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.

Douglas Raitt - Global FOBAS Manager

Douglas has 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.