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Douglas Raitt

Douglas Raitt
Global FOBAS Manager

Douglas has more than 10 years of experience in marine fuels testing and engineering. After graduating in Chemical Engineering and Business Engineering, both at Rotterdam University, Douglas managed marine fuel oil testing laboratories in both Rotterdam as well as Singapore. In 2005 he joined Lloyd's Register, strengthening its Fuel Oil Bunkering Advisory Services, FOBAS. Douglas is an expert on problem fuels as well as solutions concerning marine fuels, providing consultancy on a daily basis to end users such as ship owners and managers.



About FOBAS

Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) is a recognised leader in the evaluation of all grades of fuel oils used in marine, offshore and land-based industries. Use of the latest analytical techniques, together with a wealth of accumulated experience, ensures that FOBAS provides the independent and authoritative technical information essential to the efficient management of the highly variable quality fuels currently available.

Blogs from Douglas Raitt

2011 saw a sharp increase in the number of claims of 'cappuccino' bunkers - but what really constitutes entrained air in bunkers?
10-15% of bunkerings worldwide will be affected by the change in global sulphur limit come 1st January.
Is the industry prepared for greater regulation that would require more transparency in fuel measurement and reporting?
Raising suspicions before they are substantiated will lead to increased costs in terms of time and money.
The drumbeat of change is sounding and it is important that the shipping industry heeds its call.