Contaminated Marine Fuel
Marine fuel goes off. Water, rust, microbial sludge, and old stale petrol or diesel all build up in tanks that sit between trips. Contaminated fuel chokes filters, fouls injectors, and leaves you drifting at the worst possible moment. EEK identifies the contamination, drains and disposes of the bad fuel compliantly, cleans the tank, and gets clean fuel back in.
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What to Look For
Power loss or stalling under load
Discoloured fuel or visible debris in the filter bowl
Strong varnish or sour smell from the tank
Repeated filter blockages
Common Causes
Stale fuel
Petrol degrades in months; diesel grows bugs — both clog the system.
Tank corrosion
Rust and scale from steel or alloy tanks circulate into the engine.
Water ingress
Condensation and deck-fill leaks introduce water and feed microbial growth.
What to Do — and What Not to Do
Do
- Shut down before the engine is starved
- Note the fuel age and last use
- Call EEK on 0800 769 000
Don't
- Start, crank, or run the engine
- Attempt to burn off contaminated fuel by running it
- Top up the oil or fuel before the system is assessed
- Motor the vessel back to the ramp under its own power
- Pump contaminated fuel overboard — it is an environmental offence