Earlier in March 2019, ClassNK had published the Guidance for onboard use of Compliant Fuel Oil with Sox regulation from 2020. The Risks associated and the measures with changing over to compliant fuels and five properties of residual fuel oils that should be further considered while using compliant fuel oil are explained here. Particular focus is given to “Compatibility” and “Cold flow properties” that are relevant to the changing over to compliant fuel oils.
The five properties of residual...
For ships operating outside designated Emission Control Areas, IMO has set a limit for
sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships of 0.50% m/m (mass by mass) from 1 January
2020. This will significantly reduce the amount of sulphur oxide emanating from ships
and should have major health and environmental benefits for the world, particularly
for populations living close to ports and coasts. Keeping this in mind the IMO had formulated a questionnaire answering vital compliant related queries.
Today...
http://mfame.guru/faq-guidelines-for-consistent-implementation-of-the-sulphur-cap/
Recently UNEP released a report underlying the emission gap and policing in countries. Here we are discussing the role of negative emission technologies in emission controlling, as seen from the report uploaded in the Safety4Sea website.
CDR technologyCarbon dioxide removal (CDR) refers to various approaches to reducing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide by removing it from the air. In addition to land-use changes such as afforestation, reforestation, and ecological restoration,...
http://mfame.guru/faq-how-negative-emission-technologies-like-cdr-can-reduce-carbon-footprint/
Recently, ABS published a detailed guideline of firefighting procedures in container cargo fire. Today, we are enlisting a part of that document that chronicles the effectivity of FOC Notation while firefighting.
What is FOC?The FOC notation is being offered primarily to recognize enhanced container deck firefighting capability onboard Container Carriers beyond that required by SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 10 requirements [aSamended by IMO Resolution MSC 365(93)]. Where the optional FOC...
http://mfame.guru/faq-how-foc-notation-helps-in-on-deck-container-firefighting/
According to an article published in Riviera Maritime Media, Anglo Belgian Corporation has tested renewable fuels methanol and hydrogen on a single-cylinder bench engine with varying success.
Reduction of greenhouse gassesBoth fuels have similar benefits to Natural Gas, but with the potential additional advantage of reducing greenhouse gasses.
The results of a recent bench test by Anglo Belgian Corporation (ABC) of renewable fuels methanol and hydrogen on a single-cylinder engine have...
http://mfame.guru/pros-and-cons-of-using-methanol-and-hydrogen-as-marine-fuels/
It seems inconceivable, certainly unbelievable, that having paid up to millions of dollars for
fuel for a vessel to operate, the owners of the vessel and/or the charterers then should have to check themselves that the fuel is actually of a standard that complies with regulations and what they paid for! says a press release published by the American Club which guides shippers from IMO 2020 Fuel Hazards.
The guidance available on the American Club website highlights how the whole concept seems...
http://mfame.guru/faq-guidelines-to-protect-ship-crew-from-2020-fuel-hazard/
In their recently released Annual Review, INTERCARGO dealt with cargo failure and liquefaction issues which has become a major concern in the shipping industry. This report published on their website highlights the key concerns of regarding this and how can we deal with it.
Here’s an excerpt from the report.
Cargo Casualties in Recent TimesCargo failure and liquefaction continue to be a major concern for dry bulk shipping. Nine (9) casualties with the associated loss of 101 seafarers’ lives...
http://mfame.guru/intercargo-no-room-for-complacency-regarding-cargo-liquefaction-and-safety-issue/
Earlier this month, the Standard Club has released a fresh advisory guiding its clients regarding IMO 2020 Compliant Fuel Use. The advisory which was published on their website on October 1, 2019 highlights the key aspects to keep in mind while dealing with compliant fuel.
The Advisory for Members
With only a few months to go until the introduction of 0.50% global sulphur cap, club members should have a clarity on their compliance strategy for the IMO 2020, reads the press release.
http://mfame.guru/faqs-essential-info-on-imo-2020-compliant-fuel-use/
With the IMO sulphur cap regulations fast approaching, the Alibra Shipping took a look at some of the issues surrounding scrubber installation and formulated a scrubbers fact sheet which has been published on their website.
Today we are giving you a heads up on that scrubbers fact sheet so as to keep you informed about the vital scrubber related issues.
http://mfame.guru/faq-scrubbers-technical-guidance-for-shippers/
In a recently outlined detailed guidelines issued by CIMAC, industry stalwarts, refiners shippers and institutions have come together to highlight the operational issues related to compliant fuel and how Shipowners can deal with it.
Here we are giving an insight to that part of the article.
Complete Segregation, Zero Commingling?In general, fuels should be handled as currently, with particular attention to the avoidance of commingling: the preferred default situation for bunkers coming on board...
http://mfame.guru/faq-how-to-tackle-fuel-safety-and-operational-issues/