ISO 8217:2010 specifies the requirements for petroleum fuels for use in
marine diesel engines and boilers, prior to appropriate treatment before use.
The specifications for fuels in ISO 8217:2010 can also be applicable to fuels
for stationary diesel engines of the same or similar make and type as those used
for marine purposes.
ISO 8217:2010 specifies four categories of distillate fuel, one of which is
for diesel engines for emergency purposes. It also specifies six categories of
residual fuel.
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