HSFO.

High Sulphur Fuel Oil is a residual fuel with up to 3.50% sulphur. Vessels with an exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber) can burn it and stay compliant, often at a lower price than VLSFO.

HSFO pricesSample data · $/MT
Singapore$498.50
Fujairah$482.00
Rotterdam$471.25
Houston$489.75
Live Bunker Index pricing coming soon
Sulphur≤ 3.50%

Only compliant with an approved scrubber.

ISO 8217 gradeRMG 380 / RMK 500

Heavy residual marine grades.

Used inScrubber-fitted ships

Main engines with an exhaust gas cleaning system.

AdvantagePrice spread

Often priced well below VLSFO.

For ships that clean their own exhaust.

With a scrubber on board, HSFO can be burned worldwide outside restricted areas. The spread to VLSFO decides how quickly the scrubber pays back, and Bunkerme shows it on every quote.

  • Scrubber-fitted main engines
  • Spread to VLSFO shown on each quote
  • Check local rules on open-loop scrubbers
  • Heating and purification required on board
New enquiryHSFO
VesselMV Nordic Star
PortSingapore
GradeHSFO · RMG 380 / RMK 500
Quantity850 MT
Send to every supplier in port

Typical specification

Key ISO 8217:2024 limits for HSFO supplied as RMG 380. The exact specification is confirmed by the supplier on every quote.

Parameter
Unit
Limit
Kinematic viscosity at 50°C
mm²/s
120.0 – 380.0
Density at 15°C
kg/m³
max 991.0
Sulphur
% m/m
max 3.50
Flash point
°C
min 60.0
Total sediment, aged
% m/m
max 0.10
Water
% v/v
max 0.50
Organic chlorides
mg/kg
max 50

Selected limits based on ISO 8217:2024, for reference only. Always refer to the full standard and the supplier’s confirmed specification.

Quality you can check.

Every HSFO stem on Bunkerme comes with the paperwork and protection to back it up.

Sampling & lab testing

Samples are drawn during delivery and results are attached to the stem.

BDN on every delivery

The bunker delivery note is matched against the confirmed quantity.

Claims support

If quantity or quality is off, the AI Claims agent opens the claim for you.

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