Bunker Oil

IMO Guidelines To Port State Control For Bunker Sampling

Following the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee session in November 2020, new amendments were adopted to MARPOL Annex VI.

These amendments which will come into force on 1 April 2022, outline methods for sampling from fuel oil tanks to validate the sulphur content of the fuel onboard, says in article published on skuld website.

Guidelines for PSC

Members are reminded to be aware and prepared for Port State Control inspectors who will potentially draw samples from all the ship’s fuel...

https://mfame.guru/imo-guidelines-to-port-state-control-for-bunker-sampling/

Avoiding Accidents During The Transfer Of Bunker And Bulk Oils

This advisory focuses on prevention of any untoward incident during internal transfer of bunker or bulk oils onboard, says an article published on Skuld.

Bunkering operation

During bunkering operation, the bunker fuel is loaded into the fuel storage tanks fitted with heating coils and, when the fuel is ready to be used, it is transferred to the fuel settling tanks via the FO transfer pumps equipped with a suction strainer. Sometimes there is a transfer of fuel from one storage tank to another,...

https://mfame.guru/avoiding-accidents-during-the-transfer-of-bunker-and-bulk-oils/