Fuel quality monitoring app

Aderco’s app is designed to tackle the complex subject of fuel quality, increased hazards during fuel changeover procedures, fuel lubricity, incompatibility of fuels and presence of catalytic fines and contaminants.

“We are super excited with our new app, which has been built entirely from inception to completion in just nine months, with the principal goals of offering ease of navigation, a fast download time and the ability for users to use the app offline, the latter being of particular importance for those serving at sea with potential connectivity challenges,” said Olivier Baiwir, CEO of Aderco.

Digital support

Aderco said that the app has been developed to keep up with the move towards intelligent digitalisation solutions and to support operators to order to optimise assets and procedures in a sustainable way.

The app contains a wealth of information, including fuel competences, fuel types and fuel compliance, including VSLFO, HFO, MGO and biofuel.

It also has a full support section encompassing onboard issues, FAQs, troubleshooting guide, a technical library, preventative treatment and curative treatment for both two stroke and four stroke engines.

Fuel data is received directly into the app via VPS, the largest bunker fuel testing company for ship operators in the world, covering selected bunkering ports and duly incorporating a traffic light warning system.

Incorporated within the app is the Aderco Greenometer, which displays CO2 savings.

Particular focus has concentrated in offering practical solutions and help for those ships which have become affected by fuel problems. Such issues needing to be addressed invariably relate to fuel quality, including the areas of total sediment, pour point, catfines, CCAI, viscosity, acid number and chemical contaminants.

The new app aims to help identify fuel related issues including sticking plungers, damaged injection valves, broken rings, cracked pistons and even bent connecting rods.