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Against the dangerous Dieselpest in the tanks of boats and yachts, i.e. contamination due to signs of aging or bacteria, there is actually only one herb that can be used: careful tank hygiene, and if necessary, thorough tank cleaning. The specialists in this field, MFT Mikrofiltertechnik of Geesthacht, can really not complain about a lack of incoming orders at the...
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Diesel tank cleaning for boats and yachts: The tank cleaning experts from MFT Mikrofiltertechnik are back on "Adria Tour" in the spring. On April 20 to 29, 2022, they will start the round trip in northern Italy and travel via Slovenia and Croatia, respectively Dalmatia, to complete some already firmly booked orders for tank cleaning and tank inspection of yachts....
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About so important topics like fuels or diesel plague one speaks actually on the fairs, but the classical boat fairs as for example the boot Duesseldorf or the Austrian Boat Show Boot Tulln were cancelled Corona-conditioned, the personal exchange of the skippers among themselves and/or with the service providers from the boat industry can take place probably only if they...
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This year, not only the owners suffered from this, but also the fuel in the form of diesel plague: due to the corona pandemic, in 2020 many ships remained in winter storage much longer than originally thought. This was literally a food for bacteria, yeasts and filamentous fungi, which were able to spread very well in the diesel tanks. Even...
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What do hand hygiene and tank hygiene have in common? Both offer protection, but hand hygiene protects against viruses, especially the dreaded corona viruses, while tank hygiene protects boat owners from bacteria-induced diesel plague, which loves to spread in diesel tanks. Especially when these tanks are stored in a warm and humid environment, such as by or in water, problems...
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As recently as February SeaHelp reported that the tank cleaners from MFT Mikrofiltertechnik are once again on tour in the Adriatic Sea to clean the diesel tanks or to investigate whether the dangerous diesel plague (bacterial infestation or oxidation) has already spread in the fuel system. But then the coronavirus came and the Adriatic tour had to be postponed for...
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In order to reduce pollution by diesel engines, it is nowadays allowed by law, to add biodiesel to the fuel and thus minimize the quantity of sulfur (excellent lubricant) in it.
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When it’s about cleaning tanks, microfiltration technology of the Geesthacht firm is now in full swing. After Easter, “Burmesters”, as they are known in the professional circles, are coming back to the Adriatic, cleaning Diesel tanks on vessels and conducting tank inspections. SeaHelp members get 10% discount on jobs done by the techically trained north-German firm, through a partnership with...
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Ship owners should create themselves a stock: From December 1,2018 highly effective products against diesel oil pest such as Grotamar, Liqui Moly Dieselschutz or the ERC Diesel plus will be available only under special circumstances.
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