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ORDINANCE NO. 1501-..M.M.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF lA
PORTE, CHAPTER 106, MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, BY GRANTING A SPECIAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF lAND DESCRIBED
AS FOllOWS, TO-WIT: lOTS 1 THROUGH 8 AND THE ADJOINING WEST ONE-
HALF OF THE AllEY OF BLOCK 681, J. HUNTER SURVEY A-35, TOWN OF lA
PORTE, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A FUEL
QUALITY TESTING BUSINESS AND STORING A LIMITED QUANTITY OF
PETROLEUM SERVICES PRODUCTS WITHIN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE;
MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS OF FACT RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS lAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
"Section 1. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines
and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 16th of November, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. a
Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La
Porte, Texas, pursuant to due notice as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter
551, Texas Government Code, to consider the question and the possible issuance of a
Special Conditional Use Permit of the hereinafter described parcels of land. There is
attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and
made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of Notice of Public Hearing which the City
Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds was properly mailed to all owners of all
properties located within two hundred feet (200') of the properties under consideration.
"Section 2. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B", incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
"Section 3. Immediately following such public hearing on November 16, 2000,
the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte met in regular session to
consider the issuance of a Special Conditional Use Permit, which was the subject of
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such public hearing. The City Council of the City of La Porte is in receipt of the written
recommendations of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter
dated November 17, 2000, a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "C",
incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes.
~'Section 4. Subsequent to receipt of the recommendation of the City of La
Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council of the City of La Porte called a
public hearing on the proposed classification changes and the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission on the 2rh day of November, 2000, at 6:00 p.m., and
pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission regarding the possible reclassification of the zoning classification of the
hereinafter described parcels of land. There is attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit
"0", incorporated by reference herein and made a part hereof for all purposes, a copy of
the notice of public hearing.
"Section 5. The publisher's affidavit of publication of notice of said hearing is
attached hereto as Exhibit "E", and incorporated by reference herein and made a part
hereof for all purposes.
"Section 6. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby accepts the
recommendation of the City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, and the
Special Conditional Use Permit for the hereinafter described parcels of land, situated
within the corporate limits of the City of La Porte, is hereby granted. The conditions of
said Conditional Use Permit shall be that it will be permissible to perform fuel quality
testing and storage of a limited quantity of petroleum services products on the premises
but subject to all ordinances and regulations of the City of La Porte and other applicable
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law. The description of said parcels of land permitted pursuant to said SCUP are as
follows, to-wit:
Lots 1 through 8 and the adjoining west one-half of the alley of Block 681,
J. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas.
"Section 7. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds, determines,
and declares that all prerequisites of law have been satisfied and hereby determines
and declares that the amendments to the City of La Porte Zoning Map and
Classification contained in this Ordinance as amendments thereto are desirable and in
furtherance of the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's Comprehensive
Plan.
"Section 8. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares
that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the
City Council was posted at a place ~onvenient to the public at the City Hall of the city
for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings
Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject
matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City
Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and
posting thereof.
"Section 9. This Ordinance shall be in effect from and after its passage and
approval.
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Passed and approved this the B. ~ day of November, 2000.
CITY OF LA PORTE
BY:~
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ATTEST:
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M R HAGILL T,
City Secretary
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the
La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 16th
day of November, 2000, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway,
La Porte, Texas. The purpose of this hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request
#SCU 00-002, which has been requested for a property described as lots 1 thru 8 and the adjoining
west one half of the alley of Block 681,1. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County.
Texas. The property is located in the 300 Block of North 16th Street. Mr. Alfred Barry, ofONY
Petroleum Services, Inc., is seeking approval to perform fuel quality testing and storage of a limited
quantity of petroleum services products on the premises. Product's testing or laboratories of this
nature are listed as a conditional use in a Light Industrial (LI) zone, per Section 106-441 of the Code
of Ordinances.
