As the IMO 2020 is entering 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.
When the 0.50% global sulphur regulation takes effect, three types of fuel oil samples will be used in the industry, and the sulphur content of these samples is verified in accordance with different procedures.
These three types of fuel oil samples are;
- The statutory MARPOL sample drawn...
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