Fuelstat Testing Kit

No. The kit is designed for shipboard use by anyone. The process involves taking a fuel sample, adding drops to the test cassette, and reading the result via the app. Video guides provide step-by-step instructions.

Fuelstat is a highly accurate lateral flow test used by hundreds of operators worldwide. It detects a broad range of microbial contamination and provides quantitative measurements, giving you both immediate assessment and detailed data.

Yes. Unlike lab-based tests, Fuelstat doesn’t require sterile handling or controlled conditions. As long as you have a reasonably clean sampling container and flat workspace, you can test effectively.

The test indicates whether contamination is negligible, moderate, or heavy. Moderate levels typically require biocide treatment. Heavy contamination may need tank cleaning and fuel polishing. The app report provides clear guidance on recommended next steps.

Kits have a shelf life of approximately 2 years from manufacture when stored correctly. Check the expiry date on the packaging.

Yes. The app automatically generates timestamped reports with full test data that can be stored indefinitely in the cloud portal, recognized by classification societies and maritime authorities.

Yes. Unlike some fuel tests, Fuelstat requires the app to read and verify results. The app is free and available on both iOS and Android. It not only reads your test results but also generates reports and stores all your data securely in the cloud.

Every kit arrives ready to use with the test cassette, sample bottle, pipette, and instructions. You’ll need a clean jar for sampling and a flat surface to work on – that’s it. Video tutorials are built into the app to walk you through each step.

Microbial contamination can cause serious problems in diesel engines, such as corrosion, filter blocking and can even lead to engine failure. By using Fuelstat, you can detect the presence of microbial contamination at the point of refuelling and during a vessel’s onward voyage, providing the information needed to take action before any problems emerge.

Managing fuel contamination

Star International offers a range of fuel additives that can support fuel stewardship activity and ensure the quality of fuel onboard ship. Star Mariner Eliminator is an effective fuel biocide that can reduce the risk of diesel bug, fungi and yeasts in Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) fuels, and Star Mariner Neptune is designed to remove water from fuel oil.

Avoiding fuel contamination

When free and entrained water accumulates in your tank, it provides the ideal conditions for microbial contamination (diesel bug) to grow, leading to blocked filters, pump damage, engine failures, tank corrosion and poor fuel efficiency. Aquafighter, also a Conidia product, actively captures and removes both free and emulsified water from diesel fuel directly inside all diesel fuel systems and keeps it water-free at all times – a great companion for Fuelstat.