The discord between MARPOL and commercial fuel samples interpreted
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Fuel Testing Programme Clause 2011
In October 2009 BIMCO initiated a project to develop a suite of standard bunker clauses for use in time charter parties. The rationale behind developing the suite is simply to address the ever increasing importance of bunker issues in time charter parties and the need to ensure that the risk of bunk... Please follow the link to continue reading.
Is blending fuel on board allowed to achieve compliance?
The fuel oil carriage ban from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that will come into force on 1 March 2020 has raised questions regarding the possibility of blending fuel on board ships to achieve compliance. The questions have prompted BIMCO to offer its view to members on the regulator... Please follow the link to continue reading.
What happens if the required fuel oil is not available at the intended bunkering port?
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IMO increases focus on 2020 fuel safety
The IMO has agreed to back a proposal submitted by BIMCO and fellow industry associations to have the Marine Safety Committee (MSC) take a more robust stance when it comes to expected safety implications of compliant fuel ahead of the IMO 0.50% sulphur limit coming into force on 1 January 2020.
Will Worldscale distinguish between a ship using a scrubber and one using compliant fuel oil?
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BIMCO calls for prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil in 2020
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 5) will meet next week.
Acronyms relevant for oil- and chemical tankers
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Liquid cargo of the month - Bio-fuel blends Gasoline and Ethyl alcohol
BIMCO highlights a specific cargo each month. This time: Bio-fuel blends Gasoline and Ethyl alcohol
Industry survey shows switch to low-sulphur fuel has not been without problems
The maritime industry’s transition to the sulphur regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which came into force on 1 January 2020 has not been without problems. Since fuel oil properties are fluctuating, it is expected that quality and safety problems will continue to be a chal... Please follow the link to continue reading.