A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the public hearing
for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to
the Commission.
Citizens wishing to address the Commission pro or con during the Public Hearing will be
required to sign in before the meeting is convened
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
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"EXHIBIT A.
TI:iE ST~!E OF TS~S
COUNTY OFHARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
In accordance
with the provisions of Sec.
tion 106-171 of the Code
of Ordinances of the City.
of La Porte, and the provi-
sions of the Texas Local
Govemment Code, notice.
is hereby given that .the La
Porte Planning and Zoning
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troleum Services, Inc., is
seeking approval to per-
form fuel quality' testing
and storage of limited
quantity of petroleum serv-
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lab~O s 0 is nature
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441 of e f Ordi-
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Zoning"
follow the p
for the pu
upon the earing
items and to conduct other
matters pertaining to the
Commission.
Citizens wishing
to address the Commis-
sion pro or con during the
Public Hearing will be re-
quired to sign in before the
meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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City of La Porte
Established 1892
November 17, 2000
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone and City Council
City of La Porte
Dear Mayor Malone:
The La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, during a regular meeting on
November 16, 2000, held a public hearing to consider Special Conditional Use
Permit Request #SCU 00-002. The request, submitted by Mr. Alfred Bar~, seeks
approval to operate a fuel quality testing business located at 320 N. 16 Street,
La Porte, Texas. The proposed facility will be developed within a Light Industrial
Zone.
The Planning and Zoning Commission has, by unanimous vote, recommended
that City Council consider approval of Special Conditional Use Permit Request
#SCU 00-002.
Respectfully Submitted,
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. B~ ~Waters
Planning and Zoning Commission, Chairperson
C: Robert T. Herrera, City Manager
John Joems, Assistant City Manager
John Armstrong, Assistant City Attorney
Planning and Zoning Commission
P.O. Box 1115 · La Porte, Texas 77572-1115. (281) 471~5020
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Section 106-171 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of La Porte, and the provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, notice is hereby given that the
La Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on the 27th day of November,
2000, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The
purpose oftrus hearing is to consider Special Conditional Use Permit Request #SCU 00-002, which
has been requested for a property described as lots 1 thru 8 and the adjoining west one half of the
alley of Block 681, 1. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. The property
is located in the 300 Block of North 16th Street. Mr. Alfred Barry, of DNV Petroleum Services,
Inc., is seeking approval to perform fuel quality testing and storage of a limited quantity of
petroleum services products on the premises. Product's testing or laboratories of this nature are
listed as a conditional use in a Light Industrial (LI) zone, per Section 106-441 of the Code of
Ordinances.
A regular meeting of the City Council will follow the public hearing for the purpose of
acting upon the public hearing items and to conduct other matters pertaining to the Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the Public Hearing will be
required to sign in before the meeting is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Martha Gillett
City Secretary
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City of La Porte
Special Conditional Use Permit
Permit # SCU #00-002
This permit is issued to:
Alfred Barry
Owner or Agent
12401 Up River Rd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78410
Address
For Development of:
ONV Petroleum Services, Inc.
Development Name
320 N. 16th Street, La Porte, Texas
Address
Legal Description:
Lots 1 through 8 and adjoining west one-half of alley of Blk 681
J. Hunter Survey A-35, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas
Zoning:
Light Industrial
Use:
SIC Code #8734 - Ship bunker fuel quality testing
Testing lab with limited on-site storage of petroleum products
Permit Conditions:
1. A minor development site plan prepared in accordance with the requirements of
the Development Ordinance 1444 shall be submitted for review and approval
by the City.
2. Landscaping of the facility shall be required.
3. The applicant is responsible for public hearing costs of $106.86.
4. Development is subject to all ordinances and regulations of the City of La Porte
and all other applicable law.
Failure to begin construction within one (1) year after issuance or as scheduled under the
terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an
extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
If construction is terminated after the completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that
further development is not contemplated the ordinance establishing such special conditional
use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon its own motion or upon the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the
previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped.
