VPS Bunker Alerts 21 May 2020 Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) publish regular Bunker Alerts based entirely on fuel samples. The bunker samples are analysed by VPS whenever a short-term quality issue is identified in a specific port or region. Environment 2020 sulphur cap Bunkers
The discord between MARPOL and commercial fuel samples interpreted 02 January 2020 As 1 January 2020 approaches and the sulphur regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) comes into force, BIMCO is experiencing an increase in questions related to the discord between the verification produces for statutory fuel oil samples and commercial fuel oil samples. Here, BIMCO provides its interpretation on the discord. Environment 2020 sulphur cap Fuel oil
CIMAC Guideline: ISO 8217:2017 - FAQ 14 September 2018 Questions and Answers related to ISO 8217:2017 Advice Information Environment 2020 sulphur cap
CIMAC Guideline: The Interpretation of Marine Fuel Analysis Test Results 14 September 2018 This guideline follows on from the CIMAC WG7 guideline No 09:2014 which set out the differences between the ISO 4259 approach and that adopted under MARPOL Annex VI in respect of fuel sulphur content test results. However, it is important to understand that this ISO 4259 approach is also applied generally to the interpretation of all marine fuel analysis test results. Advice Information Environment 2020 sulphur cap
BIMCO publishes list of options for discharging scrubber wash water 21 March 2019 BIMCO issues a list of scrubber regulation related to the discharge of the wash water Environment 2020 sulphur cap Scrubbers
CIMAC guideline: marine fuel handling in connection to stability and compatibility 06 November 2019 This guideline helps the reader understand stability and compatibility issues. Furthermore, it explains the different test methods, both for onboard evaluation and for tests performed in laboratories. It compliments and expands on the information given in ISO/PAS 23263:2019 and supports the ISO standard 8217:2017 on specifications of marine fuels. Advice Information Environment 2020 sulphur cap Fuel oil
IMO publishes revised fuel sampling guidelines 07 August 2019 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved and published the revised guidelines for on board sampling for the verification of the sulphur content of the fuel oil used on board ships. Furthermore, guidance on verification procedures for fuel oil samples drawn in accordance with MARPOL Annex VI has also been released. Environment 2020 sulphur cap Fuel oil
IMO publishes port state control guidance ahead of 1 January 2020 07 August 2019 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved and published guidelines for port state control (PSC) under MARPOL Annex VI, which gives Technical departments, HSEQ departments and ship crews an indication of what to expect by PSC from 1 January 2020. Environment 2020 sulphur cap Fuel oil Ships inspections and Port State control
IMO 2020 sulphur limit guidelines 22 May 2019 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved new guidelines on how shipowners can prepare for the global 0.50% sulphur limit, addressing potential compliant fuels safety issues and how to report Fuel Oil Non-Availability (FONAR). Environment 2020 sulphur cap
IMO: The chance of postponing 1 January 2020 deadline is zero 09 July 2019 The Bulletin met with Frederick Kenney, Director of Legal and External Affairs at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to talk about why there is no chance that the 2020 sulphur limit deadline will be pushed, what will happen if ships experience operational problems because of the new fuels, and why regulation of open-loop scrubbers should be consistent rather than regional. Environment 2020 sulphur cap Scrubbers
