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Marine Gas Oil — DMA / MGO

Distillate marine fuel for propulsion, auxiliary engines and port operations.

Contract basis,
clearly defined.

MGO is nominated by ISO 8217 category and applicable sulfur regime. Exact limits depend on grade, standard edition, operating area and engine-maker requirements.

Reference basisCommon DMA commercial reference

Quality acceptance matrix

Values are commercial reference points—not an offer or automatic guarantee. Use the current official standard and agreed contract schedule for procurement.

ParameterReference requirementTest method / basis
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C2.0–6.0 mm²/sISO 3104
Density at 15°C890 kg/m³ maximumISO 3675 / 12185
Cetane index40 minimumISO 4264
Flash point60°C minimumISO 2719
Sulfur0.10% or 0.50% m/m ceiling by operating regimeISO 8754 / 14596
Water0.30% v/v maximumISO 3733
Carbon residue0.30% m/m maximumISO 10370
Ash0.010% m/m maximumISO 6245
Lubricity WSD at 60°C520 µm maximum where applicableISO 12156-1
Oxidation stabilityGrade-specific maximumISO 12205
Pour point / cold flowSeason and region specificISO 3016
AppearanceClear and brightVisual

Where the product is used

  • Main and auxiliary marine engines
  • Emission-control-area operation
  • Offshore support vessels
  • Emergency and port generation

Transaction file

  • Bunker delivery note
  • Certificate of quality
  • MARPOL sample documentation
  • Safety data sheet
  • Quantity report

Verify the current edition

Standards are revised over time. Procurement must confirm the current edition and destination law.

ISO 8217:2024
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