Fuel changeover
The main engine and auxiliary engines are
designed to burn HFO most of the time. However, operational circumstances may
necessitate the changeover HFO to DO, for example if: o
and planned work in the sulfur emission control
area when not available LSFO.
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and it is anticipated that the ship's auxiliary
or main engine will be shut down for a long time for the following reasons:
✔ the ship is in port or at anchor (ECA).
✔ repairs are required for fuel systems or related systems.
Fuel switching can be performed at any time, regardless of whether the engine is running or turned off at that time. Careful adherence to fuel change procedures is essential to prevent high pressure fuel equipment from structuring or deteriorating fuel combustion in the cylinders and contaminating the gas ducts.
Switching the fuel supply from DO to HFO when the ME is not operating