Validation Date:
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sions of the Texas Local
Govemment Code, notice
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Porte C Council will con-
duct ~ blic hea,' g at
6:00 M. on the. day
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Texas, The rpose t' '
hearing is to c side
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mit Request #SCU 00-002,
which has been requested
for a property described as
lots 1 thru 8 and..the ac;:l-
joining west one half of the
alley of Block 681, J. Hunt-
er Survey A-35, Town of
La Porte, Harris' County,
Texas. The property is lo-
cated in the 300 Block of
North'.' 16th Street. Mr.
Alt~l!d_.Birry.. of. DNV Pe-
tr0lWni45tffiilCes:-" In'l::;' 'is
seeking approval to per-
form fuel quality testing
and storage of a limited
quantity of petroleum serv-
ices products on the prem-
ises. Product's testing or
laboratories of this nature
are listed as a conditional
use in a Light Industrial
(1I) zone, per Section 106-
441 of the Code of Ordi-
nances.
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City of La Porte
State of Texas
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c~~e a~d appeared KaroljTI Kell~lg, a duly authorizej
representative of The Bayshore Sun
a sE!!li-...;eekly
ne~'.'spar..er published and generally distributed in the
City of La Porte, r:arris COi.1..:"1ty, Te..xas, and Hho afte:-
being duly Shorn, 5'.'.'ears the attached notice \..=as
publishe::1 in The Eayshore Sun date:'i November 12,20.00
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A Meeting of the La Porte '
RECEIVED
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PLANNING
Plannin2 and ZoainJ! Commission
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Scheduled for
November 16, 2000
(Date of Meeting)
to Consider
Special Conditional Use l>>ermit Request #SCUOO-OO2
(Type of Request)
I have received notice of the above referenced public hearing.
I am in FAVOR of gt'IU1Ung this request for the following reas~l1S:
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FUEL QUALITY TESTING
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Introduction
DNV Petroleum Services pioneered Fuel Quality Testing in 1980
at a time when the market was seriously concerned with rising fuel
costs and declining quality of marine fuels at many ports of the world.
The incidence of engine problems and failures attributed to substand-
ard residual fuel was showing an alarming increase. Owners were
reporting more and more cases of short delivery, incorrect density
or viscosity, and unacceptable impurity levels. Concern of the 80's
regarding fuel quality has worsened with the impact of environmental
awareness and industrial legislation in the 90's. Contaminants from
industrial waste are now increasingly being detected in marine
fuels as well.
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Operating conditions are getting tougher in the shipping industry
with insurance premiums and deductibles at an all time high,
resulting in shipowners and operators paying out considerable sums
for machinery damages in spite of being insured. With longer lead
time on spare parts, some vessels may even end up b.eing laid up
for extended periods.
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You can reduce your risks and protect your investments by joining the
DNV Fuel Quality Testing (FQT) programme.
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Importance of Proper Sampling
SamPling kits with programme manual for samPling
The DNVPS Line Sampler
. Specially designed for Custody Transfer Sampling
. Fabricated from top quality stainless steel yet light and portable
. Custom made to suit your vessel's bunker manifold
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. No hot~work or drilling is required
. Five-litre disposable plastic container prevents contamination
. Collected sample can be thoroughly shaken and: divi<,ied into
three, four or more of one-litre bottles~'Other samplers
restricted to only three samples., .
. Security sealed during sampling toprevent tamp~ring
FQT SamPling EquiPment
Upon formalisation of an FQT
agreement, each participating
'vessel is provided with a Sampling
Kit containing detailed programme
and sufficient sample bottles for
10 l;mnkerings. These bottles are
specially made of high density
polypropylene (HDPE) and are
complete with bottle plugs,
security seals, bottle labels, des-
patch cartons and a comprehensive
programme manual.
