä hybrid strength
(Posted on 24/11/25)Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier... Read more
Superior bring big iron and bigger ideas
(Posted on 24/11/25)Superior Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and... Read more
ESL connectivity upgrade enables smarter operations and supports crew wellbeing
(Posted on 15/11/25)ESL Shipping has taken a significant step forward in digitalisation by deploying a new multichannel... Read more
