Revision as of 15:24, 19 February 2025

Basics

This page aims to lay out information and ongoing research on fuels in the context of Maritime Operations

Gasoline (Although typically Ethanol Free Gasoline due to the water contamination issue)
Standard Road Diesel

Propane (Some OTS Options exist for this, in particular small outboard engines for things like small (inflatable) boats “john boats” and whatnot)
Butanol / Butanol Blends (Same Prospects as Ethanol or Methanol for On-Road Fuels, but none of the Hydroscopic issues)
Biodiesel (For Transesterification Biodiesel need to look into Fuel Lubricity issues for existing engines, also especially with tanks below the waterline etc Fuel Gelling may be an issue
DME and OMEx

Heavy Fuel Oil (aka Bunker Oil / Sixth Oil / #6 Fuel Oil etc)
- Currently being phased out due to environmental, but also maintenance aspect (it’s a pita to work with/handle; essentially tar)
Marine Diesel Oil (The new standard, although LNG may take it’s place)

LNG (Some new Cruise Ships and such are switching to this)
Ammonia (In the form of Anhydrous Ammonia , complex to wprk with, but given Over the Water Transfer Operations are already quite involved and regulated, it is considered a viable fuel option (however not the case for average users in small craft etc)
DME / OMEx / Bio-Diesel

Marine DEF (It is a bit of a different composition to road Diesel Exhaust Fluid )

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