Custody Transfer SamPling
DNVPS advocates that there should
be only one single official sampling
point and this is at the point of
custody transfer, which is the point
where the product changes hands
from the deliverer to the receiver.
The custody transfer point in this
instance is the interface between the
ship's bunker manifold flange and
the bunker hose flange. A sampling
device should be installed at this
location for taking a continuous drip
sample throughout the whole dura-
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Important Note
It is a common practice for the supplier's representative to ask the
Chief Engineer to sign sample labels in advance of bunkering. This
practice of pre-signing the sample label must be avoided as it will put
you in a legally disadvantageous position if the labels are misused. If
offered a sample by the supplier where the contents were not taken
at the point of custody transfer or where sampling was not witnessed,
it is important to sign 'For receipt only, source unknown.'
DNVPS has designed a line sampler which makes sampling very con-
venient for the shipboard staff. This is available on order.
Continuous drip samPling at
custody transfer point
The one-litre sample bottles are sealed, labelled and signed by all parties present. One sample is offered
to the supplier and one retained on board the ship for safe keeping in case further testing is required. In
some instances, the charterer and the shipowner may both be in the FQT programme and may require
samples to be tested separately. The additional two samples are intended for this purpose. Details of
sample preparation and documentation are contained in the Manual provided in each kit.
It is important to ensure that a proper sampling device is used so that a representative sample can be taken
during bunkering. A representative sample is essential to ensure that the DNVPS analysis results and
technical advice provided to the vessel are valid and useful.
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Despatch of SamPle by Courier
The .correctly taken custody
transfer sample should be packed
in the lATA approved carton box
provided and taken ashore by
the ship's agent with instructions
to contact the courier company
urgently for despatch. Pick up
of the sample and delivery to
the nearest DNVPS laboratory
will be promptly carried out
by the courier company specially
selected for that port.
Information on courier contact
numbers is also available in the
programme manual supplied with
the Sampling Kit.
Fast Response, Attentive Service
Upon receipt of a sample at any
DNVPS laboratory, analysis results
and technical advice are normally
provided by fax or telex within 24
working hours. In instances
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segregating all incoming bunker
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every sample prior to use.
Recommend. Tests ~or Resid. Fuels
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Density
Viscosi ty
Water
Micro-carbon residue
Sulphur
Sodium
Ash
Vanadium
Aluminium
Silicon
Total Sediment Existent
. Pour point
Flash point
Specific Energy (Calculated)
Calculated Carbon Aromatjcity Ind-ex
Similar comprehensive analysis
is undertaken for clear distillate fuels
includingFT-IR screening'
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Density
Fuel delivery is measured by
volume but invoiced by weight.
The density information is there-
fore essential for determining the
weight of the fuel received. Den-
sity must be known in order that
the shipboard staff can set the
centrifuges correctly and also for
calculating the calorific value
of the fuel.
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Viscosity
Viscosity is the parameter deter-
mining fuel grade and thus the
price of the product delivered.
It must be known for det~rmining
the fuel pre-heating temperature
prior to centrifuging and fuel
injection. Where additional
heating capacity on board the
ship is available, considerable
savings in fuel costs can be made
by burning a higher viscosity
grade without necessarily
compromising on fuel quality,
provided that there are no limita-
tions due to engine condition
and engine manufacturer's
recommendations.
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Density essential for accurate weight calculation
Micro-Carbon Residue
The Micro-Carbon Residue con-
tent reflects the tendency for
incomplete combustion and the
formation of carbonaceous depos-
its. When burning a high carbon
residue fuel it is important to
avoid engine conditions which
tend to increase deposit forma-
tion. Some engines are more
prone to problems when burning
a high MeR fuel.
Viscosity neccesary to determine correct
pre-heating temperature
Water Content
Besides representing a loss of
energy content in the fuel, water
can cause numerous problems
for the fuel pre-treatment and
high 'pressure injection system.
