Bunker C, Fuel Oil #6

Modified on: Fri, 18 Jul, 2025 at 8:48 AM


Bunker C oil, also know as Fuel Oil # 6 falls into the C12-C32 carbon chain length group of fuels.  It contains a variety of impurities including PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons).


Bunker fuel is often the generic term given to any fuel poured into a ship's bunkers to power its engines.




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