Salt water can, lead to corrosion,
the sticking of pumps, injectors
and deposits in cylinders and
turbochargers.
Turbocharger fouling from
sea-watll1' contamination
Sulphur
Sulphur content represents ess of energy con-
tent in the fuel. Very low levels of sulphur may
represent some risk of deposit formation in the
form of alkaline ashes in crosshead engines, while
high sulphur content combined with reduced
load, low temperature and moist scavenge air, can
lead to corrosion.
Ash
Gives a useful indication of the amount of incom-
bustible impurities in the fuel. Such impurities may
include sodium, vanadium and powder, which can
remain in the fuel in high concentrations after
catalytic cracking. Such particles are very abrasive
and can cause rapid wear of the cylinders and high
pressure fuel system components, unless they are
efficiently removed in fuel pre-treatment. Silicon in
the fuel may also originate from sand.
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Pour Point (upper)
This test is carried out for fuels with viscosity below
100cSt at 50 deg. C only. It is an important test in
relation to storage and handling of residual and
distillate fuels in outdoor tanks, equipment,for
emergency use as well as ship bunker tanks
exposed to low temperatures. Failure of the fuel
to flow at low temperatures can cause engine
stoppages and adversely affect the safe operation
of the vessel.
High V /Na ash can cause high
temperature corrosion
Total Sediment Existent
This test gives an indication of the cleanliness
and stability of the fuel and its tendency to form
sludge which can result in clogging of fuel
lines and centrifuges.
Net SPecific Energy
Purchase of fuel is basically purchase of energy.
This is a calculated value based on the BSMA 100,
1989 formula using test results from the analysis.
Incompatible fuels can result in excessive sludge
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The SOLAS Convention requires that the fuel should have a Flash -
Point above 60 deg. C, except for emergency use (as in the life- :'====:H::'
boat) where 43 deg. C and above would be acceptable.
If the flash point of the fuel is below the values indicated, the
vessel would have contravened Classification Rules and the insur-
ance policy would be invalidated.
, Flash Point (PMCC)
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Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Index
(SHE:"'L formula)
This is calculated based on an empirical formula from Shell and is
useful as a guide to indicate the ignition quality of the re'sidual fuel.
Other Metals
In addition to the above, if the percentage ash levels exceed the limits
for the respective grades as shown in the ISO specifications, additional
metals such as iron, calcium, nickel, lead, zinc and magnesium will
also be tested. These additional metals are recorded in the FQT
database and are reported to the member only if relevant.
, Benefits of the ~QT;-,Programme,
. Avoid costly repairs .
. Peace of mind from knowing that the fuel
us.~d by the ship will be: carefUlly screened ~efore.
use. Be Sure No~ Sorry' '.' :. ::~. "
. Ma:chinery' damages can be; ~iniinis~d, thereby.
red~cing maintenance costs' ~, I:'
. Enhanced vesseIJ)erformaJlc~an~ ~*.tprove:
reliability ~fves~el's sched1l1~s :',: .
. Erjhance crew safety :'.. :'" .
. Minimise costly disputes reSuWng in savings on
management time and communications cost
. Quick response from the networkof.'wholly ,owned
FQT laboratories wi'th qualified, well~trairied and.
exp.erienced advisors, ensures you. are kept fully .
informed of any fuel, .
. Technical assistance availableround 'the
clock in a timely fashion froIn the c<<?hsid~rable
cumulative expertise ofFQT world Wide network
. Training seminars to enhance knowledge'
of fuel quality . ,. ,
. With over 7000 ships in the p'rogramme epidemic-
type problems are detected -rp:,uch earlier than any
other testing ser'vices. Members benefit fr()m early
warnings provided by FQT ," ,
. Published statistics oil fuel quality from the world's
largest database of over:200,OOO samples provide
invaluable information to members for evaluati,ng
, and selecting suppliers
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Flash point below 60 deg. C
contravenes SOLAS Convention
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